Quarterly tractor sales generally buoyant in NZ
“New Zealand Tractor sales are relatively buoyant, despite the current dairy payout,” according to NZ Tractor and Machinery Association President, Mark Hamilton-Manns. Source: AFDJ eNews The second quarter results of New Zealand tractor sales, compiled by the NZ Tractor and Machinery Association, show tractor sales declined slightly, by 8.5%, compared with the same quarter last […]
Global Escorts for farm machinery
Escorts , one of India’s tractor manufacturers has unveiled its global ambitions with the launch of 13 new tractors in 12HP to 110HP range under flagship brands Farmtrac, Powertrac, and Euroline. Source: Economic Times India The series will cater specifically for the world market. This heralds the foray of the engineering conglomerate in the newer and bigger horsepower range of 12HP […]
AGCO acquires Cimbria
Agco, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced that it has agreed to acquire Cimbria Holdings Ltd for approximately US$340 million from Silverfleet Capital. Source: AFDJ eNews Cimbria, based in Thisted, Denmark, is a leading manufacturer of products and solutions for the processing, handling and storage of seed and grain. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval […]
World market analysis for ag equipment
World agricultural equipment market data analysis is available that includes current and historical data as well as forecasts. Source: AFDJ eNews World Agricultural Equipment analyzes the worldwide agricultural equipment industry and presents historical data (2004, 2009 and 2014) plus forecasts (2019 and 2024) for supply and demand, as well as demand by type in 6 regions […]
Claas adds to its digital future
CLAAS is investing in the digital future, and recently laid the foundation stone for a new electronics development centre in the town of Dissen, southern Lower Saxony in Germany. Source: AFDJ eNews “Information and communications technologies will play key roles in the future of CLAAS. We selected the location carefully, and are delighted that we […]
Case IH lends a hand to charities
Case IH recently launched the Farmall Local Community Program, working with its dealer community to lend a helping hand to local charities and clubs in regional Australian towns. Source: AFDJ eNews For each Farmall machine sold up until 31 October, Case IH will contribute $200 to the dealer’s nominated locaI cause – a charity, sporting […]
Farm safety equals profit
National Farm Safety Week is on from 18-22 July and aims to raise awareness of farm safety issues in rural communities across Australia. Sources: AFDJ eNews, ABC Rural This year’s theme is “Safe Farms = Profit”, and seeks to focus on the practical issues that farmers can take to improve safety for themselves, their workers, family members and […]
AGCO new Fuse Lab in Hungary
Prof Martin Richenhagen, AGCO Chairman, President and CEO, launched the new Fuse Laboratory at the Szent-István University in Hungary. Source: AFDJ eNews The state-run university is a leader in education in the area of “Agricultural and Environmental Sciences” for the country. The research laboratory is provided to the university by agricultural equipment company AGCO Corporation […]
John Deere appoints new managing director
Jonathan Henry has been appointed the new managing director of John Deere Limited in the UK and Ireland. Source: AFDJ eNews He takes over the role on 1 July 2016 from Antony Scott, who elected to retire after 40 years of distinguished service with the company. Mr Henry joined John Deere Limited as a management trainee in […]
Case rejects plans to leave after Brexit
Case New Holland plant bosses insist they have no plans to leave Basildon after more than 50 years in the town despite previous claims Brexit would force it out. Source: Echo News UK Case New Holland in Basildon has a workforce of more than 1000 people. Sergio Marchionne, chief executive of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, that owns New Holland, was […]