Products in Focus – Direct Driller

New Standard for On-Farm Autonomy and Laser Weeding

Artificial Intelligence, Products in Focus, Tech Farmer / By Direct Driller

As farms across the UK grapple with mounting labour shortages, rising input costs, and tighter sustainability expectations, automation is becoming less of a novelty and more of a necessity. Leading the charge is US-based agri-tech firm Carbon Robotics, whose latest developments in autonomous tractor control and laser-based weeding solutions are rapidly redefining how arable operations …

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Drones for Spraying Pesticides—Opportunities and Challenges

Artificial Intelligence, Farm Trial Results, Products in Focus, Tech Farmer / By Direct Driller

Erdal Ozkan; Professor and Extension State Specialist—Pesticide Application Technology; Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering; The Ohio State University Direct Driller Note – this is the most comprehensive guide to different types of drone spraying and although is written in the US, they are also significantly ahead of the UK in terms of adoption …

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Alternative technologies in the crop care sector

Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturer in Focus, Products in Focus, Tech Farmer / By Horsch Machinery

With increasing regulations and the development of resistance, alternative technologies are becoming more and more important in the crop care sector. HORSCH works intensively on various alternatives and carries out its own tests. Theo Leeb gives an overview of the methods and the tests that are carried out. Herbicide – SpotSpraying In the sector of …

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More Farmers Are Adopting John Deere’s See & Spray in the USA. Here’s Why…

Artificial Intelligence, Farm Trial Results, Products in Focus, Tech Farmer / By Direct Driller

John Deere See & Spray uses AI machine learning and computer vision to identify weeds during each pass precisely. Early adopters in the US of See & Spray say they’ve increased savings, reduced herbicides and reached ROI faster than expected. Which is rare in the ag tech sector. Farmers know spraying applications can vary from …

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Plan for Potassium

Agronomist Focus, Products in Focus, Research, Soils Farmer / By George Hepburn

Written by George Hepburn, Crop Nutrition Consultant with AIVA. The time has come to think about crop nutrition and the questions that I hear year on year are: should I be doing tissue tests? Or sap analysis? Which crops? At what stage? How many fields? Is it even worth it? If you are looking to …

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Foliars mean less nitrogen with increased yield and protein

Products in Focus, Soils Farmer / By Rosalind Platt

Rosalind Platt is managing director of crop nutrition specialists BFS Fertiliser Services Limited. Foliar nitrogen treatments later in the season reduce the total amount of nitrogen needed while maintaining or lifting yield, and increasing protein. The pressure on farmers today seems more relentless than ever. Key priorities are to maximise soil health and nitrogen use …

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Unlocking the power of genomics: What it means for farmers

Products in Focus, Soils Farmer / By Direct Driller

Biostimulants are becoming a staple in agriculture, enabling growers to boost crop health, resilience, and yields in a cost-effective way. Until now, farmers and agronomists have assessed the efficacy of these products through phenotypic observations – measuring visible changes such as larger root systems, greener leaves, or improved overall plant vigour. While this approach has …

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Regenerating the soils of tomorrow: SoilPoint’s answer to the UK’s Agricultural Crisis

Products in Focus, Soil Health, Soils Farmer / By Soil Point

As farmers worldwide face the dual challenges of maintaining productivity while transitioning to more sustainable practices, SoilPoint has emerged as a leading innovator in the field of soil health and regenerative agriculture, transforming agricultural practices across the UK and beyond, helping ensure a sustainable future for farming and food security. Who is SoilPoint? SoilPoint Humic …

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Artificial intelligence is speeding up the development of the next generation of Biostimulants

Artificial Intelligence, Products in Focus, Tech Farmer, Varieties / By Direct Driller

Written by Syngenta Syngenta and the pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) company TraitSeq are combining forces to use the full power of AI for the development of innovative, high-performance biostimulants. Syngenta, a world leader in developing the next generation of biologicals products for agricultural use, will use its extensive knowledge of crop biology to complement TraitSeq’s …

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Two RAGT wheats gain full UK approval on AHDB’s 2025/26 Recommended List

Agronomist Focus, Products in Focus / By RAGT

Breadmaking wheat RGT Goldfinch and soft wheat RGT Hexton made the list after a very strong performance in trials and on farm. RGT Goldfinch RGT Goldfinch, the first high quality breadmaking wheat that is resistant to barley yellow dwarf virus and orange wheat blossom midge, has gained full UK approval on AHDB’s 2025/26 Recommended List. …

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