Agriculture Machine Distribution News

Diesel efficiency in agricultural production

The topic of diesel efficiency has only become an increasing focus for farmers in recent decades, following earlier decades of concentrating above all on timely and high quality performance of work with modern agricultural machinery and equipment. The discussion on diesel efficiency, which is still topical today, was triggered not only by rising fuel costs, but also by the environmental policy ...

Nov. 11, 2013

By European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Topcon acquires Digi-Star, a global leader in precision agriculture

Topcon Positioning Group announces the acquisition of Digi-Star, a global leader in agricultural solutions involving weight sensors and control systems for feeding, planting, fertilizer, and harvest equipment manufacturers. “After several years of working on development projects together, we are delighted with this acquisition. ...

Mar. 23, 2015

By Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) - a subsidiary of Topcon Positioning Systems Inc (TPS)

Valtra Wins `Machine Of The Year` award at SIMA 2017

The selection was made by independent journalists representing 28 European agricultural magazines and on-line publications. ´Machine of the Year´ is one of the most prestigious awards within the industry, recognising innovation, technology and performance. In the show Valtra introduces a totally new A Series covering the range of 75 hp to 130 hp. The awarded A104 HiTech is one of the ...

Feb. 27, 2017

By Valtra Inc. - part of AGCO Corporation

Machine of the Year award to Valtra´s new T Series

The brand new Valtra T Series was selected the winner of the Machine of the Year award in the 180-280hp category at the SIMA Show 2015. The selection was made by 19 independent agricultural journalists from European trade magazines of 17 countries. Machine of the Year is one of the most prestigious recognitions for tractors with innovative technology and total performance. Valtra launched ...

Feb. 24, 2015

By Valtra Inc. - part of AGCO Corporation

New Wireless and Sustainability Report Reveals Big Cost Savings and Efficiencies for Transportation, Energy, Agriculture and Government Sectors

An emerging wireless-enabled environment has the potential to drive billions of dollars in energy savings and reshape how American industry, agriculture and the public sector approach sustainability, according to a report authored by BSR that was sponsored and released today by CTIA-The Wireless ...

Oct. 11, 2011

By Business for Social Responsibility

Tractor mounted mower of the year

As seen at BTME this year, the Wessex ProLine CRX MultiCut mower has won What Kit? tractor mounted mower of the year award. Here's what they said: The CRX MultiCut concept offers a roller mower with full-width rollers ...

Mar. 17, 2016

By Wessex International

Bunning joins Forces with Norwood Sales Inc. USA

UK based Company G T Bunning and Sons Ltd and USA based Company Norwood Sales Inc have entered into a licenced agreement to manufacture OEM manure spreaders designed specifically for the North American market. The agreement has been fuelled by growing demand for ‘Bunning manure spreaders’ in North America over the past 15 years. Dan Norwood, owner of Norwood Sales Inc (both an ...

Apr. 21, 2016

By G.T. Bunning & Sons Ltd.

GRIMME & TOMRA join forces to offer integrated grading & sorting solutions

Through the new partnership, GRIMME will distribute the TOMRA FPS so customers can purchase and deploy a single, integrated grading and sorting solution, including post-sale support. With the newly launched PowerCombi, GRIMME uses the combination of highly efficient mechanical separation mechanisms and electronic sorting to not ...

Dec. 5, 2017

By TOMRA Sorting GmbH.

App ‘trained’ to spot crop disease, alert farmers

Researchers win grant to further test app for smallholders App diagnoses deadly cassava diseases in field, sends alerts Roll-out in Africa needs engagement with farmers, says expert A team of scientists has received US$100,000 grant to refine a mobile application (app) that ...

Nov. 13, 2017

By SciDev.Net

Greening Pepsi, from fertilizer to bottles

Pepsi recently demonstrated its commitment to reducing its environmental impacts up and down the value chain with two rapid-fire announcements about new initiatives. The old-school approach to greening is to focus on operations within the proverbial "four walls." But Pepsi, like other leaders, is approaching sustainability more holistically, with much greater impact. I recently spoke with Tim ...

May 27, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

Michelin introduces four new farm tires

MICHELIN® Agricultural tires is launching four new tires for tractors, sprayers, harvesting equipment and large implements in North America, as well as an industry-first satisfaction guarantee on the well-known Ultraflex line and a new mobile app that calculates the proper air pressure for tractor tires. Also on display during the Farm Progress show in Decatur, Ill. will be an example ...

Sep. 1, 2015

By Michelin Agricultural Tires

Eat locally processed food to support health, communities

Let's face it. We Americans love processed foods. With no major chain grocery stores within the city limits and even smaller markets closing their doors, most Detroiters either head to the closest suburban Kroger, Meijer or Aldi or get by on slim convenience store pickings. But in all these stores you can count how many aisles of shelves filled with bags, boxes, jars and cans of food with ...

Dec. 17, 2010

By Worldwatch Institute

Nestle - Improving product performance along the value chain

The food production chain uses a large share of the world's limited resources, which is why as the world's leading food and beverage company we recognise our position brings responsibilities as well as opportunities. At Nestlé our goal is to produce products that are not only tastier and healthier, but also better for the environment. It's a challenge we approach by looking at every stage ...

May 6, 2013

By GLOBE SERIES

Pedro Torres and Horticultorres Introduces New FibreDust Products in Mexico

In the summer of 2015, Pedro Torres Plaza founded Horticultorres S. de R.L. de C.V., a new company active in the field providing horticultural supplies and consulting to the Mexican greenhouse industry. Before the start of Horticultorres, Torres, an entrepreneur, realized early on that horticulture was his passion. After graduating from ITESM, campus Queretaro as an Agronomist, ...

Nov. 30, 2016

By FibreDust LLC

Artificial fish habitats along Somali coast to benefit coastal communities

FAO, working with the European Union, has just completed the deployment of 25 "fish magnets" along Somalia's 3,300-km coastline, a move that will boost the nation's small-scale artisanal fisheries. The Fish-Aggregating Devices (FADs) consist of a floating buoy and "habitat mat" a few metres across. Plant life quickly grows under the mat, attracting large numbers of fish -- in essence creating new ...

Dec. 7, 2015

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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