The role of agri-tech in the journey towards more economically and environmentally sustainable farming is the focus of Agri-EPI annual conference on 28 October 2021The free, online event will bring together farmers and the wider agri-food industry, technology developers and start-ups, investors, and researchers A series of round-table discussions will…
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Trelleborg Wheel Systems joined a panel of other industry experts at the Agritech Supplier Summit in Augsburg, Germany The Summit’s theme was, “Maximizing Local and Global Supply Chain Efficiency with Digital Transformation”. Paolo Pompei, President of Trelleborg Wheel Systems, shared insights on the company’s latest innovative practices implemented across its…
It’s easy to be captivated by the rush of combines and trailers but a strong post-harvest plan can make or break a successful harvest Our unpredictable climate has increased the urgency for efficient ventilation and cooling of stored crops, but this is only half the battle. A suitable control system…
Drone Ag has developed new functionality for its mobile app Skippy Scout including 360-degree field imaging, plant counting, and base station technology The new software will enable users of Skippy Version 2.6 to see a whole field with a bird’s eye view. Rather than only viewing individual scouting points, the…
Case IH has introduced the Steiger and Quadtrac AFS Connect™ series tractors to Southern Africa with the new models now available for customers to order The range will include 12 models from 400 to 600 rated engine horsepower. The Steiger AFS Connect wheeled will be available from 400 to 600…
Mowi, is an open-source reference design for Septentrio’s highly accurate GNSS module, mosaic. It offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication which can easily be programmed for custom applications Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS* positioning solutions, has announced an important addition to the open-source resources for their GPS/GNSS module receivers: mosaicTM…
Robert Sullivan of GSC Grays and farm manager of Raby Estates, has been looking at how to introduce variable rate applications across the two farms that make up the estate in both Durham and Shropshire “We had already started using Omnia on our Shropshire farm and were impressed with it,…
LH Agro has announced the launch of two new Topcon Agriculture manual guidance and autosteering receivers, the AGM-1 and AGS-2, as well as a new satellite and bridging correction service, Topnet Live, all of which improve the accuracy and repeatability of precision farming operations “The ability to accurately position cultivation,…
By Chris McCullough John Deere has introduced a new fully integrated tyre pressure control system for its 8R Series tractors equipped with independent link suspension (ILS). Made in-house by John Deere, the central tyre inflation system (CTIS) uses an on-board compressor, which allows the tractor driver to continually monitor and…
Three diverse and highly accomplished entrepreneurs have joined Farm491 as business advisors to the incubation hub’s start-up companies The trio are, serial entrepreneur, Ben Jones, co-founder of the snack-maker, Graze and Tails, a bespoke, subscription-based dog food supplier – Graze was founded in 2009 and now employs 175 people with…