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Construction begins on agri-food training centre in Burundi

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Construction begins on agri-food training centre in Burundi

On 26 October 2023 in Gitega, the East African Community, the Burundian government and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) Country Office in Burundi officially launched the Agropastoral Entrepreneurship and Professional Development Project for Youth and Women.

The initiative will involve the construction of a regional polytechnic and vocational training centre in Rusi, in Karuzi Province, located approximately 50 kilometres from Gitega, the political capital of Burundi. The African Development Bank Group’s $20 million funding for the project represents 87% of its total cost.

Construction work on the centre was initiated by François Havyarimana, Minister of National Education and Scientific Research, and his colleague Gervais Abayeho, Minister for Youth, as well as Hendrina Chalwe Doroba, the Bank’s Education and Skills Development Division Manager for East Africa, and Pascal Yembiline, the Bank’s Country Office Manager in Burundi.

The centre will be built on a 156-hectare area of land, of which around 142 hectares will be set aside for agropastoral production. At least 2,000 students (30% of whom will be girls) will be trained there, and 3,000 cooperatives with 15,000 members (50% women) will benefit from capacity-building sessions held there. The project will also ensure that 10 digital centres spread across the country are connected to the Rusi centre, providing greater access to technical education.

“We’d like to pay tribute to the African Development Bank’s regular involvement in Burundi generally, and its investment in human capital in particular,” said Mr Havyarimana. “We’re delighted that the project aligns well with the ‘Burundi Vision Emerging Country 2040, Developed Country 2060’ document and with the National Technical Education Policy and Strategy (2022-2027).”

Minister for Youth Abayeho said: “the project is in keeping with the Burundian government’s priorities and responds to its vision of improving agricultural productivity and introducing new agri-food processing techniques. These steps will enable us to move towards a structural transformation of the economy and a diversification of sectors offering opportunities for Burundi’s young people, who make up 60% of the country’s population.”

Mr Yembiline of the African Development Bank thanked Burundi for involving the Bank in this large-scale vocational retraining programme, which aims to equip young people and women with the technical skills required for the country’s economy.

“This project comes at a time when the Bank has recently launched its Skills for Employability and Productivity in Africa Action Plan (2022-2025),” he said. “The goal of the plan is to bridge the skills gap within the scope of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the digital transformation towards the labour market.”

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Agrotop’s vertical integration poultry solutions for extreme weather conditions

Agrotop’s vertical integration poultry solutions for extreme weather conditions

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Agrotop, a leading global player in poultry and livestock turnkey projects, Presented its full range of innovative vertical integration poultry solutions designed for extreme weather conditions at VIV Asia 2023.

The event, which took place on March 8–10, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand, saw Agrotop showcase its advanced and adaptive poultry solutions specifically designed to cope with severe heat and varying humidity conditions intensified by global warming.

Agrotop displayed its tailor-made solutions, which integrate engineering, construction, and technological disciplines at Booth 2483. The poultry projects on display demonstrated how the company’s chicken houses can withstand extreme weather conditions and provide the ideal environment for birds to thrive in even the most tropical climates.

“The harsh impact of climate change has a direct impact on all aspects of poultry farming,” said Gavriel Pelleg, President and Founder of Agrotop. “We have gained specific expertise in addressing the challenges arising from growing birds in hot and tropical climates, and our solutions have been designed specifically for extreme weather conditions.”

VIV Asia 2023 provides a perfect opportunity for the poultry industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors interested in large-scale poultry projects to witness Agrotop’s unique solutions.

By integrating the entire production chain, from seed to final product, a full vertical integration poultry project can reduce operational costs, self-supply a certain product that is unavailable, or achieve a higher quality final product for a competitive edge.

Using sophisticated ventilation systems and advanced features, Agrotop has successfully completed complicated projects in difficult climate zones worldwide.

The company has acquired extensive experience in building poultry solutions for extreme weather conditions that ensure food security and generate new sources of income.

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Nokian Tyres’ VF tractor tire and VF flotation tire for efficient farming

Nokian Tyres’ VF tractor tire and VF flotation tire for efficient farming

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Nokian Tyres’ VF tractor tire and VF flotation tire for efficient farming

Nokian Tyres Flexforce® VF is a unique new tire technology that enables more efficient agricultural work by creating an XXL-sized ground contact and by reducing loss of power.

