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Tractor sales figures for August and September show different trends from country to country. While the United States shows a decline compared to last year, India is still growing, while Europe as a whole shows a downward trend that could become more pronounced in the last months of the year. Economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions still linked to inflation and the war in Ukraine, is aggravated by the new conflict that erupted in the Middle East

With 912,000 tractors sold in 2022 and 680,000 in the first nine months of this year, the Indian Subcontinent remains the world's leading market. Investment in mechanization is necessary, given a gross agricultural area of 200 million hectares and a growing population. The objectives of the agricultural policy are to provide food security as well as to diversify production to improve the food style and profitability of agriculture

A document with 15 key actions to be implemented as soon as possible marked the conclusion of the First Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanisation, promoted by FAO and held at the end of September in Rome. Qu Dongyu, the body's director-general, said: "We need science-based solutions and innovations, and we need concrete actions"

In the first nine months of the year, tractor registrations show a decline greater than the European average (-4,5%). The market's performance is affected by rising prices, interest rates, and the slowdown of the purchase incentives system. Mariateresa Maschio, president of the manufacturers' association, hopes for a faster implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and the quick activation of the Innovation Fund launched by the government

The seventh edition of the international exhibition of technology and machinery for agriculture ended 8th October in Bari - with a record number of visitors. Businesspeople from 60 countries, more than 50 conferences, 1,200 business meetings reserved to foreign delegations of the ICE Agency. Rendez-vous for the next edition in October 2025

A conference dedicated to the countries of the northern belt of the African continent, which have significant growth potential in the primary sector but need new-generation machinery and systems, was held as part of Agrilevante. Collaboration with the Italian agro-mechanical industry and with bodies dealing with technical assistance and vocational training is very promising

Right from the first day of the fair, a large audience of operators, buyers, and enthusiasts crowded the tensile structure hosted more than 500 livestock, including cattle, horses, sheep, and farmyard animals, representing the most prized breeds. In the animal husbandry area, a rich array of initiatives including conferences, in-depth meetings and exhibitions

Autonomous mechanical means are performing increasingly complex functions in agriculture, moving and intervening on crops independently. Experimental prototypes and technologies already in production on show these days at the Bari exhibition

Training in the spotlight at Agrilevante in the Desk area set up by FederUnacoma. More than 400 students from agricultural institutes in Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria took part in the training days. Two simulators for driving experience in safety

Agrilevante was the setting for presentation of this initiative, which is part of the broader "Capraia Smart Island" circular economy project, aimed at enhancing the island's territory with concrete actions to protect agro-ecosystems, safeguard the landscape, and reduce the environmental impact of human activities

The world of agricultural mechanisation meets in November in Hanover, Germany, for Agritechnica 2023. A large parterre of exhibitors showcasing all the latest technologies. Three awards in the name of innovation for agricultural vehicles, components and projects for the future of the primary activity. Lastly, a packed calendar of meetings and focus groups on supply chain topics in the awareness of how agromechanics is increasingly crucial for the sustainability of agricultural activities and food safety

At Agritechnica, the company Alpego, headquartered in Lonigo, in the province of Vicenza, is presenting the precision folding hydropneumatic subsoiler SKAT MAX. Suitable for tractors with power ranging from 300 to 600 horsepower and intended for professional use, the new...

The Diamant corn header is one of the flagship products of Capello, a company from Cuneo specialising in the design and development of grain harvesting technology. The Diamant model is an efficient, reliable and safe working tool, built with high-strength...

Transplanting or seeding with a single machine. That's the versatile proposal from Checchi & Magli, which at Agritechnica presents the Seedpro solution, to be combined with Wolf Pro and Smartwolf transplanters. The pneumatic, electric or cardan shaft driven system is...

CLAAS expands its range of Xerion 12 series tractors with two high-performance models, the 12.590 and 12.650, developed for the most demanding jobs, such as towing tillage equipment, large pneumatic seed drills, or for transport operations. Both machines are powered...

To ensure a correct distribution at particularly low doses, speeds and working widths – as in the case of operations in the vineyards – the Verona-based company DCM (headquartered in Roncà), has equipped its professional S-series fertiliser spreaders with the...

After EIMA 2022, the bestsellers from Falc, a company located in Faenza, in the province of Ravenna, make a stop at Agritechnica. In the exhibition spaces of the company, the spotlight is on the Spit Green Hydro professional shredder-mulcher. It's...

Faresin FS Middle series was unveiled for the first time at the 'Celebrate the Future' convention held on 29 September to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. Now the new telescopic handlers from the company from Breganze (in the province of...

Four completely new models to make an impact in the very important power range between 150 and 200 Hp. Fendt will debut the new 600 Vario series (614 Vario, 616 Vario, 618 Vario and 620 Vario) in Hanover with power...

It is called BioAir and is a sprayer suitable for treatments on small to medium-sized espalier vineyards. The machine, made by the Padua-based company Ideal (based in Castelbaldo), is able to perform effective and targeted work thanks to two stainless...

