Tech in focus

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

The basic cost of the robot is €150,000, with the expectation of Stéphane benefiting from a €52,000 subsidy. The robot is as competitive as a conventional straddle carrier, and still €50,000 less expensive than an electric robot. - Photos: Anthony Retournard

28-11-2023 | Article

The new TRAXX vineyard robot: a surprising first feedback

Huida Tech says it provides global customers with comprehensive technical support and on-site coordination. - Photos: Huida Tech

28-11-2023 | News

Fast growing Chinese Huida Tech moves into Vietnam and Mexico

In the foreground is the Onox fully electric tractor. The e-tractor has not yet been tested, but looks promising. Behind it is the E-Traktor from start-up Tadus. The tractor already has some more practical experience. - Photos: Mark Pasveer

27-11-2023 | News

Start-ups also focus on electric tractors

Agritechnica, the world's largest agricultural innovation showcase, drew over 470,000 visitors in 2023. - Photo: Agritechnica

27-11-2023 | Article

Agricultural robotics take centre stage at Agritechnica

Like in previous years, the multipurpose category contains the most robots. It is notable that an increasing number of manufacturers are betting on relatively small two-track vehicles that can replace a compact, orchard/vineyard or even a standard tractor. - Photo: FieldRobotics

23-11-2023 | Article

Ag-Robot Buying Guide 2024 is out now

MoonDino is capable of 16 hours of autonomy in standard conditions, weatherproof and operates in all temperatures. Photos: ArvaTec

22-11-2023 | News

MoonDino has wheels that also act as weeding tools

Latest development from the UK-based Small Robot Company is this prototype for microspraying weeds, pests and diseases. - Photos: SRC

21-11-2023 | Article

Microspraying with UK’s SRC Tomv4 hits the target

Dutch arable farmer Gert Sterenborg in the north of the Netherlands has tested an unmanned autonomous Steyr tractor. - Photos: Theo Galama

20-11-2023 | Article

‘Machinery manufacturer must prepare for unmanned tractors’

Photo's: WUR

20-11-2023 | News

WUR Agro Food Robotics embarks as Vision + Robotics

10-01 | Article

Field and harvest robot catalogue expands to 70 different models

New Robotics Lab to drive Dutch agricultural innovation

New navigation solution promises reliable positioning for drones, even without GPS