Agricultural technology
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Agricultural technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and precision farming is at the forefront of every farmer’s mind. But as many farmers know, keeping up with the Jones’s is an expensive task. That trusty tractor, sprayer, or planter you bought ten years ago may still be running perfectly,[...]
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Steyr tests hydrogen fuel cell concept Austrian tractor manufacturer Steyr is testing a hydrogen fuel cell-powered tractor based on an adapted version of a 4140 Expert CVT. It is a joint project between engineers at the CNH tractor plant in St Valentin and the TU University in Vienna. The[...]
Jupidex cultivates a culture of excellence
Arthur Bezuidenhout, CEO of Jupidex, explains that the distribution focuses on bringing world-class equipment to South African farmers and fostering a collaborative, caring company culture. Jupidex's company culture is one of shared values in client service, mutual support and a positive attitude. Other ways in which the brand ensures[...]
Technews: The latest in agricultural technology
Cows get robot waiters! Automated milking has been around for a while, but now there is also an automated feeding machine, called DairyFeed F4500, developed by GEA. Feeding is the biggest cost factor in managing a farm. The quality, frequency, and optimisation of mixed rations for each group of[...]
What’s up? Agricultural technology news from around the world
(Image by wbcsd.org) Crowdfunding asked for all-terrain electric tool carrier A British company called EMotive has turned to crowdfunding to take its prototype zero-emission electric tool carrier to the pre-production stage ready for demonstration and production under licence. Known as the Scarab, the vehicle can be fitted with both[...]