Archives

NPPL participants find an autonomous tractor interesting for monotonous and long-lasting (groundwork) tasks and for situations where two operations occur directly after each other. However, there is an important distinction between autonomous and unmanned, and route planning appears to be crucial.

14-12-2023 | Article

Unmanned autonomous tractor ‘mainly interesting for soil preparation’

Photo: BASF

13-12-2023 | News

BASF xarvio extends connectivity options with CNH integration

Photo: Green Brain

13-12-2023 | News

CropX acquires Green Brain to expand in Australia

The Oxbo 7450 can harvest many crops, including blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. - Photos: Oxbo

12-12-2023 | News

Oxbo develops new top-load harvester for berries

Visitors can see the latest developments in agricultural robotic technology at World FIRA. - Photo: GOFAR

12-12-2023 | News

More than 20 in-field demos and dozens of robot manufacturers at World FIRA 2024

Karoly Ludvigh, ABZ Innovation chief executive, with the new L30 drone. - Photos: Chris McCullough

11-12-2023 | Article

Hungarian drone technology gaining credibility in crop spraying

Ken Giller: 'There is no one-size-fits-all solution for agriculture. You must consider what works where and what may fit better.'

11-12-2023 | Expert opinion

Ken Giller: ‘Beware of blinders when discussing agriculture’

The technology developed by Luke takes the vertical farming a leap forward by diversifying the crop range: for example, cucumbers and protein-rich beans can be grown cost-effectively in layers. - Photo: Titta Kotilainen

08-12-2023 | News

New possibilities for vertical farming with high-wire crops

Kratos technology was integrated into existing trucks with navigation systems, communication setups, lidar sensors, and software for autonomous operations. - Photo: Krakos

08-12-2023 | News

U.S. sugar beet farmers pioneer autonomous transport from field to factory

Photo: Trimble (still)

07-12-2023 | News

Trimble introduces automatic stream switching for corrections

Dutch bulb grower Sjaak Huetink is interested in automation and autonomy, but he didn't immediately warm up to the idea of testing an autonomous tractor on his farm. - Photos: Koos Groenewold."

07-12-2023 | Article

Working with an unmanned autonomous tractor? Bulb grower is cautiously optimistic

The test specimen is moved over the system to test which areas the sensors can detect. - Photo: Dr. Christian Meltebrink

06-12-2023 | News

How safe are autonomous agricultural machines?

Mycorrhizal fungi can serve as a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides, which are often used to ward off crop diseases. - Photo: Henk Riswick

05-12-2023 | News

Higher crop yields possible thanks to disease-resistant fungi

Yevgen Mykhaylichenko, professor and technology integration specialist with Olds College, manages trials of autonomous equipment, such as Raven’s OMNiPOWER platform. - Photos: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

05-12-2023 | Article

Alberta’s Olds College builds Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network

Use of solar power in agriculture. - Foto: BayWa r.e.

04-12-2023 | News

BayWa fusing solar power and agriculture in 5 countries with EU funding

At Agritechnica trade fair in Hanover, Germany, Chinese drone makers faced new challengers designed and built in European countries. - Photos: Mick Roberts

04-12-2023 | Article

Agritechnica launch pad for new drones