Trade Shows & Global News

The latest agricultural industry news in one place. Below, you will find an up-to-date overview of articles and news reports from the agricultural sector, sourced from reputable industry publishers. Stay informed about the latest trends and market developments.

More 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 ...

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Saturday, 8 March 2025

20% 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 ...

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Friday, 7 March 2025

Mechan 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...

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Thursday, 6 March 2025

Simon 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. ...

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Thursday, 6 March 2025

Specsavers 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...

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Thursday, 6 March 2025

Lely 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...

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Thursday, 6 March 2025

Spargo 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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Wednesday, 5 March 2025

LaserWeeder for more farms and crops

Carbon Robotics says that the second generation LaserWeeder brings sub-millimetre weed control to more farms, crops and soil types.Designed and manufactured at the company’s newly opened facility in eastern Washington State, USA, the latest versions are claimed to reduce weed control costs by up to 80% in a wide range ...

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Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Collecting digital notes in real time

Field information is documented on a task-specific basis in myGRIMME, making the transfer of handwritten notes unnecessary.

The new snapshot function enables geo-referenced screenshots of all connected cameras and their transmission to the myGRIMME portal at the touch of a button. This considerably simplifies quali...

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Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Yamaha moves into agriculture

Aim of Yamaha Agriculture is to facilitate growers in the specialty crop market to become more sustainable, profitable and resilient in the face of scarcer resources and climate change.

Through the strategic acquisitions of Robotics Plus and The Yield, Yamaha Agriculture will provide robotics solutions for spraying...

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Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Precise spraying with SenseApply

"SenseApply offers flexibility with a range of application methods that were previously unavailable in a single solution," said Leo Bose, application equipment customer segmentation lead at Case IH. "It is also a cost-effective solution with no annual subscriptions or per acre fees, driving efficiency and profitability f...

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Monday, 3 March 2025

OutRun awarded Davidson Prize

The award, presented by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), recognizes breakthrough innovations in agricultural engineering that improve efficiency, sustainability and productivity. OutRun was recognized for its ability to help farmer...

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Monday, 3 March 2025

Netherton joins Kverneland dealer network

Netherton Tractors has joined the Kverneland Group UK dealer network to sell, service and support the full product range throughout the east coast of Scotland.Headquartered at Tollmuir, Forfar, the new dealer operates with four additional depots located at Glenrothes, Perth, Turriff and Nairn, giving it extensive coverag...

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Monday, 3 March 2025

Weeding with lightweight Venterra

Key component of the Venterra 1K is the parallelogram, providing optimum tool guidance. The EKP parallelogram is available for row widths between 16 cm and 37.5 cm and can be optionally equipped with up to three hoe blades. The KPP parallelogram with up to five tool carrier positions is used for row spacings between 12.5...

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Friday, 28 February 2025

Czech farmer tests Zetor 6 prototype

The new 6 series has not yet been launched, but Zetor has just sent us a Czech farmers’ experience following many hours in the cab of one of the two prototypes.Tomáš Srnec and his father manage the family’s 130ha organic farm, which grows wheat, maize, sunflower, and feed barley. They also raise 100 head of Charola...

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Friday, 28 February 2025

Agritechnica Asia is approaching

Demand from the agricultural industry and agricultural ministries in the Asian region led organizer DLG (German Agricultural Society) to offer its Agritechnica Asia trade fair annually, alternating between Thailand, the original venue, and Vietnam, the forthcoming event. The Agritechnica Asia edition held in Vietnam is c...

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Thursday, 27 February 2025

Väderstad remains stable in tough conditions

Väderstad recorded a turnover of around €534 million in 2024. While down 13% on the record approx. €610 million in 2023, it was still the second highest yearly total for the company.The Swedish firm blames the lower result (year ran from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024) on high interest rates and lower grain ...

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Thursday, 27 February 2025

Master version of the Fliegl Skate

The Skatemaster trailing shoe distributor is said to be even more powerful, precise and user-friendly than the existing Skate.Offered in working widths of 12m and 15m, the newcomer shares much of its spec of the Skate. This includes the narrow 2.6m transport width, intelligent control system (prepped for ISObus operation...

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Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Double hopper offers more options

The TF 2300 C front hopper, with a total capacity of 2360 litres, is divided into two compartments (60% / 40%). This configuration allows, in a single pass, to establish a plant cover with several precisely dosed species, deliver starter fertilizer or immobile mineral nutrients as close as possible to the seed or protect...

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Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Lighter 6.0m Kuhn Espro trailed drill

A redesigned operator platform is one of the updates on the latest range of trailed Espro drills from Kuhn Farm Machinery. There is also a lighter version of the 6.0m model.The updates focus on the 3.0-6.0m models with the 3002 (3.0m), 4002 (4.0m) fixed, and 4002R and 6002R (6.0m) folding units, introduced as upgrades to...

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Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Amazone extends Venterra hoe range

Amazone has added the 1K model to its Venterra mechanical hoe range. Joining the existing 2K (1.0m-12m), the new lightweight all-rounder is available in working widths of up to 4.20m.Designed for smaller farms and tractors from 60hp, the modular design allows the rear-mounted hoe (kit available for front mounting) to be ...

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Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Mecalac backhoe with rotating cab

The Revo990 is believed as the world’s first backhoe loader equipped with a rotating cab. French manufacturer Mecalac will preview it at the Bauma construction trade fair in April.Designed to improve ease of use and visibility, the push-button operated system eliminates the need for operators to manually turn the seat ...

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Monday, 24 February 2025

John Deere partners with Drive TLV

Companies working with Drive TLV represent various industries with shared interests in these advancing areas and can leverage Drive TLV’s vast network of startups and innovators. By focusing on specific customer challenges, Drive TLV will facilitate collaboration between John Deere and other participating companies and...

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Monday, 24 February 2025

Orange growing with New Holland

In total, 49 tractors model TL5.80 and 1 model TT.75 tractor will be delivered throughout 2025 and 2026.

"Prat’s is a national benchmark in the citrus sector, working in all stages of the operation, from breeding seedlings to production of juices. The partnership with Equagril is a reference both for other citrus...

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Sunday, 23 February 2025

Overload protection on Cenius

The C-Mix Ultra tines on the Cenius Ultra really come into their own in variable soil conditions. The release force can be infinitely adjusted between 500 kg and 800 kg to ensure optimum adaptation to differing soil types.

The tines can move upwards more quickly on light soils with large stones at the lower release...

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Saturday, 22 February 2025