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Year 2026 Number 2

February

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Agricultural machinery: Italian market recovering, but exports slow down

The Italian market has turned positive driven mainly by public incentives, that are also expected to have a positive impact during the current year. However, purchases of second hand machinery remain too large, slowing down the renewal of the fleet. Tariffs, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty are reducing Italian exports, which have fallen by an overall 4.8% and show a 34% deficit on the US market
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EIMA 2026: "designing" the future of agriculture

The 47th edition of EIMA was presented at Fieragricola in Verona. Applications are increasing, new features planned for the layout of the outdoor demonstration areas. Some of the themes that will be addressed in the conference programme have already been defined – says Simona Rapastella – and these make the exhibition not only a business opportunity but also a venue for permanent training for professionals in agriculture and agromechanics
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European agriculture, the satellite image of all crops cultivated

For the first time satellite data provides harmonized annual crop maps, providing a detailed tool for assessing crop diversity in Europe. Data of great importance to support the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy
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Agriculture 4.0 is back on track, EUR 2.5 billion in investments planned for 2025

The national market for digital technologies will return to growth in 2025. The main investors will be farms that already use 4.0 systems. The strategic role of training in promoting the spread of new systems
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Western Balkans, towards European integration

In a complex economic climate such as the current one, the six countries in the area have demonstrated good resilience, growing by 3% in 2025. Serbia and Albania are the driving forces of the region. The European Union as a driver for the development of Balkan economies
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Italy and the Balkans, a strategic partnership

In 2024, Italian exports to the Western Balkans reached €6.5 billion. Textiles and clothing, metals, food, and machinery were the sectors most affected. Albania and Serbia accounted for 70% of Italian exports to the region
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Opportunities for the agricultural sector in the Balkan region

The preferred investment sectors for Balkan agriculture are, in particular, the mechanization and digitization of production processes, product traceability, certification of origin, and quality protocols. Serbia's leading role
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Financial instruments supporting investments

The financial instruments supporting transactions with Italy do not pose any operational problems, thanks in part to the presence of Italian banks in the area. The role and projects promoted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Bioeconomy

Carbon farming: how agriculture can control the climate

Soil is the main terrestrial carbon sink, and good agricultural practices can remove large amounts of climate-altering gases from the atmosphere. In order to achieve the climate neutrality goal set for 2050, Europe is seeking to reward carbon farming with a voluntary carbon credit mechanism
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Top design also includes agricultural machinery

A blend of aesthetics and technological efficiency that goes beyond mere definitions: design is a lens through which to interpret the transformations of reality, it is a driver of innovation, creativity, and enterprise. It is therefore not surprising that there...
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ATOMATIKA®, agricultural robots become attractive

ATOMATIKA® is an autonomous tracked multi-tool agricultural robot produced by the Taranto-based company AGRICOBOTS in collaboration with Hymach as technical partner and manufacturer. The self-propelled vehicle is designed to optimize operations such as the dispensing of agrochemicals in complicated settings...
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Case Impact, loader without a cabin

The work of designers Jakub Sulikowski and David Wilkie, together with the collaboration of Guido Bianco, the efforts of the CNH Industrial design team and the Vehicles and Electronics Department, CNH presents Case Impact, an innovative electric wheel loader concept....
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Super G "La Guaresi" 2025: performance, ergonomics and safety

W eighing 13 tons and over 11 meters long, it already holds a small record: it is the largest machine among the 344 innovations listed in the 2025 Catalog of Finalists by the Industrial Design Association (Associazione per il...
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Fendt 600 Vario, style and efficiency

The 600 Vario is a key vehicle for the Fendt brand, both in its 200 Hp power segment, and as a sort of strategic link between the medium and high power ranges, demonstrating the importance that the Marktoberdorf-based manufacturer places...
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Merlo telehandler, style and top performance

After winning an award in the Technical Innovations competition at the latest EIMA International, the Merlo TF43.7ed telehandler has won another prize for industrial design. Designed by Pier Luigi Porta, together with Felice Contessini designing and Roberto Ravera engineering, the...
Events

Fieragricola 2026, innovation driving agriculture

The biennial edition of the historic Verona event took place this year from February 4th to 7th, and featured the most innovative technologies in the sectors of agricultural mechanization, livestock farming, renewable energy, chemicals, and biosolutions
Technology

Innovative solutions for mechanical weeding

Weed proliferation reduces crop yields, while progressive resistance to synthetic herbicides complicates control strategies. New-generation machines equipped with sensors and optical systems make mechanical weeding a highly sustainable and efficient solution
Technology

The evolution of the agricultural telehandler

In addition to excellent performance in the lifting and handling of bulk and packaged materials, the modern telehandler is increasingly proving to be a versatile machine for several open-field operations, thanks to a comprehensive range of devices and accessories designed for coupling with both trailed and mounted implements
Gardening

AI comes to the Stiga world

STIGA is introducing a new generation of autonomous robot lawnmowers with STIGA Vista technology, an AI-powered camera that allows the machine to survey and understand its environment. The A 6v, A 8v, A 10v, A 15v, A 25v, A 50v,...
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R4, New Holland's robot for specialized crops

CNH engineers at the Modena research and development centere and the New Holland center of excellence for specialized harvesting in Coëx (near Nantes, France) have designed a new series of tool-carrying robots called R4. The manufacturer has developed two versions:...
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RoboCOMPACT: safety and precision in the most difficult green areas

The new RoboCOMPACT radio-controlled tool carrier made its debut at the Fieragricola trade fair in Verona. The vehicle produced by Energreen was designed by the Vicenza-based company's technicians – headquartered in Poiana Maggiore – for the professional maintenance of green...
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The new high-power models of John Deere's 8 Series

John Deere expands its 8R and 8RX Series with three new high-performance tractors. Equipped with a 13.6-liter JD14 engine capable of delivering up to 634 Hp through the Peak Power Intelligent Power Management (PP IPM) system which provides an additional...
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Tractor driver of the year, the 2026 event was a success

Precision, agility, ability and speed in adapting to different working conditions in the field are the skills that allowed Francesco Coppe to win the "Tractor Driver of the Year" contest, now in its seventh edition. Held on February 28th at...
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The load capacity of the new Impuls Steyr

Driving comfort and load capacity are the strengths of the new range of Impuls tractors with power outputs of 170, 180 and 200 Hp, debuted by Steyr at the latest edition of Agritechnica. On the three models in the series...

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