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During a visit to Steyr in Austria we saw the prototype hybrid tractor. Finished prototypes will be fully operational this year. - Photos: Jacco van Erkelens

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Steyr prototype hybrid tractor ready before the end of 2022

Only in almond orchards virtually 100% mechanisation has been achieved over the past decades. The autonomous Rover of InsightTRAC optimises yield with an accurate and reliable mummy-removal system. - Photo: InsightTRAC

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Off-the-shelf components to speed up harvest automation

ANU researchers (from left) Dr Chin Wong, Distinguished Professor Graham Farquhar and Dr Diego Marquez. - Photo: Tracy Nearmy/ANU

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Natural mechanism that helps plants limit their water loss identified

A scientist shows a piece of graphene. Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice and already has many exciting possibilities of use in agriculture. - Photo: Canva

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One atom thick – The top four most promising uses of graphene in agriculture

Photo: Raven Industries

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CNH Industrial completes acquisition of Raven Industries

Gerrit Kurstjens used to work with an autonomous Fendt 936. The tech supplier however was bought by John Deere, which took the autonomous systems off the market.

08-10-2021 | Expert opinion

The Autonomous Wizard of Oz blog Part 4: Who can deliver an autonomous add-on system?

Variable depth tillage can help cure compaction, avoid unnecessary cultivations and produce considerable cost savings. - Photo: Väderstad

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The great potential of spot specific tillage (and why it hasn’t been unlocked yet)

Autonomous and smart machines take center stage at Agritechnica 2025

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Even smaller farmers can save with a modern sprayer – if they have the expertise

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