Trade Shows & Global News

Case IH has successfully tested a two-row Autostoft 9000 sugar cane harvester in Brazil equipped with a modified FPT Cursor 13 that runs on ethanol.Previewed as a prototype at the Agrishow 2024, the harvester was then subjected to the first field tests. By all accounts the results were positive. The performance and effic...

Sola seed drill supplier KRM has added the GS300 (3.0m) model to its range of direct drills.Designed for sowing directly into existing grassland using disc coulters, the new Grass Seed (GS) model from the Spanish manufacturer is designed to improve grassland without taking it out of production for a significant period of...

Devon based TracTek Engineering now offers a trailed version of its Scarrow for use with quad bikes, ATV’s, small tractors and 4×4’s.Joining the existing tractor mounted models, the concept of combining scarifying tines and a chain harrow is claimed to be more effective than a tined harrow at removing thatch, spread...

The uncertain and declining farm machinery markets are behind Fendt’s decision to pull out of the telehandler and forage wagon business.Starting first with Sennebogen, the German manufacturer, which built the Cargo T series telehandlers for Fendt since Agritechnica 2019, will market them directly through agricultural e...

Apollo Tyres has introduced 14 new sizes of Vredestein Traxion tyres for the Claas Arion 500 and 600 mid-range tractors.Vredestein tyres have long been available for the larger Axion 800 and 900 models and Xerion range. Expanding the Traxion range for Arion 500 and 600 models is said to address strong demand from end use...

Bobcat has completed its agricultural telehandler range with three high flow machines. The TL34.65HF (3.4t/6.5m), TL38.70HF (3.8t/7.0m) and TL43.80HF (3.4t/8.0m) all use the V-Drive continuous transmission system.Aimed at customers requiring a high-performance alternative to the standard transmission, V-Drive is said to ...

RSM Beare, JCB’s agricultural dealer covering east Cornwall and mid- to south Devon, has expanded its operations to now cover all of Cornwall with the addition of the former Truro Farm Machinery depot and staff following the retirement of TFM owner Bob Jones.All 12 staff members at TFM have transferred to the expanded ...

The Falcon 400 Pro feeding robot from Polish manufacturer Euromilk is a fully electric and autonomous machine that can cut and load silage from a 3.0m tall clamp.Previewed at a Polish trade fair recently, the 4.0m³ mixing tub contains six paddles and eight knives that mix and cut the feed. The company reckons that this ...

Dieci will launch an advanced vision and handling assistance system at next week’s Bauma construction trade fair.Designed to increase safety and efficiency, the Hi-Vision concept will be shown on the equally new Pegasus Elite rotary telehandler. Following on from the existing Easy Tech system, Hi-Vision is described as...

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.

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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...

"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...

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...