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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.

SIP takes a step forward in raking

SIP presents the trailed pick-up rake AIR 900 T. The combination of a patented flexible pick-up unit, rotor accelerator and conveyor belt, enables the formation of airy and evenly distributed swaths. The rake is designed to prevent the loss of sensitive leaves and the inclusion of soil, sand, and stones into the swaths, ...

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Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Electric Lely Exos opens new insights

During the Eurotier animal production trade show in Hanover, Germany, organizer German Agricultural Society (DLG) announced the winners of the Agrifuture Concepts Winner award. In the field of farm machinery, an award goes to the remarkable Exos green fodder harvester from Lely. This fully electric vehicle harvests and t...

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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

Bednar upgrades Omega seed drill

Bednar universal Omega OO seed drills are well received in different markets. For model year 2023, the Czech manufacturer made some modifications to these two machines and developed new control software.

Bednar offers two Omega model series: the single-chamber Omega OO_L with a working width of 3 to 9 meters and th...

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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

John Deere See & Spray comes to Europe

John Deere introduces its See & Spray system on its European sprayers, built in Horst (Netherlands). Following the introduction of See & Spray Select and Ultimate in the USA, John Deere is taking the next important step towards precise crop protection.

The See & Spray system for Europe is based on the See & Spray S...

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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

AGCO engine ready for HVO, hydrogen and methane

The first in a planned wider range, the new engine is compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuels, enabling up to 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.Delivering 1,450Nm of torque, it is designed to offer maximum torque at 13,00rpm instead of the more typical 1,500rpm. "This low-speed concept provides the...

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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

Deutz-Fahr launches cross-farming 6.4 Series

After renewing the high horsepower models of the 6 series, Deutz-Fahr now presents the all-new family members of the 6.4 Series, a range of lighter platform machines in the 130 to 150 Hp power range.  These tractors feature compact dimensions, a new powertrain based on new engines, all-new transmissions and new front ax...

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Monday, 14 November 2022

SIMA 2022: TYM unveils T78

The transmission is an inhouse design, the smaller model having a 24-speed box the T78 with 16 ratios. There is a choice of synchro or powershuttle and top speed is around 39km/hr for the two tractors.Rear lift capacity is 2,388kg with electronic controls. Indeed, the firm is even offering telematics using its phone app ...

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Monday, 14 November 2022

BKT Agrimaxfactor for field and road

Multinational BKT from India launches the brand new 70-series Agrimaxfactor tire for tractors. The newly developed tire has been designed to fully suit both transport and soil tillage operations. Not just that, it also carries an appealing design.

"Agrimaxfactor" is a new tire identity and further evidence of BKT'...

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Friday, 11 November 2022

Driverless NH T8 with Raven autonomy

New Holland's next step towards autonomy is the T8 tractor with Raven autonomy technology, establishing driverless operations in agriculture. The Raven autonomy solution fits on existing T8 tractors to perform specific driverless operations in the field for grain cart harvest operations. It enables greater control and in...

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Friday, 11 November 2022

SIMA 2022: Literally green tyres

For now there are two ranges the 'Green Earth XLR 65+' and the 'Green Earth XLR 65' the latter represented by a 650/65 R38 size tyre.Bipin Singh, general manager for sales and marketing at GRI explains that 42% of the green tyres are made using sustainable materials such as biomass and recycled products. And to make them...

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Friday, 11 November 2022

SIMA 2022: Lemken precision comb harrow prototype

There are eight rows of tines, which are mounted front and rear of the four row frame for better visibility. The 8mm diameter tines have a line spacing of 31.25mm. The central accumulator by the headstock is plumbed into several valve blocks that then control the individual pistons connected to each tine by a control rod...

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Friday, 11 November 2022

SIMA 2022: Keeping hoes in line

The firm explains that some farmers have replaced a tractors lower lift arm stabiliser with a hydraulic ram to help keep a hoe in between the crop rows when mechanically weeding. But the lateral forces often caused the arm to break, or worse the mounting point on the tractor axle.The Weeder Pilot positions a hydraulic ra...

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Friday, 11 November 2022

SIMA 2022: NIRS for Pichon muck spreaders

The Opti-Sensor is still at the testing stage but together with component supplier Photon Lines and part financed by the Brittany Region and the FEDER, over 500 organic manures (bovine, swine and poultry) have been entered into the database in the last four years.Arnaud Jaouen of Pichon points out that they initially hop...

