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The Belgian machinery manufacturer Dewulf presented its MG 240 optical sorter at the Belgian potato trade fair Interpom. – Photo: Martijn Knuivers

05-12 | News

Dewulf showcases optical sorter at Interpom trade fair

Robots are now a common sight in the agricultural spotlight. At Agritechnica 2023, the largest agricultural trade fair, several robots, like this Karl from manufacturer Kuhn, were displayed among the standard equipment. But in the field still a rarity. – Photo’s: Future Farming

05-12 | Expert opinion

‘Autonomy operations: Lessons from history and today’

Photo; Agri-TechE

04-12 | News

Director Agri-TechE: ‘Stop overpromising, farmers need reliable solutions’

The full PoWer project consortium, with Dr. Georg Töpfer from engine manufacturer Deutz in the center. The consortium is working on the development of hydrogen engines for off-highway applications. In addition to Deutz, German machinery manufacturers Claas and Liebherr are participating in this project. The German government supports the PoWer project with €5.1 million. – Photo: Mahle GmbH

04-12 | News

Consortium PoWer Project with Deutz focuses on hydrogen engines

Deanna Kovar was appointed last November as president of John Deere’s Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division for Europe, Asia, and Africa. Future Farming interviewed her about the future of John Deere, the agricultural sector, and the agricultural machinery industry in 2024 and beyond. “We are not only investing in technology for agricultural machines but also in the technology that our dealers need to support farmers.” – Photo: Mark Pasveer

03-12 | Interview

John Deere: Fully autonomous and electric tractor (75-100 HP) by 2026

According to Free Green Nature, the Icaro X4 is the world’s first hybrid robot capable of controlling fungal diseases without using chemicals. – Photos: Free Green Nature

03-12 | News

Hybrid robot Icaro X4 combats vineyard fungi without chemicals

The Swedish manufacturer Väderstad is presenting the electronic WSX system for its Tempo seed drills at the Danish Agromek trade fair. According to Väderstad, this new system ensures more precise seed placement by the Tempo seed drills. – Photos: Väderstad

02-12 | News

New electronic WSX system on Väderstad Tempo seed drills

It remains unclear whether XAG plans to restart production of the R150 at some point in the future. – Photo: XAG

02-12 | Article

Challenges facing agricultural robotics: production halts and a market shift

The Austrian machinery manufacturer Pöttinger is introducing a wider version of the Sensosafe wildlife scanner at the Agromek 2024 trade fairoto: Photo: Pöttinger

29-11 | News

Pöttinger Sensosafe wildlife scanner now available for 10-meter-wide equipment

The machine utilises positioning sensors and a trajectory-controlling algorithm to maintain a consistent distance between rows. – Photos: Merlo Spa

28-11 | News

Merlo Spa unveils autonomous electric robot sprayer for specialized crops

The first users of the Galileo CupWheel are unanimously positive about the traction properties of these tires. In particular, they provide exceptional grip on slippery and wet surfaces, which users attribute to the tire’s ultra-flat deformation, even at low pressures of 0.4 bar .- Photos: Mark Pasveer

28-11 | Article

Users on the Galileo CupWheel: More traction and an even footprint

Photo generated by AI.

27-11 | News

Robot identifies plants by ‘touching’ their leaves

Photo made by Canva

27-11 | Expert opinion

‘Farmers Business Network: Opportunity or obstacle for Farmer Independence?’

Verdi Multi-Depth Soil Moisture Kit. – Photo: Verdi

26-11 | News

Verdi launches soil moisture monitoring kit for farmers

LaserWeeder from the U.S.-based Carbon Robotics in action at Dutch vegetable farm Van den Einden. – Photos: Peter Roek

26-11 | Article

Dutch grower: ‘This is the machine that gives us excellent results’

At first glance, the Fendt e107 S Vario looks very similar to the diesel-powered 207 Vario. However, the absence of an exhaust pipe immediately stands out. There’s no three-cylinder engine idling. Once you select a direction, the electric motor begins running at an idle speed of 800 rpm. Outside the tractor, the motor's hum is clearly audible, but inside the cabin, it’s hardly noticeable—especially with the radio on. – Photos: Jacco van Erkelens

25-11 | Article

Test drive with Fendt e107 S Vario featuring an onboard battery pack