The first tractor tire utilizing this technology is Nokian Tyres Soil King VF, which has already proven to be ahead of competition in third-party tests. A new flotation tire for high-capacity tankers and trailers, Nokian Tyres Float King VF, complements the Flexforce VF range. Nokian Tyres is proud to present the new tires as well as the existing range of special tires at the agricultural trade fair Agritechnica 2023 in Hanover, 12–18 November.

To make the most out of long working days, farmers today need power and scale. With high power and high capacity comes the challenge of improving productivity and reducing cost, which is also the sustainable way to go.

At Agritechnica, the highlight of the Nokian Tyres stand are the two tire models utilizing Nokian Tyres Flexforce VF– a brand-new tire technology that combines strength with high flexibility for the most efficient XXL-size ground contact with improved energy efficiency.

“The Flexforce VF technology brings the advanced design and premium features that the farmers have been asking for to agricultural tires,” says Tero Saari, Product Manager at Nokian Tyres.

Introducing two new tires for efficient farming

Nokian Tyres Soil King VF is the first tire for high-powered tractors utilizing the new Flexforce VF tire technology. It has been tested by the highly regarded DLG, or Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft. The comparison against other premium agricultural tires proved its best-in-class performance in field and transport work with lower wheel slip and fuel consumption as well as a larger treated area per hour.

Nokian Tyres Float King VF is a new tire for high-capacity trailers and tankers utilizing the Flexforce tire technology. It has proven exceptional efficiency with flotation and grip in challenging soil conditions.

“The results are clear: Nokian Tyres VF tires save fuel and increase working efficiency,” Saari says. “It is great to go public with cutting-edge tire technology that makes the difference where it matters most: in the daily work of farmers.”

Step into the world of Nokian Heavy Tyres

The Agritechnica trade fair brings professionals together and gives a glimpse into the future of agriculture. In a crowded trade fair, it’s not just about the products – it’s about the experience.

For Agritechnica, Nokian Tyres has built a hybrid booth that gets you as close to the real-life experience of farming work as you can get in an exhibition hall. And there is a lot more to experience than just the new Flexforce VF products with a whole range of agricultural tractor, trailer and tanker tires as well as complete wheels.

“Tires, complete wheels and Nokian Tyres IntuituTMsmart tire connectivity – they all complement each other, and some new features of Intuitu will be presented at our stand!” reveals Matthew Crocker,Product Manager at Nokian Tyres.

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Tractors sales continue to plummet in Australia

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The market for tractor sales in Australia has seen further declines in October and now sit 24% behind the same time last year.

Whilst the level of decline appears high, there has been around 12,000 tractors sold already in 2023 which is in line with what has traditionally been regarded as a strong year for sales.

For some months now we have been reporting a slowdown in demand due to the predicted onset of drier weather along with the ongoing increases in interest rates, clearly there is still solid demand for new machinery in the market as recent rains have brought some encouragement to farmers in the near term.

Dealers continue to report solid inventory levels across the board with the biggest challenge being able to supply the precise machine being requested. Supply chain bottlenecks appear to be easing due mainly to the lower volumes of machines coming into the country. This is particularly the case for containerised freight which is moving smoothly.

Ro-Ro (Roll On Roll Off) freight continues to present the odd challenge due mainly to the stringent quarantine regulations in place which can have the effect of sidelining entire shipments if a single problem is detected. This can be particularly stressful for time sensitive deliveries such as those required for harvest.

Looking around the nation, all states have experienced significant drops in the month, beginning with Queensland, down 26% against the same month last year to be 21% behind year to date. NSW was down 34% to be 25% off YTD, Victoria was off 27% and is now 28% behind year to date.

Sales in Western Australia were in line with last year and remains 19% behind last year. South Australia recorded another big decline, off 45% and now sits 20% behind YTD and Tasmania was off 17% for the month, 21% down YTD with sales in the NT finishing 8% down, remaining 13% down YTD.

Falls were experienced in all machine categories where we find that the small under 40 hp (30kw) category was down by 41% for the month and is now 25% behind year to date. The 40 to 100hp (30-75kw) range was also down 32% and is now 25% behind year to date, the 100 to 200hp (75-150 kw) category was down, this time by 19% and remains 25% behind YTD and finally the 200 hp (150kw) PLUS range slipped, down 8% remaining 16% behind last year.

