Global trends in smart farming include imaging and sensing technologies, automation tools and drones and artificial intelligence (AI) The UK ranks 5th globally in supporting technologies, including pest control, watering and influencing weather conditions Europe is home to 200 startups and 125 universities driving innovation in the field Munich,…
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Vogelsang has announced it will launch a new UniSpread model at Agritechnica in November. The new 12-metre UniSpread will join the existing range to offer an additional one fifth working width. “This model is aimed at farmers and contractors who need a compact solution for spreading liquid manure close to…
UK farmers looking to boost productivity could soon have a new option in the high-horsepower tractor sector. Case IH has unveiled the Steiger 785 Quadtrac, which will make its European debut at Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover this November. The latest model delivers 853 peak horsepower—almost 10% more than the previous version—and a 40% increase in torque,…
New Holland is expanding its alternative fuel range with the T7.270 Methane Power tractor, offering higher power for larger farms and heavy-duty operations. Orders open across Europe at the end of 2025, with first deliveries expected in spring 2026. The T7.270 builds on the methane engine used in the T6.180 Methane Power, delivering 270hp and 1,160Nm…
The net-zero advancement of combustion engine technology is within reach Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is one of the major challenges facing the off-highway sector. With the goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the future, exhibitors at Systems & Components are working on alternative drive concepts and pursuing an open technology…
From the 2026 season, Pöttinger’s FLEXCARE V boasts a whole load of new functions. This flexible, versatile machine is ideal for conventional and ecologically operating family-run farms, large farms and contractors. The most important innovation is the pneumatic distribution system, which offers many advantages as an addition to a seed…
The UK Agri-Tech Centre is running an insightful farm tour and networking lunch at Newton Farm in Brecon on 8 October to see and hear about the implementation of agri-tech in a mixed farming system. Kindly hosted by the Roderick family from 10am-2.45pm, there will be demonstrations of precision livestock…
KRONE now also offers a contactless electronic forced steering system for its TX transport wagon, which can be used flexibly for any tractor and ensures high manoeuvrability. Spelle, Germany, September 2025: With the introduction of a new contactless electronic forced steering system for the TX forage transport wagon, KRONE is…
John Deere announced the full acquisition of GUSS Automation, LLC, a globally recognized leader in supervised high-value crop autonomy, headquartered in Kingsburg, California. The acquisition builds on an existing joint venture established in 2022 and advances John Deere’s commitment to helping high-value crop growers address their biggest challenges around labour availability, input…
Czech startup Skymaps has launched “Zoneye”, an AI model that detects crops and weeds from drone images, trains on local species, and helps farmers cut input costs by 50 percent while boosting yields 20 percent. Crop counting and germination detection also included – system to be presented at Agritechnica 2025.…