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VIDEO: John Deere 9RX tractor goes big at AIM

John Deere’s new very-high horsepower 9RX tractors made their first Canadian public appearance at the Ag in Motion farm show in July. John Deere’s go-to-market manager for large tractors, Michael Porter, explains the design features built into these new models. RELATED: Check out the full specifications and see more photos of the John Deere 9RX […] Read more

The Garford-RootWave eWeeding system is currently available in up to a six-metre working width in either a rear- or front-mounted configuration.

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U.K. companies set to introduce a chemical-free way to control weeds

As concerns over chemical usage and weed resistance increase, different technologies have been offered as alternatives to weed control. Recently, two U.K.-based companies have teamed up to produce a system that uses electricity to kill weeds. “The principle of electric weeding has been around since the late 1800s,” says Jonathan Henry, managing director at Garford […] Read more


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VIDEO: Learn how to maintain your John Deere drill

John Deere drill specialist and technician Logan Wemyss of the engineering firm Aricks Australia is in Canada this summer working with Thunderstruck Ag Equipment of Winkler, Man. His mission? Helping owners of late model John Deere drills better understand how to maintain the openers on them. His company also offers a range of specialty parts to upgrade […] Read more



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VIDEO: Rock picking meets modern day

Elho Scorpio rock picker makes light work of a heavy job

In my early days, rock picking was one of those jobs often delegated to the young who had fresh muscles and plenty of energy. Getting the rocks onto our home-made stone boat was hard work – particularly on a hot summer day – but it probably allowed the adults to avoid hefty chiropractor bills. Like […] Read more




The Stratus AirSprayer is essentially a powered paraglider — one that can carry heavier loads and stay aloft much longer than conventional drones. Photo: Supplied

Paraglider powers a new kind of sprayer

The Stratus AirSprayer is different than the quadcopters and fixed-wing UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) typically associated with ag drones. Essentially, it’s a powered paraglider — one that can carry heavier loads and stay aloft much longer than conventional drones.


A paraglider powers the Stratus AirSprayer. Photo: Supplied

Paraglider powers a new kind of sprayer

The Stratus AirSprayer is different than the quadcopters and fixed-wing UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) typically associated with ag drones. Essentially, it’s a powered paraglider — one that can carry heavier loads and stay aloft much longer than conventional drones.