Horticulture
Highlighting the benefits of automating mushroom production
A focus on automating mushroom production in Ireland was the focus of a seminar this week in Dublin. The Teagasc...
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Machinery
Increased automation should drive agri response to climate change
According to a recently published report, increased automation will help to drive production agriculture’s response to climate change. This is...
Machinery Focus
Machinery Focus: Automation and the Valtra Q series at Gurteen
One of the most active tractor manufacturers of late is Valtra which has launched a Q Series and G Series...
Machinery News
Case brings its latest technology to the field
All the big manufacturers are forging ahead with digital technology and there is a pattern of gradual steps towards full...
Agri-Business
New Holland with new developments at SIMA
New Holland has taken the opportunity at SIMA to present a wide range of new machines and revamps which has...
Machinery News
John Deere to hold GUSS a little closer
John Deere is ever keen to acquire expertise in automation, either by acquisition or cooperation, and its latest joint venture...
Machinery
96-section boom control now available from Valtra
Valtra is fast emerging as one of the more digital technology-driven manufacturers, although it places the emphasis on tractor and...
Agri-Business
The trouble with autonomy in agriculture
Much is being made of how autonomy is going to transform the way in the world operates and agriculture is...
Machinery News
AEM makes environmental case for precision agriculture
Hot on the heels of John Deere reporting an increased uptake of its Precision Ag offerings, the American AEM (Association...
Machinery News
John Deere reports growing uptake for Precision Ag products
In its fourth quarter of 2021, John Deere experienced a strong demand for its precision agriculture products with uptake of...
Agri-Business
John Deere acquires robotics company for $250m
John Deere has signed an agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Founded in 2017, the Silicon Valley-based startup develops...
Rural Life
Rural towns fight robot threat with new initiatives
Many of the rural towns pinpointed in a study as being at high risk from the rise of robots are...
N.Ireland
'Automation could solve the agri-food industry’s labour shortage problems'
Robots that pick fruit, weeds, and even go out into the field and feed the cows could become a common...
Dairy
Automation the way forward, says Laois farmer
A Co. Laois father and son who are dairy and beef farmers, and contractors, have availed of automation as they...
Tillage
UK university to showcase robotic-grown spring barley
Move over robotic milking – the focus is now on growing and harvesting cereal crops remotely. Members of Harper Adams...