Articles by René Groeneveld

Qualipac

23-06 | Article

Large Australian vegetable grower combats weeds with 2 different weeding robots

An autonomous SwarmFarm robot at work in Australia. Photo: SwarmFarm Robotics

02-06 | News

Autonomous ag tech on the radar: 61% of Aussie grain growers want to learn more

By leveraging real-time visual data, vision-based systems can identify and track crop rows, detect weeds, and adjust for irregular planting patterns - something traditional systems often struggle with. Photo: John Deere

14-04 | Article

Vision-based autosteer systems: a GPS-free solution for precision agriculture

The Ag Leader SteerCommand Z2 DualTrac is one of the highest-end retrofit autosteer kits on the market. Photo: Ag Leader

04-04 | Article

Retrofit autosteer prices are dropping: How Chinese brands are reshaping the market

autosteer retrofit kits

28-03 | News

The future of autosteer retrofit kits: market shifts, innovations, and new players

The Vulcan has helped growers operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and take meaningful steps toward a more automated and resilient future of farming, according to the FarmWise team. Photos: FarmWise

20-03 | News

FarmWise to wind down operations, seeks strategic alternatives

John Deere 9RX

18-03 | Interview

John Deere’s 9RX series: How the new autonomy kit enhances speed and efficiency

Future iterations of the system could include additional AI functionalities, including optimising energy consumption and analysing soil profiles to make informed decisions about crop selection, yield predictions, and overall farm management. – Photo: Jos Withers

20-01 | Article

Australian AI irrigation system saves resources and optimises crop management

PlasmaLeap’s technology is designed to mimic the natural process by which lightning fixes nitrogen in the air, but it achieves this in a controlled environment. – Photo: Pixabay/Nordseher

16-01 | News

PlasmaLeap offers farmers a green and cost-effective alternative to traditional fertilizers

Agtech Advisory College

13-01 | Article

Agtech Advisory Collective unites global experts to provide tailored strategies and market insights

Groeneveld

René Groeneveld Correspondent for Australia