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The Augmenta tractor roof-mounted scanner surveys crops to control variable-rate applications from a fertiliser spreader or sprayer in real time.

27-11-2018 | Article

AgFunder presents 12 agtech start-ups to watch

Rauch Axmat Plus increases fertilising accuracy

05-11-2018 | News

Rauch Axmat Plus increases fertilising accuracy

Yara introduces new N-Sensor ALS nitrogen sensor

31-10-2018 | News

Yara introduces new N-Sensor ALS nitrogen sensor

Photo: Bert Jansen

30-10-2018 | News

Sensor tested for measuring nitrate levels in soil

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17-10-2018 | Article

Backsaver offers smart tools for small-scaled farms

Precision farming isn t only arable

11-10-2018 | Expert opinion

Precision farming isn’t only arable

DJI s Agras MG-1S is an eight-rotor craft spanning 1.47 m (5 ft), generates 5.1 kg (11 lb) of thrust per rotor and has 10-litres (2 gal) liquid capacity. It is priced at US$15,000 (¬ 12,500 or ¬ 15,000 with RTK guidance).

21-09-2018 | Article

Drone spraying and spreading becoming reality

Ag Leader ticks all the boxes

17-09-2018 | Article

‘Ag Leader ticks all the boxes’

Ploeger s 400hp, 25-tonne capacity AT5105 dry manure spreader has mechanical drive to all four rear wheels through a CVT transmission, four-wheel rear axle steering and variable hydraulic drive to the single front wheel.

13-08-2018 | Article

Ploeger AT5105 spreader

Photo: Arthur Gray

19-07-2018 | Expert opinion

New technology, new gear

Keep an eye on biostimulants

07-06-2018 | Expert opinion

Keep an eye on biostimulants

Ripping deep and planting wide

17-05-2018 | Expert opinion

Ripping deep and planting wide

Topcon new ‘entry level’ X23 console

09-05-2018 | Article

Topcon new ‘entry level’ X23 console

Reducing fertiliser usage by 40% using satellite imagery

20-03-2018 | Article

Reducing fertiliser usage by 40% using satellite imagery

Bredal XE spreader: Avoid excessive overlaps on headlands

03-03-2018 | Article

Bredal XE spreader: Avoid excessive overlaps on headlands

Technology and biology showing excellent results

02-03-2018 | Expert opinion

Technology and biology showing excellent results