Combine Harvesters News
- November 2022: CLAAS invested USD 48.4 million in producing the world's first modern combined harvester at its Harsewinkel site as part of the SynPro 2020 project. The company aims to manufacture a harvester with unparalleled variety and highly flexible production with significant CO2 savings.
- March 2021: Kubota Corporation announced its decision to increase its shareholding by 2022 in the Indian tractor manufacturing company Escorts Limited to develop and manufacture basic combined harvesters targeting India and other emerging markets.
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- April 2024: AGCO Corporation has established a joint venture with Trimble, creating a new company named PTx Trimble. Trimble's established presence in multiple European countries brings significant experience and market reach to this collaboration, enhancing efforts to promote precision farming technologies across the region.
- December 2023: NIK, a Bulgarian precision farming technology company, has collaborated with Bayer to introduce the FieldView Spray Kit. This new tool aims to enhance farming operations by optimizing processes, reducing expenses, and improving sustainability. The kit achieves these goals through real-time monitoring capabilities, precise calibration features, and advanced data analytics.
- April 2023: AGCO Corporation partnered with Bosch BASF Smart Farming to introduce and promote Smart Spraying technology on Fendt Rogator sprayers. The collaboration also involves joint efforts to develop new innovative features.
- January 2024: CNH Industrial has allocated EUR 150 million (USD 163 million) to enhance its manufacturing operations and support the development of New Holland's latest combined harvester. The company announced a comprehensive redesign of its assembly line and logistics area at the production facility. Additionally, CNH Industrial plans to implement a wireless, automated system, enabling the simultaneous assembly of different models on the same production line.
- November 2023: VST Tillers Tractors Ltd, a prominent player in the farm equipment manufacturing sector, unveiled three innovative tractor models at AGRITECHNICA 2023 in Hanover, Germany. The showcased models are the 929 EV, the 932 DI equipped with a Stage V engine, and the 929 featuring an HST transmission. Notably, the 929 EV stands out as the result of three years of dedicated research and testing by the company's R&D team.
- September 2023: Fendt, a German tractor manufacturer, has launched an upgraded version of its electric e100, starting limited sales in Germany, Norway, and The Netherlands. The first e100 model, initially based on the 200P series, has been transformed into a narrow track version, now featuring an enhanced front PTO.
- January 2024: Yanmar Agribusiness Co., Ltd. (Yanmar AG), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has unveiled its e-X1 concept. This compact electric agricultural machine is engineered to drive towards zero emissions in agriculture. This machine supports a range of attachments, including rotary tillers and grass cutters, at both the front and rear. This versatility allows it to perform tasks such as weeding, snow removal, and cultivation.
- June 2023: Deer and Company launched the VR model of the 5M Tractor for use in agricultural shows and dealer customer centers throughout Japan.
- October 2022: Kubota company opened the Global Institute of Technology in Osaka, Japan which aims to increase research and development for new product developments per the region's business landscape and needs.
- September 2024: RMA Cambodia's Agricultural Equipment Division has unveiled two new JOHN DEERE tractor models: the 6195M, boasting 195 hp, and the 8RT370, a powerful 370 hp model with tracked wheels. This launch underscores RMA's ambition to cement its position as a leading agricultural entity in the Kingdom.
- October 2022: The newly appointed Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has prioritized research and development in the agricultural sector. The government aims to integrate practical approaches and cutting-edge technologies into Cambodian agriculture, ensuring farmers and industry professionals can leverage them for enhanced productivity.
- March 2024: Sunseeker introduced the wire-free robotic lawn mower series Orion X7. Equipped with the AONaviTM Positioning and Navigation System, the Orion X7 seamlessly integrates Real-time Kinematic (RTK) technology with Virtual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM). This combination guarantees centimeter-level precision in positioning, even in intricate settings. The mower is designed to offer the ultimate mowing solution for diverse landscapes, making lawn care a breeze.
