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Unlimited Studio transforms tractors

When a tractor rolls off the assembly line and is sent to the Unlimited Studio, it undergoes a complete transformation. The team of experts in the Unlimited Studio don’t just fit options and equipment to tractors; they design them, test them, source parts, install them and document the entire work process to ensure that everything is legal and compatible with the tractor’s other ...

May 19, 2016

By Valtra Inc. - part of AGCO Corporation

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)

Agricultural engineering as the motor for success

"As the representative for Bavarian companies, we had the opportunity to elucidate the economic significance of the Allgäu during the meeting,” says Peter-Josef Paffen, describing the meeting with the representatives of the US government. “AGCO/Fendt is a very positive example of a win-win relationship between a German subsidiary and an American parent company. Fendt is ...

Jun. 16, 2014

By Fendt - part of AGCO Corporation

Tractor of the Year® 2015: A new challenge begins.

Following the success of last year’s event, the widely anticipated “Tractor of the Year 2015: Let the challenge begin” will take place at Terre Blanche Resort, in Tourrettes, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France on May 6 to 7. The kick-off to the Tractor of the Year® awards will be attended by representatives from 15 leading tractor manufacturers, along with ...

May 6, 2014

By Trelleborg Wheel Systems

Demand in emerging markets strengthens the world market for tractors

In 2013, according to Agrievolution Alliance estimates, the global market for agricultural tractors grew by 10 per cent to 2,150,000 units. This high number of new tractors sold represents a great step towards increased mechanization on the farm throughout various world regions - one of the core objectives of the Agrievolution Alliance. The biggest ...

Feb. 17, 2014

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Case IH Produces 150,000th Magnum Tractor

The 150,000th Case IH Magnum tractor was recently produced at the Case IH Racine, Wisconsin, plant. Each Magnum is unique and custom-built, allowing producers to select components to best meet the needs of their operation. Today’s Magnum lineup offers 180 to 380 rated horsepower, an improved operator environment and ...

Jul. 10, 2014

By Case IH - a division of CNH Global

Farm machinery and sustainable agriculture must evolve together

Farm machines have revolutionized agriculture and reduced drudgery for millions of farm families and workers, but the machinery of tomorrow will have to do more than that – it will also have to contribute to agriculture that is environmentally sustainable. A new FAO book Mechanization for rural development, a review of patterns and progress from around ...

Jan. 17, 2014

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

CLAAS supports German-Zambian agricultural training centre

On the sidelines of the International Green Week (IGW), which took place in Berlin in January, Federal Minister of Agriculture Dr. Hans-Peter Friedrich and his Zambian counterpart Robert Sichinga signed an agreement to establish a German-Zambian agricultural training and knowledge centre. Together with other German companies, the agricultural technology company CLAAS is ...

Feb. 7, 2014

By CLAAS Group

ReportsnReports - China Agricultural Machinery Industry Report, 2009

China Agricultural Machinery Industry Report, 2009 At the end of 2008, China’s agricultural mechanization level of tillage, planting and harvesting was up to 50.8%. Mechanization of key crops production has developed rapidly; meanwhile, agricultural machinery gears ...

Aug. 10, 2011

Farm machinery and sustainable agriculture must evolve together

Farm machines have revolutionized agriculture and reduced drudgery for millions of farm families and workers, but the machinery of tomorrow will have to do more than that – it will also have to contribute to agriculture that is environmentally sustainable. A new FAO book Mechanization for rural development, a review of patterns ...

Jan. 17, 2014

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

Health and Safety Issues in Agriculture: Is there a Way Out?

Agriculture forms the backbone of most economies and is a chief driver of economic growth. In 2013 the agricultural sector grew by a spectacular 16.4% and aided considerably in improving the country’s ...

Apr. 30, 2014

By Holloway Houston, Inc.

Valtra Tractors N and T Series earn awards for design

When the Valtra engineering team set out to design the fourth generation N Series, it wanted to create the world’s most powerful four-cylinder tractor while retaining its excellent agility. The design team backed this up, and the end result was a great success. The new N Series has proven popular among customers and earned numerous awards. Valtra’s new T Series was presented ...

May 13, 2016

By Valtra Inc. - part of AGCO Corporation

John Deere 5G Series Tractors Receive Prestigious AE50 Award for 2016

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) awarded the John Deere 5G Series Tractors with an AE50 Award for 2016. The AE50 award highlights the year's most innovative designs in product engineering, as chosen by a panel of international engineering experts. Introduced to the specialty crop markets in December 2015, the narrow and highly maneuverable John Deere ...

Nov. 29, 2016

By John Deere

AEM, National FFA Organization promote safe use of agricultural equipment

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is promoting safe use of agricultural equipment through a new awareness program – “Tune into Safety” - in partnership with the National FFA Organization (FFA). AEM kicked off the program at the recent National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. AEM ...

Nov. 7, 2014

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Carbon Tax Expected To Have A Negative Effect On Canadian Agriculture Equipment Dealers

The Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is concerned that the implementation of the Federal Carbon Tax of a minimum of $50 per tonne by 2022, will have a negative effect on Canadian agriculture. The equipment dealers’ association, which represents farm, construction and outdoor power equipment dealers in Canada, is asking the Federal government to conduct a study on the long term ...

Oct. 13, 2016

By Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA)

Experience Eaton’s Solutions that Power Construction and Agriculture at bauma China 2014

Power management company Eaton will showcase the latest solutions that are improving equipment quality, reliability, sustainability, productivity and safety in the construction and agriculture industries at bauma China 2014. The international trade fair for construction machinery is being held November 25-28 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai. Eaton’s booth, # 340, ...

Oct. 31, 2014

By Eaton Corporation

Topcon announces Ochs as North American agriculture customer support manager

Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) announces Jared Ochs has joined the company as customer support manager for North America. He will be located in Olathe, Kansas and will report to Robert Lindgren, TPA director of global customer support. Ochs has a background in the precision agriculture industry and most recently worked as the integrated solutions manager at Concordia Tractor, Inc., a John ...

Feb. 25, 2015

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

Global Agricultural Equipment Industry - Market Environment, Industry Structure

World demand to rise 6.7% annually through 2016 World demand for agricultural equipment is expected to increase 6.7 percent per year through 2016 to $173.5 billion. Growth will be driven primarily by sales gains in rapidly developing nations -- particularly China, Brazil, and India -- as these countries continue to mechanize their agricultural sectors. Population expansion and strong economic ...

Mar. 21, 2013

International and China Agricultural Machinery Market Report, 2011-2013

Since the implementation of policy of subsidies for purchasing agricultural machinery in 2004, Chinese agricultural machinery industry has made great strides, which can be shown from the four as follows: ...

Nov. 21, 2012

Kubota Set to Compete in New Market Segment with Introduction of Highly Anticipated M7-Series Tractor Line

Kubota introduces the highly anticipated M7-Series Tractor Line – Kubota's mid-range tractor entry into the commercial livestock and row-crop production markets. From the floor of its 2014 Dealer Meeting in Nashville, Kubota Tractor Corporation today introduced its M7-Series tractor line, three new mid-range tractors in the 130 to 170 horsepower range. This is the largest horsepower ...

Oct. 13, 2014

By Kubota Tractor Corporation

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