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Swiss company Ecorobotix has released 10 new algorithms for its ARA precision sprayer.The new ones allow it to work in broccoli, cauliflower, cotton, cereals (dicots), leeks, soybean, sweetcorn and cabbages, and it can also tackle potato volunteers in chicory. While still in the test phase, customers with an ARA sprayer ...

German tractor and machine manufacturers recorded a double-digit decline in sales last year.Farmers and contractors around the globe ordered machines, equipment and software systems worth €11.1 billion, around 28% less than in 2023. “These figures represent a painful decline, even though we must of course take into a...

The new design with grey protective covers is the main change to the latest Claas Disco front-mounted mowers. The new livery matches the optics of the 2024-launched rear mowers.The three Disco front mower series (3150F, F Profil and Move) have adopted the rear mowers’ new design featuring grey protective covers. ...

A 9240+ self-propelled coffee harvester was the first product to leave the assembly line at the new Oxbo manufacturing facility in Uberaba, Brazil.The 96,000m facility, which also makes seed corn equipment and other Oxbo products, provides jobs for 70 people. The location is designed to support company growth in Brazi...

The award was granted by iF International Forum Design GmbH, one of the oldest independent design institutions in the world, for over 70 years. This marks Valtra as one of the best among the almost 11,000 submissions from 66 countries, an achievement that underlines the competitive nature of this award.

Valtra"s fl...

"These new updates are designed to help unlock the full potential of the John Deere combine," said Bergen Nelson, John Deere go-to-market manager for harvesting equipment. "From improving the grain-unloading experience to solutions that help increase the combine working time, these updates are designed to help farmers wo...

Canadian combine header and swather manufacturer Honey Bee Manufacturing has expanded its presence in Europe through an agreement with Oria Agriculture.Based near Macon, France, Oria Agriculture, which distributes agricultural parts and whole goods, is now providing warehousing services on behalf of Honey Bee in order to...

Even at maximum working widths, the Venterra VR 4 is soil-friendly. Total weight of the machine is optimally distributed over a large surface area, thanks to the level of specification with up to 9 support wheels. The compact design with the fully integrated shift frame also ensures a center of gravity close to the tract...

FieldBee is transforming modern agriculture with PowerSteer, an advanced yet affordable GPS steering system designed to help farmers boost efficiency and reduce costs. This innovative solution provides precise navigation and automation at a fraction of the price of traditional GPS guidance systems, making smart farming ...

A new T traction bolt safety feature has been added to Kuhn Farm Machinery’s range of large Vari-Leader ploughs.Providing an alternative to the non-stop hydraulic system, the simple T traction bolt option is suitable for ploughs working light soils with low stone content. With a share point load of 4.7t,...

IonoGuard helps ensure more reliable and accurate positioning by reducing the risk of signal loss and maintaining signal integrity during challenging ionospheric conditions. Every 11 years, solar activity peaks, causing ionospheric disturbances such as scintillation and signal noise that can result in unreliable position...

"Planetary conscious" expresses a state in which a prosperous society and the sustainability of the global environment are simultaneously achieved within the "planetary boundaries," which are the limits of the Earth.

At the Future City pavilion, Kubota is in charge of the Food and Agriculture sector, and will showc...

Vredestein tyres have been used on higher hp Claas tractors already for quite some time, including Axion 800 and 900 models. These are manufactured in Le Mans, France, and the Xerion range is  produced in Harsewinkel, Germany.

"We are proud to strengthen our partnership with Claas and expand the availability of ou...

The 250,000th Claas mower recently left the Bad Saulgau production site in Germany. The milestone machine was a Disco 3200 FC.When the first Disco mower was produced in 1996, the working width started at 2.6m. The firm launched the first triple butterfly mower in 1999, and at Agritechnica 2005 previewed the 14m Cougar se...

An anime is a hand-drawn and computer-generated animation. At the Miru booth at AnimeJapan, a special edition tractor designed to reflect the anime’s unique visual style – will be revealed for the first time at the opening ceremony on March 22 at 9:30 AM JST. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to see Yanmar"s ...

Growth Energy is the voice of America"s biofuel industry. Members operate and support biomanufacturing facilities at the heart of America"s bioeconomy, delivering a new generation of clean fuel options.

"John Deere is among the world"s most recognizable brands, and we"re excited to welcome them to our membership ne...

Pols, the Dutch parent company of Kioti UK, has been acquired by SMT Netherlands. The acquisition which still requires approval from the authorities is expected to be completed in June 2025.This agreement expands the SMT (Service Machinery Trucks) product portfolio (includes of Volvo construction equipment and Sennebogen...

Kubota (UK) has implemented a series of changes to three of its dealer sales areas following recent appointments that have taken place within the dealer network covering Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.The first involves south Wales-based Hopkins Machinery, which gains access to Kubota gro...

Massey Ferguson plans to have a hydrogen powered demonstrator tractor ready by 2026. The engineering department at the Beauvais facility in France is also looking to develop high pressure hydrogen storage tanks for use in other off-road heavy applications.Storage is a critical component of hydrogen powered off-road machi...

The new combination of the Nexat carrier vehicle with Amazone fertilizer spreader features a total capacity of 20,000 liters (two hoppers with a capacity of 10,000 liters each) enabling a high output with maximum efficiency.

The TS spreading unit at the rear of the Amazone fertilizer spreader, consists of two sprea...

JCB has appointed Thorncliffs as a new agricultural machinery dealership to provide sales, parts and service support in south Lincolnshire.Effective from May 1, the appointment follows long-standing JCB dealer G & J Peck’s decision to focus on its Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk territories. Based at...

Agriculture on the African continent, particularly in the Sub-Saharan and Eastern region, is developing substantially. In order to facilitate this sector, ag machinery is needed to increase productivity and support the young and constantly growing population on this continent.

The new African SDF office, joins 15 S...

Landquip has launched the XFR range of compact mounted sprayers. Boom widths are from 12 and 15m and tank capacities are up to 1,200l.Developed following requests from the market for a quality built and high specification sprayer for small to medium arable and vegetable growers, the new range is suited to 80 to 150hp tra...

The latest version of the Develon transparent wheel loader bucket uses AI-powered object detection and recognition to further increase safety.Designed to eliminate blind spots in front of the machine when the bucket is raised, the latest version (first one was launched early 2021) still uses high-tech front-mounted camer...

The Amazone Group recorded a turnover of €763 million in 2024. This figure is a decrease of 10.4% on the record €852 million in 2023.Despite the drop, the Group’s performance in the market was above the industry average. Strong export activities are one of the contributing factors with exports accounting for 80% of...