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Data compiled by CEMA, the European agricultural industry association in Europe, underscore the substantial decline in tractor sales in the first eight months of the year. The negative trend for the Italian market is continuing but signs of recovery might be seen next year. The head of the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, Massimo Goldoni, said the arrival of public incentives in 2016 for the purchase of agricultural machinery could stimulate the market but it must not be forgotten that there are still European Union funds in the Rural Development Plans which will return to the EU coffers if they are not committed

A seminar updating the procedure on the off-road mobile machinery emission regulation was held at Agrilevante in Bari to check on the final phase of negotiations conducted in the competent European Union institutions. The appeal of the Italian manufacturers for an ad hoc norm, put forward by MEP Elisabetta Gardini, has been accept

The 2015 edition of the Agrilevante exposition of machinery and technologies for agriculture was held in Bari at the Fiera del Levante from October 15th to 17th. An all-time record for number of visitors, up to 58,400. FederUnacoma President Massimo Goldoni affirmed that the Bari review has become an event which drives on its own, certain to attract an ever increasing number of business people around the Mediterranean region

Among the conferences special interest was focused on projects for the recovery of crop varieties native to the Puglia Region whereas seminars set up by Itabia updated technologies for biomass and especially biomethane

A Nomisma/FederUnacoma market survey on tractors and implements in the countries around the Mediterranean region was presented at Agrilevante. Agricultural machinery imports showed net growth in 2014 and the first half of 2015. The Italian industry is playing a leading role in market shares in a number of companies but imports from such emerging countries as China and India are carrying increasing weight

Thailand has been reporting in recent years economic growth to boost the country to the ranks of the Asian Tigers. Italy's presence there is still marginal but there are favorable conditions for the development of relations and Thailand could become a bridge to other SouthEast Asian countries

The international event which will take place in Verona during the first week of February, promises to be a successful edition for the broad participation of exhibitors and the climate of greater confidence shown by the agricultural enterprises. Also at its debut is the "Premio innovazione" (Innovation Award)

Published in October, the "European Bioenergy Outlook" report produced by AEBIOM is a guideline instrument for proper strategic planning. The study shows clearly that from 2000 to 2013 the production of primary energy, fell by 16%. In the same period the contribution of renewable energy sources has doubled, going from 97 to 192 Mtoe, of which 2/3 are attributable to bioenergy. This trend demonstrates the significant potential of RES that today stand as the main local resources

The appointment with the big international Hanover event is back. About 2,800 exhibitors will take part in the German exhibition. Meaningful is the presence of the Italian company (391), which represent the largest component of foreign exhibitors and display themselves to economic operators with an extraordinary breadth of range. There is also a rich programme of meetings, partly held in the new area of Agritechnica Plaza

At Agritechnica the spotlight is on the Rotal system, a device for the heads of pneumatic seeders for cereals produced by Alpego with the aim of significantly reducing (by up to 50%) errors of alignment between the seed rows, even...

The standard equipment for the AA90 snowthrower in the new range designed and built by Annovi Aldo in Corlo di Formigine near Modena includes an adjustable hydraulic chute deflector, hydraulic chute deflector rotation of 240º, double support slides, a reduction...

Berti Macchine Agricole attends Agritechnica 2015 ready to present its new products and some models already known to the general public, but enhanced with technical features that provide greater efficiency during the various work phases. In particular, visitors to the...

At Agritechnica 2015, the MCC MAX device for conditioning corn silage, absolute first for the cracker rollers by CLAAS, won the DLG silver medal for innovation. The MCC MAX is an advanced system for silage in the JAGUAR forage harvester...

The machines for drying forage developed by Clim Air 50 of San Giustina in Colle (Padua), company specializing for over twenty years in air conditioning systems and biomass boilers, are getting ready to play a leading role at Agritechinca. All...

At Agritechnica, the flagship from Corima of Cingoli (Macerata) is the high-productivity “Two-row tomato harvester”. The machine, an evolution of the “multi-row” model, sports an innovative harvesting group and an improved hydraulic system, which guarantees high performance. Other highlights of...

Falc is unwrapping their brand new open field front or rear shredder, the Unika, at Agritechnica 2015 in Hanover. The Unika was designed to provide contractors and farmers with a high performance instrument for shredding operations on crop and pruning...

