Joe Spencer
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Case IH introduces a new Patriot sprayer
Northmec is conducting a series of demonstrations of the latest addition to the Case IH Patriot self-propelled sprayer range.
Smart seeding from Clean Seed
The latest seed drill from the Clean Seed Capital Group in British Columbia, Canada, takes seeding technology to new heights.
The autonomous electric tractor, Yanmar
Yanmar has joined Case and other companies by introducing an autonomous tractor. So, is the day of the autonomous electric tractor drawing near?
Top innovators at LAMMA 2018
There were more than 80 entries for the ‘Awards for Innovation’ at the annual LAMMA Show in the UK in January. Joe Spencer takes a look at the winners.
A spread of innovations from Amazone
Two new ideas from Amazone have attracted much attention. One is the precise operation of two spreaders on one tractor, the other is a machine that compensates for crosswinds when spreading fertiliser.
Shaydan inclinometer: safety on the slopes
A tractor-mounted slope alarm that improves operator safety and prevents expensive accidents is now available.
Smart Farming in South Africa
A South African farmer was amongst a number of producers selected by the German Agricultural Society to highlight the success that smart farming can achieve.
Harvesting the ‘Hands-free Hectare’
The ground-breaking Hands-free Hectare project, which sought to grow a crop using only autonomous vehicles, has come to an end with a successful harvest.
Pöttinger Multiline: The new all-rounder
The Pöttinger Multiline concept is a combination of either a compact disc harrow or a stubble cultivator, and a seed drill.
Massey Ferguson opens new branch in KZN
Farmers were recently invited to view a range of Massey Ferguson and Radium equipment over three days at the Swartberg Polo Club near Kokstad in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Wuhlf’s Skerpioen: stinging its competitors
Wuhlf Equipment recently launched the first articulated tractor-loader-backhoe made in SA. With useful features and at a reasonable price, the Skerpioen offers excellent value, says Joe Spencer.
Vermeer ZR5 self-propelled round baler
Vermeer, the inventor of the big round baler in 1971, has announced its latest innovation: a self-propelled, big round baler.
Electronic eyes for the operator
Many of the innovations at the Agritechnica 2017 awards were aimed at making the work of the machine operator easier. Joe Spencer reports on two examples.
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New Holland’s new concept tractor
New Holland recently exhibited a concept tractor powered by methane at the Farm Progress Show in Illinois, the largest outdoor farm event in the US.
Big winners at Agritechnica 2017
More than 320 new product registrations were received for this year’s Agritechnica, the world’s top agricultural machinery trade fair.
New Keenan self-propelled mixer takes top honours
This Irish company’s first self-propelled mixer took the Innovation Arena Award at Europe’s largest outdoor agricultural machinery show.
Tractors, equipment, machinery at the 2017 Eston Show
New Farmtrac tractors, an imported sprayer, and solidly built livestock transporters were among the items that caught my eye at Eston this year.
New John Deere automated combines
John Deere has integrated the latest automated technology in the combines and headers it is introducing in the UK for the 2018 harvest season.
Power and performance from Landini
Landini’s Landforce, Landpower and 7-Series tractors feature new styling and advanced features, and offer a wide choice for prospective customers in the larger utility tractor segment.
Tractors from India
Two leading tractor manufacturers in India are expanding their operations., Joe Spencer reports.
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