Tech

At the upcoming Agritechnica in Hanover, automation, smart farming, and robotics are set to take center stage. The common thread among the innovations in precision agriculture is their ability to provide more convenience and insight to farmers. These

German start-up Tadus has made a significant breakthrough in the world of agriculture with the introduction of its new electric tractor. Unveiled at the prestigious Agritechnica event in Hannover, the tractor boasts an impressive lithium-ion battery

Agricultural machinery manufacturer Nexat has recently announced an exciting collaboration with EW-group, a renowned international family holding. As part of this partnership, EW-group will acquire a minority stake in Nexat, allowing the company to b

The dream of autonomous tractors is becoming a reality, with fully autonomous vehicles already operating in the fields. However, the widespread adoption of these vehicles is hindered by legal regulations and liability concerns. Manufacturers, particu

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