Trade Shows & Global News

AGCO Corporation will exhibit equipment from across its brand lines, including a special celebration of Massey Ferguson's 175th anniversary with a unique showcase of tractors from across the brand's storied history at the Farm Progress Show (FPS) in Boone, Iowa, USA on August 30 - September 1.

2022 is Massey Fergus...

U.S. and Canadian ag tractor monthly unit sales in July 2022 fell, while harvester sales grew in the U.S., according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 21 percent for the month of July compared to 2021, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales...

Amazone has extended its pneumatic harrow-mounted seed drill range with the new Centaya-C. The highlight of this new drill combination is the 2,000 liter twin-chamber hopper. This makes it possible to apply several materials in one pass. The new Centaya-C Super is available in working widths of 3, 3.5 and 4 meters.

The Lexion combine harvester series from Claas has undergone a major technology upgrade. From model year 2023, the program will be supplemented by the Lexion 8600 as a high-performance hybrid machine, in addition to new Montana versions of  the Lexion 5500 and Lexion 7700. All models will have a new cab, as well as some...

John Deere is revising its self-propelled 8000 and 9000 series forage harvester portfolio for the model year 2023. Focus is primarily on the smaller models of the 8000 Series, but the 9000 Series also receives important updates to further increase performance. The new 30R is added to the pick-up model range. It increases...

Intuitive operation of machines is becoming increasingly important for the farming businesses. That's why Pöttinger has introduced "Select Control" and the "CCI A3" joystick which enhance safety and are easy to use.

The new "Select Control" terminal features a user-friendly design. With clearly assigned function k...

The Vamos Group has opened the largest Fendt sales location in Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso, Brazil. This new location covers the areas of consulting, sales, service, and spare parts exclusively for Fendt. In addition, the building meets the latest sustainability standards. This brings the number of Fendt locations in...

Monarch Tractor and Hon Hai Technology Group ("Foxconn") signed a "contract manufacturing agreement" (CMA) to build next-generation agricultural Monarch equipment and battery packs at the Foxconn Ohio (USA) facility.

"Leveraging Foxconn's manufacturing strengths, world-wide network of industry and supply partners, ...

The new Kuhn "Optitedd" rotor adopts a design that pushes the limits in terms of resistance and lifetime of the working parts. The increased robustness of the rotor, arms and tines allows the machine to evolve in the most extreme conditions such as heavy forage, stony ground, etc.

The design of the rotor and the in...

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, revenue of Kubota Corporation and its subsidiaries increased by ¥159.1 billion [14.4%] (~ USD 1.2 billion) from the same period in the prior year to ¥1,260.5 billion (~USD 9.5 billion). The farm and industrial machinery division attributed with 87 per cent to the revenues of Kubo...

Driving with implements on yards and roads with even bigger tractors is often not without risk. Visibility of obstacles and other vehicles is difficult for the driver, particularly with a large front mower attached. Krone offers a solution for safety with DLG-certified cameras on all current mowers.

Every tractor d...

Same Deutz-Fahr (SDF) is taking a majority stake in French robotics vineyard specialist VitiBot. Both companies will join forces to develop and offer a range of innovative solutions for sustainable precision agriculture.

VitiBot is a French startup company, based in Reims in the heart of the Champagne region. The c...

Felecia J. Pryor joins Deere as Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer. She is a member of the senior management team and has responsibility for the company's human resources, labor relations, enterprise security, aviation, and brand and communications functions.

Pryor joins Deere with nearly two decades of e...

Valor Econômico and PwC rank CNH Industrial among the most innovative companies in Brazil. The country's leading financial news outlet's annual 'Valor Inovação Brasil' awards named CNH Industrial as leader in its industry group, and seventh in its overall ranking of 150 companies.

CNH Industrial has again been r...

Based in mountainous Austria, steep slopes and uneven terrain are operating conditions with which Pöttinger is very familiar. With the new Novacat F Alpin mower and Top 632 A twin rotor rake, the grassland professional combines strength with lightweight construction and suitability for working on steep slopes.

Pö...

When the Xerion was launched on the market 25 years ago, Claas set new standards in terms of multifunctionality and versatility in high-horsepower tractors. To celebrate this anniversary, together with its sales partners and customers, Claas has introduced a limited special edition of this remarkable tractor.

With ...

A Case IH Austoft sugarcane harvesting parts expo, including training program was held in Thailand.  As a result, customers are prepared for a trouble free upcoming harvesting season with genuine parts and proper maintenance.

For the 58 sugar mills in Thailand, it's vital that harvesting equipment is ready to work...

Kubota Corporation celebrates the 100th anniversary of their engine business. At this occasion the company launched the special "Kubota Engine Discovery 100th Anniversary" website.

Since it began production of the Agricultural Oil Engine Type A in 1922, Kubota has continued to deliver engines as power sources for v...

When AGCO Africa launched the Fendt IDEAL combine harvester range in South Africa last year, well-known Sasolburg farmer Tharina Terblanche knew this was the machine she had been looking for. Two machines have made their debut on the farm meanwhile, as well as Fendt and Valtra tractors.

The Fendt IDEAL range was de...

Paolo Rivolo has been appointed to lead the southern Europe business area for Case IH and Steyr, with additional responsibility for key accounts in the region.

Mr Rivolo moves across to his new position from within CNH Industrial, the parent company of Case IH and Steyr. His previous role was based in South America...

Trelleborg Wheel Systems (TWS) gained the "Visão Agro Centro-Sul" award for "Best Agricultural Tire" in Brazil. TWS was recognized for its excellence in tire solutions that help farmers increase productivity while reducing costs in their farming operations. The award ceremony was held in Piracicaba (SP).

Marcelo N...

Deere & Company has made a minority investment in Hello Tractor, an ag-tech company based in Nairobi, Kenya. Hello Tractor connects tractor owners with smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia through a farm-equipment-sharing app, which allows farmers to track and manage their fleet, book customers, and access financing op...

French agricultural machinery manufacturer Novag founds its first sales and service subsidiary in Germany. R&D and production will remain at the main site in Fressines, France. Sales and Customer Services however, will gradually transfer to Novag GmbH in Hanover. All customers and partners worldwide will be handled from ...

Hybrid crops, excessively short cutting and bad soil maintenance can cause punctures and tears in tires. For this problem BKT suggests tires with specific compounds, in the ranges dedicated to harvesting and ploughing.

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CNH Industrial published second quarter 2022 results, with record consolidated revenues of $6,082 million.  Compared to Q2 2021, this is up 17.5% for continuing operations and up 20% at constant currency. Revenues in agriculture reached $4,722 million, a 19% gain compared to Q2 2021 and representing 77.6% of total Q2 re...