Equipment
FIRA USA AgTech innovations focus on mainstreaming automation
Despite a limited number of robots and automated machines being deployed in some grower fields, more buy-in is needed by venture capital (VC) firms that fund AgTech products. The challenge of making robotics and smart... more »
Superfresh Growers adds cherry line, expands production
Domex Superfresh Growers plans to expand its sweet cherry production by 30% this summer, with the addition of a packing line. “Freshness and speed to consumers is the key to success in the cherry category,”... more »
John Deere introduces tractors for orchards, vineyards
John Deere is widening its lineup of specialty tractors designed for work in narrow orchards and vineyards with the addition of the new 5EN and 5ML Series. The popular 5EN from the past is back... more »
Ag tech on display at European machinery show
The European Union’s goal to reduce pesticide use by 50% by 2030 has ramped up the technology race for specialty crop growers in the EU. That new technology was on display at the 45th edition... more »
Company unifies all brands under Oxbo
Netherlands-based Ploeger Oxbo Group has unified all of its brands under the Oxbo brand. The equipment company had sold its products under the Oxbo, Ploeger, Bourgoin and FMC brands. Unifying under the Oxbo brand name will... more »
Investors fund autonomous tractor company Sabanto
Sabanto Inc. has closed an oversubscribed $17M Series A funding round led by ag-tech venture firm Fulcrum Global Capital. DCVC Bio, Hico Capital, Yara Growth Ventures, Cavallo Ventures, Johnsonville Ventures and Trimble Ventures also participated... more »
Precision spray technology company expands US presence
Smart Apply, makers of a LiDAR-powered precision spray technology that reduces chemical and water usage in fruit and nut orchards and vineyards, has continued expansion of its dealer network with the addition of Papé Machinery... more »
Huron Fruit Systems work platform eases orchard tasks
The ongoing labor crunch impacting specialty crop growers has put an enhanced emphasis on reducing the number of workers required in the production process. Among the industry contributors who long-ago recognized this opportunity is Walter... more »
Mechanical strawberry harvest got Michigan boost
Growers have been in pursuit of innovative methods to harvest strawberries mechanically for quite some time. Recent breakthroughs have seen automated strawberry harvests take place in select fields in California and Florida, as the robots... more »
Crop-adapted spraying pays dividends
Crop-adapted spraying (CAS) is a method for apple orchardists to match their airblast sprays to the size, shape and density of their orchard blocks. Jason Deveau, application technology specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,... more »
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