The Faresin Industries mixer wagons are arriving in Hanover with the innovative CVMIX transmission, a totally new feature in the sector with the application of the  continuously variable principle to mixing which reduces the tractor power requirement to lower fuel...

From plows to salt spreaders, fertilizer spreaders and harrows, Faza srl (Città di Castello) attends Agritechnica 2015 with a very rich catalogue. Of note in the cultivator sector is the “Tiger”, a model for working in vineyards and orchards, which...

Four new models for the Fendt Vario 1000 from 380 to 500 Hp on show at Agritechnica. The strength of this model is the concept of "high torque - low speed of the engine", which reduces fuel consumption

With the development of organic vineyards, in which the addition of organic material of animal origin is essential to preserve and increase the fertility and biological activity of the soil, the demand has increased for manure spreaders of limited size...

In the diggers section in Hanover, a spotlight on the top sellers by Gramegna of Pavia. We start from the 25 series, a line of applications with 25 horsepower, designed to work in horticulture, nurseries and gardening. Suitable for both...

Hortech in Padua specializes in the design and manufacture of machinery for the horticulture sector for soil preparation, seeding and transplant and integrated harvesting.  Among the new products the company is presenting at the upcoming Agritechnica in Hanover is the...

It’s called Poly Super Plus, and it’s the new sprayer developed by Ideal (headquarters in Castelbaldo, in the province of Padua), a company specializing in the manufacture of applications for crop protection such as atomizers, sprayers, weeders, cannons and dusters....

Agritechnica hosts the new Kverneland 9580 C rotary rake, proposed with hydraulically adjustable working width between seven and eight metres (producing a swath width between 1.2 and 2.2 metres), and twelve tine arms on each rotor. Equipped with a particularly...

Big news for the Landini brand, which shows the Series 6L with a new front axle at Agritechnica. Series 6C offers important new features in terms of comfort. Series 4 fits all farming applications, thanks to its small size and the ability to use equipment front or rear. Finally, present the REX specialized tractor

Arriving new to Agritechnica is the MA/AG Cultirapid PRO designed for various types of operations with a single passage and perfect capabilities on all soil conditions

The Mascar from Vicenza, a business specialized in the design and manufacturing of machines for haymaking and seeding and present at the exhibition of Agritechnica, completes its range with the Diavel 630, a rotor baler equipped with a two meters...

Matermacc in San Vito al Tagliamento, near Pordenone, recently taken over by Foton Lovol International Heavy Industry, China’s largest agricultural equipment manufacturer, is arriving at Agritechnica 2015 with a restyled logo with graphics which display the Italian company’s two cardinal...

There are three models in the new X8 series ranging from a minimum of 264 Hp to a maximum of 310. The winning features of the new series are a continuously variable ZF transmission and new design for the body work and inside

Rendez-vous in Hanover with the new version of the “Regina” range produced by Nardi, a line of mechanical seeders that constitute a “historic” product of the Italian company, which now has important updates. The most significant innovation that distinguishes the...

Improved propulsion system for the T7.290 and T7.315 with ECOBlue™ Hi-eSCR. This engine is not using EGR systems or particulate filters, allowing the engine to optimize combustion and improve the energy efficiency and power generated by each cylinder

The self-propelled PTH 1400/820 with great maneuverability, ample visibility and a totally renewed chipping unit is a versatile machine with excellent performance

The latest addition by Pioggia Carnevali, the company from Mantova specialized in the manufacture of machines for irrigation, is the 2350 irrigation machine, a self-propelled model with built-in motor pump and hydraulic feed system (which replaces the turbine). From a...

The ROC RT 700 Continuous Merger has a work width of 7 meters as for all the machines from ROC in Rimini which feature an innovative belt windrowing system. The main difference between this system and those of traditional mergers...

Fast cutting on all long fibre products; aerated and homogeneous mixing thanks to the horizontal axis counter-rotating augers; rear view system with three cameras (colour) for optimal driving comfort and maximum manoeuvring safety, even in the most cramped spaces. And...

Diggers are in the spotlight in the Selvatici exhibition spaces at Agritechnica, where the 150.95 series models are on display for the public of technicians and operators, with their own specific characteristics and their high performance. Characterized by a three-gear...

The 2015 edition of Agritechnica once again sees the participation of Serigrafia 76, the Emilian business which has become one of the reference points for the customization of machines and equipment for agriculture, providing large format adhesive graphics, three-dimensional logos,...

