Trade Shows & Global News

Making its debut, the Stocks Turbo Jet 10 Hydraulic (HD) provides users with maximum airflow for higher application rates at working widths from 10m up to 15m.It can also be run at faster forward speeds and be set up to apply full-width, in bands or in rows as required. Demand for wide working widths has led Stocks to de...

Grange Machinery will launch the 2.5m working width Grassland Loosener Lite (GLL Lite) at Cereals tomorrow.Based on the company’s popular 3.0m Grassland Loosener, but built on a more compact scale to accommodate tighter spaces and smaller tractors, the GLL Lite is aimed at livestock farmers and those running mixed f...

Opico is to relaunch Alpego’s 6.0m DTEK power harrow combination drill paired with an ASPro front hopper, having taken the brand on at the end of 2024.The Dtek Rapido folding power harrow features Alpego’s Twin Force Tek – matched pairs of rotors fitted with calibrated Timken taper roller bearings. Rapido quick-fit...

One of the highlights on Pöttinger stand will be the first showing of the MS9100 precision planter in the UK.MaterMacc is an Italian company that specialises in the design and production of precision pneumatic seeders. Since November 2022, MaterMacc has been part of the Pöttinger Landtechnik group. The ...

Claydon introduces the NutriSeeder, designed for cover crop establishment. Two versions are available for the Claydon straw harrow, a single 200-litre hopper with a single metering mechanism, or a twin-hopper design with dual metering systems.The latter allows two types of seed to be applied at the same time and mixed in...

Major feature of the new machines is the cab which is wider and more comfortable. The optional electric door closer ensures a good seal. Inside the cab, storage solutions allow users to find room for their items, such as dedicated holders for smartphones, keys and beverages. The infotainment system includes Bluetooth con...

Merlo UK is one of the returners to the event and also offers live action on its adjacent demo plot.Alongside the TurboFarmer TF42.7CS, with 4.2t lift capacity and 7.0m reach and the 5.0t capacity, 7.8m lift height TF50.8T HF which features boom suspension on static display. The TF38.10 TT will be in act...

As the shortage of agricultural labor becomes more serious around the world, Kubota is working on establishing smart solutions using automation systems and a data platform that enables efficient agriculture.

California, Oregon and Washington, U.S.A., are major agricultural regions with the highest agricultural prod...

The Aerworx Viper Series direct double disc drill is designed to be simple, efficient and cost effective.For both grassland and arable use, the Viper can accommodate a variety of seed sizes: wheat, barley, grass, clover, peas, sunflowers etc. It features 19/21/23 rows of 10mm spring coulters with tine spac...

Available as small pre-series in 2024, the Horsch Partner front tank range includes a number of new models.The Partner FT hoppers can be combined with a range of mounted drills and implements to create flexible and versatile seeding systems, says Horsch. A double-tank 1,600-litre option now joins the existing single tank...

Maschio Gaspardo UK introduces the Jumbo X power harrow which offers an adjustable working width of 9-10m with three floating sections to adapt to ground contours.It is designed for tractors from 450hp and lateral transmission is by means of special triple-jointed shafts with cooling on the four gearboxes The Jumbo X is ...

Alvan Blanch will show the latest adaptations to its proven grain drying and handling systems at Cereals next week.The company’s continuous double flow grain dryer is now available with a mobility package to suit the farm’s needs and to avoid the need for planning and infrastructure at the farmyard. It is designed to...

Kverneland will present a range of mechanical weeding solutions including the Helios – a star-wheel equipped rotary hoe suited to cereal crops, and the Onyx tined hoe, designed for inter-row applications such as maize, sugar beet and veg crops.At 6.0m wide, the hydraulically folding Helios rotary hoe uses a series of c...

The drone application technology offers an efficient and versatile alternative to traditional spraying systems in some parts of the world, designed either as an addition, or as a replacement of existing spraying systems. Its capacity and features make it suitable for small, medium and large producers, seeking to optimize...

The 2.40 meter wide pick-up features a 3D contour suspension that ensures optimum ground contour following, guaranteeing a consistent and high-quality cutting quality. The Rapide XC is equipped with 4 mm blades to make room for the extra 30 blades during cutting. With the patented cutting shape, the power requirement of ...

Approx. 7,800 new 50hp+ Massey Ferguson tractors were registered in mainland Europe in 2024. 2,771 of these were in the main market of France, where the brand secured fifth place, and increased its share of the 33,225-strong market to 8.3% (7.7% in 2023).Massey lost market share in Europe’s second largest market of Ger...

The global tractor market relevant to SDF saw a significant downturn, with approximately 226,000 units sold in 2024 compared to around 277,000 in 2023 (-18.6%). Within this scenario, the Group recorded a smaller drop in volume than the market average, selling about 24,000 units (-16.3%), and increased its global market s...

No, it’s not a new Fendt MT, but the prototype of the first model in the new FT-7 series from Russian manufacturer DST-Ural.DST-Ural is best known in its homeland for its bulldozers, wheeled loaders and pipelayers for the mining and road construction sectors. Now it is looking to enter the agricultural machinery market...

Claas registered approx. 7,700-7,800 new tractors in mainland Europe last year. Of this, 5,537 were in the top three markets of France, Germany and Italy. This is on a par with 2023 (5,725) and 2022 (5,725).Claas accounted for 2,236 tractors (+6.9%) of the total 29,315-strong German market in 2024, giving in third place ...

In the Off-Highway Tires (OHT) segment, BKT aims to consolidate its global presence in the agricultural sector, while progressively strengthening its position in rubber tracks, mining, industrial, and construction segments.

Following the official commercialization of its rubber tracks, the board of BKT has approved...

Quoting precise figures is difficult but Kubota accounted for approx. 8,800 new 50hp+ tractors in mainland Europe last year.Down on the approx. 9,200 units in 2023, there were no top three spots for the brand in Europe in 2024. However, the brand did secure fourth position in the overall standings in the two largest mark...

Fendt consolidated its lead at the top of the German tractor market in 2024 with 7,391 units and a 25.2% share of the 29,315-strong market.Up from 6,140 units and a 20.2% market share in 2023, second placed John Deere was soon distance behind with 4,659 units (15.9% share of the total market). Fendt also p...

New Holland registered roughly 14,300 50hp+ tractors in mainland Europe last year, and topped the charts in Belgium, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Slovenia.Despite registering 5.3% fewer tractors in the third largest market of Italy, it still topped the table with 2,725 units and a 17.6% share of the tota...

John Deere secured pole position in the French tractor market in 2024 and topped the rankings in nine other European tractor markets.The brand accounted for roughly 19,600 of the approx. 140,000 new 50hp+ tractors registered in Europe last year of which 11,760 (14,744 in 2023) was in the three main markets of France, Ger...

The self-propelled machine began as a 40 km/h high-speed machine, officially with 540 HP. The BiG X was available with EasyFlow grass pick-up and the EasyCollect maize header. Just five years later, a BiG X prototype was presented that broke the limit of 1000 HP. Equipped with two synchronized six-cylinder motors, this f...