YANMAR has introduced a new autonomous vineyard robot that uses an advanced electrostatic spraying system to accurately and precisely spray plants. YV01, ideally suited for vineyards with narrow pathways and small wine trees, offers enhanced safety, cost reductions and versatility for growers. 

Agri-tech company Greeneye Technology has secured the first commercial sale of its AI-enabled precision spraying technology. The technology will be implemented on one of the largest farming operations in Israel before launching in North America in early 2022 on corn and soybean farms in the Midwest. 

Septentrio's compact mosaic-X5 and mosaic-H GNSS modules are being integrated into ArduSimple’s new evaluation kits, making resilient cm-level positioning easily accessible for testing and prototyping.

From Feb. 27 to March 5, 2022, SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS, which takes place alongside the Agritechnica trade fair in Hanover, Germany, will be offering insights into the digitalization, automation and networking of mobile work machines. The innovative power of the off-highway industry is focused on the electrification of drives and hydraulic systems, which form the basis for the advanced assistance systems, reducing the driver's workload.

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has won a $1.5 million competitive Build to Scale grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support the Center for AgTech and Applied Location Science and Technology (CATALST). The project aims to capitalize on the demand for new precision agriculture technologies by tapping into the St. Louis region’s expertise in agtech and location science to fuel innovation and entrepreneurship and advance commercialization.

Vantage Canada is acquiring Trimble dealership rights and assets from Premier Equipment Ltd. in Ontario. The move, announced Oct. 1, completes the nationwide portfolio for the new Vantage Canada entity that will offer specialized sales and services across the country.