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Claas / 17 May 2022
CLAAS forage harvesting division paves the way for growth
Press release / (Harsewinkel/Bad Saulgau, D) CLAAS will be investing around EUR 40 million over the next few years in rebuilding the Bad Saulgau site. The core objective is to adjust production capacities to meet increasing demand and further future growth. Bad Saulgau is the centre of excellence in the CLAAS Group for the forage harvesting process chain from mowing through to the crop flow of the JAGUAR. The site has developed.. » read more
DLG / 17 May 2022
PotatoEurope 2022 hosted once again by estate “Rittergut Bockerode”
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main / D) Once again, the estate “Rittergut Bockerode” in Springe-Mittelrode near Hanover, Germany, will host European potato professionals on September 7 and 8, 2022 for the PotatoEurope field event. Organized by the DLG (German Agricultural Society) with the support of the German Potato Industry.. » read more
ERDE / 27 April 2022
IK-Initiative ERDE starts collecting mulch film in Germany
Press release / (Bad Homburg/D) Seven committed manufacturers of mulch film – Aspla, Groupe Barbier, Daios Plastics, Reyenvas, RKW Agri, Solplast and Sotrafa – will enable farmers to deliver used mulch film at numerous collection points of the ERDE initiative starting this year. The collection will take place in the form of pilot projects in different growing regions. Collected films.. » read more
DLG / 16 February 2022
FERMA livestock trade fair in Poland restarts
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main / D) With a new location venue in Bydgoszcz in northwest Poland, the FERMA livestock trade fair will restart on February 25 to 27, 2022, after a one year pandemic-related hiatus. An annual international trade fair for cattle, pigs and poultry producers and breeders in Poland, FERMA is organized by.. » read more
Claas / 16 February 2022
100th JAGUAR TERRA TRAC forage harvester from CLAAS
Press release / (Harsewinkel, D) Although only a little more than three years have passed since CLAAS began manufacturing the JAGUAR TERRA TRAC, the company is already celebrating the production of the 100th model. The landmark machine rolled off the line in Harsewinkel on 4th February and will be delivered to the main market US in a few weeks.. » read more
DLG / 21 December 2021
AGRITECHNICA 2022 will not take place
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main / D) Agritechnica 2022 will not take place. In view of the current national and global developments in conjunction with the corona pandemic, the rapidly rising number of cases worldwide and the related restrictions on travel, as well as official regulations, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) as organizer, the VDMA Agricultural Machinery.. » read more
Claas / 21 December 2021
Growth accelerates at CLAAS
Press release / (Harsewinkel, D) CLAAS, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery, increased its revenue in the 2021 fiscal year by 19 percent to €4.798 billion (previous year: €4.042 billion). Pre-tax earnings rose to €357 million (previous year: €158 million). Revenue rises by 19 percent to €4.8 billion / Double-digit growth in all world regions / Significant improvement in pre-tax earnings.. » read more
DLG / 28 November 2021
Designed for ease of printing: possible uses of additive manufacturing in the off-highway sector
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main / D) As 3D printing is increasingly being used wherever milling or casting were previously dominant, additive manufacturing is currently revolutionizing mechanical and production engineering. From 27 February to 5 March 2022, the SYSTEMS &.. » read more
Claas / 28 November 2021
CLAAS SILVER LINE: New parts product line for older CLAAS machines
Press release / (Harsewinkel, D) CLAAS has launched a new parts product line designed specifically for older CLAAS machines which are not used as intensively as new machines. Many full and part-time farmers as well as some contractors are still using older CLAAS machines in their day-to-day work. However, these older models tend not to get.. » read more
DLG / 18 October 2021
PotatoEurope 2022: The industry venue for the European potato sector
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main) The next key venue for potato professionals in Europe is PotatoEurope, the outdoor trade fair for potato cultivation and machinery, held on September 7 and 8, 2022, at the estate Rittergut Bockerode in Springe-Mittelrode near Hanover Germany. The potato industry will be presenting a comprehensive range.. » read more
