Another seeding season is behind us. FarmDroid FD20 robots seeded 5,503 hectares this season – and once seeding wraps up, the weeding begins. The fleet covered 22,526 hectares of weeding, roughly four times the seeded area.
There are more numbers from this season that stand out. Read the article to see the full wrap-up.
The second winner of our Photo Competition 2026 has now been selected in the Weeding category.
The winning photo was submitted by Hubert Spanischberger from Austria and stood out for showing the FD20 actively at work mid-operation, surrounded by clean, well-maintained rows of black cumin with no visible weed pressure. Hubert also shared an after photo of the same field later in the season, a clear illustration of what consistent mechanical weeding actually produces.
Don’t worry if you missed Field Days –Â there are still plenty of opportunities to see the FD20 in action this season.
From field days across Europe the last couple of weeks to major agricultural exhibitions later in the summer and autumn, we have events across Europe where you can meet the robot, talk to farmers already using it, and get your questions answered by a FarmDroid specialist
If you don’t already have seen it, we are launching a new FarmDroid robot. We’ve been working on it for a while, and we’re finally ready to let you in on it. Not everything, not yet. But this much we can say: it’s worth the wait.
Same robot. Just bigger.
The full reveal is coming in September. Sign up now and we’ll be in your inbox the moment we have more to share, including when you can place your order.
Season 5 of Clarkson’s Farm is out now on Prime Video, and it takes a close look at high-tech solutions in modern agriculture. FarmDroid FD20 robot is well represented. A peek behind the cameras at the filming.
Jeremy Clarkson said it best: “I’m sure there’s something good on television, but nothing is as good as watching farming be revolutionized.” 🌱
We recommend to take a look at the season.Â
The first winner of our Photo Competition 2026 has now been selected in the Seeding category.
The winning photo was submitted by Ste Evans from the UK and stood out for its storytelling, atmosphere, and great capture of FarmDroid robots actively seeding during a busy period in the field.
A big thank you to everyone who has already shared photos with us. We have received many great submissions from farmers across Europe, and it is fantastic to see the FarmDroid community sharing moments from everyday field work.
FarmDroid FD20s are currently working in fields across Europe in a wide range of crops including sugar beet, onions, lentils, flowers, sorghum, and many more.
Every farm is different. Soil types, weather conditions, crops, and farming practices all vary. But the goal stays the same: precise seeding, continuous weeding, and reducing manual work in the field.
In our latest blog article, we take a closer look at how FarmDroid adapts to different crops and growing conditions across Europe and what that means in practice for farmers.
FarmDroid robots are working in fields across Europe and beyond, and we love seeing the moments you capture along the way 📸🌱
Our Photo Competition 2026 is still open, and you can still participate in the categories Weeding, Harvest, and Droid living its best life.
Category winners receive FarmDroid merch, and one overall winner will be crowned Photo of the Year, winning 1 year free FarmDroid Premium subscription and exclusive FarmDroid merch.
From hectares seeded to hours in the field, the robots have been working hard this season. Thousands of hectares have already been seeded across multiple countries, helping farmers stay on track during a busy spring. Check out the numbers so far and see how the season is shaping up across farms this year.
FarmDroid robots are out working in fields all over the world and we know many of you capture great moments along the way.
Now you can share your photos with the FarmDroid community and take part in our Photo of the Year competition. Submit your photos and be the lucky winner in the following categories; Seeding, Weeding, Harvest or Droid living its best life.Â
Category winners receive FarmDroid merch, and one photo will be crowned Photo of the Year, winning 1 year free FarmDroid Premium subscription and exclusive FarmDroid merch.
Growing organic onions gets easier when seeding and weeding work together. This practical guide shows how to set up group seeding for strong yields, choose the right seed disc using a quick seed sample, and start in-row weeding from day one.
You will also see real cluster sizes and spacings used by growers in Northern Germany, plus simple steps to avoid soil crusting and support early root growth. If onions are on your plan this season, take five minutes and see how to configure FarmDroid for your fields.
Configure your own robot based on your crops, fields, and specific needs.
