Arable Labs launches new tools for data-driven farming Arable Labs enhances Mark 2 device, launches mobile app, customisable API, and sensor-integrating Bridge device.
Veris launches new embedded seeding support tools Vision for Decisions is a new seeding environment decision support system.
First plant-powered sensor sends signal to space By generating energy with plants and thereby powering sensors, researchers want to send signals to satellites.
Airmar launches new ultrasonic weather multisensors Airmar's Weatherstation instruments are designed for real-time, site-specific weather information.
New sensor measures nitrate in soil real-time A new technology for measuring nitrate levels could enable optimisation of fertiliser application.
Arable Labs integrated in xarvio Field Manager Arable Labs’ in-field measurements will be integrated into xarvio’s crop models and recommendations.
FarmAgro to offer precision ag tools in Latin America By partnering with CropX, FarmAgro can now offer Latin American growers precision ag tools.
Growers Edge and CropX partner in soil sensing Growers Edge and CropX partner to incent farmers to adopt soil sensing technology to optimise farm management.
Sentera introduces 6X multispectral sensor Sentera introduces the new 6X sensor for broad acre, specialty, and permanent crop insights.
Samson analyses manure using MRI technology Danish company Samson Agro introduces Nuclear Magnetic Resonance technology to analyse manure.
Continental shows smart farming tech at Agritechnica At Agritechnica, Continental will showcase a robot platform concept and smart tires and belts.
Fritzmeier steps up sensor sales with CNH Industrial Fritzmeier Umwelttechnik markets its ISARIA sensor-based products through a sales venture with CNH Industrial.
Solentum and Pessl partner up in potato precision ag Pessl Instruments and Solentum have closed a partnership agreement in precision agriculture.
Sensoterra and JoinData to provide soil moisture data Dutch companies Sensoterra and JoinData announced a partnership to empower Dutch growers in making data-driven...
EU smart farming project to deliver real-time soil data A new European Commission smart-farming project is to deliver real-time data on soil conditions.
CropMetrics launches predictive irrigation tool CropMetrics announced its Virtual Predictor technology for creating irrigation plans 1 week ahead.
DEMETER to digitally transform EU agri-food sector The DEMETER project will monitor plant and animal products from farm to fork and increase on-farm profitability.
The soil paradox The general concept in farming is that soil conditions can be modified physically or chemically.
Why is adoption of precision ag so slow? Precision agriculture is a win-win. But if that is true, why is the adoption of precision agriculture so slow?
Soil remains 'black box' in nitrogen advice What amount of nitrogen is advised based on the vegetation index acquired through satellite, drone, aircraft or...
Doubts about data-driven farming I am struck by the amount of doubts I hear about the benefits that data-driven farming will eventually bring to...
How farmers will benefit from smart machinery The “internet of things” (IoT) is starting to assert itself in agriculture. The question is: what should farmers...
In-field sensor amalgamates growth metrics California company Arable tries to make weather, crop, and soil data more accessible and actionable.
Tarvos monitors insects with computer vision and AI Intelligent traps are the next generation of monitoring of pests and diseases with computer vision, object...
Intelligent sprayer targets individual weeds The occurrence of weeds does not always justify blanket application.
A grower’s guide to buying a drone Drones are a useful tool in arable farming. But how to buy the right drone for the job?
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.
"We are only at the beginning of digital farming" What are the future challenges ahead for precision farming? We asked Vik Vandecaveye.
Progress of TIM: the Technology race has started Tractor Implement Management enables an implement to take over control of a tractor.
Digital tech makes combines more productive While combines are not yet fully autonomous, digital technology is making operator's lives easier.
Taiwan best equipped for Agricultural 4.0 This is according to Lin Tsung-hsien, chairman of the Executive Yuan’s Council of Agriculture (CoA).
A ‘shocking’ new way to stabilise nitrogen A system has been developed that will remove nitrogen-consuming bacteria where fertilser is applied.
GSI BinRite grain identification system Sensor technology has been adadopted to help commercial grain store operators.
Garford’s Robo-pilot for row-crop tractor guidance Garford’s Robo-pilot is an alternative to GNSS satellite-based guidance for tractors in row crops.
Auto density control on MF 2370 Ultra HD baler Fully automatic density control featured, set up through a new Isobus terminal interface.
ZF introduces intelligent technologies for tractors ZF is developing a tractor that ‘learns’ repetitive field tasks and repeats them without an operator.
Precision farming tools must be affordable Top precision farming researcher Ian Yule questions the value of some precision farming tools.
On-the-go combine protein sensors increase wheat margins Combines fitted with a protein analyser are enabling two Australian farmers to map their fields and get more for...
Video: auto settings adjustment for new Agco combine range Automatic settings adjustment on the move is a feature of the new Agco Ideal combine harvesters.