FIRA USA 2024 – Drones take over aerial spraying - Future Farming
The American edition of the premier robotics event for open-field crops, FIRA, attracted 2,200 attendees from 38 countries to Woodland, California. This is part 2 of the highlights of the FIRA 2024.
Off-the-shelf or custom? The future of autonomous farming
Craig Rupp, CEO of Sabanto and a pioneer in autonomous farming, shares his perspective on the practical realities of autonomy in agriculture. As one of the first to operate a fleet of autonomous tractors, Rupp offers unique insights into why a standard autonomous tractor may often be more effective than a dedicated field robot. In this series of bi-weekly opinion pieces, he explores the ...
The latest developments in the agricultural sector - Future Farming
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The price of transparency: A legal battle for farmers' rights
Barbara Piper became a pivotal figure in the agricultural community in January 2021 when she filed a class-action lawsuit against several major agricultural companies.
Eima 2024, the second-largest mechanization fair in Europe, …
The Italian trade fair Eima 2024, the second-largest mechanization fair in Europe, showcased numerous innovations. Future Farming highlighted 15 new developments in a photo report, including an electric Alpego power harrow, a new Solis narrow-track tractor, and updated tracks and specialty tires from Vredestein and BKT.
Topcon Agriculture introduces Value Line Steering solution
Topcon Agriculture has announced the release of its new Value Line Steering solution designed specifically for farmers using mid-range tractors on small to medium-sized farms. The new offering is making autosteering technology, typically used on larger machinery, accessible to a broader range of farmers.
PHOTO | Eima 2024: Deutz-Fahr TTV 5115 with autonomous kit
The Deutz-Fahr TTV 5115 Smart Vineyard Tractor is an impressive sight at the Eima 2024 trade show in Bologna, Italy. This narrow tractor, in a striking matte black finish with Pneutrac tires.
FIRA USA 2024 - Robotic automation in arable farming becomes …
The California-based manufacturer of autonomous electric tractors, Monarch Tractor, recently raised $133 million in funding from Belgian investors to build a factory in Antwerp, Belgium, but was absent from the event. Major tractor manufacturers like John Deere and New Holland participated, both directly (John Deere See & Spray, Smart Apply) and through partners such as GUSS (John Deere) and ...
AgOpenGPS - Future Farming
< Back to overview What is the most striking detail of your system? AgOpenGPS is an open-source auto-steer system with a range of options to control tractors and machines. The hardware interface is based on Arduino hardware and software so it is easy to change the code and upgrade to more precise gps. Most farmers […]
Swedish study highlights benefits of electric, autonomous tractors
Swedish researchers have found that lighter, autonomous electric tractors can lower costs by 33% and reduce climate impact by 72% compared to traditional tractors.