Sales of Combine Harvesters have stalled somewhat and are now in line with last year with just under 800 units sold so far in 2023. Baler sales enjoyed another healthy rise and are now 15% ahead on a year-to-date basis and sales of Out – Front Mowers are down by around 4% compared with the same time last year.

In summary, there has been a noticeable pullback in machinery sales and whilst the current sales volumes can be described as good, we remain cautious about the outlook for 2024 where the full impact of climate conditions, commodity prices, machinery price rises, and higher interest rates have a fuller effect.

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Why smart spraying is rapidly gaining ground

Why smart spraying is rapidly gaining ground

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Why smart spraying is rapidly gaining ground

Smart spraying technologies are continuing to evolve, and technologies that were considered visionary only a few years ago have already been proven ready for practical application.

Today high-technology sprayers are often considerably more expensive than conventional ones, but smart spraying is rapidly gaining ground.

Smart spraying is becoming increasingly attractive

There are various reasons for the increasing appeal of these technologies.

  • An important advantage is cost efficiency due to the savings in crop protection inputs. Not only is consumption reduced, but the effectiveness of the crop protection measures is also increased.
  • Lower consumption of chemical crop protection products brings farmers closer to the European Commission’s goal of halving the use of these products by 2030.
  • As crop protection products are applied in a targeted and precise manner, fewer chemicals are released into the environment, with only affected areas being sprayed.
  • Finally, the smart spraying protect crops and strengthen their vitality. With fungicides and insecticides, there are fewer overlapping areas at the headland, while with liquid fertilizers, more precise application reduces “burning” of crops.

Critical cornerstone of “Green Productivity”

All the latest applications and variants of smart spraying technologies will be on display at Agritechnica 2023 this November. The exhibition program will be complemented by a technical program with Expert Stages and the special show “DLG Spotlight Smart Farming” in Hall 9, Stand B06, where the topic of smart spraying will be examined in detail.

Digitally assisted application of crop protection products is therefore an important sub-theme of the trade fair’s main theme of “Green Productivity”..

Pulse width modulation as a key enabling technology

Variable Rate Technology (VRT) allows smart spraying systems to automatically adjust the application rate of crop protection products depending on the level of infestation or weed density in a particular area. This results in optimized distribution of chemicals across the entire field.

Many smart spraying applications use pulse width modulation (PWM) to electrically controll the nozzle valves on the boom of the crop protection sprayer, which are switched on and off up to 50 times per second. Each nozzle has the same spray pressure and droplet spectrum, thus PWM adjusts the application rate, like changing the nozzle size during spraying.

Due to the short opening times at constant frequency, the flow rate can be controlled and varied precisely and each nozzle adjusted individually. This is an advantage not only for pinpoint application, but also when cornering, where PWM keeps the quantities on the inside and outside of the turn constant and prevents over- and under-dosing. At the headland, the individual nozzle control reduces gaps or double applications in the case of fields that do not converge at right angles, and when accelerating, the same application rate is applied with the same droplet spectrum, while at slower speeds, for example on slopes, there is no incorrect metering.

Direct feed 

Direct feed, in which the crop protection agent is only added to the water just before it reaches the spray nozzle, is another interesting technology for the targeted, environmentally friendly application of crop protection agents.

Its advantages are compelling: the tank does not have to be cleaned and there are no mixed waste quantities. In addition, with the right technical equipment, different crop protection products can be applied to specific areas as required.

First generation direct-feed systems have not been able to gain acceptance due to demanding cleaning and delays in long spray lines But new solutions promise to solve these problems and enable flexible, on-demand application of crop protection agents.

Spraying on demand

Through site-specific or pinpoint application, the use of herbicides and liquid fertilizers can be significantly reduced. The crop is protected and indeed strengthened, as the application rate is based only on actual needs. In addition, there is environmental benefit, as the areas free of weeds and disease are not treated.

The spraying pattern can be determined in advance, using satellite or drone imagery to generate treatment maps, or dynamically in the field in real-time, through high-resolution cameras, image recognition and artificial intelligence (AI).

Create application maps with drones

Many field sprayers can already use application maps, increasing the dosage to control weed nests, for example. However, satellite-based application maps are often too coarse for this, making targeted crop protection measures difficult or impossible.

