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• August 2023: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M Ltd) launched a new wheel harvester under the Swaraj brand in the domestic market. Swaraj 8200 Wheel Harvester provides maximum harvesting acreage in a year with best-in-class grain quality and maximum profit.
• November 2022: Mahindra & Mahindra Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the Mahindra Group, inaugurated its first dedicated farm machinery plant (non-tractor) in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh. The new plant is spread over 23 acres and can manufacture 1,200 combined harvesters annually.
• June 2022: The Andhra Pradesh government flagged off the state-level mega distribution of equipment, including combined harvesters, under the YSR Yantra Seva Pathakam Scheme.

• February 2024: John Deere has announced that autonomous battery-powered electric tractors will be launched in 2026 due to the growing demand for diesel alternatives.
• September 2023: The Western Australian State Government unveiled a USD 10.3 million expansion at Muresk Institute, ushering in a new phase of agricultural education. The expansion's focal point is the Agricultural Machinery Training Centre (AMTC), which features new workshops, classrooms, and information technology laboratories.
• August 2023: John Deere launched John Deere 1 Series Round Balers in the Australian market. It has the Bale Doc technology to document bale moisture and weight in near real-time.

• June 2024: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd unveiled its strategy to broaden its global footprint, targeting Western Europe and ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) to strengthen its international standing for Orchard and other types of Tractors in their lineup. Mahindra Tractors is set to make its ASEAN debut in Thailand in 2024, with plans to venture into Western Europe in 2025. The company has set an ambitious goal to double its international business within the next three years.
• February 2024: AGCO Corporation launched the Massey Ferguson 3 Series Specialty tractor in North America. Tailored for the distinct needs of vineyards and orchards, the MF 3 Series offers seven models, boasting horsepower between 75 and 115, ensuring reliable performance in a new market.

• November 2022: Kubota Canada Ltd, one of the country's leading tractor and compact equipment distributors, unveiled the M7-4 diesel tractor at the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer, Alberta, introducing farmers to the latest innovation to come out of Kubota's popular M7 series.
• October 2022: Kubota Canada Ltd opened its new Canadian corporate headquarters and distribution facility in the growing Pickering Innovation Corridor.

• April 2022: Tractor Junction, an India-based online platform for buying, selling, financing, insuring, and servicing new and used tractors and farm implements, has secured USD 5.7 Million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Info Edge Ventures and Omnivore. The raised funds will be allocated towards developing financial services, recruiting new talent, and inaugurating physical stores in northern India.
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• February 2024: John Deere showcased a wide range of agricultural machinery at the Commodity Classic trade show, focusing on the Asian market. The company presented its high-horsepower, Autonomy-ready 9RX series tractors, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing farmer productivity, efficiency, and sustainability
• January 2024: Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited introduced electric tractors at the Tamil Nadu (India) Global Investors Meet (TN GIM) 2024. These tractors feature auto-steer capabilities and an integrated farm management system, addressing the evolving needs of the Indian agricultural sector.
• July 2023: CLAAS KGaA mbH launched three new compact tractor series: ELIOS 200, ELIOS 300, and AXOS 200. These models offer various technical specifications to cater to diverse customer requirements and applications, including performance, power transmission, comfort, and payload capacity.

• June 2024: Egypt and Europe signed an agreement named Team Europe initiative for the construction of new wheat silos in Egypt during the Investment Conference. This initiative is backed by a €60 million (USD 66 million) investment from the EU and implemented by AFD and the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade (MOSIT) to expand wheat storage capacity and enhance food security.
• March 2023: Prado Silos introduced its latest grain storage solutions for the agricultural industry at VIV ASIA 2023, held in Bangkok.
• January 2023: Holde Agri Invest has allocated an investment of USD 1.76 million towards the establishment of a new grain silo at the Frumusani farm, located in Calarasi County, Romania. This silo boasts a storage capacity of 10,000 tons making the Holde’s total grain storage capacity 25,000 tons.

• December 2023: Pure Harvest Smart Farms acquired RedSea, a Saudi Arabian player that deals with climate-smart technology solutions. According to the acquisition terms, Pure Harvest took over RedSea’s existing six-hectare controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) production facility near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Through this acquisition, the company aimed to increase its production of fresh produce in the Saudi Arabian market.
• September 2023: Pure Harvest Smart Farms partnered with Richel Group (Richel), one of the leading organizations providing turnkey, mid- to high-tech greenhouse solutions worldwide. With the main focus on the Middle East and Asia, the partnership aimed to deploy over USD 150 million worth of smart growing systems promoting the production of fresh produce with the flexibility to expand the partnership into new markets of different geographies.
• March 2023: AeroFarms expanded its indoor vertical farming ventures in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. The company signed a joint venture agreement with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and established a vertical farm producing 1,100 metric tons of crops annually.

• November 2023: CNH Industrial NV unveiled CR11 New Holland combine at Agritechnica '23. Its 775-horsepower C16 engine powers 2x24-inch rotors, while the 567-bushel (20,000-liter) grain tank ensures ample storage capacity. With a rapid six bushels (210 liters) per second unload rate, the CR11 minimizes grain loss.
• November 2023: Yanmar Co. Ltd partnered with International Tractors Limited (ITL) to strengthen the product portfolio, network & service capabilities to serve customer needs. Through the extensive network of both companies, this strategic partnership was poised to broaden the market reach for both brands substantially. ITL and Yanmar aimed to provide unparalleled customer service & technologically advanced products across Europe by harnessing their collective expertise and resources.
• September 2023: John Deere and Yara partnered and improved fertilizer efficiency and crop yields through a combination of Yara’s agronomic expertise and John Deere’s Precision Technology. This collaboration provided farmers with data-driven recommendations, optimized nutrient use, and maximized productivity.

• May 2024: Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, launched the Axial-Flow Series 160 Automation, a new line of harvesters. These harvesters are produced in the Sorocaba plant in São Paulo, Brazil.
• April 2024: Valtra, a brand of AGCO Corporation, launched its Q5 tractor series for the Brazilian market. The models are available in power ranging from 265 to 305 HP and are known for their innovative design and cutting-edge technology.
• December 2023: John Deere allocated approximately BRL 180 million (USD 37 million) to establish the Brazil Technology Development Center, marking its inaugural foray into tropical agriculture R&D. The center’s primary goal is to enhance collaboration among its various R&D teams. These teams focus on innovating and certifying new products and technologies tailored to the primary production systems of grains, sugarcane, and specialty crops.