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Friday, 11 November 2022

SIMA 2022: 115hp Basak addition

Both models use the same 3.6-litre Deutz four-cylinder block. In the 5115 it delivers 119hp, in the 5120 this is upped to 122hp. It is the axle and transmission where the differences lie. While the 5120 has a ZF front beam and a 32 speed transmission, the 5115 sources these parts from Carraro with the box having 24 ratio...

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Friday, 11 November 2022

SIMA 2022: No pto shaft battle

This extra weight is from the heavier-duty design. So heavy-duty that the pto shaft going to the tractor has its own winch to help line it up without the operator having to juggle the weight of the shaft while slipping it on to tractor stub. The winch is attached to the hose rack with a sling to support the shaft.On show...

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Friday, 11 November 2022

Powerful narrow new 5ML from John Deere

With the new 5ML Series, including flagship 5130ML, John Deere introduces powerful narrow tractors for use in high-value crops. The 5ML tractors can be equipped with a comprehensive John Deere technology package for precision farming and deliver a maximum output of 134 hp.

To make working with specialty crops easie...

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Thursday, 10 November 2022

SIMA 2022: MX adds bumper wings

For tractors with a Cat I/IN/II linkage there a new range of compact weights which can be complimented with a storage box with capacities of 54, 100 or 150-litres. These can be filled with sand or concrete for added ballast. Of wider interest is the MultiBumper. There are two versions of this. The upper version in the ...

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Thursday, 10 November 2022

SIMA 2022: Megant ready for direct drilling

The 12mm thick tine has an aggressive nose with a carbide tip. Looking very similar to a Weaving Sabre tine, it is designed for direct seeding or into cultivated ground.The Megant also benefits from ISObus compatible controls and the SH1120 mini seeder with 110l hopper can be mounted at the rear for micro fertilisers or ...

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Thursday, 10 November 2022

Fendt 728 Vario "Tractor of the Year 2023"

The Fendt 728 Vario has been elected "Tractor of the Year 2023". Winning awards in other categories went to McCormick, New Holland and JCB. The awarding ceremony took place during the EIMA international trade show in Bologna, Italy. Tire manufacturer BKT has been main sponsor of the event the third year in a row and will...

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Pöttinger acquires MaterMacc

Pöttinger complements its product portfolio for modern arable farming through the acquisition of Italian manufacturer MaterMacc Spa. The existing range of seed drills is thus expanded to include precision seeding technology. As a result, this expansion will drive further growth of Pöttinger.

MaterMacc Spa., based...

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

SIMA 2022: Berthoud's new mounted sprayer

apacities are 1,600 or 2,000l on the back and either 1,000 or 1,500l on the new front. With the front rear outfit, the Spraytronic controls allow users to set the desired amount when filling and the front tank then transfers to the rear during work to keep the outfit balanced. PWM is an option.One of the biggest improvem...

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Joskin updates the Tornado

The body is now more tapered and the smoother side walls are said to result in easier emptying and cleaning. The rear end also been widened, which Joskin says, increases spreading regularity.Integrating the hydraulic pipework into the upper body edge strip prevents it from being coated with manure, and the mudguards help...

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Smoother flow Tornado

The body is now more tapered and the smoother side walls are said to result in easier emptying and cleaning. The rear end also been widened, which Joskin says, increases spreading regularity.Integrating the hydraulic pipework into the upper body edge strip prevents it from being coated with manure, and the mudguards help...

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

SIMA 2022: New Kuhn tedders

The dish is now pressed for increased rigidity while the arms are also shaped for better strength. The tines are 9mm rather than 8mm in diameter and the coils are also thicker (18mm vs 17mm) which is said to double their service life. If a tine does break it is held in place by the deflector. The rest of the tedder is la...

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Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Pöttinger buys MaterMacc

MaterMacc was of course part of the Chinese owned Lovol Arbos Group who back in 2016 set out to increase and modernise the range of implements.The Pöttinger deal includes the plant at San Vito al Tagliamento in Northern Italy and the 80 staff based there. For now the brand, sales, dealer network and spare parts supply w...

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Tuesday, 8 November 2022