Farming Methods

Kubota Corporation, a prominent player in the agricultural machinery sector based in Osaka, Japan, has made a significant move to enhance its technological capabilities by acquiring Bloomfield Robotics, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based innovator in agricultu

After three years of rigorous experimentation, the electric weeder developed by Dutch manufacturer Andela Techniek en Innovatie is poised for practical application in agriculture. This innovative machine employs a powerful electric shock to eliminate

A recent study from the University of Missouri has shed new light on the profitability of different tillage systems for corn and soybean crops, revealing that while no-till farming may not always yield the highest production, it stands out for its co

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