Welcome to the first tech focussed edition of Direct Driller Magazine. From now on, issues will rotate between soils issues and tech issues. Contents – Old-fashioned farming with modern technology – page 4. It’s 2030, so how have we done? – page 4. Labour pains push robotic pickers – page 6. Industry-leading research in robotics …
Seamless data exchange in agriculture is the focus for the two corporate giants, according to content and exhibits on show in November at Agritechnica in Hanover. Bayer unveiled at Agritechnica the latest developments in its strategic collaboration with Microsoft. The alliance aims to address the longstanding challenge of data interoperability in farming by introducing innovative …
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The National Robotarium has been set up to help bring to the field the UK’s inherent R&D expertise in robotics, Associate Professor Dr. Fernando Auat Cheein sets out its plans. Agricultural processes worldwide are experiencing fundamental changes motivated by different technology revolutions. Examples include the improvement of connectivity resources (such as 5G or 6G) and …
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FIRA is the global event for Agricultural Robots in Action, held from February 6-8, 2024 in Toulouse, France. Tech Farmer will be partnering with the event to bring you all the latest robotic content. If you have the merest interest in the latest innovations in advanced robots or yearn to see autonomous machines in operation, …
New Machinery Tool provides in depth fixed cost analysis Improving financial performance on combinable crops relies on a true and accurate understanding of fixed costs, says Will Foyle farm business consultant with Hutchinsons. “Whilst a focus on yield is still important, understanding and being able to control overheads or fixed costs, is key to financial …
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A new project is set to explore the concept of an energy-independent farm If you went to Agritechnica, you may have seen New Holland’s T7 Methane Power LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) tractor as an industry first. The latest development in the brand’s Methane Power tractor offering. The tractor itself offers farmers unparalleled performance for an …
Climate Robotics has brought biochar production and use into focus, winning the AgSharks Pitch Competition in the US. The first stage of any innovation in farming involves getting your projects funded. That makes them one step closer to commercial reality, although this is still no guarantee a product will make it to market. This is …
Väderstad’s director of tillage product management, Wolfram Hastolz, explains the thinking behind new developments on the company’s TopDown and Opus cultivators. If autonomy is to become the future of farming, implements will need to match the technology seen on the tractors that will be pulling them. This is why Väderstad has introduced prescription map tillage …
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Introduction – Mike Donovan 4Adopting Regenerative Practices 4Covering Soils Event 6A Midwest Tour of Innovative Farmers 8Agritechnica 2023 14Drill Manufacturer: Kuhn 16Managing Cover Crops? 18Farmer Focus: Neil White 20Have we Underestimated the Importance of Soil Health 24Drill Manufacturer: Mzuri 28Trials Show Value of Stonger Varieties 28Enhanced Weathering Supports Farms 36Farmer Focus: Tim Parton 40Drill Manufacturer: …
