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The data on the registration of tractors in the first quarter of 2016 indicate a decrease by 6.7%. Strong is also the decrease for combine-harvesters, while general purpose tractors, trailers and telescopic handlers are increasing. Still under way the procedures for the RDP and the incentives from the government – commented the president of manufacturers Massimo Goldoni – resulting in the paralysis of the market

Training for the correct use of agricultural machinery is a decisive factor for reducing the risk of accidents. A series of legislative measures issued beginning in 2008 and successively updated with a ministerial decree in May 2015 provides for a learners license for driving of some types of machinery. On an understanding with institutions and professional organizations, a CNR/Imamoter initiative calls for the startup of specific information and training activities

The Italian market for mechanical tools for gardening and groundskeeping closed 2015 with a 1.3% gain with € 1 million 233,000 units sold, according to data compiled by Comagarden/Morgan. On the plus side were chainsaws, cultivators and hedge trimmers whereas only mowers and lawn tractors were on the decline. A short winter and early spring-like blooming lead to expectations of further growth of demand for machinery and equipment for maintaining gardens and public and private greens. The EIMA Green appointment in November will include monitoring of domestic demand and especially foreign markets

The 67th edition of the International Agricultural Fair, which takes place in the city in Puglia from April 27 to May 1, includes many events focused on machines, equipment, and technological systems for the main local crops. From irrigation to subcontracting, from revision to the professional training of technicians, a rich programme of talk shows, meetings, and demonstrations animates the five days of the event

Technological progress in forestry mechanization over the past decade had led to a significant increase in the competitiveness of timber brought down from mountain woodlands, typical in Italy, compared to users in the flatlands and hilly areas of North Europe. The development of innovative worksites with techniques and highly efficient machinery now ensure interesting margins for lower the cost of timber, optimizing the safety of workers and limiting the impact on woodlands to a minimum. This is the challenge of the SLOPE Project financed by the European Union with an authentic technical-scientific contribution provided by Italian partners

Thanks to ingenious construction solutions, modern transplanters for vegetable crops are capable of efficient planting of seedlings with or without clod, as well as bulbs, cuttings and seeds. Automation is progressively driving down the need for manpower

The Trium transplanter is one of the premium products from Checchi & Magli in Budrio, near Bologna, specializing in the manufacture of machinery for transplanting. This top of the range semi-automatic model ensures total control ideal for conical and pyramidal...

Ploughshare opening of only 7.5 cm, latest generation pincers that separate the plants effectively and quickly, electronic management system with touchscreen for all the machine’s operating functions and monitoring the transplantation parameters, as well as the possibility of planting out...

Specialized for over thirty years in the production of technologies for the horticulture sector, the Paduan company Hortech can boast several successful transplanters in its catalogue. Below you will find a quick overview of the main applications from the Venetian...

In the range of Sfoggia transplanters - core business for the Treviso brand together with soil preparation machines - the models of the F and C series are worth mentioning. They are multi-purpose semi-automatic applications designed to process seedlings from...

Among the maintenance procedures to perform in agriculture and groundskeeping lopping off branches and pruning are those done most frequently. Traditional tools for performing manual operations have been extended to models run by vacuum and electric and hydraulic equipment. The choice of a model depends on the type of work and the thickness of branches to cut

Sturdy, powerful, and with anti-vibration system: these are the characteristics of the CS51 EAP chainsaw produced by Hitachi. The new chainsaw is an ideal machine for forest work, and meets the needs of professional lumberjacks. It is a rugged yet...

The Multimower MR mowers emerge from the collaboration between the Japanese Subaru, which provided the propulsion system (with two 174 and 189 cc engines), the Milanese Ibea, which developed the project, and the Reggio company Multipower that handles the distribution....

Exclusively for the Italian market, Sabart (Emak Group company) presents Gator® SpeedLoad of Oregon®, the innovative loading system for trimmers. The system, which includes a head and a line disc, has a particularly fast line loading system. It takes three...

