New YaraIrix app measures nitrogen needs in cereals Yara has developed an app that enables your smartphone to measure nitrogen needs in cereals.
New tool for EU farmers to help manage nutrients A new tool is being developed by the EU to help farmers manage the use of nutrients on their farm.
Väderstad opens up variable rate options Väderstad launches software for variable seed and fertiliser applying using the Rapid drills.
Taranis tool for crop emergence and stand count Taranis launched a new solution that monitors crop emergence and maximizes fertiliser programs.
Sulky ‘budget spreader’ features section control Sulky introduces a new, small fertiliser spreader. Remarkably, the DX W-Control features section control.
CNH Industrial launches AGXTEND CNH Industrial has launched the AGXTEND brand for aftermarket precision farming solutions.
Rauch Axmat Plus increases fertilising accuracy Rauch adds the Axmat Plus system to its top model in the Axis tractor-mounted spreader range.
Yara introduces new N-Sensor ALS nitrogen sensor Yara has launched a new generation of their N-Sensor ALS. Features are robust LED technology, integrated dew...
Sensor tested for measuring nitrate levels in soil Dutch research centre TNO has developed a sensor for measuring nitrate levels in soil.
Can geographical knowledge make precision ag pay? A wide range of biological data is needed to make precision agriculture actually pay for farmers.
Precision farming isn’t only arable The latest management systems are used by Stubbs Farming in its dairy enterprises and the arable farming that...
New technology, new gear Fowler Farming describe the changes to equipment they have made to implement various techniques.
Ripping deep and planting wide Extensive trials in South Africa have shown that in sandy soils, deep ripping has improved yields.
Technology and biology showing excellent results Roland Meyer says he’s not a ‘future farmer’, but ‘an early adopter of proven technology’.
Use waste streams as fertilisers Herre Bartlema is an advocate of band application and using residual waste streams. He explains why.
African farmers increase yield with fertiliser app The so-called Fertiliser Optimiser phone app allows farmers in Africa to dramatically increase yields.
Not afraid to experiment with cover crops No-Till enthusiast J. P. Van Reenen tells about his experiences with cover crops.
AgFunder presents 12 agtech start-ups to watch Precision agriculture proves to be a fertile breeding ground for start-ups. Here’s a few to watch.
Backsaver offers smart tools for small-scaled farms Michris Janse van Rensburg is making life for small-scale African farmers easier with smart tools.
Drone spraying and spreading becoming reality Drone manufacturers are pushing ahead making drone spraying and spreading a practical reality.
‘Ag Leader ticks all the boxes’ Precision farming has many benefits, including the ability to record how a crop is planted.
Reducing fertiliser usage by 40% using satellite imagery Swedish start-up Vultus claims to be able to reduce fertiliser usage by 40% using satellite imagery.
Bredal XE spreader: Avoid excessive overlaps on headlands New XE trailed bulk broadcasters from Bredal has new features to avoid overlaps on headlands.