Farming Methods

Fieldwork Robotics, a pioneering agritech company based in the UK, is set to revolutionize berry harvesting with the introduction of its new autonomous robot, the Fieldworker 1. Over the next 12 months, trials will commence at Costa berry farms in Au

The global crop harvesting robots market is on the brink of a significant transformation, with projections indicating a remarkable growth trajectory. According to market research firm Technavio, the market size is expected to surge by USD 5.04 billio

In January 2021, Barbara Piper emerged as a significant figure in the agricultural community when she filed a class-action lawsuit against several major agricultural companies. The lawsuit, initiated on behalf of her late husband Michael Piper’s esta

Catalera BioSolutions, a pioneering company in the realm of biological pest control, has successfully secured $8 million in Series A funding. This significant financial boost is set to propel the company’s innovative solutions for agriculture and pub

In the fields of Charles City County, Virginia, brothers Aaron and James Black are pioneering a new era in agriculture with their innovative Combine Cover Crop Seeder. This cutting-edge system allows them to harvest crops and plant cover crops simult

In 2022, Europe experienced a significant 9% decrease in cereal production, with an estimated 270.9 million tonnes of cereals harvested across the continent, according to Eurostat’s latest data released in late 2023. This decline has been largely att

Controlling weeds is challenging enough, but the spread of their seeds during combining is becoming a significant issue. While existing weed seed mill attachments are effective, they typically require larger, more powerful combines. Now, a new soluti

Spot spraying, a technique spotlighted by Future Farming, is revolutionizing the way farmers manage pests and weeds. But what exactly is spot spraying, and how does it stack up against traditional full-field spraying methods? Future Farming delved in

The Newman in-row cultivator from Czech manufacturer Ullmanna is making waves across Europe and beyond, thanks to its advanced weed recognition technology. While few may have seen the striking blue and yellow cultivator with its distinctive blue air

Farmers are facing an uphill battle with increasingly resistant weeds, turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as their new hope against these tenacious plants. Amidst growing resistance to chemical herbicides, AI offers a beacon of accelerated devel