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Year 2025 Number 5-6

May-June

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Mechanization: the European agenda of FederUnacoma

The proposal put forward by FederUnacoma for the 70th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. Key points of the agenda include the relaunch and streamlining of incentives, support for research and the requalification of the vehicle fleet
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The geopolitical crisis boosts North African markets

New geopolitical scenarios are radically changing the geography of international trade, favoring nearshoring activities. The paradigm shift in the global trade system is shining a spotlight on the strategic importance of the Mediterranean region
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Agricultural machinery, market still down in the first quarter of the year

The downturn in the domestic market and the drop in exports is causing a decline in the profits of sector industries, and is also putting investments in research and development at risk. The used vehicle market is still going up, significantly impacting for the worse the quality of technologies available to farms
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Strategies and tools for market challenges

FederUnacoma's annual Think Tank took place in Bevagna di Perugia and outlined the economic and geopolitical scenario affecting the agricultural machinery sector. Tariffs, market diversification and new consumer trends were the important topics of the day
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FederUnacoma and Amerigo Vespucci, synergies for agromechanics

The meeting between Minister Lollobrigida and the President of the Federation, Mariateresa Maschio, aboard the ship Amerigo Vespucci, during the Brindisi stop of the Vespucci Mediterranean Tour, marks the beginning of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the association
Events

EIMA Agrimach starts its engines

The 2025 edition of the exhibition, promoted by FederUnacoma and FICCI, returns to New Delhi from November 27 to 29. The trade fair is a strategic event to strengthen cooperation between Italy and India, which was recently the focus of an international forum held in the Indian capital
Bioeconomy

Biomass and bioenergy: the new agro-industry frontier

FederUnacoma and ITABIA experts have organized a seminar on the opportunities offered by the use of biomass energy. Bioenergy is in full development but further growth will require
Events

FUTA Expo 2025, spotlight on forestry machinery

From July 4th to 6th, modern forestry machinery will be on display in Barberino di Mugello. Forestry equipment and vehicles will be on display over three days of demonstrations and practical tests. The potential of the forestry sector
Brand

Capello, sixty years of innovation

The year 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the historic Cuneo-based company that has established itself on global markets due to its ability to create highly innovative technologies for harvesting cereals, such as headers and stalk crushers
Exhibitions

Agriumbria, focus on food and livestock

Agriumbria was the star of this spring's Italian trade fair season. Agricultural vehicles and equipment for all types of work, excellent food and wine products, livestock farms and forestry demo areas were all on display
Exhibitions

Savigliano fair, a place for agromechanics

The 41st historic exhibition held in Savigliano (CN) saw excellent attendance from a well-prepared public numbering 60,000 visitors. In the spotlight: all the news relating to the sector and the agricultural and industrial excellence of the territory
Gardening

Playgrounds in green areas

Playgrounds are spaces intended for physical and motor skill activity, with all the benefits that this entails, including from a psychological perspective, but they are also places for socialization and growth, especially for young people. Constructing them in urban settings requires careful planning
Technology

Forest winches, types and applications

From emergency management to heavy material transport, winches are indispensable equipment for tackling the demanding challenges of the mountain environment. Numerous solutions, from manual to electric, are available on the market
Technology

Personal protective equipment against noise

Hearing protection is often underestimated in agricultural work, but it is essential. Many farming activities produce noise levels that can cause long-term hearing damage. To prevent this, suitable hearing personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used. Options include earplugs and earmuffs; the appropriate choice depends on the required level of noise reduction and the surrounding environmental and weather conditions
Technology

Automatic drive in specialized crops with local detection systems

RTK GPS is the most widely used technology for the precise dynamic geolocation of agricultural machinery in row crops. Still, recently, some alternative local detection solutions have been developed, which, alone or in combination with each other, improve the efficiency of the entire navigation system by following a "sensor fusion" approach
Technology

Systems for reducing tractor gas emissions

Knowing the actual power requirements of agricultural machinery prevents tractor oversizing. In addition to significant economic savings, this translates into improved engine efficiency, which also leads to a tangible reduction in pollutant emissions
Technology

Advanced cloud-based solutions to share agricultural data

Almost everybody in the agricultural sector handling data, while ag-platform providers achieve data exchange through individual connections, not all platforms are interconnected, this limiting operational efficiency. The cloud-based solution under consideration by AgIN
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WiseConn Europe, a new entry in the AI4FARM network

WiseConn Europe, a high-tech company specializing in precision irrigation technologies, joins the AI4FARM business network already formed by Agricolus, Image Line, Topcon and METOS Italia. Designed to promote interoperability between platforms, facilitate access to data and increase sustainability, productivity and...
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Panther, Antonio Carraro's new super-compact tractor line

This is the Panther a new line of super-compact tractors that takes its name from the Prosecco Doc Imoco women's volleyball team from Conegliano, whose athletes, sponsored by Antonio Carraro, are nicknamed the "Panthers". The super-compact series created by the...
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Proharvest BKT, harvesting tires

Heavy machinery such as combine harvesters often operate in difficult working conditions and subject tires to high stresses. The challenge for manufacturers like BKT is to ensure operational efficiency while protecting the soil from damage caused by compaction. Balkrishna Industries...
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CLAAS presents three new "Disco" mowers

As the 250,000th mower leaves the German factory in Bad Salgau, CLAAS is launching a new generation of front-mounted Disco series mowers. Designed to cover all needs, three different ranges are coming onto the market, from the compact and lightweight...
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New multipurpose arm for the FAE PT300 D:MINE

New features are coming for the PT300 D:MINE remote-controlled tracked vehicle, specifically created by the Trentino company FAE for mine clearance activities. This model is particularly suited to the disposal of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and features a multipurpose arm that...
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Innovative technologies in Ferri's new hybrid brush cutter

Last November, at EIMA 2024, Ferri introduced a new hybrid hydraulic brush cutter, which integrates the hydraulic energy supplied by the tractor for the movement of the arms and the electrical energy - approximately 700 Volts - for the cutting...
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The performance of the Phantom NewPortTrio articulated sprayer

Martignani continues to innovate in the  mechanization sector for the vineyard. With historical product develpments such as 1988s 3-row sprayer (Whirlwind Turbo 3) for viticulture having been awarded for its technical innovation at EIMA, the Sant'Agata sul Santerno (Ravenna) based...
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The new Maschio Gaspardo's innovative rotary harrow

With three working widths (5, 6 and 7 meters), this piece of equipment can be combined with tractors with power ranging from 160 to 400 Hp. These are the numbers for Maschio Gaspardo's new Toro Super Rapido rotary harrow. Hydraulic...
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New Dyna-CT transmission for Massey Ferguson telehandlers

Massey Ferguson introduces its new Dyna-CT transmission on its TH Series telescopic handlers – TH.6534 Dyna-CT, TH.7038 Dyna-CT and TH.8043 Dyna-CT – which feature the same engines and offer the same lift capacity and height as other models in the...

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