
SIETE and e-Comercio Agrario launch ECA AGRI, first current year in agricultural machinery and agriculture
The first edition of the yearbook published by SIETE Agromarketing and e-Comercio Agrario, ECA AGRI, is now at your disposal, where you will find the most relevant information in the agricultural and agricultural machinery sector. The analysis of the agricultural machinery market in Spain, the latest developments in favor of greater sustainability and environmental respect or the CAP beyond 2020, are some of the topics developed in this complete publication, through opinion articles and reports Of full relevance and interviews to some of the most outstanding personages of the sector. There is no lack of information related to the main companies and events, and our Special Dossier on Plant Health. Do not miss it!

Antonio Carraro presents in Demoagro its range of tractors focused to the Mediterranean cultures of high power
Antonio Carraro, the world leader in the manufacture of specialized compact tractors, has taken advantage of the showcase offered by Demoagro 2017 to showcase the latest in agricultural machinery, to present its range of tractors, ranging from 25 to 100 HP, and which focuses mainly on the professional sector of high potency Mediterranean crops.

John Deere and Michelin again sponsor European Championship of tractor drivers
John Deere and Michelin again sponsor the European Drivers' Championship to be held in June 2017. Sixteen drivers from across Europe will demonstrate their skills by driving the new 6250R tractor at the Michelin test facility in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Competition is not only a matter of speed, but also the best and most efficient management strategy.

Farewell to Robert J. Ratliff, founder of the AGCO group
On April 21th, he died at the age of 85, at his home in Johns Creek, Georgia, Robert J. Ratliff, founder, former President, Managing Director and General Manager of AGCO Corporation. The group deeply regrets the loss of its alma mater, which, with its vision of providing solutions to the global needs of the agricultural sector, led the growth of the company, which went from being a small American company to becoming one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery in the world.

More than 700 machines and agricultural implements will compose the sample of Demoagro
The third edition of the Demonstration of Machinery, DEMOAGRO, which will take place on May 9th, 10th and 11th in San Clemente (Cuenca), is already heating engines within two weeks of its celebration. More than 700 tractors, machines and implements will deploy to show, in a dynamic way, new technologies applied for the preparation and work on soil, planting and planting, collection, care and protection of crops, fertilizer and water supply, transport and handling.

WALKIA JCB completes delivery to TRAGSA of 14 machines
WALKIA, the official importer of JCB, has recently completed the delivery of 14 machines awarded in a public tender by the Agricultural Transformation Company (TRAGSA), belonging to the State Industrial Holdings Company (SEPI).

Valtra is back in 2017 with the prestigious Red Dot design award
Valtra has once again added to its extensive list of recognitions the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, awarded this year to its Smart Touch Armrest, presented in Paris last February. Also, the fourth generation of the N Series of Tractors of this brand has received a more than deserved mention in the same competition.

The specialized SAME Frutteto S Active Drive “Machine of the Year 2017” at SIMA
SAME Frutteto S ActiveDrive has obtained the title of "Machine of the Year 2017" in the category of specialized tractors, during the last edition of the International Fair of Machinery SIMA in Paris. The award was presented on February 27th by a jury made up of journalists from renowned European journals in the agromechanical sector. This recognition is added to the title of "Best of Specialized" obtained by SAME Frutteto S ActiveDrive in the scope of the Tractor of the Year 2016 award.

Massey Ferguson unveils its complete line of agricultural equipment at SIMA
Massey Ferguson, the global brand of AGCO, has taken advantage of its presence in the prestigious International Salon of Agricultural Machinery (SIMA) of Paris to present its complete line of agricultural equipment. Thus, this famous event for the international machinery sector has become the scene of the world premiere of the new Massey Ferguson tractors, their new combined heads, new materials handling equipment and new packages of Precision Agriculture.

JCB seeks to accelerate sales through an agreement with Williams Martini Racing
JCB plans to accelerate its sales pace through its strategic collaboration agreement with Williams Martini Racing for the 2017 season. A deal that will offer this company immense opportunities to promote its brand worldwide.