FarmDroid has steadily become on of the most successful autonomy companies with its solar-powered, planting, tilling and weeding unit. Photo: John Greig

The long march to autonomy

The big players in the machinery market keep adding pieces, but how far away is a final product?

Reading Time: 5 minutes The big players in the machinery market keep adding pieces towards autonomous vehicles for farming, but how far away is a final product?

Jahmy Hindman, chief technology officer at John Deere in front of a 9R tractor at Agritechnica 2025. Photo: John Greig

At Agritechnica, farm power options get more diverse

New engines that are being built for flexible fuel use and diesel-electric systems are making their way into agriculture

Reading Time: 5 minutes At Agritechnica 2025 companies showed growing diversity in agriculture machinery powertrains, including lots of talk about diesel-electric hybrid systems, especially from Zoomlion.



Claas’ Axion 9.450 tractor on the show floor at Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover Germany on Nov. 10, 2025.  Photo: Greg Berg

VIDEO: Claas Axion 9 tractors showcase comfort features

The Claas Axion 9.450 tractor was recognized with two awards at the recent Agritechnica farm show in Germany

Reading Time: 3 minutes German equipment manufacturer Claas showcased its new Axion 9 tractor series, including farmer-focused cab features, at the Agritechnica 2025 machinery show in November.





McCains representatives frying up some potatoes at Open Farms Days in Alberta at CP Farms

CP Farms showcases its spud production

Open Farm Days in Alberta continues to showcase importance of agriculture and agritourism to general public

Reading Time: 4 minutes CP Farms opens its doors to showcase potato production during Alberta’s Open Farm Days.

Stacy Murray, (centre) extension coordinator with Gateway Research Organization demonstrates the use of a petrometer during a GRO-ing Women's agriculture event near Westlock. Karen Letts (left) and Kim Barabas were among the 19 participants who turned up on August 19 to learn about testing soil, feed and seed. 

Photo Credit: Alexis Kienlen

Alberta women GRO-ing the farm

Gateway Research creates a quarterly learning series for women in agriculture

Reading Time: 4 minutes Gateway Research Organization (GRO) has begun hosting GRO-ing Women in Agriculture events exclusively for women in agriculture.