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Solartech is providing electric tractors in North America, but they are best suited for small farm uses so far.
Machinery

Will electric tractors ever dethrone diesel?

There is plenty of space for electric power in smaller, lower-torque jobs

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Despite exponential increases in the technology’s effectiveness — and widespread use in other industries — battery power and charging challenges continue to limit the scalability of electrically-driven farm equipment. That […] Read more
The latest in combine technology from makers can automatically control grain quality and flow, including Case IH’s line of Class 7, 9 and 9 machines.
Machinery

New system adjusts combines on the fly

The AFS Harvest Command on Case combines keeps track of a machine’s settings to improve quality and savings

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The automatic combine adjustment system available in the new Case 250 series combines use 16 sensors to control seven combine functions, says Ryan Blasiak, Case IH harvest marketing manager. “To […] Read more
Steve Shirtliffe demonstrates a min-till rotary hoe.
Machinery

Evaluating mechanical weed control options

Researchers found that when two methods are used, weed control improves

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With the rise of herbicide resistant weeds, researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are looking into alternative weed control methods focused on in-crop mechanical tools to give growers new management […] Read more
Burying sensors in the soil and running machines over top, like this demonstration at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, 
helps engineers establish tire inflation pressure guidelines to minimize soil compaction problems.
Machinery

Looking for machinery compaction data

Ontario team working to establish tire inflation guidelines

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Preventing soil compaction is something farmers should keep in mind, particularly with the scale of modern farm equipment. At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Ont., Alex Barrie, engineer in […] Read more