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John Deere member Growth Energy
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...
Read moreNew Dutch owner for Kioti UK
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...
Read moreKubota expands dealership areas
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...
Read moreMassey works on hydrogen powered tractor
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...
Read moreHigh capacity fertilizer spreader
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...
Read moreThorncliffs appointed as JCB dealer
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...
Read moreSDF opens branch in Tanzania
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...
Read moreSmaller mounted Landquip sprayers
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...
Read moreIncreased safety with transparent wheel loader bucket
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...
Read moreAmazone Group turnover down 10%
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...
Read moreAmazone targets sustainable growth
Despite the decline in sales and in the face of geopolitical uncertainties and climatic upheavals, the company was able to maintain its financial strength and continues to pursue a course of sustainable growth. The number of employees worldwide remained constant at around 2,500. Strong export activities are one of the fa...
Read moreValtra makes CVTs for larger tractors
CVTs for the Valtra Q and S series tractors are now produced at the expanded transmission plant at the Suolahti facility.Up until now, the Finnish factory manufactured transmissions for N and T series tractors, and supplied powershifts for the South American market and transmission components for other Agco plants. Now, ...
Read moreDisco time at Claas in Bad Salgau
"Front mowers play a key role in boosting the productivity and quality of forage harvesting," says Dirk Röhrich, Global Product Team Manager Greenline of Claas. "The very first step from a simple side-mounted mower to the front-rear mower combination with or without conditioner virtually doubled the area output while re...
Read moreKverneland expands in France
Kverneland Group has announced plans to expand its French production facility at Les Landes-Genusson (Vendée region).Driven by increased global demand for cultivators and mechanical hoes, this strategic investment will double production capacity for both Kubota and Kverneland implements, introduce larger machinery like ...
Read moreDrone mapping provides precision
The new CultiWise software offers cost savings and yield benefits of up to 20 percent. With a possible return on investment already in the first season, the add-on feature is available to subscribers of CultiWise cloud-based analytics, which starts at 5 Euros per hectare. The optional CultiWise drones start at 4,200 Euro...
Read moreVäderstad launches air cart range topper
The 47,500l capacity of the new flagship in the Väderstad PD air cart range is sufficient to seed 80ha of OSR in a single fill!Air carts towed behind increasingly wider drills are popular in the large arable areas of North America and Canada, and as tractors get powerful there are plenty of horses to tow higher capacity...
Read moreTopcon & Bonsai Robotics collaborate
The collaboration will leverage Bonsai Robotics" expertise in vision-based autonomous driving solutions and Topcon Agriculture"s capabilities with sensors, connectivity, and smart implements to provide efficiency and productivity to farming operations.
The collaboration combines the strengths of Bonsai Robotics" vi...
Read moreIntelliSense bale automation awarded
Created to celebrate innovations in areas of agricultural, food and biological systems engineering, the Davidson Prize is judged from entries put forward for the AE50, a fifty-strong set of agricultural engineering products that are selected by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) for the...
Read moreMore AVR harvesters to India
The deal was signed during the recent Belgian Economic Mission to India (26 February – 5 March 2025) which was led by Princess Astrid from Belgium. The agreement follows delivery of an AVR harvester earlier this year.
The mission brought together a broad delegation of Belgian companies and policymakers, aimed to ...
Read more20% fewer tractors registered in the UK
Just 762 new tractors (50hp+) were registered in the UK in the first two months of this year, reports the AEA. This figure is down 20% on the same January and February in 2024.For the second year in a row, the number of agricultural tractors registered in January was well below average. The monthly total of 462 machines ...
Read moreMechan Inernational expands in Italy
Founded in 1973 by Duilio Busato, Busato Macchine Agricole Srl has grown from a local dealership in the fertile lands of Castelminio di Resana to a major dealership in the provinces of Treviso, Padua, Belluno and Venice. Over the years, the company has established a reputation for its commitment to technology, quality an...
Read moreSimon Richard expands Sauerburger range
Simon Richard has added a range of medium duty rotary mowers to its Sauerburger line-up.Joining the Condor range of heavy-duty flex wing rotary mowers launched in 2024, the latest offerings from the German manufacturer include the medium duty 2515. Suitable for use with tractors up to 235hp, cutting width is 4.6m. ...
Read moreSpecsavers prescription safety glasses
Some of the frames in the new Specsavers range of prescription safety glasses are made using plant-based raw materials.Developed jointly with Stryder Eyewear, the injection moulded frames have adjustable temple tips with over-moulded soft parts for increased comfort. Various frames also include an indirect venting system...
Read moreLely books 2024 turnover of €857 million
The difficult dairy market is blamed for the 3.4% drop in Lely turnover of €857 million last year (€888 million in 2023).“2024 was a tough and challenging year for us and we are not surprised by the slightly lower results,” comments André van Troost, CEO of Lely. “The ongoing uncertainty in the agricultural se...
Read moreSpargo SB for narrow row spacing
BKT"s Agrimax tire for row crop applications is designed to achieve maximum field productivity, while preserving the soil in the long term. Featuring VF technology, this tire ensures a constant load by reducing inflation pressure compared to a standard tire.
In addition, the new steel-belted pattern of the Spargo S...
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