Ways More Fruit Growers Are Bringing Automation to the Table

Learn how Bayer is enlisting robotic security dogs to help protect crops from threats.

Emerging ag robotics company announces expansion into new crops, alongside a next-generation weeding robot arriving later this year.

Researchers at NC State University are developing robotic systems to automate labor-intensive tasks in vegetable production.

Watch Toby Basore of TKM Bengard Farms discuss how innovation is driving efficiency on his farm.

A low-cost, simple robotic arm developed by Washington State University researchers might someday help with fruit picking and other farm chores.

From autonomous orchard tractors to AI-driven weed control, the year’s leading ag tech trends took center stage at FIRA USA 2025.

Check out a photo gallery of highlights captured during FIRA USA 2025 showing innovation and collaboration in ag robotics.

Learn more about what industry experts said about the future of ag technology during Day 2 of FIRA USA 2025.

FIRA USA 2025 officially kicked off, reaffirming its mission to accelerate automation in agriculture and strengthen the link between growers, innovators, and researchers.

The Women in AgRobotics award spotlights the female leaders driving meaningful change in agricultural technology.

Gabe Sibley of Verdant Robotics’ shares insights on how autonomous weeding technology is advancing with precision, reducing labor costs, and chemical use.

The soft robotic gripper developed at the University of Arkansas has received a U.S. patent. Can a robot hand harvest blackberries better than humans?

Researchers use digital twin technology and are finding new ways to cut costs and increase efficiency in the field.

FIRA USA 2025 is powering up for its most dynamic showcase yet. Learn more about what’s in store for the annual industry event.

Find what was learned after computer scientists explore the challenges and opportunities of using fully automated AI systems in greenhouses.

Growing Produce Group Editor Melinda Taschetta-Millane was on the ground in Europe for World FIRA and Fruit Logistica. Take a virtual tour of both events.

American Fruit Grower Editor David Eddy says if you’re not looking into mechanization, it’s time to go small or go home.

Third annual industry event attracts growers looking to minimize labor costs.

After years of development, ag tech startup Nanovel unveils its autonomous fruit-harvesting robot capable of picking tree fruit for the fresh market.