autonomous machinery

 John Deere has staged the first field day in Australia for the new 5ML tractor.  Photo courtesy of John Deere.
TECHNOLOGY

John Deere unveils new 5ML and semi-autonomous sprayer

5ML orchard and vineyard tractor and unmanned spray system showcased.

20 October 2023

 Autonomous orchard sprayer wins Henty Machine of the Year. Photo: Mark Saunders.
TECHNOLOGY

Autonomous sprayer wins Henty award

An unmanned orchard sprayer has been named Henty Machine of the Year.

20 September 2023

 John Deere says it will have an autonomous electric tractor on sale for the Australian horticultural industry by 2026.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

John Deere announces electric utility tractor plans.

Australian testing of electric prototypes to soon commence.

15 July 2022

 Vaderstad has confirmed it will partner with Nexat - a manufacturer of an universal farming carrier system. Image courtesy Nexat.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Vaderstad confirms partnership with Nexat

Tillage specialist teams up with tech company

10 January 2022

 A Code of Practice for autonomous farm machinery is almost ready for a national roll out.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Endorsement sought for autonomy code

Talks underway with WA government for new code adoption

09 August 2021

 Horsch and Trimble have announced a collaboration to work on autonomy. Picture courtesy Horsch.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Horsch and Trimble announce autonomy collaboration

Horsch machinery to use Trimble autonomy know how

28 April 2021

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.