The answer to this is drones flying low over the crop, equipped with high-resolution hyperspectral cameras optimized for weed detection. The images are evaluated and an application map created that shows the field sprayer where to start and stop.

Multispectral camera systems can also identify plant diseases but, as the drone flight and the evaluation of the imagery are additional work steps, costing time, this can make timely crop protection more difficult.

Site-specific application of liquid fertilizer can also take advantage of predetermined and dynamic mapping methods, with application determined by yield maps or in real-time using nitrogen sensors.

Real-time weed detection

Where the spraying map is generated by a service provider, the required drone imagery, satellite data and recordings from the tractor must be transferred over the internet and processed in the “cloud”, which takes time.

However, if the spraying system itself has sufficient processing capacity, new options are presented. High-resolution cameras and sensors can be analyzed by AI-based algorithms on powerful on-board computers, enabling, for example, the detection of weeds in real time as the sprayer passes them, which are then treated directly. This high precision in individual plant detection and treatment enables significantly reduced herbicide use.

While any smartphone can already distinguish between individual weeds and crop plants, , doing the same in a field in real-time places high demands on the processing systems, which only increases with travel speed.

Intelligent algorithms can already detect almost any weed, even if it has only just emergedbut these are only treated when a predefined number of weeds per unit area is exceeded and the expected cost of the crop losses exceed the cost of the treatment. One significant challenge remains however, in distinguishing weeds and cereal plants, where some development work is still needed.

Focus on low-vibration spray booms

Weed detection sensors are mounted on the spray boom, which, in order to maximize weed detection performance as well as maintaining a consistent distance between the sprayer nozzle and the ground, must be smoothly and accurately positioned.

This requires active boom guidance and vibration damping to ensure a smooth boom position under difficult terrain conditions and at high travel speeds, despite ever increasing working widths. Oscillations must be avoided not only vertically but also horizontally, i.e. in or against the direction of travel, as this has a particularly strong impact on the accuracy of distribution.

Further development of boom technology will thus play a central role when it comes to further reducing application rates, while maintaining precision and reliability.

Agritechnica 2023: Showcase for latest smart spraying technology

Crop protection technology is becoming increasingly important and not only due to the impact of ever greater precision, up to pinpoint accuracy. This is because spraying needs to be even more targeted in the face of rising costs, increasing political limitations and social resistance to the blanket usage of crop protection.

In the foreseeable future, smart-spraying technologies will be used in practice to keep the area treated to a minimum and to apply crop protection products only where they are needed.

Agritechnica 2023 will reflect the full breadth of these technologies and offer visitors the unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive picture of the state of the art.

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Boost for African agriculture and food production

Boost for African agriculture and food production

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A new private sector-focused Alliance to bridge the critical financing gap in agriculture in Africa has been launched.

The alliance by African Development Bank Group, Afreximbank, Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms, the Islamic Development Bank Group and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization was launched at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum Market Days.

Founding members of a new private-sector focused Alliance for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) have announced $3 billion in new investment to transform Africa’s underdeveloped rural areas into agro-industrial corridors of prosperity.

The Alliance, comprising development financial institutions, the private sector and development-oriented technical partners, will also help streamline the development and delivery of SAPZ projects.

The new commitments consist of $1.1 billion by the African Development Bank Group, $1 billion by Afreximbank, $300 million by the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) and $600 million from Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) and its partners.

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, said, “The Alliance will raise funds through various investment windows for project preparation, project development and construction, and financing for tenant companies.”

“By doing so, the Alliance will bridge the critical financing gap, complement existing initiatives, and mobilise resources towards our common goal of enhancing agricultural value addition in Africa”, Adesina added.

The Alliance was launched at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum Market Days — the continent’s premier investment marketplace — in Marrakech, Morocco on Wednesday. During the launch session, founding members discussed how the SAPZ model could impact Africa’s agro-industrialisation process.

“The beauty of this Alliance is that it brings together a lot of different, diverse players — is just a start and others will join us,” said Dr. Beth Dunford, African Development Bank Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development.

Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones stimulate structural transformation in agriculture by connecting rural and urban development through the zone’s ecosystem. These zones integrate smallholder farmers into value chains through logistics and infrastructure, linking them to agro-industrial processors and consumer markets.

Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, welcomed the emergence of the Alliance and suggested that, to attract the private sector, the creation of continental regulatory bodies that countries could respect should be considered. “Projects of this nature are very visible,” he explained.