The U.S. manufacturer is presenting itself at Agritechnica with many innovations in the field of agriculture 4.0. Below are the main innovations launched in Hanover. AutoPathTM. The automatic management and guidance system for grain equipment. It includes new features that...

The spotlight at Agritechnica is on all the highlights of Kuhn's haymaking range. It starts with the GF13003 hay tedder, a large machine - the twelve rotors work on a front of no less than 13 metres - which, nevertheless,...

Following the acquisition of BC Technique in early 2023, Kverneland Group has been working to fully integrate the new product group into its portfolio of tillage equipment: high-end weed breakers, weeders, and automatic guidance systems. With the aim of efficient,...

Technical innovation as a key element for green productivity. On this track, Landini arrives at Agritechnica, presenting several innovations in the REX4 series, which is becoming an icon for the Argo Tractors brand. From the REX4 Full Hybrid to the...

The MA/AG disc harrows of the Vortex series are machines designed to work on no-till soil but also to carry out subsoling or after ploughing operations. The basic structure of these models consists of two parallel rows of independent discs...

It is called Delta and it is a flail mower designed for contractors and large farms that need a high-performance working tool for the care of pastures, uncultivated land, grassy areas as well as for shredding crop residues and corn...

High powers are becoming more and more protagonists. In this context, Massey Ferguson debuts in Hanover the tractors of its new flagship series, the MF 9S, six models with which the AGCO brand will reach 425 Hp. It is in...

On one side, technology and digital solutions serving agriculture; on the other, aesthetics and design resulting from the internal Styling Center, featuring the Red Spirit setup: metallic red livery and black rims. This is how McCormick presents itself at Agritechnica,...

After the continuous presentation of innovative machines, Merlo, leader of the telescopic handler segment, focuses its attention on a fleet control system resulting from the research of the Cuneo-based company, and presents the new MerloMobility at Agritechnica. This system has...

MultiOne is on the starting line at Agritechnica 2023 with two important new products. These are two skid steer loaders: the 11.9 K model, which will be on display for the first time at an international trade show, and the...

New Holland's race towards alternative engines does not stop. From the electric T4 to the methane T7, the Cnh Industrial brand is looking confidently towards new propulsion systems and will be at Agritechnica with a whole host of novelties. We...

Olimac presents itself at the starting line of Agritechnica with all its flagship products, as well as an interesting novelty. Indeed, the company from Cuneo – with its main headquarters in Margarita – will offer the audience at the event...

Electricity is also making its way into horticulture. Ortomec arrives at the German event with an innovative solution for sowing leafy crops: the Multi-Seed electric seeder. In detail, the Venetian company points out that the machine is equipped with semi-electronic...

Pezzolato, a company headquartered in Envie, in the province of Cuneo, returns to Agritechnica with a wide range of products, spanning from chipping machines to those for firewood processing. At the forefront of the Piedmont-based booth is the self-propelled chipper...

Roc doesn't pull any punches when it comes to the ROC RT 1150 merger, which is considered the symbol of a revolutionary concept of raking. The main difference is represented by the harvesting system: the RT 1150 loads the crop...

Sicma offers visitors to the great Hanover fair two innovations in the field of soil processing. For operators who need a machine for minimum processing, the technicians of the company from the Abruzzo region - the operating headquarters is located...

Time for new products by Storti. The company based in Belfiore (in the province of Verona, Italy) has equipped one of its mixer wagons with a continuously variable gearbox. For Storti, this is a very important innovation since, until now,...

Falcon is a folding stalk shredder designed and manufactured by Tierre, a company based in Crutarolo (Padua, Italy) to meet the needs of a sector that is increasingly oriented towards 'light' machines that are nevertheless capable of tackling demanding work...

Bruce Springsteen will certainly not be offended. Nor will he remind Valtra that there is only one "Boss". And so the Finnish brand can emphasise time and again that it has dubbed its latest high-horsepower offering "The Boss". With a...

Conventional mowing machines cannot be used for cutting dense grass over one metre, tall and for shredding low woody ground cover with a diameter of more than 50-60 mm, but self-propelled brushcutters can do the job. Various types are available on the market

The gardening equipment demonstration days, held in San Donato Milanese, were attended by 40 exhibiting companies, targeting gardeners, maintenance workers and landscaping professionals. The many variables that the gardening sector will have to manage in the near future include climate change, involving new varieties of cultivated plants and different growing cycles

To obtain biomethane, the upgrading process, i.e. the removal of carbon dioxide from the biogas, is essential. Today, several efficient technological solutions are available which, supported by clearer regulations and incentives, can facilitate its deployment

The use of agromechanical contractors for agricultural work is often an obligatory choice. If the machinery's road travel distances are not excessively long, it is a largely sustainable option, because it has been shown to have lower environmental impacts than own-account work

The broad versatility of modern chippers enables them to be profitably used in different work contexts, in all cases, with high productivity and excellent product quality