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Data provided by the manufacturers' associations indicate sales increases in all the main areas of the world. Tractors grew in Europe by an average of 16.6%, with peaks in Italy (+36%) and Poland (+43%). The market is still dynamic in the current year, but with the uncertainties linked to the strong increase in the costs of raw materials and fuels

EIMA 2021 was the setting for the Club of Bologna session dedicated to the analysis of the factors that can influence the global agricultural machinery market. The elements that were analysed included the emergence of the Coronavirus, the impact of mechanisation on employment in agriculture in the various areas of the world, and the trend of strategic segments such as components

The RinascItalia Tour, the initiative created by Aproflor to promote 'Comune Fiorito' ['Community in Bloom'] certification in Italian municipalities, started on 4 February in Turin. Asproflor is the association of Italian floriculturists and for 15 years has been promoting the...

Verona hosts the return of Fieragricola, the international exhibition dedicated to the primary sector that since 1898 has narrated the development of this important human activity. 500 exhibitors with agricultural mechanics and zootechnics in the spotlight. A new exhibition dedicated to digital technologies, an outdoor demonstration area and a busy programme of in-depth meetings complete the picture of the exhibition event

Italy finally has a precise National Forest Strategy (NFS). The document produced by MiPAAF in collaboration with other competent Ministries will be a tool for the benefit of the forest heritage in the collective interest of Italy. The strategic objective will be to ensure productive and sustainable management of Italy's forests, which are rich in biodiversity and able to contribute to mitigation and adaptation to the climate crisis. In addition to ecological benefits, positive social and economic effects are expected for rural and mountain communities, for today's citizens and for future generations

Reducing ammonia emissions in pigsties increases animal welfare and reduces environmental impact. The economic burden of applying the related techniques is significant, and cannot be left entirely to the farmer. A research project carried out by the University of Milan with LIFE European funds aims to scientifically measure the polluting parameters and to experiment the effective solutions

With a logo that recalls a rising sun and the payoff "Trust for the future" Oleo-Mac, a brand of the Emak group that manufactures machinery, components and accessories for gardening, forestry and agriculture, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year....

The harmonious relationship between man, tractor and the environment is the objective of Argo Tractors, the Reggio Emilia-based group that manufactures Landini, McCormick and Valpadana brand tractors, with a focus on satisfying the needs of today's farmers with technologically advanced...

A new agreement was signed at the beginning of February between Claas and the Carraro Group to exchange skills in terms of human resources and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) best practices. A selection of employees from the two companies will...

As part of the programme developed for EIMA International, the Club of Bologna dedicated a meeting to the development of viticulture technologies. Precision systems, from treatments to harvesting, make it possible to make vineyard cultivation increasingly productive and valuable, supporting a sector that is highly valuable not only economically but also in terms of landscape and culture

Automatic milking is an established reality in dairies around the world. The advantages are many, from the almost total reduction of manual work to the possibility of collecting data on individual animals, for more efficient herd management. On the other hand, it must be remembered that the milking robot is a machine that requires specific skills

The comparison between the combustion of vine and olive pruning residues and natural gas in small boilers shows conflicting results regarding environmental impacts. For woody material, additional emissions from the presence of residues of pesticide treatments have to be carefully considered

Antonio Carraro brings all the bestsellers in its range to Fieragricola. The spotlight is first and foremost on the 102-horsepower SRX Hybrid concept which, previewed at EIMA International 2021 (see Mondo Macchina 11/2021), marks the Veneto-based manufacturer's debut in the...

Four basic models - 220, 230, 240 and 260 - in six different versions: S, M, L, XL, MD and LD (for the latter two, specific for orchards, only the 220, 230 and 240 are provided). This is the new...

FAE expands its range of forestry mulchers for excavators with Sonic technology. Four new models - BL2/EX/SONIC, UML/HY SONIC, UMM/EX/SONIC and UMM/EX/HP/SONIC - have been added to the other five, with a range from 8 to 36 tonnes. A common...

“Our logo reflects our values: it shows attachment to the brand's tradition and a look to the future. The lines echo the shape of the hoods of the past and connect to the cultivation of the land by delineating a...

The beginning of the year continues to bring important news from Landini. After the launch of the new 6R Series, the manufacturer from Fabbrico (Reggio Emilia) presents a further upgrade of the Trekker 4 tracked tractors, which were already subject...

All the flagships of the McCormick range will be on show at the Veronese event, here they are in detail.         X6.4 P6 Drive Stage V. Equipped with an exhaust after-treatment system, the X6.4 series consists of three models (X6.413, X6.414...

Reduction of field passages, lower fuel consumption, greater working speed and hourly yields. These are just some of the advantages of Terremoto 2, the new anchor cultivator produced by Maschio Gaspardo. Designed by the technicians of the Venetian company to...

The new M600TD-e Full Electric transporter marks another step in the range innovation strategy that Merlo has called Generation Zero: zero emissions, zero noise and zero fossil fuel consumption. These are eco-friendly models with very low environmental impact, which, as...