Storti has updated the manufacturer's range of cutter-mixer wagons. The strong points of the renewed series are active independent hydropneumatic suspension and new six cylinder Fiat Power Train Phase 4 Final engines rated at 206 or 247 Hp

The brand from Emilia comes to Hanover with a wide range of models. From the VP 4600 isodiametric series to the reversible VP 7000, up to the VP 9000 isodiametric range in cab version. Special attention was given to ergonomics and driver comfort

RF 4000 is the name of a new line of fixed-chamber round balers from Vicon, presented at the 2015 Agritechnica. There are many innovations developed by the production site of Kverneland Group Ravenna for the three models in this range,...

Electronic systems for the management of crop operations have been developed through an important European Union project funded in connection with the 7th Framework Program. Some of the technologies developed by Italian universities have been carefully evaluated and fully approved by the evaluation commission created by the EU

The theft of farm tractors as well as earthmoving and other construction machinery has recently risen sharply. There is a wide range of methods and devices for defense against theft

The choice of equipment for landscaping depends on the characteristics and dimensions of the turf. Manufacturers now offer models with mechanical and hydrostatic drive systems, and pay special attention to the introduction of systems to reduce noise and emissions

Emak has widened their range of brushcutters with a new line of universal brushcutters for intensive home use which includes the DS 2700 and DS 3000 models under the Efco brand name and the Oleo-Mac BC 270 and BC 300...

The SC605 shaker from Cifarelli in Voghera in the Pavia Province was presented at Agrilevante. The new machine flanks the SC800 model, designed especially for professionals in the sector, provides light weight and greater comfort for the harvest of olives...

The manufacturer has presented a tractor prototype powered by bio-methane in Milan in the impressing setting of their Sustainable Farm Pavilion at the Milan 2015 as an ideal model for energy self-sufficiency farm

The Hydreco (Poole – Dorset) Group is bringing a new MDC (Multifunctional Digital Control) to the international market. The new MDC Series Electrical Proportional joystick from the British company offers a complete range of output versions, including the CAN Bus...

Tractor ECU (electronic control units) developed by Argo Tractors have come through testing in the Reggio Emilia Innovation laboratories, qualified for the certification of ISOBUS (international Standard ISO 11783), for ISOBUS certification by AEF, the  Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation. This...

A lot of time has gone by since the only device for attenuating tractor vibrations was, aside from the tires, a spartan seat built as a sheet steel shell supported by a simple U spring. Today the seats, cabs, axles, suspensions and new generation tires are combined to improve comfort and safety to levels not previously imaginable

Lighting and signal devices are of great importance also for agricultural machinery. From incandescent headlights to the recent LED systems, the technology has been developed to ensure increasingly greater illumination power and a longer life for headlights. Standards for the type-approval of lighting systems are coming in as of January 2016 with the application of the European Union Mother Regulation

Teknoax is the name of the latest addition to the ADR brand. It is a latest-generation axis designed to offer farm machines the greatest possible strength in different conditions of use. Teknoax marks the debut of highly innovative technological solutions...

Annovi Reverberi will train the spotlights in their stand at Agritechnica on their premiere LFP Series of high performance pumps. A communique issued by the manufacturer reported that the components for their new line were especially designed for open field...

Active for nearly fifty years in the design and production of components for agricultural tractors (including three-point linkages, drive units and automatic lateral stabilizers), the CBM group from Modena attends the important Agritechnica event with a new range of products....

Comer Industries is previewing at Agritechnica the new K-795T group for rotary rakes, a component that does not require planning for periodic maintenance. The K-795T group is equipped with a bevel gear assembled in a closed chamber, grease-lubricated with high-performance,...

Emiliana Serbatoi specializes in the manufacture of tanks for the transport and storage of fuel and can now claim an advantageous solution for a range of tanks for AdBlue®, a registered trademark for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) standardized as ISO...

Self-priming, high capacity at 38 liters per 100 revolutions and ease of installation are only are only three of the leading features of the new Piusi Hand Pump, a manual rotary pump for the transfer of oil or diesel for...

The components sector is able to offer numerous devices, from ROPS to ergonomics and brake plants for the safety of drivers. Especially for brakes, technologies have been developed to keep step with the performance of machines as regards speed and work capabilities