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At the FederUnacoma annual assembly, opened with a speech by Paoli Mieli, academics, agricultural representatives, and manufacturers discussed priorities and strategies for strengthening the competitiveness of Italian agriculture
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Sharp decrease in 2024 for Italian exports of agricultural machinery which experienced a 15% decline compared to 2023. Made in Italy products are impacted by the downturn in global demand and trade restrictions. The uncertainty of US tariffs
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The decline in exports and the negative trend of the domestic market are reflected in national production, which closed out 2024 with a shortfall of 14.5% compared to the previous year. All types of vehicles are in decline, with higher percentages for tractors (-29%) and a more limited decline for operating machines and equipment (-9%). The only entry in the black (+0.6%) was that for gardening and green care machinery
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This year's annual general meeting sees the manufacturers' federation celebrating its 80th anniversary. With its ever-increasing range of activities, FederUnacoma is one of the most structured and dynamic organizations in the Confindustria system
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The Framework Agreement officially presented in Bologna during the Federation's annual general assembly will see the two entities collaborate together for the next three years
Events
More than 3,000 Italian and foreign visitors attended the Futa Expo event, which took place from July 4th to 6th in Barberino di Mugello. High-tech machinery for sustainable and rational forest management was tested in the field
Markets
In a context characterized by deglobalization and geopolitical instability, Turkey and the emerging countries of Central Asia are becoming important markets for Italian-made products. Business opportunities and drivers for entry
Events
As the Bari event approaches, its FederUnacoma organizers are finalizing the schedule of workshops and technical seminars that will be held over the four days of the event. Meetings sponsored by publishing houses in the sector have already been scheduled, with the most notable being the meetings of the Club of Bologna, which are being held at Agrilevante for the first time
Gardening
Emak continues to focus on sustainable innovation, launching new models in the 40 V battery-powered range under the Efco and Oleo-Mac brands. These include the PTi 35 and PPi 35 pruners, DSi 35 HL and BCi 35 HL pole hedge...
Gardening
The manufacture of professional lawnmowers and multifunctional vehicles for the care of greenery and open spaces is one of the key assets of Gianni Ferrari, which has for some time now expanded its range to include non-collect lawnmowers, sweepers, leaf...
Gardening
STIGA's expands its offering with 14 manual tools for lawn care, complementing its battery-powered models. The new range includes solutions for trimming, cutting, pruning, and cultivation and is designed to offer hobbyists practical, high-quality tools to maintain even small green...
Technology
Whether working with sharp or high-temperature materials or handling chemicals, gloves are available to ensure adequate protection. They are therefore the most widely used personal protective equipment
Technology
The agricultural sector continues to experience a high rate of fatal accidents, with tractor overturning being the leading cause. To address these risks, alongside regulatory advancements, increasingly effective safety solutions have emerged: from the passive protection provided by ROPS to active prevention systems that rely on driving assistance technologies. Furthermore, fully autonomous machinery managed by artificial intelligence and operating without an onboard operator is starting to appear, aiming to eliminate risks for operators completely
Technology
With an ultimate goal of automation in our fields, there's a bigger need for faster data speeds. This means transforming ISOBUS precision Ag function into its next evolution for interconnected systems
News
AvMap Srl, a company headquartered in Carrara (Tuscany), specializing in the development of GPS solutions for precision agriculture, has obtained the ISO/SAE 21434 - Cybersecurity for Road Vehicles standard from the DNV certification body, relating to cybersecurity in electronic systems...
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At the Enovitis in Campo 2025 event held in the province of Pescara this past June, Arag presented two important innovations. First was the Flowtron system, in a High Pressure (HP) version for sprayers, developed by Arag and field-tested in...
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BL0/EX Bite Limiter technology makes its debut on 5-ton excavators with the BL0/EX-100 mulcher. The BL0/EX model is one of the smallest fixed-tool mulchers on the market and is capable of shredding light vegetation, shrubs and trees up to 8...
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Advanced automation and intuitive features are the watchwords for the new generation of John Deere fixed and variable chamber round balers. All new models feature advanced ISOBUS functionality that ensures full machine integration into the John Deere Operations CenterTM. This...
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Kuhn introduces its new KARAN trailed sprayer to the market. This sprayer offers tank capacities of 4,500, 5,200, 6,000 and 8,000 liters and is equipped with steel and aluminum booms ranging from 18 to 45 meters. The sprayer from the...
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Tillage continues to evolve and strip operations are finding increasing space. In this context, Kverneland expands its offering by introducing two new roller options in the Kultistrip range, bringing the total to five different options. Until now, the Kultistrip range...
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Marzocchi Pompe SpA, a Bologna-based company (headquartered in Zola Predosa with a production facility in Casalecchio di Reno) specializing in the design, production, and marketing of high-performance gear pumps and motors, presents new models in the ELIKA line with helical...
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In an agricultural sector coping with climate challenges and economic pressures, Massey Ferguson responds with an engineering icon: the new series MF 8S Xtra. Officially introduced on July 4th to the international press, this evolution of the MF 8S models...
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Scaip of Parma is expanding its range of crawler tractors with the Warrior STX-180 model, a versatile, heavy-duty tractor designed to tackle the most demanding working conditions with top-level performance. A 175 Hp Volvo Stage V turbo diesel engine provides...
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The latest innovations from the Miglianico (Chieti) based manufacturer Sicma focus on sustainable innovation in viticulture. The new inter-row frame of the TECH series, intended for inter-vine agricultural operations in small-sized vineyards at high operating frequency, is a compact and...
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Viroc is a compact tool carrier made by WM technics of Prato all'Isarco (Bolzano) for use in work with specialized crops. Featuring a weight of 1,270 kilos, a low center of gravity and an adjustable track width from 90 to...