Claas / 18 October 2021
CLAAS brings a breath of fresh air to Agritechnica 2022
Press release / (Harsewinkel, D) Just under five months before the start of Agritechnica, CLAAS confirms its renewed attendance and announces initial details. The stand will move from Hall 13 to the EXPO Pavilions P32 to P35 and will feature a completely revamped trade show concept. After postponement of Agritechnica from.. » read more
DLG / 28 September 2021
Agritechnica partners Large Farm Management Conference (LFM) in Ukraine
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main) his year, Agritechnica, the world’s largest trade fair for agricultural machinery, partnered again with the annual Large Farm Management Conference (LFM) held in Kyiv, Ukraine on 9 September 2021. In order to discover their machinery needs ahead of Agritechnica 2022, DLG’s Ukrainian Agritechnica team.. » read more
Claas / 28 September 2021
CLAAS in Russia takes another step on the road to success – Factory in Krasnodar is being expanded again
Press release / (Harsewinkel, D) CLAAS is once again investing in its factory in the Russian city of Krasnodar, which went into operation in 2005. The reason for this is the expansion of production capacity resulting from the positive increase in local sales figures for TUCANO combine harvesters.. » read more
DLG / 20 September 2021
DLG-Waldtage 2022 event on the horizon: Exciting program awaits visitors
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main) The exhibitor registration phase for DLG-Waldtage 2022, the leading venue for forestry, has commenced. The organizer DLG (German Agricultural Society) has finalized the topics for the accompanying technical program of the open-air trade fair to be held in Lichtenau in Germany, from 9 to 11 September, 2022. “With the DLG Waldtage 2022.. » read more
DLG / 14 September 2021
In demand among farmers and contractors: Continued strong visitor interest in AGRITECHNICA 2022
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main) Six months ahead of the trade fair, visitor interest in AGRITECHNICA 2022 continues to grow. Around 94 percent of visitors surveyed are considering visiting the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery in Hanover, Germany. 58 percent are already.. » read more
Claas / 14 September 2021
New professional equipment features for JAGUAR 900 forage harvesters from CLAAS
Press release / (Harsewinkel) The forage harvesters of the JAGUAR 900 model series now benefit from a raft of new features associated with the feeder unit, the corncracker, and the silage additive dosing system. Further new developments are available for the ORBIS and PICK UP front attachments. Consistent crop flow and higher throughput.. » read more
Pöttinger / 03 September 2021
PÖTTINGER breaks the 400 million mark in its anniversary year
Press release / (Grieskirchen / A) Despite the enormous challenges presented by the pandemic, the Austrian family-owned company PÖTTINGER has written another chapter of success in its 150-year history: In the financial year 2020/2021, PÖTTINGER once again achieved the highest turnover in its history of EUR 405 million, exceeding the 400 million mark for the first time.. » read more
DLG / 03 September 2021
Successful conclusion to restarted Potato Days Turkey 2021
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main) Last week 18 August – 20 August 2021 the second edition of DLG’s “Potato Days Turkey”, the only trade fair in Turkey dedicated to potato cultivation, successfully took place again as an in-person event with locally adapted hygiene concepts. Over 50 exhibitors at the eight-hectare outdoor event offered the 3,500.. » read more
DLG / 29 August 2021
AGRITECHNICA is international partner of the Large Farm Management Conference (LFM) in Ukraine
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main) The world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, Agritechnica, will once again be the international partner of the annual Large Farm Management Conference (LFM), which takes place on 9 September 2021 in Kiev, Ukraine. Attracting over 300 agribusiness decision-.. » read more
Claas / 23 August 2021
CLAAS launches TRION: a new benchmark for the medium combine harvester class
Press release / (Harsewinkel, D) With the launch of 20 new combine harvesters in the TRION model series, CLAAS is taking another step in its harvesting machinery model initiative which began in 2019. This means that the company has renewed almost its entire combine harvester range in the space of just two years. The state-of-the-art TRION.. » read more
