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A new study conducted by Tong Wang, an associate professor at South Dakota State University, sheds light on the factors influencing farmers’ adoption of precision agriculture (PA) technologies. The study, published in the academic journal Ecological

Stef Ruiter, a bulb grower from the Netherlands, is exploring the potential of unmanned tractors on his farm. Following in the footsteps of other Dutch farmers, Ruiter used an autonomous Steyr tractor to shallowly till grassland in preparation for bu

One of the largest arable farming enterprises in the Netherlands, Koninklijke Maatschap de Wilhelminapolder (KMWP), is making waves in the agricultural industry by testing the 200 HP Fendt 700 Vario Electric tractor. This fully electric-powered tract

German machinery manufacturer Krone has joined forces with software supplier Lacos to offer a groundbreaking solution for their popular Krone Big M Mower. By incorporating Lacos’ innovative software, the self-propelled mower can now be transformed in

German research group Fraunhofer IPA has developed autonomous outdoor navigation technology that enables agricultural robots to be used for tasks such as mechanical weed control. The technology, which includes software development and the creation of

In a pioneering move, Pieter van Leeuwen Boomkamp, a farmer in Nijkerk, the Netherlands, has utilized a drone to sow cover crop in his silage maize fields. The aim of this innovative approach is to delay the chopping of the maize until after October

CNH Industrial, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment, has finalized its acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS, a renowned satellite navigation technology company. The deal, valued at $175 million, was completed on March 30, 2023, and s

Finnish tractor manufacturer Valtra has introduced a new control technology for the hydraulic top link of its tractors, allowing for more precise fertilizer spreading. The company observed that a fertilizer spreader is often not horizontal due to cha

Machine manufacturer Case IH has developed new automation for combine harvesters that could revolutionize the harvesting process. The company has won a silver medal for this innovation at the Agritechnica trade fair, highlighting its potential impact

German agricultural machinery manufacturer, Fendt, is set to revolutionize the mowing industry with the introduction of its new butterfly mowers. The company will be showcasing its latest models, the Slicer 960 and 1010, at the upcoming Agritechnica