
FAO: International Year of Pulses 2016
The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses (IYP). The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been nominated to facilitate the implementation of the Year in collaboration with Governments, relevant organizations, non-governmental organizations and all other relevant stakeholders.

Massey Ferguson is waiting for you at FIMA 2016
Massey Ferguson presents in FIMA 2016, held from 16 to February 20 in Zaragoza, all its renewed product range, making our brand ideal for any farmer or rancher solution, whatever their application in the field. From the MF 3600 specialist tractor to the MF8700 series with 400 hp, Massey Ferguson tractor is a perfect for the needs of the farmer, plus a full range of harvesting machinery (combine harvesters and balers) and telehandlers.

Deere & Company leads the global market for agricultural machinery
The US company ended 2015 as the world leader in providing advanced products and services for customers whose work is linked to the land. Deere & Company garnered significant recognition in 2015 that demonstrate its commitment to both the farmer and his workers. It also makes a strong commitment to the commitment and innovation in 2016.

Massey Ferguson Drives Manufacturing Quality further ahead
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO, reports that a EUR 300 million investment and reorganisation of facilities over last five years at its Beauvais tractor production plant in France is driving manufacturing quality to even higher standards.

Global food prices down for fourth consecutive year
The FAO index records that food prices stood at an average value below its November with the fall in international prices of all foodstuffs, including meat, dairy products and cereals, except in the case of sugar and oils. The year 2015 ends with almost 19% decline in prices compared to 2014, representing the fourth consecutive annual decline.

Manuel Alonso, new director of the SDF Spanish subsidiary
Since last January 1, 2016, Manuel Alonso San Pablo took the general direction of the Spanish subsidiary SAME DEUTZ-FAHR and replaced in office Javier Seisdedos.

Germán Martínez, executive vice president of Kubota Spain and Turkey
With effect from January 1, 2016, Germán Martínez Sainz-Trápaga is executive vice president of Kubota Spain (KES) and Kubota Turkey (KTT) reporting to their presidents, Hiroshi Shimada and Takashi Nakano.

World prices for wheat exports are on sale
Data from the European Commission (EC) said the international prices of wheat exports become cheaper up to 40% over a year. The behavior of other commodities such as barley, corn and soybeans, also suffers falls.

New Holland: New Grape Harvester Braud Compact Range for vineyard segments
The new compact range of Braud grape harvesters meets the need of small sized vineyards, for machines with the dimensions and manoeuvrability to work with ease in their fields. The Braud 7030M and 8030L pack the proven Braud systems in a compact machine that delivers the performance and quality that are the hallmark of New Holland’s grape harvesters. The Braud 7030M is dedicated for vineyards with intermediate row spacing (above 1.3m row spacing), whereas the Braud 8030L is best suited to large row spacing (above 1.6m). The new compact range also features a new styling with a profiled shaped engine hood for excellent right hand visibility.

A new calculator sustainability indicators for farmers
The Technology Platform for Sustainable Agriculture Association (PTAS), in collaboration with the Centre for Studies and Research for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) of the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the US company Zdex Inc., has launched today a new project that will allow the farmer to calculate the sustainability of their farm by a simple computer program.