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Interpom is primarily a networking fair. Harvester manufacturer AVR, celebrating its 175th anniversary, showcased a special edition of its Puma harvester, designed in a 1980s style. – Photos: Martijn Knuivers

13-12-2024 | News

Smarter machines at Belgian potato trade fair Interpom

Collage with different images during application of the fertilizer.

12-12-2024 | Expert opinion

Precision farming insights – Part 2: First step in Variable Rate Technology

CropX, the platform for precision agronomy, announced a new digital connection with Claas. – Photo: CropX

12-12-2024 | News

Claas farm machinery connected with CropX’s precision agronomy platform

The Chinese start-up ZSHX Advanced Tractors has developed a production-ready electric tractor in just four years. The manufacturer plans to present the first models in Germany in the spring of 2025. – Photo: ZSHX Advanced Tractors

11-12-2024 | News

Chinese start-up introduces electric tractor

Photo: Koos Groenewold

10-12-2024 | Article

Field robot landscape diversifies: Discover the 2025 ag-robot buyers’ guide

The general consensus among leaders in the world of agricultural robots is a positive outlook for the agricultural robotics market in 2025, with varying levels of optimism. Photo: SwarmFarm Robotics

10-12-2024 | Article

Agricultural robotics market poised for growth despite economic uncertainties

The colossal CR11 combine harvester from New Holland is manufactured in Zedelgem, Belgium. It showcased its capabilities in Germany's Magdeburger Börde region, where, under optimal conditions, it reportedly threshes up to 120 tons of wheat per hour. – Photo’s: Bob Karsten

09-12-2024 | Article

All the Ins and Outs of the CR11 beast from New Holland

An on-board hydrogen fuel cell on the Smilla H₂ powers a generator to recharge a Li-ion battery pack. – Photos: Ecothea

09-12-2024 | Article

Zero emission multifunction robot of Italian company Ecothea

DJI introduces new Agras T100 and T70 drones in China

06-12-2024 | News

DJI introduces new Agras T100 and T70 drones in China

The Belgian machinery manufacturer Dewulf presented its MG 240 optical sorter at the Belgian potato trade fair Interpom. – Photo: Martijn Knuivers

05-12-2024 | News

Dewulf showcases optical sorter at Interpom trade fair

Robots are now a common sight in the agricultural spotlight. At Agritechnica 2023, the largest agricultural trade fair, several robots, like this Karl from manufacturer Kuhn, were displayed among the standard equipment. But in the field still a rarity. – Photo’s: Future Farming

05-12-2024 | Expert opinion

‘Autonomy operations: Lessons from history and today’

Photo; Agri-TechE

04-12-2024 | News

Director Agri-TechE: ‘Stop overpromising, farmers need reliable solutions’

The full PoWer project consortium, with Dr. Georg Töpfer from engine manufacturer Deutz in the center. The consortium is working on the development of hydrogen engines for off-highway applications. In addition to Deutz, German machinery manufacturers Claas and Liebherr are participating in this project. The German government supports the PoWer project with €5.1 million. – Photo: Mahle GmbH

04-12-2024 | News

Consortium PoWer Project with Deutz focuses on hydrogen engines

Deanna Kovar was appointed last November as president of John Deere’s Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division for Europe, Asia, and Africa. Future Farming interviewed her about the future of John Deere, the agricultural sector, and the agricultural machinery industry in 2024 and beyond. “We are not only investing in technology for agricultural machines but also in the technology that our dealers need to support farmers.” – Photo: Mark Pasveer

03-12-2024 | Interview

John Deere: Fully autonomous and electric tractor (75-100 HP) by 2026

According to Free Green Nature, the Icaro X4 is the world’s first hybrid robot capable of controlling fungal diseases without using chemicals. – Photos: Free Green Nature

03-12-2024 | News

Hybrid robot Icaro X4 combats vineyard fungi without chemicals

The Swedish manufacturer Väderstad is presenting the electronic WSX system for its Tempo seed drills at the Danish Agromek trade fair. According to Väderstad, this new system ensures more precise seed placement by the Tempo seed drills. – Photos: Väderstad

02-12-2024 | News

New electronic WSX system on Väderstad Tempo seed drills