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Perfect spray conditions are rare and there are so many factors at play that sometimes the basics get overlooked. The three things that the spray operator can and must control are nozzle choice, boom height and ground…
An important trend in the Dutch arable farming sector is the further development of precision agriculture. Precision farming techniques such as GPS, soil scans and site-specific application of fertilizers and crop protection allow you to use production resources…
Flame-sterilized potato seed cutter: A potential solution for minimizing disease spread during seed cutting operations Potatoes are vegetatively propagated and seed cutting is a common practice followed by growers to increase seed piece availability for planting. However,…
Of all the equipment on the farm, planter winter are generally the most carefully protected and maintained, and usually the first to get coveted indoor storage space. I understand farmers’ attachment and care. Not only do today’s…
The Claas assistance system Cemos in the tractor guides inexperienced drivers through the correct setting of the automatic plow. Can the clever technology replace years of experience? Does it help farmers to find the perfectly adjusted plow? …
KEY POINTS: Five years after acquiring the technology, Deere’s method of using machine vision and machine learning to identify individual plants will be tested on farms in summer 2021.The goal: Farm machines moving at up to 20…
How do you fertilize a piece of land more efficiently? Dutch family business Cerfontaine, which specializes in arable farming, is trying out a new approach. https://youtu.be/WBNGPf99VvQ Their aim is to improve output and save on time, fuel and…
With the Calibrator Totz, Bogballe shows that precision agriculture is also their specialty. The Totz computer is aimed at farmers who want to use all disciplines within precision agriculture. Fully automatic calibration, section control via GPS and use of…
The farm of Tremonvilliers (Oise) is equipped with a TOMRA 3A to sort its potato and red beet crops. The Tremonvillers farm installed a TOMRA 3A sorter in the Fall of 2020 in a specially built shed…
The latest in bed planting technology has arrived in Australia, enabling certified potato seed growers to produce a more uniform crop while conserving water and increasing nutrient uptake. In this article, South Australian certified seed potato grower…
Flapping, burning or pulling leaves. Growers are looking for alternatives to haulm killing now that Reglone (and Finale) have definitely disappeared from the scene. Because the 'chemical cabinet' is getting smaller and smaller, many arable farmers purchase a haulm…
Potato crisp manufacturing is a competitive industry, one where efficiency is a crucial factor in staying ahead of the competition. Wyma’s Vege-Polisher™ system combines both polishing and peeling technology in a unique package to minimise the impact and wear…
