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Drones in agriculture - tools or toys?
(Kondinin Group, 2016-12)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones are becoming an increasingly common discussion point in rural and social media with some spectacular images and footage presented of farming operations. But drones may have a more serious application on-farm, allowing farmers to see things they may not have been able to previously. Kondinin Group researchers, Ben White and Mark Saunders take a look at what is available and how drones may play a role in farming.
Autonomous Tractors - the rise of the robots
(Kondinin Group, 2017-05)
When it first hit the market, the uptake of auto-steer systems was exponential, despite $100,000-plus price tags for high-end units. As with most technology, the 20-year-old tech is now worthless and most probably collecting dust in the corner of many machinery sheds on farms across the country. Those pioneer auto-steer systems have been replaced with systems more sophisticated, capable and for a fraction of the cost. Technology moves at an incredible pace, particularly when improved efficiency or efficacy can be demonstrated. Autonomous systems are likely to follow in the footsteps of auto-steer according to Kondinin Group engineer, Ben White, who has seen autonomous tractors implemented on Australian farms successfully.