Articles by Martin Smits

The Photoheyler rotary hoe, equipped with four cameras, weeds within the row. Many machines can do this, but the rotating knives make this machine unique. - Photos: Michel Velderman

08-08 | Article

Camera directs knives of the Photoheyler rotary hoe with precision

The E-Horse during the agriculture innovation fair 'Future Farming & Food Experience' in Lelystand, Netherlands. Photo: Koos Groenewold.

28-06 | News

Dutch E-Horse tractor powered by solar energy

The Interface for Operating PWM Spraying Technology LeapBox. Until recently, BBLeap's LeapBox could already spray 'tiles' based on a task map, but now the system is also available for real-time targeted spraying using camera images. - Photos: Michel Velderman

26-06 | News

LeapBox: AI for image recognition and biomass determination

Prototype of the Lechler LeC Closed Transfer System. Suitable for jerrycans with Easyconnect Caps from 5 to 20 Liters. – Photos: Martin Smits

21-06 | News

Lechler showcases Closed Transfer System at DLG Feldtage

The DLG Feldtage were not hindered by the rain. Even after a heavy shower, the hoeing demonstrations on the beautiful loess soil of 'Gut Brockhof' farm continued without any issues. - Photos: Martin Smits

18-06 | News

Hoes and more at the DLG Feldtage

Checking the checkpoints ensures that a GPS system also does what it's meant to do: work accurately. Tips and tricks for maximum precision. - Photo: Mark Pasveer

16-04 | Article

This is how your GPS system works accurately

A seeding machine from the British machinery manufacturer Claydon for sowing a crop as a cover crop in untilled stubble. Manufacturers in the Netherlands are also responding to the trend of shallow seeding and supplying machines suitable for sowing cover crops. - Photo: Geertsema

25-03 | Article

Which machine do you choose for sowing cover crops?

A characteristic of the CupWheel is its extreme flattening, which makes the tire behave like an inflated caterpillar track on the ground. - Photos: Mark Pasveer

25-01 | Article

Using CupWheel tires is like driving on flat tires

Weeding between the rows is not a problem. Nowadays, weeding within the row is also improving, but it still remains a niche market. - Photos: Martin Smits

11-01 | Article

In-row weeders increasingly handy, manual labor almost redundant

'Dealers Wanted'. The Serbian machinery manufacturer Axonmash is one of many suppliers of hoeing tools. Like the rest, the manufacturer is keen to take advantage of the market for hoes and harrows, which is expected to grow significantly. - Photo: Martin Smits.

30-11-2023 | Article

Hoes and harrows at Agritechnica 2023

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