Tech in focus

An autonomous robot from DFKI could, in the future, specifically target different sections of a field. – Photo: DFKI

08-10-2024 | News

Autonomous machines with potential, digitalization with obstacles

The Valtra T214 of Jannick van Benthem in Marknesse (Fl.) turns automatically during drag-hose fertilization. The tractor driver has his hands free to perform other tasks, such as controlling the manure pump. - Photos: Mark Pasveer

08-10-2024 | Article

Three tractor drivers on automatic headland turning

The Tree Seeding Robot by Continental and Land Life can plant up to 60 new trees per hour. – Photo: Land LIfe

07-10-2024 | News

Continental and Land Life develop Tree Seeding Robot for reforestation

Smart camera and sensor technology is rapidly gaining ground worldwide. The Dutch company Rometron has now equipped over 50 kilometers of spray booms with its Weed-IT sensors. The company, based in the Netherlands, is now 25 years old and employs 48 people. – Photos: Martin Smits

03-10-2024 | Article

Smart Dutch sensor technology Rometron Weed-IT is gaining worldwide momentum

Trials in California not only will test the machine’s effectiveness, but also collect data to refine the technology further. Photos: Tal Bedrack

02-10-2024 | News

Nanovel introduces cost-competitive robot for citrus harvesting

The new electric Fendt e107 Vario poses in front of a 2,100-year-old church at the Norwegian Folk Museum during a press event in Bygdøy. This latest addition to Fendt's portfolio is ready for sale. Fendt will deliver the tractors first in the Netherlands, Germany, and Norway. – Photo: Jacco van Erkelens

30-09-2024 | News

Fendt e107 Vario ready for sale

Swinkels Groenten in the Netherlands conducted a trial with the autonomous Fendt 716 tractor, equipped with the iQuus system. – Photos: Peter Roek

26-09-2024 | Article

Autonomous tractor – ‘No problem leaving it to work alone’

Cultivation of asparagus. – Photo: Bert Jansen

25-09-2024 | News

Robotization and AI transforming asparagus farming

The global smart agriculture market is expected to grow from $17.74 billion in 2024 to $38.86 billion by 2031. – Source: Verified Market Research

24-09-2024 | News

Smart agriculture market to reach $38.86 billion by 2031

11:00 | 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