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Agritechnica trade show highligths farming's digital future

November 13, 2025

Digitalization and artificial intelligence are increasingly finding their way into agriculture. But some farmers feel overwhelmed by the change and high start-up costs.

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Electric tractors and smart farming technologies are taking center stage at the Agritechnica 2025 trade show. German startup Onox showcases its innovative battery swap system, enabling continuous operation while charging. The fair also features drones for precision spraying and autonomously driving vehicles powered by artificial intelligence (AI) for irrigation, fertilization, and laser-based weed control.

Digitalization is reshaping agriculture with farm management systems, weather-based planning, and pilot projects for automation. While high costs and adoption challenges remain, entry-level solutions and training programs aim to ease the transition. These advancements promise to tackle labor shortages and attract younger generations to modern farming.

This video summary was created by AI from the original DW script. It was edited by a journalist before publication.