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Year 2026 Number 3-4

March - April

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Agricultural machinery, a growing market but economic uncertainty weighs heavily

In the first quarter of the year, sales of tractors (+2.7%), combine harvesters (+65%) and telescopic handlers (+46%) rose, whilst sales of trailers fell slightly (-1.5%) and transporters declined (-11.8%). The outlook for the rest of the year is influenced by developments in the Middle East crisis. The role of public incentives. FederUnacoma: it is important to overcome uncertainties and ensure that support schemes are fully operational
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FederUnacoma Think Tank, a focus on the wine supply chain

New technologies for vineyard management and high-end production were the focus of the FederUnacoma, which took place during the 58th edition of Vinitaly. The digitalisation of farming is a tool for lowering production costs and optimising the use of production factors
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The search for new markets in a hostile geopolitical context

Trade tensions and military conflicts are complicating the internationalization activities of Italian companies. The issue is particularly urgent for a sector open to exports like that of agricultural mechanics
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International trade: financial risks and the role of the dollar

The US dollar continues to be the reference currency for international transactions, despite the deteriorating geopolitical situation. An AI crash, a global debt crisis and “weaponization" are risk factors for the stability of the dollar
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Foreign markets, navigating the sanctions

There are approximately 600 active sanctions measures worldwide, half of which have been put in place after 2020. To reduce business risk, companies need to have a comprehensive overview of potential sanctions measures in their target markets
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Risky markets, measures to support made in Italy products

SACE, SIMEST, and the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) have developed a package of measures to support Italian companies operating in the areas most exposed to geopolitical tensions. This support takes on different forms
Bioeconomy

Energy crises: renewable energy as a possible alternative

International conflicts and crises particularly affect the fossil fuel sector. This scenario shows all the more clearly the strategic role of "renewables". These were the themes at the center of the “Terra Motrice” event organized this past March by the CIB (Italian Biogas Consortium) in Rome
Events

Agriumbria's dual mission

For the organisers of the Umbrian event, now in its 57th year, the event reaffirms its successful formula, which appeals to both industry professionals and enthusiasts of the rural world
Events

Enoliexpo, technologies for mediterranean crops

The seventh edition of Enoliexpo, the international trade fair for machinery, technology and services for olive oil and wine production, took place at the Fiera del Levante in Bari from 19 to 21 March. FederUnacoma was present with an institutional stand
Events

Exopagro, the Argentine agribusiness trade show

The event in San Nicolás featured the presentation of the 47th edition of EIMA International. Approximately 800 buyers and industry professionals from Argentina are expected in Bologna. The agreement between the European Union and Mercosur will give even greater impetus to Italian Argentine technical cooperation
Brand

Stihl, a century of successes and innovations

The German company celebrates its centenary on the great 'stage' of EIMA International. The German company's strategy is to become the leader in the battery-powered equipment segment by enhancing traditionally powered equipment, such as the MS 500i Centennial Edition chainsaw
Technology

Agrivoltaics and virtual fencing, the new frontier of smart grazing

Climate change requires a rethinking of options for land use. The integration of agrivoltaics and virtual fencing allows for the diversification of income sources, increasing both pasture productivity and the quality of the forage produced
Technology

Forage harvesters: lots of features for quality corn silage

In addition to record productivity, the latest self-propelled models are designed for the most effective conditioning of the chopped material, both for livestock feed and for the production of biogas in anaerobic digesters
Technology

4.0 Technologies, site-specific weed management

Herbicides are essential to ensure high production yields, but their intensive use poses increasing agronomic and environmental challenges. Precision agriculture technologies offer a concrete response, allowing intervention only where necessary
Technology

Combined direct seeding

Intensive cropping systems combined with the sustained use of mineral fertilizers lead over time to a progressive depletion of soil organic matter. Direct drilling, together with minimum-tillage or no-till practices, ensure satisfactory crop profitability
Gardening

Emak's new zero-turn mowers

Emak expands its product line by launching new zero-turn mowers under the Efco, Oleo-Mac, Bertolini, and Nibbi brand names. The ZT 108/19 KV and ZT 117/24 KV models were designed to easily tackle large surface area with obstacles such as...
Gardening

Stiga's new electric lineup

From classic garden care to the professional segment Stiga kicks off 2026 with a major announcement: the Castelfranco Veneto (Treviso)-based group is broadening its horizons and targeting landscape professionals with a new generation of high-performance solutions. At the heart of...
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The technological upgrade for Case IH Puma series tractors

Case IH renews its Puma series with three new 155, 165 and 185 Hp models. This attractive and functional line features a completely revised design an accompanied by stylistic details such as the hood profile with enlarged air vents and...
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The optimized design of the new Pellenc tying machines

Pellenc launches its new model of professional tying machines featuring optimised ergonomics, performance and design. This is the F3X developed by the French company based on feedback and reports from people who use this particular type of tool every day....
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Prinoth expands its range with the Grizzly M300e mulcher

With the Grizzly M300e model, Prinoth Vegetation Management is expanding its range with a forestry mulcher designed to be combined with mini-excavators from 1.5 to 4 tons. Designed at the production plant in Herdwangen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany), the new attachment combines...
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Seppi M.'s H7 mulcher head performance

Seppi M. has just placed its new H7 mulcher head on the market. Designed by technicians at the company based in Mezzolombardo in the province of Trento for vegetation maintenance on slopes and embankments, the machine can handle shrubs up...
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Sirio and Majus, two new models from Valentini

Valentini, a Padua-based company that has been manufacturing soil cultivation equipment for over 50 years, is starting 2026 with two new products. Making its debut in the stone crushing segment is Sirio, a compact machine designed to be coupled with...

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