Dec 3, 2024 · 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.

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Dec 20, 2024 · Indian company Farmrobo Technologies has launched a fully autonomous, multipurpose robot designed for small-scale farming operations. The iMog promises to offer farmers a cost-effective solution that is engineered to tackle a variety of tasks. The development of the iMog began in 2019, and it reflects a blend of Indian and Hungarian engineering expertise.

Nov 19, 2024 · Craig Rupp, CEO of Sabanto and a pioneer in autonomous farming, shares his perspective on the practical realities of autonomy in agriculture. As one of the first to operate a fleet of autonomous tractors, Rupp offers unique insights into why a standard autonomous tractor may often be more effective than a dedicated field robot.

Dec 20, 2024 · The Chinese company MQ Autonomous Agritech is preparing to expand its reach into the Americas and Europe with its electric autonomous sprayer, the M200. The robot already operates across China, Japan, and South Korea. Designed specifically for use in orchards, vineyards, and greenhouses, the M200 is an autonomous sprayer capable of navigating fields with minimal human intervention.

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Nov 11, 2024 · The California-based manufacturer of autonomous electric tractors, Monarch Tractor, recently raised $133 million in funding from Belgian investors to build a factory in Antwerp, Belgium, but was absent from the event. Major tractor manufacturers like John Deere and New Holland participated, both directly (John Deere See & Spray, Smart Apply) and through partners such as GUSS (John Deere) and ...

Aug 22, 2024 · Just like in 2023, the National Fieldlab for Precision Farming (NPPL) continues testing autonomous tractors. The Fendt 716 equipped with the iQuus system for autonomous operation is now in action. In the Dutch village IJzendijke, the tractor has started with tasks such as tilling onion beds and preparing potato fields.

With spot application, starter fertilizer is not applied in a continuous band next to and beneath the seed but rather in precise spots alongside and below it. To what extent is precise placement of granular fertilizers necessary, and is spot application during sowing relevant now or in the future ...

May 25, 2023 · Since its launch in 2020, the Monarch MK-V electric tractor has generated a great deal of interest in the agricultural industry. Initially introduced as a prototype, the MK-V has quickly caught the attention of farmers and industry experts with its innovative technology and advanced environmental benefits.