World first solar-powered weeder and sower named 'machine of the year'

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022 - 12:32

Rachel Martin

A solar-powered weeding and seeing robot has been crowned "machine of the year" at this year's National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.

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