The latest developments in the agricultural sector - Future Farming

New possibilities for vertical farming with high-wire crops

U.S. sugar beet farmers pioneer autonomous transport from field to factory

Photo: Trimble (still)

07-12 | News

Trimble introduces automatic stream switching for corrections

Dutch bulb grower Sjaak Huetink is interested in automation and autonomy, but he didn't immediately warm up to the idea of testing an autonomous tractor on his farm. - Photos: Koos Groenewold."

07-12 | Article

Working with an unmanned autonomous tractor? Bulb grower is cautiously optimistic

The test specimen is moved over the system to test which areas the sensors can detect. - Photo: Dr. Christian Meltebrink

06-12 | News

How safe are autonomous agricultural machines?

Mycorrhizal fungi can serve as a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides, which are often used to ward off crop diseases. - Photo: Henk Riswick

05-12 | News

Higher crop yields possible thanks to disease-resistant fungi

Yevgen Mykhaylichenko, professor and technology integration specialist with Olds College, manages trials of autonomous equipment, such as Raven’s OMNiPOWER platform. - Photos: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

05-12 | Article

Alberta’s Olds College builds Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network

Use of solar power in agriculture. - Foto: BayWa r.e.

04-12 | News

BayWa fusing solar power and agriculture in 5 countries with EU funding

At Agritechnica trade fair in Hanover, Germany, Chinese drone makers faced new challengers designed and built in European countries. - Photos: Mick Roberts

04-12 | Article

Agritechnica launch pad for new drones

Smallholder farmers in the tropics are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather impacts from climate change. - Foto: Canva

01-12 | News

New strategies needed to help farmers recover from climate shocks

Theme of the month: Ag-robot trends 2024

28-11 | Article

The new TRAXX vineyard robot: a surprising first feedback

27-11 | Article

Agricultural robotics take centre stage at Agritechnica

23-11 | Article

Ag-Robot Buying Guide 2024 is out now

For all you need to know about Ag-robot trends 2024

Focus on Agritechnica 2023

04-12 | Article

Agritechnica launch pad for new drones

30-11 | Article

Hoes and harrows at Agritechnica 2023

A selection of start-ups with precision weeders

For more information on Agritechnica 2023