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The agricultural modeling Crosetto by Agringegno

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The agricultural modeling sector is also suffering from a lackluster economic situation, resulting in declining revenues for various manufacturers in the field. To overcome this problem, more than one brand has decided to introduce high-priced replicas to the market, as they are produced in limited numbers and, therefore, intended as investments. However, this is not the case, as simply producing a limited-edition product is not enough to justify a higher than average list price. The model must also boast flawless finishes and assembly, and in the case of agricultural models,…

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30 months after the acquisition

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In 2021, Kubota acquired the Spanish company “Pulverizadores Fede,” officially announcing the acquisition in October of the same year. Approximately 30 months later, the first return on this acquisition emerged: an autonomous self-propelled sprayer named “Kast.” This machine allows for a variety of phytosanitary treatments either fully autonomously or through remote management, both activities being supported by artificial intelligence software. The machine moves using its own internal combustion propulsion system, which ensures the necessary autonomy. Specific cameras and sensors control its movement and spraying while the aforementioned artificial intelligence detects…

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Weidemann Loaders “T4512” and “T7042”, compact, and easy

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“Would you like to try my Weidemann T4512?” More or less with this phrase, three years ago, the Weidemann dealer for the province of Cremona proposed to Giovanni Bianchessi, owner of the livestock farm “Bianchessi Giuseppe e Figli”, to directly test the operational capabilities of the German loader for a few days. Compact in size and limited in engine performance, 25 or 45 horsepower depending on the engine unit it is equipped with, the proposal initially did not generate great enthusiasm, but it was accepted nonetheless. Weidemann Movers: compact, and…

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Reduced engine maintenance with Texaco oil

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“Tact Von Eller-Ebersteinsche Bga Gbr” is the name of a mixed-type farm operating in northern Germany. In 2011, alongside traditional agricultural production, it started producing electricity from a cogeneration plant powered by a 250-kilowatt Man engine fueled with biogas. The electricity was entirely fed into the grid, while the heat from the engine’s cooling system was used to heat barns and residential buildings. In 2020, due to the positive results from energy production, the plant was expanded with the addition of a second Man engine, this time with a power…

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Ecovandals destroy research on “Ris-8imo”

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In the May issue, in the Biotech column, there was news about an entirely Italian experiment on a new genetically modified rice variety designed to resist Rice Blast, a serious disease that afflicts rice paddies and necessitates regular fungicide treatments. Resulting from Crispr-Cas9 technologies, the new rice had obtained all the necessary authorizations and was subsequently transplanted in Mezzana Bigli, in the Pavia area, at the farm of Count Federico Radice Fossati. The past tense is used because that rice no longer exists. On the night between June 20th and…

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With the Seppi “E20 Direct” forestry head, the advantage is twofold

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Seppi "E20 Direct"

Advantages for professional activities and for the ecosystem. The new “E20” forestry head for excavators, recently presented by Seppi at Intermat 2024 held in Paris from April 24 to 27, offers dual benefits. The design focus of the technicians from the Trentino-based brand when creating the new equipment was to maximize the functional efficiency of the head in the most demanding agricultural and forestry applications, while also improving environmental sustainability throughout the machine’s entire operational lifecycle. Maximized efficiency and improved reliability In this context, the new “E20” is made using…

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The deep red of the market

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The first five months of 2024 saw tractor registrations drop from around 8,300 units in 2023 to about 6,700, a decline of over 19 percent. On paper, this is a significant recovery compared to the roughly 25 percent drop recorded at the end of March, but the reality behind the numbers is quite different and aligns with the predictions previously made by Cema, the European association of the sector’s manufacturers. In May, CEMA indeed proposed slightly rising economic climate indices, suggesting the end of the recessionary period that began 14…

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Guaresi Group, target 65 million

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The Guaresi group, world leader in the tomato harvesting machine sector and headed by the Hyle Capital Partners investment fund, after acquiring the Grim and Hortech companies last April, created the Fyeld industrial group with the aim of fully control the agronomic cycles of tomatoes, peppers and root vegetables with the most advanced technological solutions. From this perspective, Grim will make available the skills acquired in the self-propelled sprayer boom sector and Hortech’s expertise in machinery for soil preparation, transplanting and harvesting horticultural products. The deep integration of the three…

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Valtra “G” series, tractors double face

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In Italy, farm tractors typically have power outputs ranging from 80 to 130 horsepower, whereas multipurpose tractors are characterized by power outputs between 120 and 170 horsepower. In this context, the Valtra G Series, with power ratings between 105 and 135 horsepower (110 to 145 in power boost mode), can fit into both categories, aided by their 255-centimeter wheelbase that meets the requirements of both classes. Only their empty weights of over 5,100 kilograms reveal their design is more suited to open-field work than farmyard use. However, if we move…

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The Kuhn range of mowers and windrowers: high-performance solutions

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The productivity of Italian dairy cattle has been steadily increasing over recent decades, both in terms of quantity and quality. Alongside genetic selection, improved veterinary care and refined nutritional techniques have contributed to this growth, providing increasingly rich rations while ensuring maximum digestibility. Various types of hay, whether from grasses, legumes, or mixed, can also contribute to this goal, provided they meet certain requirements in terms of dry matter and overall cleanliness. In this regard, the timeliness and technical quality of mowing, and the subsequent practices of aeration and final…

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