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RootWave demos new tractor-powered electric weeder

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly British e-weeding firm RootWave has launched its first tractor-powered machine for orchards and vineyards, with several machines already reserved by growers across the UK.

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Revolutionizing Orchards: How the Monarch Tractor Drives Sustainable Farming Forward

Global Agtech Initiative

In an era where sustainability is paramount, learn how an electric tractor is at the forefront of reshaping farming practices globally. The post Revolutionizing Orchards: How the Monarch Tractor Drives Sustainable Farming Forward appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Aurea Imaging Launches World’s First Tractor-Mounted Sensor for Precision Orchard Management

Global Agtech Initiative

Powered by AI and high-definition 3D computer vision, TMS Tree Scout helps fruit farmers optimize their orchards at the individual tree level. The post Aurea Imaging Launches World’s First Tractor-Mounted Sensor for Precision Orchard Management appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Tractor Rollovers Kill Dozens on Farms Each Year—and a Prevention Program Is at Risk

Civil Eats

The front bucket was half full as he drove the tractor forward on a gentle slope of his 10-acre produce and poultry farm in Greensboro, Georgia. I felt the tractor tilting over,” Langford recalls. “I In the end, the tractor landed on its left side; a roll bar above the seat prevented it from turning upside down.

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Monarch Tractor Announces $133M Series C Funding

World Agri-Tech

With this latest raise, the company behind the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor cements its position as a leader in the space. ” AI continues to revolutionize farming machinery Tractors have been the center of all farm operations for several decades. Read the full press release.

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Robotics Plus launches Prospr: multi-use autonomous vehicle for sustainable orchard and vineyard production

Agritech NZ

and TAURANGA, NZ, September 21, 2023 – New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus has launched Prospr, an autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed to carry out a variety of orchard and vineyard crop tasks more efficiently and sustainably while reducing reliance on labor. Salinas, Calif., 23ft for row-to-row turning.

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Hurricane Helene and Western North Carolina: New Year, New Challenges and Available Resources

ATTRA

Locals operated privately owned heavy machinery and farm tractors, clearing and scraping public roads. My orchards and nursery were in complete disarray due to wind damage, but even so, I was spared much of the grief many others are still battling. Its your neighbors, your community. Its the kindness of strangers.