Tech in focus

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

It remains unclear whether XAG plans to restart production of the R150 at some point in the future. – Photo: XAG

02-12-2024 | Article

Challenges facing agricultural robotics: production halts and a market shift

The machine utilises positioning sensors and a trajectory-controlling algorithm to maintain a consistent distance between rows. – Photos: Merlo Spa

28-11-2024 | News

Merlo Spa unveils autonomous electric robot sprayer for specialized crops

At first glance, the Fendt e107 S Vario looks very similar to the diesel-powered 207 Vario. However, the absence of an exhaust pipe immediately stands out. There’s no three-cylinder engine idling. Once you select a direction, the electric motor begins running at an idle speed of 800 rpm. Outside the tractor, the motor's hum is clearly audible, but inside the cabin, it’s hardly noticeable—especially with the radio on. – Photos: Jacco van Erkelens

25-11-2024 | Article

Test drive with Fendt e107 S Vario featuring an onboard battery pack

Abemec is taking over the import of Farmdroid robots from HAK Schoffeltechniek in Bleiswijk. – Photo: Nikolai Tuborg

25-11-2024 | News

Dutch import of Farmdroid robots to Abemec

The Kubota KATR is a compact, four-wheeled robotic vehicle designed for operation on slopes and rough terrain. Its four legs can bend and extend hydraulically, allowing the KATR to remain stable even on uneven ground. – Photo: Kubota

22-11-2024 | News

Robot Kubota KATR wins CES Innovation Award

At the Wieringermeerpolder, an autonomous Fendt tractor equipped with the iQuus Autonomy system was put to the test at Bloembollenbedrijf Ruiter-Wever. The innovative technology, developed by Dutch manufacturer GPX Solutions, offers farmers the opportunity to optimize labor and fieldwork with minimal supervision. While the system shows great promise, farmers are eager for improvements like reverse functionality to enhance its capabilities. – Photo: Theo Galama

21-11-2024 | Article

Bright prospects for the unmanned tractor – Especially with reverse capability

The Lithuanian agricultural company Auga Group had been working on a 500-horsepower hybrid tractor: the M1. However, the company is halting the development of the Auga M1 tractor due to financial difficulties. At the front of the tractor is a combustion engine powered by (bio)methane gas, while behind the cabin sits a generator that produces electricity for the electric wheel motors. – Photos: Mark Pasveer

20-11-2024 | News

Auga Group halts development of hybrid Auga M1 tractor

The Italian trade fair Eima 2024, the second-largest mechanization fair in Europe, showcased numerous innovations. Future Farming highlighted 15 new developments in a photo report, including an electric Alpego power harrow, a new Solis narrow-track tractor, and updated tracks and specialty tires from Vredestein and BKT. – Photos: Bas van Hattum

20-11-2024 | Photoreport

Eima 2024, the second-largest mechanization fair in Europe, showcases many innovations

EdenCore targets tree and bush fruit growers with its Viewer crop camera

23-10 | Article

FIRA USA draws agtech and robotics industry and growers to Yakima Valley

Dutch robot builder AIGRO declared bankrupt