According to the Alliance members, meeting this financing goal will deliver an additional 15 to 20 SAPZ projects in various countries across the continent and improve administrative, policy and investment incentives.

“Financing alone has never been enough to develop,” said Eng. Hani Sonbol, CEO of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and acting CEO of the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, representing IsDB President Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser. “Strengthening food sovereignty in Africa will require us to think differently in terms of investment. We look for self-sufficiency, climate change and adaptation, and how to attract private sector involvement”, he said.

Arise IIP CEO Gagan Gupta underlined the need for infrastructure around the zones that reflects the need of these communities, including housing, transportation, health and extension services. “These zones rely on the governments for policy frameworks, supporting infrastructure, and training and vocational centres,” he said.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) brings on its part to the Alliance a wealth of technical assistance knowledge, practical experience, tools and methodologies.

“We have a lot of experience in developing, planning and implementing industrial parks and special economic zones,” said Gunther Beger, UNIDO Managing Director of the Directorate for Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation and Economic Transformation. “The Alliance presents a completely new approach to transform Africa’s agro-food system. This is a much-needed partnership of financial institutions, public and private sector players,” he added.

Across the continent, the African Development Bank has already committed $853 million to develop more than two dozen Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in 11 countries. This investment has attracted $661 million in cofinancing from Bank partners.

Professor Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Senior Special Advisor to Dr. Adesina, concluded: “SAPZ is a tool designed to achieve the twin objectives of structural transformation and rural development through agro-industrialisation.”

Prior to the panel discussion, Mr. Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, Kingdom of Morocco, called on large private sector companies to become tenants in SAPZ. “You need a company that can bring the others – that integrates this area.”

Rwanda’s Minister of State for Treasury, Richard Tusabe, said: “Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones will give us a chance to mass produce the food we need to feed our population. We need to feed our people — is no shortcut.”

The Africa Investment Forum draws African heads of government, investors, transaction sponsors and development financial institutions. The Forum also includes boardroom sessions that showcase billions of dollars in agribusiness, transport and energy deals, among other critical sectors, to investors.

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During October 25th, Marta Garrido, Head of the IT department and member of the board of directors of Symaga, received the Business Award from the CECAM, Regional Confederation of Entrepreneuers of Castilla La Mancha, which celebrates her whole trajectory and contribution to the development and socio-economic growth of the region.

After receiving the award Marta expressed her gratitude:  “any achievement in business life would not be possible without the contribution of an exceptional team. I want to thank the entire Symaga Team for its passion, commitment, and dedication which they bring into their every day work“.

Also I would like to share it with our suppliers, whose confidence and support have been essential for our progress.

And with our customers, who have relied on our products and services over the years.

Thanks to all who are part of Symaga, who have managed to bring our silos, manufactured entirely in Villarta de San Juan, a small village in La Mancha, to 150 countries around the world.“

We would like to extend our congratulations to the rest of the award winners, and of course to CECAM for sucessfully putting in place this important prize event which values and rewards the efforts of our Managers. Moreover, we would also like to thank all of them for strengthening the business cohesion, representation and dialogue between the companies in Castilla La Mancha.

Marta dedicated once again the award to her father, the origin of what Symaga has become today, and to the entire Symaga team.

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FRUIT LOGISTICA offers exhibitors various chances to shine

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The leading trade show for the global fresh produce business FRUIT LOGISTICA has started taking applications for its coveted annual FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) and also for its very demanded Tech Stage presentation slots.

In addition to the FLIA, the FLIA Technology will be awarded for the first time in 2024 for outstanding innovations in the field of Machinery & Technology.

Over almost two decades, FLIA has established itself as the fresh produce industry’s number one award. Voted for exclusively by visitors to the show, each year’s winning products, services, or technologies benefit from widespread recognition on what is the sector’s largest international stage.

Like this year’s triumphant Tatayoyo peppers, for example, which took the gold award with more than a quarter of the votes. Developed by Dutch company Rijk Zwaan, the product stood out for its unique combination of convenience and flavour.

“The FLIA is the most prestigious award in the fresh produce industry and a true recognition of the innovative power of Rijk Zwaan,” says Jan Doldersum, the group’s Chain and Retail Manager. “For Tatayoyo, it has helped tremendously to gain exposure to a worldwide audience. And we have now numerous testing projects to successfully launch it on various retail shelves.”

