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Aug 13, 20244 min read

Agtech seedlings: Plant communication technology gets big funding boost

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Tanzanian espresso farmers team with researchers on precision tech, and a new insect plant in...

Aug 13, 20242 min read

John Deere: annual revenue up to 25% lower, Agco and CNH also see sales decline

The American machinery manufacturer John Deere, like its competitors Agco and CNH Industrial, is experiencing a decrease in demand for...

Aug 12, 20242 min read

‘Biomass fueled ultra-fast battery charging’

Trends in autonomy, artificial intelligence and precision afford a means to improve efficiency, increase productivity and realize cost...

Aug 9, 20241 min read

Agco top shareholder explores board changes in escalating power struggle

India-based TAFE is calling for a strategic refresh, expressing “serious concerns” with the manufacturer’s acquisition-based growth...

Aug 9, 20242 min read

Agricultural drone market size is set to grow 20.1% CAGR to 2032

The agricultural drone market size was reached USD 7.9 billion in 2022 and is set to witness 20.1% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, led by a...

Aug 8, 20243 min read

Leaf helps farms decipher the troves of data they generate

Farms produce a lot of data. From machines to irrigation systems, farms generate a lot of information that could be helpful to both them...

Aug 7, 20242 min read

Taranis introduces AG Assistant powered by AI

Taranis, active in crop intelligence, announces AI advancements in the ag sector with the introduction of its Ag Assistant™. A first for...

Aug 7, 20241 min read

Agco sells grain division, focus on precision agriculture

Agco, the parent company of tractor brands such as Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra, is selling its grain storage and processing...

Aug 6, 20243 min read

Dutch province supports biodivers sowing with a drone

Dutch arable farmer Pim Clotscher had a green cover crop undersown at the end of June. After a trial last year on the farm, he now refers...

Aug 5, 20242 min read

Odd.Bot weeding robot now ready for practical use

Can a field robot compete with manual labor? At We Grow Organic Farm in the Netherlands, they are going to test this year. Thijs Geerse...

Aug 5, 20241 min read

Corteva’s seed innovation pipeline boosts sales

In a tough economic environment, farmers are choosing to invest in seeds over pesticides and herbicides. Farmers continue to show strong...

Aug 2, 20243 min read

Scientists develop sustainable insecticide using nanotechnology

Embrapa Meio Ambiente (SP) has developed a more effective and sustainable insecticide with the Chemistry Institute of the State...