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Agritechnica will host the presentation of PneuTrac, Trelleborg’s new agricultural tire
Trelleborg has announced the launch of its latest innovation in agricultural tires, the PneuTrac, a solution that combines the advantages of radial tires and chains, and that will be presented in the first edition of the next edition of the international fair on agricultural machinery, Agritechnica, which takes place from November 12th to 18th in Hanover (Germany).
Tejerina highlights the commitment of the Fira Agraria de Sant Miquel for precision farming
The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment, Isabel García Tejerina, inaugurated the 63rd edition of the Feria Agraria de Sant Miquel and the 32nd edition of Eurofruit, highlighting the fair's commitment to precision agriculture, whose clearest example is the use of drones. She also congratulated the organization for the record number of exhibitors, occupied area and foreign countries participating in this last edition. In the words of García Tejerina, "we are in an interconnected and interdependent Europe" and pointed out that "thanks to joint agrarian policies, the European Union has become the world's leading exporter of agri-food products and that Spain's agri-food industry is the fourth European power and the world's eighth".
Fendt consolidates its full range of professional products in its strategy for 2020
At the international press conference held today, 8th September, to announce AGCO / FENDT's main lines of strategy for 2020, its Vice-President Peter-Josef Paffen highlighted the commitment to quality as "a quality which is not only in the final product but also in our communication with the customer "; the continuous improvement of its dealer network; the development of a wide and complete portfolio of products for its customers, through the full range offering that has been consolidating in recent years and is expected to complete in the future with a line of telescopic loaders, and the continuous effort in innovation, research and development, to offer better solutions to the farmer.
García Tejerina highlights Salamaq as an example of the ministerial commitment by the indigenous cattle breeds
The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment, has highlighted the Salamaq Fair as a clear example of the ministerial commitment for the conservation and promotion of indigenous breeds, "an animal heritage of undoubted value". For the Minister, the 1,400 specimens that participate in Salamaq 2017 show the genetic progress achieved by native Spanish breeds. García Tejerina, who made the remarks on the occasion of the inauguration on September 6th of Salamaq 2017, in which she was accompanied by the President of the Diputación, the Delegate of the Government in Castilla y León, and the Secretary General of Agriculture and Food, referred to this event as "a symbol of what represents agriculture and livestock not in this land Castilian and Leon but in Spain".
The support of the primary sector allows Salamaq 17 to grow in content and quality
The Salamaq 17 Fair has consolidated its growth thanks to the confidence of the primary sector, growing in content and quality, with 532 unique exhibitors from 35 Spanish provinces of 14 Autonomous Communities, France and Portugal. The Fair, with a budget of 878,800 euros, increases the total occupied area to about 43,700 square meters.
New Holland reinforces its vision of sustainable agriculture with its prototype tractor-to-methane
On August 29th, New Holland Agriculture presented in the Farm Progress Show one of its firmer bets on innovative alternative fuels solutions that pave the way for more sustainable agriculture: its new prototype methane-powered tractor. A model that combines the performance and durability of its diesel equivalent with up to 30% savings in operating costs.
JCB grows sales 12% in 2016, with profit of 287 million pounds
JCB's sales volume for the year 2016 has been increased by 12%, according to the machine manufacturer from Staffordshire during the presentation in July of its economic results for that year. Also, and challenging market conditions, JCB has increased its profit during the past year by more than 34%.
Trelleborg takes China Field Day to Success
On June 29th, Trelleborg successfully hosted its 2017 Field Day in Alaer, Xinjiang, a demonstration of its state-of-the-art technology that attracted the attention of more than 200 visitors, including agricultural professionals, tractor dealers and commercial media.
John Deere Expands Market with Acquisition of Spray Manufacturer, Mazzotti
John Deere has announced the purchase of the private company, Mazzotti, in charge of manufacturing sprayers based in Ravenna, Italy. An operation, which will provide the opportunity to serve more customers in European markets, as stated by the president of Agricultural Solutions and Information Manager of this company, John May.
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Salamaq Fair 2017. Salamanca
From 6th to 10th September, the Salamanca Fairground will host Salamaq 2017, Agricultural Sector Fair, which will coincide in its celebration with the 29th International Exhibition of Pure Livestock.