Equipment in the field
GRIMME launched a dedicated Africa unit in January 2026. Its area sales manager says Africa has the greatest growth potential for potatoes and that low-horsepower SHAKTIMAN GRIMME equipment is being tested in Zimbabwe.
PepsiCo and Grimme have built digital twins of Grimme EVO and SE harvesters for VR operator training; pilots showed 87% more bruise-free potatoes.
Ellips' CleanFlow Pre-Sorter uses AI image recognition to lift stones, clods and defective tubers out at intake, at up to 120 tonnes per hour.
Idaho and Slovenian trials show deeper planting and wider ridge tops reduce field greening of tubers. But planting at 23 cm cut yield in…
Russian growers compare brochure speeds with field reality for four-row self-propelled harvesters, and describe a market where new machines are sold out.
Czech potato growing is increasingly turning to precision and “smart” technologies. On a farm in Rantířov, a variable-rate planting system — described as unique…
Dutch dealer Duijndam Machines, active since 1977, says inspected second-hand planters, harvesters, graders and packing lines let potato businesses add capacity without buying new.…
A review for the UK potato levy board found compaction cut yields in 13 of 16 trials. Wheel loads above 3.5 tonnes and high…
Research on drone and field cameras shows high accuracy for visible late blight. Early detection before spots appear is harder, and models trained in…
Electronic tubers that record every knock on a harvester or grading line give a clear picture of where damage starts. Research from Idaho and…
AGROSALON 2026 runs on 6–9 October at Crocus Expo in Moscow, pavilion II. Award winners include the KAT KRE 3504 hybrid tractor, Rostselmash 3580…
The digging unit of a potato harvester lifts the crop, but the sieving webs decide how much soil, clods and damage reach the store.…
Growers who expand their potato area face a costly choice between a trailed and a self-propelled harvester. Farm size, soil, labour and the cost…
The Croptiscan 3000 scans a 3-metre strip of seed-potato crop at about 1.5 hectares an hour for PVY and leafroll, at roughly half the…
With original parts for European-brand harvesters scarce and costly, more Russian potato farms are restoring worn components rather than buying new ones during the…
German manufacturer Grimme has introduced the PRIOS 440 potato planter, a machine engineered to consolidate seven key field operations into a single pass: soil…
In April 2026, Zhuanglang County in Gansu Province hosted successful field trials of China’s first high-density, compact potato planting machine. The equipment integrates three…
Researchers at Kazan State Agrarian University have patented an innovative planting unit for potato planters that promises to transform the way potatoes are sown.…
Dutch seed potato organizations H2L, Croptimal, and Vegniek are pioneering a new era of agricultural automation with an autonomous AI-driven robot designed to detect…
Scientists at Kazan State Agrarian University have patented a new planting apparatus for potato planters that simultaneously tackles two critical challenges: automatic sorting of…
Jeongseon-gun in Gangwon Province, South Korea, is advancing a “Field Agriculture Mechanization Support Project” specifically for potato farming, aimed at boosting regional agricultural competitiveness…
Aquatera is a specialized Russian company focused on irrigation pumping solutions for large-scale agriculture. Its core mission is to move water efficiently and reliably…
In today’s agricultural landscape, where climate variability and shrinking planting windows challenge farmers, advanced machinery is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. The Grimme PRIOS…
In Lanarvilly, Brittany, two farming cooperatives—GAEC Nevez Castel and GAEC de Kerberheun—have invested in a shared AVR Ceres 450 planter, a machine that combines tillage and planting…
In DuYun City’s Daping Village, large machines rumble across the fields, tilling, planting, and covering the soil with remarkable efficiency. On April 10, 2024,…
In the evolving world of agro-industrial machinery, the BKT FL 695 tire emerges as a game-changer for those in agriculture and construction. This steel-belted…
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AHDB recommends residual potato levy funds to be used for industry projects The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is advocating for the strategic…
Samuel Feng of STAR-PotatoMachinery Advocates for Sustainable Practices Amidst Breathtaking Landscape In the picturesque setting at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in western…
Dewulf, the renowned Belgian agricultural machinery powerhouse, is set to broaden its production horizons with an expansion project in Winsum. The agreement, inked at…
In the world of agriculture, innovation is the key to efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, farm owners, and scientists working in…
In the sprawling landscapes of potato fields, where time is of the essence and efficiency is paramount, a groundbreaking innovation has emerged: Spudnik’s Foldable…
Grimme introduces a new generation of leaf defoliators with the innovative TOPPA series, available in various working widths. Low power requirements, modified defoliator housings,…
Explore how proper row alignment is revolutionizing potato farming practices. From maximizing yield to minimizing resources, discover the latest data and insights shaping the…
Potatoes News is excited to extend a warm invitation to companies operating in the realm of potato disease protection, potato cultivation, potato seed cultivation,…
Damme, February 28, 2024 The new generation of the proven GRIMME RH 20, RH 24 and RH 28 receiving hoppers features numerous further developments…
Soil compaction occurs on all soils in the Netherlands. Growers know what the causes are, but do not always act accordingly. According to researcher Derk van…
Cleaning and disinfectant can help prevent spread of the following potato diseases:
AP-LIFT system improves harvesting on heavy clay, loose peat, steep slopes and stony soil
#Agriculture #WeedManagement #SustainableFarming #Innovation #AgriculturalWaste #WeedControlStrategies #EnvironmentalImpact #CropYieldEnhancement In an innovative stride towards sustainable agriculture, Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill, a dedicated weed scientist and researcher with…
#Agriculture #AgriculturalMachinery #DigitalMarketplace #FarmEquipment #Innovation #Technology #GRIMME #RootCropTechnology #MachineryTrade #FarmingIndustry #DataIntegration In a significant stride towards modernizing the agricultural machinery industry, the esteemed family-owned…
his article unveils an innovative tool that has the potential to revolutionize crop yields in Southeastern farms. By leveraging the latest advancements in agricultural…
#potatofarming #precisionplanting #agriculturaltechnology #cropmanagement #sustainability #soilhealth Precision farming techniques have revolutionized the agricultural industry, and potato farming is no exception. The latest technology, such…
Protected areas (PAs) are essential for biodiversity conservation but are threatened by cropland expansion. Recent studies predicted that approximately 500 million ha of additional…
Agriculture is an ever-evolving field that requires innovative solutions to improve productivity and efficiency. With the help of AI and standard RGB cameras, farmers,…
New research from the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering into biodegradable sensors may change the way farmers track, measure, and respond in…
Field robots can play a critical role in sustainable farming. This was recently demonstrated at the annual congress of the Dutch Association for Agricultural…
Last year, 6.6 billion rubles of subsidies were allocated to Russian farmers for land reclamation activities. Financing increased by 27% compared to 2021. Thanks…
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