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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MF 7S MARK 2, the future of Massey Ferguson tractors
Massey Ferguson unveils its new mid-to-high horsepower tractor range. Among the contenders for Tractor of the Year 2027, the new line-up comprises six models and introduces a host of significant updates. With EIMA International just around the corner, major announcements from the tractor industry ar...
Tractor of the year 2027: Winners to be announced on november 10th at Eima International
23 tractors competing for six prestigious awards. The award ceremony, scheduled for 12:30 PM at the Quadriportico of BolognaFiere, will mark the culmination of an extensive evaluation process carried out by the international jury over several months. The finalists will also take centre stage at the ...
Valtra Introduces the Sixth-Generation T Series Tractors: Updates Across the Entire Lineup
Under the hood roars the AGCO Power CORE75, capable of delivering up to 245 hp. The cab gets an upgrade, featuring a configurable SmartTouch Gen2 operator interface, advanced automation, and precision farming capabilities. Here are all the latest updates.
McCormick unveils new X8, X7 and X6 tractors for EIMA 2026
McCormick is set to introduce major updates across its tractor range at EIMA 2026, led by the new 340 hp X8.634 VT-Drive and the 271 hp X7.627 VT-Drive. The line-up will also include the X7.624 Digital Edition and two new X6 models, highlighting advances in powertrain technology, operator comfort, p...
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40 years Oxbo berry harvesters
With the introduction of its 2026 berry harvesters, Oxbo is celebrating 40 years of designing and manufacturing berry harvesters in Lynden, Washington, USA. This achievement builds on the design and success of a berry harvester, introduced in 1985 by Korvan. This company was acquired by Oxbo in 2004...
Swathing and baling in one pass
With the Swadro BaleTrain TC 880 Pro, Krone offers an intelligent combination for swathing and baling in one single person operation. This combination is based on the modified Swadro TC 880 twin-rotor rake, which merges with a round baler . The sole requirement placed on the baler is the ability for...
Weed detection from the sky
Skymaps from Czech Republic has launched “Zoneye”, an AI model that detects crops and weeds from drone images. The technology trains on local species and helps farmers cut input costs by 50 percent, while boosting yields 20 percent. Crop counting and germination detection are also included. Zoneye i...
John Deere partners with Reservoir
John Deere starts strategic collaboration with The Reservoir, a California-based agricultural technology on-farm incubator platform that brings together grower networks and deep tech R&D studios to accelerate innovation in high-value crop (HVC) agriculture. The partnership links John Deere’s agr...
The power of fluorescence
Twenty-five years ago, Roel de Jonge from the Netherlands introduced Weed-IT spot spray technology. This gave farmers the ability to save drastically on herbicide costs to maintain their fallow land, as well as bettering the environment. What holds Weed-IT apart from other spot spray technologies? T...
Help in precision ag from outer space
In modern agriculture, the use of precision technology is no longer the privilege of the happy few. From small to large scale farming across the globe, help from the universe is widely accepted. How geospatial tech is transforming agriculture, from soil to satellite. By Heiko LohreSenior manager em...
MyHorsch provides data online
Horsch introduces “myHorsch”, a central customer portal that provides farmers with the opportunity to digitally register their machines and easily recall serial number-specific information online. By means of an easy but safe verification process, users can access all relevant machine data from the ...
Precision in specialized viticulture
ARAG introduces Flowtron in its High Pressure (HP) version for orchard sprayers, developed in collaboration with Black Shire and a new control method for section shut-off using ultrasonic sensors installed directly on the tractor. This solution was engineered in collaboration with Landini. The new A...
Fast Company award for OutRun
AGCO‘s PTx Trimble brand has received Fast Company‘s World Changing Ideas award for its OutRun autonomous grain cart solution. The award honors products, concepts, companies and policies that are designed to make the world safer, cleaner and more sustainable. OutRun’s retrofit auto...
Zoomlion harvesters in full operation
Zoomlion from China is spearheading efforts to safeguard the summer harvest, as China’s “Three Summer” jobs – summer harvesting, planting, and field management – are now in full swing. New intelligent technology and a 24/7 service network are helpful. In the Changzhuang Town of Sui...
