Autonomous/semi-autosteering systems

The John Deere 5120M, equipped with a Sabanto retrofit autonomy kit, paired with a John Deere 1590-20 no-till seeder. Montana farmer Justin Yirsa chose two of these autonomous units over investing in a single 700+ hp articulated tractor with an 18-metre air seeder.

21-06 | Expert opinion

Is John Deere making a mistake with its autonomous RX9?

The autonomous Voltrac during early field testing in a Spanish vineyard. The electric tractor is fully modular and runs without a driver. Photo: Voltrac.

18-06 | News

Voltrac’s fully electric autonomous tractor to launch in 2026

Foto’s: Martin Smits

12-06 | Article

Autonomous tractors require new ‘drivers’

Kubota tractor equipped with Agtonomy’s autonomous sensor platform during smart spraying demonstrations.

03-06 | News

Kubota and Agtonomy expand partnership on autonomous farming solutions

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

With systems like CartACE from Ag Leader, the tractor driver automatically receives an AB-line parallel to the combine, facilitating in-motion unloading. Currently mainly in use outside the Netherlands, such as here in the UK. Photo: AgLeader

23-05 | Article

Autonomous transport of arable crops can help save labour and protect the soil

Photos: Martin Smits

09-05 | Article

Farmers see driverless tractors becoming a reality sooner than expected

The larger the tractors and their associated implements, the purchase costs per meter of working width increase exponentially. Photos: John Christensen. – Photo: John Christensen

02-05 | Expert opinion

Capital expenses – part 1: ‘Rethinking Big Iron’

PTx Trimble’s new NAV-960 GNSS receiver offers increased positioning accuracy, processing speed, and durability. It’s compatible with all GFX displays and ready for future precision ag applications. Photo: PTx Trimble

02-05 | News

Tx Trimble launches NAV-960 GNSS receiver for precision farming

A Q-CTRL magnetometer. Photo: Q-CTRL.

18-04 | News

Quantum navigation offers GPS-free solution for autonomous farming

23-06 | Article

Large Australian vegetable grower combats weeds with 2 different weeding robots

Trabotyx launches first Dutch laser weeder

French robot manufacturer Naïo Technologies in financial trouble, seeks buyer