
AGRARIA 2017 says goodbye with a total influx of more than 30,000 visitors
The fifth edition of AGRARIA, the agricultural machinery biennial organized by the Feria de Valladolid, closes its doors after four days of intense activity in which more than 30,000 visitors have registered with a professional trajectory linked to the primary sector

Bayer hosts an expert forum on Fruit Logistics to discuss the challenges of the fruit and vegetable sector
Bayer has participated in Fruit Logística 2017, held in Berlin, through a forum of experts in which it has analyzed and debated on the challenges and opportunities of the production of fruits and vegetables in Europe. Through this initiative, Bayer is firmly committed to the association of all parts of the food chain to meet the needs of consumers.

KUHN takes FIGAN its innovations in livestock machinery
The KUHN brand, specializing in the design and development of livestock machinery, will showcase its latest developments in the 13th edition of the International Animal Production Fair (FIGAN), to be held in Zaragoza from 28th to 31st March.

Citrosol will promote fruit suistainable postharvest at Fruit Logística
In this year's edition of the Fruit Logistics fair in Berlin, Citrosol's Valencian company will showcase its sustainability, showing customers and professionals how their post-harvest solutions for citrus fruits and vegetables implement environmental improvements in factors such as water or air quality, among other elements. Through these proposals the life of the fruit is extended, providing food security to the consumers, and responding to the demands of the markets that demand more sustainable products and services.

Delegate®, new asset against Prays in olive tree of Dow Agroscience
Dow Agrosciences has a new material to kill Prays, one of the most harmful pests for the olive tree: Delegate® 250 WG. The 14th Symposium on Plant Protection was the scenario chosen by the company to publicize the benefits of using this insecticide.

UPL presents its copper-based solutions for the olive grove
By Juan Herrera
Copper has been consolidated as a basic active…

The group of agricultural engineers aims at phytosanitary prescription to reinforce food security
Together with the technological company Agroslab, the General Council of Agricultural Engineers of Spain has presented, within the framework of the 14th Symposium on Plant Health, an app to facilitate the work of the agricultural technician in the prescription and make the process safer.

Bankia closes 2016 with a net profit of € 804m and a further 5% dividend
Bankia posted a net attributable profit of 804 million euros in 2016, down 22.7% from the previous year (the decrease would be 8.4% without the contribution of the City National Bank of Florida last year, which was 164 million).

Linde equips its electric counterbalanced trucks of greater autonomy of load
Linde Material Handling has recently launched its electric counterbalanced trucks, with greater energy independence, thanks to the higher density and efficiency of its lithium ion battery, whose load capacity ranges from 1.4 to 1.8 tons. Customers of the brand can already benefit from this interesting advantage, especially in the multi-use days, which guarantees a significantly longer period of activity and performance.

JCB increased its sales in Spain by 15% during 2016
JCB, the largest private company engaged in the manufacture of equipment for construction, public works, agriculture and recycling, increased its sales in Spain by up to 15% in 2105, according to a press conference held recently by Company at its facilities in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid). An event where also was announced the appointment of George Heining as the new Director General for Iberia (Spain and Portugal).