- September 2023: John Deere announced a new strategic partnership with EGO and parent company Chevron, a leading global provider to the Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) and Power Tool industries. The agreement will allow the brands to provide homeowners with EGO battery-powered lawn care solutions through John Deere dealers.
- April 2023: Stanley Black & Decker’s iconic CRAFTSMAN brand announced the launch of several new electric outdoor products designed to help doers tackle their lawn and garden chores easily and efficiently. These new products include many outdoor products including battery-powered mowers.
- September 2024: Globalmex International Inc., operating under its Magic Sun brand, has launched USDA-certified organic Roma tomatoes, cultivated in high-tech hydroponic greenhouses, in central Mexico. These tomatoes are now part of the offerings at Globalmex International's five greenhouse locations in the region.
- April 2023: iFarm, a provider of vertical farming technologies, has partnered with Mexico's Opus 2G Group to establish a state-of-the-art automated vertical farm in Tehuantepec, a Smart City located in Oaxaca, southern Mexico. This ambitious project aligns with the government's Interoceanic Corridor initiative for the Tehuantepec Isthmus and gets backing from the Oaxaca state government.
- February 2023: Rising Farms, a high-tech indoor farming firm based in Mexico, announced the extension of its indoor farming space from 12 to 62 acres, increasing its capacity 5 fold to grow hydroponic crops and providing the market with a more comprehensive choice of high-quality produce.
- June 2024: GrowGeneration Corp. has introduced a new B2B portal, HRG Marketplace, through its wholesale division, the Horticultural Rep Group (HRG). As a major distributor in the hydroponic industry, HRG aims to enhance product access and purchasing for its customers and partners across the United States.
- February 2024: GrowGeneration Corp., a major chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers in the United States, announced that Drip Hydro is launching a new powder nutrient line for cultivation. Drip Hydro, known for agricultural innovation, developed this powder nutrient line with a focus on cannabis cultivation.
- June 2023: ICL Group has introduced a new line of water-soluble micronutrient and N-P-K fertilizers in North America. The product range includes Nova FINISH, Nova PULSE, Nova ELEVATE, and Nova FLOW, all formulated to enhance solubility.
- February 2024: Hunter Industries Inc. partnered with Saudi Drip Irrigation Company to manufacture agricultural, residential, commercial, and golf irrigation systems products. This partnership between Saudi Drip and Hunter Industries was a testament to their commitment to sustainable practices by focusing on developing water and energy-saving solutions, including drip irrigation management.
- January 2024: Rain Bird Corporation Partnered with Pinehurst Resort to manufacture equipment and provide service and support for the irrigation system. The Rain Bird Corporation was recognized as the resort’s Official Irrigation Partner through this partnership. In addition to using Rain Bird Irrigation equipment at Pinehurst Resort, the agreement allowed the two entities to partner on other industry growth initiatives.
- October 2023: Netafim Limited launched an inventive irrigation system in India with anti-clogging technology, guaranteeing the best distribution of nutrients and water. The company has 35,000 farmers nationwide using the new system on 25,000 hectares nationwide by 2025.
- February 2023: Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd unveiled the establishment of a new company in Singapore. This move is strategically aimed at bolstering its presence in Southeast Asia and India, regions witnessing a surge in robot demand.
- October 2022: Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd unveiled its latest innovation, the FAZER R AP. This new product introduces an automatic flight feature to the FAZER R industrial unmanned helicopter, enhancing its agricultural applications and boosting spraying efficiency.
- September 2022: GEA launched GEA Dairy Feed F4500, an autonomously driving feeding robot that has been designed to take on this task independently and can handle herds of up to 300 cows. At the same time, it uses innovative sensor technology to reduce feed waste to a minimum saving time, money, and natural resources.
- May 2024: SDF, a leading global manufacturer of tractor diesel engines, inaugurated a sprawling 10,000-square-metre facility in Bandirma, Turkey. This state-of-the-art factory is primarily focused on producing FARMotion engines and precision machining.
- March 2024: AGCO and AgRevolution showcased new solutions from Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Hesston by Massey Ferguson at National Farm Machinery in Louisville, Kentucky.