The EGMF, the European Garden Machinery industry Federation, has come up with a standard for the evaluation of robotic lawnmowers, RLM004-1.0/2016. On April 11th, EGMF published a technical document which establishes reference parameters for defining the performance characteristics and comparative...

Appointment n.55 for the Fair of Agriculture of Lanciano, an update opportunity for all operators of the agricultural sector of the Abruzzo region and its surroundings. On display, the latest models of vehicles and machines for agriculture. A programme of conferences on the main issues of the sectors is scheduled

According to tradition, the Madonnino Fair returns to Grosseto during the Italian Liberation Day holiday. For 38 years now, this trade fair with a strong agricultural connotation has allowed professional and amateur operators to discover the latest innovations of the various sectors on display. Important focus on animal husbandry with dedicated equipment and expositions

Held in Tarquinia from April 29 to May 1, the 2016 edition of the Fair of Agricultural Machinery – Mostra Mercato Macchine Agricole – is one of the oldest exhibitions dedicated to agricultural mechanization in the Lazio region and is visited annually by approximately 60,000 people. Tractors of all sizes and the most various kinds of equipment for agriculture and gardening are displayed along the roads of the Tyrrhenian town. Space will also be devoted to services for multifunctionality in agriculture, with regard in particular to the production of alternative energy and rural hospitality

New products from the Alpego brand. The company from Gambellara (Vicenza) is launching two lines of rotary tillers with straight blades - Rotolama LZ and Rotopik KZ - available on the market starting in April. There are four models in...

Athena is a self-propelled machine designed by the Modena company Andreoli Engineering for picking olives with non-stop processing along olive rows. The machine’s operating heart is the harvesting chamber, which, equipped with a system of three shakers, provides for the...

Bridgestone has been awarded the John Deere & Company recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2015, the highest supplier rating in the manufacturer’s Achieving Excellence Program. The staff of Bridgestone Americas, the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, accepted the recognition...

The manufacturer in Vitorchiano, near Viterbo, presented new models of specialized machinery for the hazel nut supply chain at Agriumbria 2016

Already available for several years in the United States, the “Gator” models by John Deere will mount Camso rubber tracks in Europe too. Designed to further increase the versatility and mobility of these popular off-road vehicles, the Camso tracks reduce...

Kuhn S.A., a major manufacturer of agricultural machinery, created its second Alsatian production site dedicated to the assembly of large machines in Monswiller and is now opening a new phase to meet future challenges by strengthening plants and reorganizing and...

The production plant at Russi (Ravenna), where the new Baler Business Unit kicked off, has renewed its production systems and processes. The market has rewarded the initial innovations developed in the Romagna site after the acquisition of the historic Gallignani brand

The Massey Ferguson  MF 9305 Xtra telehandler opened the way in 2015 and now many of the manufacturer’s new innovations equipping this machine are being extended to other models in the MF 9000 Series, the MF 9306 Xtra, MF 9407...

The new MIG 24 ZP is an ideal vehicle for tight spaces thanks to its double articulation. The electrostatic system guarantees a perfect leaf structure coverage, to the benefit of productivity and environmental safety

The STAR-FC rototiller by Seppi M. is an ideal tool for land reclamation and the stabilization of subsoil in tight spaces. Increased working width, increased engine power, and systems that facilitate job settings are the strong points of the new equipment

During the 12th CLAAS Supplier’s Day held on January 13 in Harsewinkel (Germany), Comer Industries was awarded as the supplier of the year in the “innovation” category by the German Group. The Suppliers’Day began with the presentation of the 2015...

Pressure pumps and shoulder pressure pumps received TÜV Certification last February. The company from Mussolente, in the province of Vicenza, specialized in the production of highly technological plastic products for gardening, vegetable gardens and small-scale farming, thanks to this certification...

John Deere presents PowerGard, a quick and simple solution for machine maintenance and repair that, thanks to its flexible coverage options, allows users to choose between several formulas, keep the machine running at peak performance and control operating cost. There...

New Holland Agriculture partnered with the Third European Congress of Young Farmers which took place on April 6 and 7 at the European Parliament in Brussels. The congress involved over 200 young farmers from 17 different EU Member States. The...