agriculture industry News
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Agricultural industry shows confidence at Agritechnica
Today Agritechnica, the world's largest trade fair for agricultural machinery and equipment, already shows great visitor turnout halfway through the show. Agritechnica organizer DLG (German Agricultural Society) today announced that Agritechnica 2015 so far has been visited by around 200,000 visitors since it opened last Sunday on 8th November. This figure is of similar levels to Agritechnica ...
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AEM provides economic footprint of agriculture equipment industry
The important contribution of U.S. agriculture equipment manufacturing to the health of the nation’s economy is demonstrated in a new economic paper produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In an in-depth analysis of the economic footprint of the agriculture equipment industry, the paper quantifies the many-sided economic impacts of the manufacturing, distribution, and use ...
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NFU’s Goule Participates in Farm Journal Forum Panel
National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President of Government Relations Chandler Goule participated in the Farm Journal Forum today on a panel entitled, “Point Counterpoint: Policy Innovations and Implications for Implementation.” “The Farm Journal Forum is always a great opportunity for policy dialogue across all sectors of the agriculture industry,” said Goule. Joining ...
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President Obama Signs 2014 Farm Bill
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement following President Obama signing the 2014 Farm Bill at a ceremony today: “The president’s signature brings closure to a long process of negotiations, sacrifice and compromise. The result is a solid piece of legislation that provides an adequate safety net in times of need, aids the hungry, protects ...
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Agriculture Leads Year of Action
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 2642, the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Family farmers and ranchers have always been willing to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work that is needed to feed, fuel and clothe our nation and our world. It is only fitting that this legislation inspired Congress to do the ...
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Agritechnica 2017
From 10th – 18th November Chapmans will again be exhibiting at the Agritechnica Show in Hanover, Germany, one of the major events for the European agricultural machinery industry. We can be found in Hall 11, Stand D12 where we will be showcasing our new forging and carbide brazing capabilities, as well as our existing ranges. Whether you are a current customer or not, why not pop along ...
By Chapmans Ltd
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ZNFU: “At Agritech Expo it is important for us to showcase the Zambian agricultural industry in totality”
“As farmers we have the destiny of our country and nation in our hands” says Dr Evelyn Nguleka, Zambia National Farmers Union President. She adds: “let us apply all the knowledge and skills to have more food we need and venture into value addition to earn incomes for ourselves. If we can move from our back row as primary producers we can shape the welfare of our agricultural ...
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NFU Represented on USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden announced Thursday the appointment of 20 members to serve on the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. National Farmers Union Director of Education Maria Miller and New England Farmers Union member Michelle Conner were selected to sit on the committee. The committee will provide guidance to the secretary on expanding ...
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HSE supports a safer future for farming
Recent provisional statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that 39 workers were killed in the agriculture sector in 2007/08. With an average of one death a week over the last ten years, the agriculture industry has one of the worst incident records of the major employment sectors. The industry’s lack oftraining, skills and competencies has been recognised by HSE as a ...
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Topcon announces new sales manager for South American agricultural market
Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) introduces Bruno Lucio as the new sales manager for the South American market. In his new position, Lucio will be responsible for helping build and manage relationships with distributors and key accounts across South America. “Bruno brings more than 13 years of experience in the agricultural machinery industry to the Topcon team, which will provide ...
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Agricultural machinery: Italian industry does not stop
The risks associated with the spread of Covid-19 impose special prevention rules, but agricultural machinery companies are maintaining good production rates, also to satisfy foreign demand, which accounts for 70% of the sector's turnover. The organization of EIMA International, the world exhibition to be held in Bologna from 11 to 15 November, is running at full capacity. The emergency caused by ...
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China association joins Agrievolution Alliance as equipment manufacturers` group broadens global scope
The Agrievolution Alliance global coalition of agricultural equipment manufacturing organizations welcomes China Agricultural Machinery Distribution Association (CAMDA) as its newest member. The alliance fosters collaborative action on industry issues, data exchange and public policy outreach. The Agrievolution Alliance growth broadens its scope in key world regions, and it strengthens the ...
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Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor earns major Chinese agriculture award
A premier leader in forage modernization around the world, Vermeer Corporation was recently awarded the 2015 Ag Machinery Applications Contributor award at the China Agricultural Machinery Industry Forum for their successful application of the BPX9000 bale processor in China’s dairy and beef cattle industries. “The simplicity, durability and versatility of the machine have been ...
By Vermeer
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Sentera Brings AI to the Field to Advance Agronomic Data
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Oct. 19, 2022 – Sentera, the industry leading ag analytics platform powered by machine learning, today announced advancements to its machine learning framework that powers more precise and accurate decisions from agronomic leaders. Named KRNL, Sentera’s machine learning framework serves as core functionality to its innovative technology solutions and services ...
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Vermeer BPX9000 bale processor earns major Chinese agriculture award
A premier leader in forage modernization around the world, Vermeer Corporation was recently awarded the 2015 Ag Machinery Applications Contributor award at the China Agricultural Machinery Industry Forum for their successful application of the BPX9000 bale processor in China’s dairy and beef cattle industries. “The simplicity, durability and versatility of the machine have been ...
By Vermeer
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Agritech Expo to gather Zambia’s farming community in Chisamba again to focus on agri successes and challenges
“It is so important for the farming community to get together to discuss the current challenges and share success stories in the sector” says Liam Beckett, Event Director of the Agritech Expo, which is Zambia’s leading outdoor agriculture exhibition. “This year we look forward to welcoming some 15 000+ farming professionals, from emerging, to small holder to commercial ...
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Ag Solar Solutions and Eguana Technologies Bring Solar + Storage to the American Agricultural Industry
Eguana Technologies and Ag Solar Solutions, a subsidiary of Coastal Solar, have formed a partnership to bring intelligent home and business energy storage systems to farms across the US. The agricultural industry across America is looking for financeable, cost-saving technologies to assist farmers who are often buried in high utility bills. This is a result of high usage for lighting, ...
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All About Innovation: Brown University Trial Shows Potential of Plasma-Treated Water to Aid Plant Growth
That’s the year when the world population reaches the count of 9 billion, a sobering contrast to 2.5 billion inhabitants in 1950, and 7.5 billion today. It’s also the year when global food production, according to the World Bank, must rise by 50% to feed this unprecedented mass of humanity. Only a dramatic uptick in innovative technological activity throughout the agricultural ...
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Agri Wrap Balers win Royal Highland Show Innovation Award
The PEL Waste Reduction Equipment Agri Wrap Balers have been awarded a Certificate of Commendation at the prestigious Royal Highland Show Innovation Awards taking place 20-23 June 2019 in Edinburgh Scotland. The Royal Highland Show is one of Scotland’s most iconic events and one of the leading Agricultural shows in the World. The Innovation Awards recognise outstanding technical achievement ...
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Equipment Manufacturers Applaud Phase One Deal, Call for Further Removal of Tariffs
Washington, D.C. – Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement after the United States and China signed the Phase One Deal as part of ongoing trade negotiations: “We applaud the U.S. and Chinese governments for agreeing to this first milestone in the trade negotiations,” said Slater. “As the two sides continue these ...
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