Move through the setup step-by-step, explore different options, and watch how your choices shape the final machine.
At the end, you receive a clear price estimate based on your configuration, giving you a solid foundation for your decision and the next steps. Try for yourself!
Janelle Rudolph
For organic, horticulture, and small-scale farmers a new toy is available and making waves.
Stefan Graner, an organic farmer near Paddockwood, Sask. has been utilizing FarmDroid, an autonomous seeding and weeding robot, for four years. Its efficiency and accuracy have proven to have strong economic benefits for him.
At between $150,000 to $180,000 they’re not cheap investments, even with federal funding available. But for Graner’s operation, the technology has been such a great addition that he now has three of the robots.
Graner and his wife made the switch to organic farming in 2018, after beginning their farm in the 1990s.
“We’re relatively small-scale,” he shared at the Saskatchewan Organics field day on July 31.
“I probably do a total of 750 acres myself. Of that, some is in cover crops, and maybe four to 500 or 450 are in crop this year.”
Typically, Graner seeds a crop for two years and follows with two to three years of cover crops. But the field he showed off at the field day had been cropped for four years, starting with mustard, then hemp, oats, and now black lentils.
The lentils were seeded by the FarmDroid, and have been weeded by it too. The robot has had its work cut out for it, though, as Graner shared there’s been plenty of volunteer oats in the crop and alfalfa — which was his cover crop from five years ago.
What does precision weeding look like in practice? On an organic onion farm in northern France, managed by Philippe Vieville, FarmDroid reduced manual labour by up to 200 hours per hectare. With precise seeding and early mechanical weeding, the robot helps keep fields clean and reduces the need for extensive hand work throughout the season.
In this article, you can see how FarmDroid is used in daily operations and what that means for workload, planning, and results in the field.
Thinking about precision farming but wondering what actually happens after you buy a FarmDroid?
From the first contact to clean fields and confident operation, we have mapped out the full journey step by step.
Learn how farmers go from curiosity to autonomous seeding and early weed control, and why mindset, field prep, and planning make all the difference.
The new +Seed 14 mm seeding system expands the range of crops a FarmDroid robot can handle. It now supports larger seeds such as maize, green beans and peas. All with the same 8 mm GPS seeding precision.
New weeding tools for mechanical weeding have been upgraded to work in varying soil conditions while protecting gentle plants in the weeding process:Â
On his organic farm, Nils MaĂźmann faced a classic challenge with too much work and too few hands. Hoeing maize and potatoes often overlapped, so he started looking for smarter solutions. That search led him to FarmDroid.
Today, the robot saves him precious working hours, delivers precise seeding in maize and lets him explore new crops like onions, beetroot and carrots. Nils highlights the strong community, fast support and the excitement of testing what else the robot can handle.
Curious to hear his full experience and insights? Learn more by watching the video or read the article below:
Thanks to everyone who visited us in Hannover last week.
We loved catching up with existing customers, meeting new interested farmers and connecting with our partners. The stand was buzzing all week with great conversations, sharp insights and tons of valuable input.
The interest in the FarmDroid robot, our new +Seed 14 mm system and the upgraded soil tools was incredible.
We’ve collected the highlights, photos and the full story here:
This year, our robots have reached a new milestone, delivering results that surpass everything before. It’s about precise sowing, effective weeding, and an impressive growth in operating hours.
What does this mean for farmers?
Read the full article and see the numbers here.
Our brand new +Seed 14 mm seeding system, which now also can handle e.g. maize, green beans and peas with the same robot precision.
At a time when herbicide options are becoming increasingly limited, Jack Simons faced a critical choice: stop growing chicory or embrace innovation. He chose the latter and invested in the FarmDroid FD20.
Next year, he plans to use the robot for both chicory and sugar beet and this is only the beginning. Sustainability and efficiency, all in one solution.
You can learn more by watching the video or read the article below:
FarmDroid robots across 26 countries have been hard at work, covering a total of 26,335.5 hectares out of expected 29,580.9 hectares. This means 89% of the weeding has already been completed in line with our forecasts, with an average of 62.4 hectares weeded per robot.