In the latest FRUIT LOGISTICA newsblog post, Jan Doldersum describes what winning FLIA has meant for Tatayoyo’s marketing and offers tips for success. In addition, interested companies learn how they can register for the FLIA. The closing date for registrations is 17 November 2023.

FLIA is presented by FRUIT LOGISTICA together with its media partner Fruitnet Media International and rewards outstanding innovations throughout the fruit and vegetable supply chain from production to the point of sale.

As of now companies with new and exciting technologies for the fresh produce business can apply to be on FRUIT LOGISTICA’s Tech Stage, an open forum accessible to all trade visitors. Here, exhibitors can present their innovative ideas and solutions during dedicated 20-minute presentation slots. It’s a unique opportunity to explain precisely how new technical solutions work, and to underline the value they can add. The closing date for registrations is 2 December 2023.

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Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit 2023

African Agri Investment Indaba

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African Agri Investment Indaba

The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) is the global meeting place for agrifood investment in Africa.

Bringing together over 1200 key stakeholders – from governments, banks, financiers, investors, project owners, project developers, commercial farmers and the agro and food processing industry – to discuss trends that will likely influence food and agribusiness economics over the next decade in Africa.

​The Agri Indaba delivers a unique mix of decision makers from across the food and agriculture value chain making it the most effective place to conduct business in the sector.

Dates: 20 – 22 November 2023

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BKT announces participation in agritechnica 2023

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After four years, Agritechnica 2023 is back! The international trade show taking place from November 12 till November 18, 2023, in Hanover, Germany, will bring together the world’s leading industry players expecting more than 2,400 exhibitors from 53 countries.

Among these leaders, there is BKT, the multinational Off-Highway tire manufacturer that for more than 30 years has been able to combine reliability, innovation and high performance in one of the widest product ranges designed to meet all types of applications: from agricultural to industrial operations, as well as the construction, mining and quarrying industries.

In line with the theme “Home of farming pioneers,” chosen by Agritechnica for this year’s upcoming edition, BKT will focus on sustainability and innovation – two key values of the projects that will represent the future of agriculture.

At the exclusive BKT space, which can be visited at Stand A36 in Hall 7, attendees will be able to take part in networking activities, digital experiences, freestyle football shows, as well as a rich program of events, starting with the traditional and eagerly awaited free distribution of more than 30 thousand footballs.

Among the stars of the exhibition area, there will be recently-announced products, such as AGRIMAXFACTOR, the 70 series for tractors, which has been launched just a few months ago and designed to meet the needs of road transport and tillage operations. This tire combines technology and aesthetic design, ensuring high standards of drivability and excellent maneuverability.

With AGRIMAXFACTOR being part of the E-Ready range, BKT pursues its commitment to electric mobility with the future goal of implementing technology to improve product performance, thus anticipating market needs.

Among the new agricultural tires, the company will showcase also RIDEMAX FL 615 and FL 695: the former suitable for free-rolling wheels of agricultural trailers, tankers and spreaders, while the latter has been specifically designed for trailers in agricultural transport operations as well as construction activities. Thanks to its robust casing, the tire is able to maintain stability in all conditions.

At Agritechnica 2023, BKT’s latest innovations will be in the spotlight: First and foremost, a new radial forestry tire, conceived for tractors, and a new conventional forestry tire model, that will enrich the company’s forestry range.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to preview an innovative agricultural trailer tire, featuring high lateral stability as well as low rolling resistance thanks to the closed tread design and the All Steel radial structure.

The tire ensures exceptional flotation and traction performance on soft surfaces. Finally, among the novelties, there is a new size of rubber tracks, which have been recently launched and are already attracting great interest from both the aftermarket and Original Equipment manufacturers.

“Today we have to face the increasingly complex challenges imposed by the global agricultural production. For BKT, Agritechnica is an opportunity to engage with the world’s key industry leaders and explore which will be the future shape of agriculture, as well as an occasion to share the technological innovations that distinguish our products.

Ever since, it has been our mission to understand and meet the needs in terms of growth and evolution of OEMs, partners as well as end users, whom we look forward to all welcoming to our booth for memorable experiences.”- Lucia Salmaso, Managing Director of BKT Europe.

BKT looks forward to seeing you at Agritechnica, Hanover, November 12-18, 2023, at booth A36 Hall 7.

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