Perstorp / 23 August 2021
Perstorp Potassium Formate: now an EU-registered fertilizer
Press release / (Malmö / S) Perstorp Potassium Formate (PoFO) is now registered as a fertilizer, fulfilling the requirements outlined in EC 2002/2003. With this EU registration Perstorp makes it easier for farmers to improve both crop quality and yields as there is no longer a need for local raw material registration when using PoFo based.. » read more
Claas / 07 August 2021
Big leap forward for CLAAS square balers
Press release / (Harsewinkel, D) CLAAS has re-engineered its QUADRANT square balers for increased output and maximum durability. Among other things, the new QUADRANT EVOLUTION now has a new HD pick-up. The CLAAS QUADRANT is Germany’s top-selling square baler. For the 2022 product year, the QUADRANT 5000 and QUADRANT 4200 series have been given a comprehensive technical upgrade along with the.. » read more
DLG / 07 August 2021
INTERFORST 2022: Valuable partner for rich knowledge transfer
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main) “In challenging times, INTERFORST has two internationally renowned partners on its side in the form of KWF and DLG,” explains Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, Deputy Chairman of the Board at Messe München. “With its comprehensive specialist background and scientific know-how, KWF will enrich the specialist program.. » read more
Pöttinger / 28 July 2021
Pöttinger: 150 years of the best working results
Press release / (Grieskirchen / A) In recognition of its extraordinary past and with an optimistic outlook to the future, Pöttinger is celebrating its 150-year success story this year. Since 1871, the Austrian agricultural machinery manufacturer has always looked for ways to make farming work easier and more efficient. The product range is constantly growing.. » read more
ERDE / 13 July 2021
ERDE Recycling fulfils voluntary commitment and collects over 50% of agricultural films
Press release / (Bad Homburg/D) Once more, the IK initiative ERDE (Crop Plastics Recycling Germany) was able to significantly increase its collection volumes in 2020. At 543 fixed collection points and 1936 mobile collections, a total of 26,910 tons of agricultural films were collected and recycled.. » read more
Pöttinger / 09 July 2021
The new JUMBO: Two steps ahead
Press release / (Grieskirchen / A) Pöttinger, the world market leader in loader wagons, has achieved great things with this flagship: The new JUMBO 7000 has been designed for maximum performance and the greatest efficiency. All the core components have been completely redesigned and engineered for tractors outputting up to 500 hp. The JUMBO comes with numerous patented.. » read more
WELTEC BIOPOWER / 09 July 2021
Northern Irish WELTEC Customer uses Biomethane as a Truck Fuel for Lidl
Press release / (Vechta/D) The biogas plant of the Northern Irish food logistics company McCulla Transport will go live producing biomethane in July 2021 following a plant expansion by WELTEC BIOPOWER and partner companies. At the site in Lisburn, 10 kilometres south of Belfast, 450 standard m³ of biogas will be processed into.. » read more
European Milk Board / 09 July 2021
Latest milk production cost study shows hefty expenses, but only low or no income for farmers across the EU
Press release / (Brussels/B) A succinct and highly-informative document has been made available to European milk producers today. The latest study entitled What is the cost of producing milk? presents the situation on EU dairy farms in the form of clear and reliable figures. In addition.. » read more
DLG / 09 July 2021
DLG and Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) to enter cooperation
Press release / (Frankfurt am Main) The Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) and the DLG (German Agricultural Society) are planning to enter a strategic partnership to jointly promote the field of indoor and vertical farming, both in Germany and worldwide. To this end, joint platforms for knowledge exchange as well as an industry network will be created. Common projects will further foster.. » read more
RIGK / 06 May 2021
Nationwide collection of used perforated film starts in 2021 / ERDE expands service further
Press release / (Bad Homburg) The IK initiative ERDE (Erntekunststoffe Recycling Deutschland: www.erde-recycling.de) will begin collecting perforated films nationwide starting this year. The films used in particular for the cultivation of special crops like strawberries, lettuce or early potatoes can be returned.. » read more