Dutch import of Farmdroid robots to Abemec
Abemec is now the new importer for Farmdroid in the Netherlands, effective immediately. Abemec is taking over the import of Farmdroid robots from HAK Schoffeltechniek in Bleiswijk.
HAK Schoffeltechniek had been the importer of Farmdroid robots since 2019, handling sales and service of this sowing and weeding robot from its location in Bleiswijk, South Holland. Since 2020, LMB Vermeulen was also added to handle sales and service in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and a neighboring part of Belgian Flanders. As of December 2023, Abemec became a dealer for Farmdroid.
Abemec will immediately take over full sales and service from HAK for the whole of the Netherlands and part of Flanders. Additionally, LMB Vermeulen in Oostburg, Zeeland, will continue to be active in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and the adjacent part of Belgian Flanders.
€10 million in revenue
With annual revenues exceeding €10 million in digital technology, Abemec has gained a significant position in the robotics and autonomous systems market. The partnership with Farmdroid provides opportunities for further development of this robot for Dutch customers. Hans Quint of Abemec stated, “We are making a substantial investment in these types of autonomous robots, and we are training a specialist team of salespeople and maintenance technicians for it.”
Previously, Abemec launched Abemec Digital during the ATH trade fair in Biddinghuizen, Flevoland. Through this, Abemec brings together all digital solutions in robotics and autonomous technology.
Sowing and weeding elements
The Farmdroid FD20 is an electric-powered sowing and weeding robot for crops such as sugar beets, onions, spinach, chicory, kale, and rapeseed. Four large solar panels generate the necessary power.
A unique feature is that the sowing elements can rotate 180 degrees, revealing the weeding elements. This allows the robot to begin weeding immediately after sowing, even before the plants emerge. The Farmdroid can precisely identify the location of each seed to weed accurately between rows and within rows. The machine operates fully autonomously.
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