Globalization in the field of R & D & I in cereals
By Ignacio Solís Martel, technical director of Agrovegetal S.A.
Cereals…
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
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.
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).
Massey Ferguson’s turnover in Spain grew 18% in 2016
The turnover of Massey Ferguson in Spain during 2016 has experienced an increase of 18%, as it has been revealed at its annual meeting of dealers, held recently in Madrid. In it, were analyzed the results of last year and announced the projects for 2017 of this brand, which will have all possible alternatives in tractors and will continue to reinforce its full-line bet with the full range of field machinery.
John Deere continues to lead, despite the delicate global situation of its sector
The company John Deere maintains its leadership and stability in business, despite the global recession of the agricultural sector and the unstable construction machinery market, which have led to a reduction of its sales and, consequently, of its profits during 2016, which totaled $ 1,524 million, of which 285 were in the last quarter. The slight decrease in sales volumes is expected to reach $ 1.4 billion by 2017.
Jaén will host in September the seventh edition of Fendtgüinos
The famous tractor concentration of the well-known brand Fendt, Fendtgüinos, will take place on September 21st of this year, in the city of Linares, in response to the request of many Andalusian farmers who, year after year, asked Fendt that this event will be celebrated in its Autonomous Community.
Peru hosts in March the VI World Congress of Quinoa
Peru, a world power in quinoa production will host the 6th World Congress to be held around this product, from 21 to 24 March. With this event, the Andean country consolidates its leadership in this millennial crop, originating from the incanate and that is called to play a primordial role in feeding the future.
Kubota extends its offer with its new MGX III series of intelligent and multi-function tractors
Kubota has recently launched its new MGX III range of intelligent and multifunction tractors, developed to succeed its predecessor, the successful MGX II series. This new product offer incorporates numerous improvements in the tractor set that reinforce and increase Kubota's coverage in the mid-power segment, one of the most important for the company. With this last range of tractors is lowered, for the first time, the 100 hp, opening new market possibilities for the Japanese manufacturer.