BERNBURG, Germany – Team Acorn from Osnabrück University has won the Field Robot Event 2026, an international competition showcasing the latest developments in autonomous agricultural robotics and field automation. Held alongside DLG Feldtage from 16–18 June in Bernburg, Germany, the event brought together 16 teams from 10 countries to test self-developed…
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Upcycled Plant Power (UPP) has partnered with East of Scotland Growers (ESG) to deploy UPP’s automated selective harvesting technology across ESG farms and secure a reliable supply of broccoli biomass for ingredient production. UPP is a pioneering UK food-tech company creating sustainable, hypoallergenic vegetarian protein products and fibre ingredients from…
The future of agronomy is not defined by a single new technology but by how these technologies come together to be utilised by agronomists and farmers. That is the essence of Agrii’s vision for how agronomy will be delivered, which they’ve titled the Smart Connected Farm and is detailed in…
Amazone and CultiWise are entering into a strategic partnership to make smart farming more convenient, cost-effective and future-proof for farmers. At the heart of the collaboration lies a clear objective: digital, site-specific applications must work seamlessly and deliver immediate added value in the field. Seamless processes and efficiency gains when…
United Oilseeds has released new farmer-led evidence on the role of glyphosate in UK food production, following renewed public debate around its use as a pre-harvest desiccant. The data, based on responses from 767 growers across Great Britain to a collaborative survey conducted between December 2025 and March 2026, was…
The precision metering and rugged coulter system on this new high-output seed drill from Pöttinger enables exact placement of the seed and the best seed emergence as a result. The latest generation of the proven Aerosem seed drill offers a choice of two hopper systems: A standard hopper, with or…
PotatoEurope 2026 returns to Germany – 9–10 September 2026 – Rittergut Gestorf, Springe near Hanover – technical programme featuring trial fields, DLG Spotlights, live machinery demonstrations and expert presentations. On 9 and 10 September 2026, PotatoEurope will showcase the latest technology and innovations in potato cultivation at Rittergut Gestorf 1…
John Deere’s 500R sprayer will be making its first appearance at Cereals as the company plans a show stand packed full of innovation. The self-propelled machine was unveiled in 2025 and will be travelling to Diddly Squat in June to take part in Sprays and Sprayers Arena demonstrations, as…
Landgoed de Princepeel says job planning through AgXeed’s TraXwise platform and remote oversight are central to how it expects the tracked, diesel‑electric AgBot to fit into 500ha of arable operations. Landgoed de Princepeel has commissioned the first AgXeed AgBot T2 7‑Series, marking an early on-farm deployment of a driverless…
Defra has opened the latest round of its ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) fund, inviting farmers, growers and foresters to turn practical ideas into on-farm trials with support from delivery partners and a dedicated help service. The scheme is aimed at farmer-led innovation and does not require previous…