Tech in focus

A Thai farmer checks his DJI agricultural drone in Roi Et, Thailand. China-made agricultural drones are increasingly being used over grainfields in southeast Asia. - Photo: Xinhua/Wang Teng

15-02-2023 | News

Agricultural drones market to hit revenue of US$ 14,237.6 million by 2033

Stimuli-responsive polymers can be used to create small-scale, wirelessly controlled soft-bodied robots that can walk, swim and jump. Now, for the first time, scientists have created a miniature robot that can fly and could be used for artificial pollination. - Photo: Jiangfeng Yang, Tampere University

15-02-2023 | News

Flying robot could be used for artificial pollination

The hydrogen-powered drone is the first in HevenDrones' new product line of carbon neutral hydrogen-powered commercial drones. - Photo: HevenDrones

14-02-2023 | News

Hydrogen-powered drone for crop scouting and spraying

The Auga M1 methane-electric tractor runs on biomethane with a combustion engine and converts it into electricity for electric wheel motors. - Photo: Auga Group

13-02-2023 | News

Auga Group builds zero-series methane-electric tractor

World FIRA 2023 attracted record numbers of field robot manufacturers and participant and confirmed the increasing uptake of ag robotics.

10-02-2023 | Article

Biggest FIRA ever confirms rising interest in ag robotics

The InsightTRAC Rover is the winner of the enhanced ag robot of the year award. - Photo: InsightTRAC

09-02-2023 | News

InsightTRAC Rover wins Ag Robot of the Year award 2023

Five ag robots have made it to the finals of the first ever global Ag Robot of the Year election. Wh should win? Cast your vote now!

02-02-2023 | News

Who’s your personal Ag Robot of the Year? Vote now!

The challenges of working with autonomous platforms | Field Trials E8 PART 3

31-01-2023 | Podcast

The challenges of working with autonomous platforms | Field Trials E8 PART 3

AvL Motion, Exobotic, InsightTRAC, Naïo and Nexus finalists for Ag Robot of the Year 2023

27-01-2023 | News

AvL Motion, Exobotic, InsightTRAC, Naïo and Nexus finalists for Ag Robot of the Year 2023

The field robot Dood has two 32 cm wide tracks, is 2.08 m long and 1.40 m wide. It can carry payloads up to 3,000 kg. - Photo: EarthAutomations

26-01-2023 | News

Field robot Dood to compete in new Ag Robot of the Year election

14:00 | Expert opinion

Autonomous farming: a strategic tug of war or a tipping point?

09:00 | Article

Ultra-precise fertilization during sowing: technology ready for both liquid and granular fertilizers

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