Researchers are developing drones that could detect plant disease before any visible signs show, allowing farmers to stop infections in their tracks. Disease can negatively impact plant health before any visible signs like leaf discolouration show. While these stresses are invisible to the naked eye, cameras using special filters could…
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Prodata Weather Systems, the UK weather experts based in Cambridgeshire, have added the new Davis system, EnviroMonitor, to their weather management solutions. EnviroMonitor is a powerful, convenient and affordable system which serves as your reliable “eyes and ears” in the field. Now you can have an affordable, flexible and rugged…
Hobby drones are becoming valuable agronomy aids that won’t break the bank, says Agrovista’s Lewis McKerrow. Rapid developments in technology and processing software mean farmers can now use relatively cheap and simple drones for increasingly complex agronomic tasks. Drones costing less than £1000 can measure a range of crop parameters…
CLAAS has developed a new touch screen display version of the user-friendly CEBIS, that will be available for the first time in the new AXION 900 and ARION 600/500 tractor series. The new CEBIS system includes the fully redesigned and high-resolution CEBIS terminal which has a 12-inch touch screen display.…
LEMKEN’s most recent update of its popular Primus and Albatros trailed sprayers goes well beyond their more modernized exteriors: both technical implement features and handling have been substantially improved. The smaller entry-level Primus for professional arable farming has been completely overhauled inside and out. Controls are now arranged more clearly…
The EASY on board app from CLAAS has now received official AEF certification as an ISOBUS terminal. This app is the first, and so far only, app for a tablet PC and can be used to operate any ISOBUS implement. The Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) has certified two functionalities…
On 4th July Newcastle University in partnership with the Precision Agriculture Alliance are hosting a grower-oriented UAV (drone) day at Cockle Park Farm. It’s an opportunity for visitors to interact with UAV manufacturers and agricultural service providers that deliver UAV products. Come along and find out what a UAV actually…
Cereals saw the UK launch of the first self-operating robotic weeder from French manufacturer Carre. Called the Anatis is has been developed with the University of Nante and can help farmers by hoeing weeds in row crops. Driven by electrics the model has an inter-row hoe or comb harrow and…
Seamless connectivity between machines, operators and fields is at the heart of John Deere’s latest FarmSight precision farming solutions for arable farmers and contractors, which are featured at Cereals 2017 on the company’s stand (116) and in the event’s new Fields of the Future area. Agricultural production needs to become…
The EASY on board app from CLAAS has received official AEF certification as an ISOBUS terminal. This app is the first, and so far only, app for a tablet PC and can be used to operate any ISOBUS implement. The Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) has certified two functionalities of…