With rising cybersecurity threats, farm machinery brands have to protect their systems, but farmers want more access to the cab computer and argue for the right to repair their own equipment.
Is the right to repair farm equipment a cybersecurity problem?
Farm equipment brands should be proactive about allowing controlled CPU access, security expert says
Agco retrofit kit to bring autonomy to different tractor colours
Making autonomous an add-on to existing farm equipment the best path for adoption, brand says
Agco argues that retrofitting farm equipment to add autonomous capacity is the way forward to get the technology adopted.
Claas updates the Jaguar forage harvester line
New V-Flex knife drum for the 2025 model year improves capacity, efficiency and helps to prevent damage from rocks
Claas Jaguar forage harvesters have a new V-Flex knife drum for the 2025 model year which improves capacity, efficiency and helps to prevent damage from rocks.
Fendt debuts the 600 Series at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
New tractor line spans the 149 to 209 horsepower range
The newest line of Fendt tractors, the 600 Series, has made its Canadian public appearance.
White tractor tour supports rural Manitoba community
Unusual farm equipment collection is a labour of love for Craig Rubeniuk of Gilbert Plains
White Farm Equipment collection is a labour of love for Craig Rubeniuk of Gilbert Plains
Electric eWeeder coming to North America
British companies Garford and RootWave team up to build a weed-control implement that doesn’t use chemicals
New weed control equipment coming to North America farmers to electrocute weeds rather than killing by chemical.
Can autonomous systems cut costs on the farm?
Agco claims its prototype Outrun system has shown ROI benefits
Agco claims its prototype Outrun autonomous system has return on investment benefits.
Light-based seed destructor opens door for smaller combines
Horsepower has been a limiting factor for seed destructors — Maybe not anymore
Combine horsepower has been a limiting factor for seed destructors. With new light-based technology, farmers with smaller machines can get non-chemical weed control on their combines.
John Deere expands right to repair
Customer Service Advisor and mobile app now available in Canada
John Deere says producers and independent shops will have more access to technical knowledge through its Customer Service Advisor and mobile app, thus giving more room on right to repair.
Rite Way and Morris to operate under new parent company
Farmers may soon begin seeing new names appearing on the sides of implements made by Rite Way Manufacturing and Morris Equipment as the two brands begin operating under parent company Superior Farms Equipment Ltd.
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
