Tech in focus

An on-board hydrogen fuel cell on the Smilla H₂ powers a generator to recharge a Li-ion battery pack. – Photos: Ecothea

09-12-2024 | Article

Zero emission multifunction robot of Italian company Ecothea

DJI introduces new Agras T100 and T70 drones in China

06-12-2024 | News

DJI introduces new Agras T100 and T70 drones in China

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

05-12-2024 | Expert opinion

‘Autonomy operations: Lessons from history and today’

Photo; Agri-TechE

04-12-2024 | 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

04-12-2024 | 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

03-12-2024 | 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

03-12-2024 | News

Hybrid robot Icaro X4 combats vineyard fungi without chemicals

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

02-12-2024 | Article

Challenges facing agricultural robotics: production halts and a market shift

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

28-11-2024 | News

Merlo Spa unveils autonomous electric robot sprayer for specialized crops

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

25-11-2024 | Article

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

Quantum navigation offers GPS-free solution for autonomous farming

Polybot project receives €220,000 to develop AI-powered harvesting robot

AgriRobot joins €4.97M EU project to advance autonomous farm robotics