AGCO: focus on Autonomy, AI, and Mixed-Fleet Solutions to Enhance Farmer Profitability
During the 2026 Tech Days, the agricultural machinery giant provided an overview of the state-of-the-art technologies installed on its latest models
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Kubota and Kilter strengthen their collaboration for agricultural robots
The goal is simple: to bring the AX-1 to a greater number of growers across Europe, combining Kilter's precision technology with Kubota’s European dealer, spare parts, and service network.
Real-time optimizing berry harvest
Oxbo is unveiling AutoHarvest, an integrated machine-learning technology bringing real-time harvest optimization to berry growers. Designed for Oxbo berry harvesters, AutoHarvest continuously analyzes harvesting conditions and automatically adjusts machine functions, helping achieve consistent resul...
Fendt tractors operate autonomously
Guidance systems and numerous assistance systems have become established in agriculture. By combining various assistance functions, Fendt tractors achieve Level 3 autonomy today. With the “OutRun Grain Cart” and “OutRun Tillage” retrofit kits, Fendt tractors can be used autonomously for grain harves...
John Deere reveals AI assistant
For more than a decade, John Deere Operations Center has helped farmers connect their field, machine, and operational data in a centralized platform. Now this technology is being taken to the next level with “JD”, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant built into Operations Center. The new JD as...
Electric tractor charging off-grid
A tractor doing the work without using diesel fuel and no engine noise. That’s the idea behind the Moonrider T 27, an all-electric tractor designed for farmers who want a quieter, lower-cost alternative to traditional compact tractors. It can even be charged off-grid. GoSun in the US is partnering w...
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“Cotton King” high clearance tractor
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in Central Asia, are rich in cotton production. In order to meet technological constraints, Lovol launched the high clearance TX1104-H “Cotton King” tractor, specifically designed for cotton production in these countries. Th...
“I wanted to disrupt the industry”
Craig Rupp is a self-made man. The founder and owner of US based Sabanto, has a clear vision on automation in agriculture. “I wanted to disrupt the industry,” he says. And so, he did. Craig developed the Steward retrofit kit, making tractors operate autonomously. It eases the workload for farmers. B...
“Agricultural robots” today at Agritechnica digital
“Agricultural robots” is the first topic in new webinar series on startup technologies, presented in Agritechnica digital. Free-to-attend ‘AgTech’ events explore topics shaping startup innovation scene: robotics, digitalization, circular economy and soil health. Today, 18 January 2022, Agritechnica ...
“Agritechnica Asia live” is approaching
From 24-26 August, Agritechnica Asia Live 2022 will be held in Can Tho City, Vietnam. At Agritechnica Live, machinery will be demonstrated in the field. Concurrently there’s an exhibition with a seminar programme. The previous edition was held in Myanmar, which attracted visitors from across South E...
“Let the future begin”
The global ag machinery market is continuously evolving. AGCO aims to be in the forefront of new technology. Serving their own customers, but also mixed fleet operations. With new solutions in precision ag, autonomous vehicles and engines running on clean energy. Always with full focus on the farmer...
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NH awarded Green Good Design
The New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) prototype tractor is the winner of the 2023 Green Good Design Award. The award is bestowed by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The Green Good De...
Kubota wins web design award
Website “KUBOTA FUTURE CUBE” breaks the Top 10 of the “Website of the Year” and wins the best innovation award at the CSS Design Awards. The CSS Design Award accolade is the first ever earned by a Japanese company. “KUBOTA FUTURE CUBE,” which invites viewers to explore Kubota’s main businesses, rea...
Drone helps protecting wild animals
Increasing numbers of farmers and contractors rely on drone technology when it comes to fawn rescue. State-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras, combined with complex evaluation software and a cloud connection enable fast and highly effective detection of grass areas with a low error rate. Claas and t...
Valtra Q Series wins 2023 Red Dot Award
Valtra celebrates another achievement as their Q Series ‘Beast’ received the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design. The announcement comes less than 6 months after their newest tractor, the Q Series was released. The new series suits the higher horsepower segment. The Q Series was...
New Holland presents Straddle TE6 tractor
New Holland introduces the new Straddle Tractor TE6 Range – TE6.120N and TE6.150N – multifunction tractors. The Straddle is specifically designed for narrow vineyards that require machines with an extreme manoeuvrability and compact dimensions. The Straddle Tractor range’s design is in...
New Holland wins biogas industry awards
New Holland with its T6.180 Methane Power tractor and Bennamann’s “Energy Independent Net Zero Farming Circular Solution”, have won the Net Zero Circular Solution Award in the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards at the World Biogas Expo in Birmingham, UK. The awards, organized by ADBA (Anaerobic Dige...
Precision Planting wins Davidson Prize
AGCO brand “Precision Planting” won the Davidson Prize for its Radicle Agronomics solution for innovation and impact in agricultural systems. Radicle Agronomics provides professional growers with a fully automated soil laboratory and tools to make soil nutrient management more precise, e...
