Microsoft-Crea agreement: codes always in play

Genetic code and binary code join forces to enhance scientific research. The former relies on precise combinations of purine and pyrimidine bases, while the latter consists of sequences of zeros and ones. These two different ways of storing information may soon interact, accelerating advancements in genetic research. An agreement to this effect has been signed between Microsoft and Crea (the Council for Agricultural Research and Economics) to apply artificial intelligence solutions developed in Redmond, USA, to the “Pangenome” project. This collaboration will significantly boost the efficiency of decoding agricultural crop…

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Agco, new parts distribution hub

The Agco Group recently announced the development of a new parts distribution center to be built in Amnéville, France, approximately 12 kilometers from the historic Ennery facility on the outskirts of Metz. The new distribution hub, for which the American multinational has allocated an investment of around 17 million euros, will cover an indoor area of 84,000 square meters within a total site of approximately 200,000 square meters. It is set to become operational by the end of 2026, primarily serving the European and Middle Eastern markets. Title: Agco, new…

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Intelligent automation, the era of automatons in agriculture

Andrea Castelli The robotics sector is one of the pillars of the current technological evolution, thanks to its growing penetration in every socio-economic field. As proof of this, the data recently released by the International Federation of Robotics, the organization representing the global robotics industry, through the report “World Robotics 2024 Service Robots”. Dedicated to the analysis of the service robot segment, whose function is to replace or integrate human activity in the resolution of specific tasks, the report highlights how this technological segment is experiencing a particularly flourishing period…

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Neither Coldiretti nor Greenpeace

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Agricultural growth is held in a vice. On the one hand, environmentalists who attack chemistry, genetics and farming. On the other Coldiretti which advocates niche agriculture aimed at the production of typical products. Convenient position as it allows her to erect walls against anything that could attack her power. Agricultural industrialization, non-traditional production, extensive production first and foremost, but also gmo’s, cultivated meat and free trade agreements. The two lobbies find their meeting point in biotech, with Coldiretti for years advocating positions close to those of Greenpeace except granting timid…

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New highway code: crackdown. The new rules

Last November, a draft law revising and updating the Highway Code came into effect, pending its complete rewrite within 12 months, which should result in the publication of a “Highway Code 2026.” These pages outline the new regulations that have the most impact on farmers and breeders, which also apply when driving agricultural machinery. In a democratic state, laws are neither inherently good nor bad but always reflect social or economic needs that the governing administration seeks to address within the framework of its electoral mandate and ideological positions. This…

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Combine harvester and forage harvester market 2023/2024 season, return to the past

Furio Oldani Tough times for large self-propelled harvesters, particularly combine harvesters. The surge in registrations driven by government incentives introduced to address the economic challenges of Covid19 has come to an end with the depletion of available funds, giving way to a sharp decline. According to FederUnacoma sources, the market has dropped from 407 machines sold in the previous season to 275, a figure also confirmed by investigations conducted by industry publications. This sector’s crisis is tangible and likely not solely tied to the cessation of financial aid. Analyzing registration…

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New look for the Sima agricultural fair

Like the phoenix rising from its ashes, the French Agricultural Machinery Show, better known as Sima, returns to the international trade fair scene. After a very disappointing 2022 edition in terms of participation and the cancellation of the 2024 edition due to general forfeit risk, the French association of French manufacturers of agricultural vehicles, Axema,which has always organized the event in Paris he decided not to surrender to the excessive power of Sin demonstrated here at European level by Agritechnica and Eima International abandoning the traditional Comexposium organizational partner to…

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Domenico Fornari’s self-propelled models, in Search of the Fourth Dimension

Giorgio Galloni If we accept the idea that a specialized mechanic charges around €50 per hour, the 1:5 scale models created by Fornari, each taking over 2,500 hours of meticulous work, should cost no less than €125,000 each. However, works of art cannot be valued by weight or size, and considering that both the “SuperLandini” tractor replica and the Fiat Agri “70C” crawler tractor are genuine masterpieces, such a valuation would be an understatement. This is especially true when you realize that these machines not only replicate the appearance of…

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“Nimbus Safety”, functionality and security

The new digital dashboard designed and developed by Ama Instruments for agricultural machinery is called “Nimbus Safety.” This innovative solution functions both as a human-machine interface and as a system for monitoring the vehicle’s safety controls. In addition to traditional operational parameters, “Nimbus Safety” displays, in a single, easy-to-understand screen, data such as pre-start vehicle checks, PTO management, and engine speed monitoring. This allows the dashboard to be configured to keep critical functionality and safety parameters always in view, enabling timely adjustments to operational and management dynamics. Title: “Nimbus Safety”,…

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