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After 25 years of negotiations, the European Commission and the Mercosur member countries have signed an agreement to create one of the world's largest free trade areas. Among other things, the agreement includes a a EUR 4 billion reduction in duties and non-tariff barriers
Reportage
Farmers under the age of 40 account for only 7.5% of the total. Although their number is growing, it is not enough to compensate for the progressive aging of Italian farmers whose average age is 63. Generational turnover is necessary to modernize the primary sector
Reportage
Safety is at the forefront at EIMA International. During the event numerous meetings were held on the topic of farming accidents. Accidents are due not only to the operator's inexperience or distraction but also to the obsolescence of the machinery fleet. INAIL's efforts for safety
Reportage
The future of agro-mechanics was the subject during many of the discussions held as part of the annual meeting of the Club of Bologna, which is now celebrating its 35th anniversary. Research funding, biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and innovative technologies for forage mechanization were all hot topics. The next meeting will be in October 2025 at Agrilevante
Bioeconomy
The first report on agroenergy in Italy endorsed by Confagricoltura and ENEL was presented in Rome. The study designates the creation of an industry Observatory to monitor the performance of the agroenergy sector and its future development opportunities
Focus
Maintaining the current health of agricultural soil is now no longer sufficient; it is urgent to restore its optimal chemical, physical and biological balance, which has been compromised by decades of intensive use. This restoration must prioritize environmental sustainability, while strengthening our planet's resilience to climate change
Markets
The aging rural population and labor shortages may stimulate investment in agricultural machinery. Higher power class vehicles more sought after. The South Korean market has both domestic and foreign manufacturers: Italy is the country's fourth-largest supplier
News
BKT's first new product of the year is the RIDEMAX FROST tire, designed for use on tractors in the maintenance of public spaces in conditions of snow and ice. The tread design ensures optimal traction on snowy and icy surfaces,...
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FAE is expanding its range of multitask heads with the new SFL model, a piece of equipment capable of carrying out not only shredding and milling jobs, but also stone crushing operations. The new head is designed to perform the...
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Massey Ferguson introduces its updated MF 5M Series, which includes six tractors with power ranging from 95 to 145 horsepower. “The new efficient and reliable MF 5M line introduces a series of features that enhance its performance. All models –...
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New Holland expands its line of telescopic handlers with the compact TH6.26 model. The machine is equipped with a 73 Hp four-cylinder engine, which powers the 30 km/h single-speed hydrostatic transmission and the gear pump that provides an oil flow...
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Built to construct mountain bike trails, the MICROSOIL rc is the new stone crusher from Seppi M. Designed for radio-controlled tracked vehicles or mini-loaders with a power of 30-80 horsepower, this piece of equipment from the company based in Mezzolombardo...
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Since last autumn, the PCW4500 winch made by the Canadian manufacturer Portable Winch Co. has been on sale in Europe. It is also distributed in Italy by a company called Thor - Ricca Andrea & C. Snc (headquartered in Busca,...