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Tanzanian farmers to get 200 tractors through Leasing

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EFTA Limited, a Tanzania lease financing company, is planning to deliver 200 tractors starting this month to farmers across the country.

The lease financing firm last year financed 330 units of tractors to farmers in the country at affordable loans to elevate the agri-output in Tanzania.

EFTA Managing Director, Mr Nicomed Bohay said the company is committed to unlocking the potential of the country’s agricultural sector by providing agricultural mechanisation to farmers and training them on how to put them to good use.

“Our farmers will increase their agricultural production and improve food security through these loans, EFTA’s mission is to boost mechanisation to Tanzania’s smallholder farmers,” he explained during a soft ceremony to hand over a New Holland TT 75 tractor to a farmer.

The 50m/- tractor is set to increase the smallholder farmer’s agricultural produce on his 80-acre farm in Manyara.

According to Emmanuel Nkanga, a wheat and sugarcane farmer from Magugu village in Babati, the tractor will also be hired by fellow farmers where he’ll be charging 50,000/- per acre.

“These are very efficient machines, this is why I chose to apply for the loan,” said the elated smallholder farmer from the Manyara Region who yesterday drove away with the brand-new tractor.

He told ‘Daily News’ that he’ll use the tractor in ploughing, tilling and planting on his farm and the loan is serviceable within 36 months and payment is done during harvest seasons.

Sakib Eltaff, Managing Director of CMC Group, a firm that manufactures tractors, said the company has been delivering between 90 and 100 tractors in East Africa, every month.

He said that the demand for agricultural tractors usually is high during the second half of every year.

“This is when the farmers go to work on their fields…, however, we are looking forward to expanding our scope across Tanzania,” he added.

New Holland TT75 tractors have been ploughing through Tanzanian farms for years and are known for their reliability and efficiency and are also easy to repair and maintain.

New Holland TT75 is a practical utility tractor that’s ideal for working in small properties since it’s equipped with an engine that produces 74.9 horsepower and has a direct-injection fuel system and liquid cooling features.

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PETKUS Production Heading for the Future

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PETKUS invests in a new automated bending machine to follow the increased demand and order volume for their solutions.

Rethinking the production setup and processes has become a necessity to achieve higher output and shorten delivery time – especially with the ongoing challenges in supply chain management.

During the past two years, the production area at the PETKUS headquarter has been significantly transformed. The investment in a powder coating line and a fiber laser of the latest generation could decrease external production of parts, thus reducing lead times. An all-new shear punch machine with automated loading and unloading increased the output on punched parts by 40%.

The latest production equipment to boost efficiency: Building up a robotic bending to achieve an output increase of 30% of bent parts. Handling, bending, stacking, and tool change are fully automated. Parts with a size of 4000 mm and up to 100 kg can be handled – also in automated weekend shifts.

Over the past five years, PETKUS has delivered solutions and products to 95 countries. New production machinery and an expansion of the existing production area will significantly shorten delivery times and assist PETKUS in continuing to offer its global customers high-performance technologies for strong seed and healthy grain.

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Complete Multi-Crop Seed Processing Line in South Africa

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Complete Multi-Crop Seed Processing Line in South Africa

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One of our key accounts is bringing advanced technologies to its South African seed production facility. Highest safety standards, avant-garde technologies, and exceptional user-friendliness.

An investment in a PETKUS seed line is an investment in the future.

Innovation for all core processes

In late 2022, PETKUS successfully completed the commissioning of a state-of-the-art seed processing plant for one of our key accounts in South Africa. The line is designed for multi-crop processing and holds the most innovative core technologies.

South African producers are facing a rise in Fusarium infestation of wheat now. Excellent separation, precise sorting, and comprehensive treating are of the highest importance to identify and remove affected kernels to secure the quality of the whole lot.

With an integrated control cabinet, the S12 Airmax has the greatest user-friendliness while delivering excellent sorting results. This latest generation of seed cleaners boosts sorting efficiency with Airmax technology – a sophisticated three-channel air sifter.
The midex deck of the G40 gravity separator sorts by specific weight and removes the lighter grains affected with Fusarium.

 

With the batch treater CM300, seeds are completely and uniformly coated before moving on to the packaging line. The multi-technology approach of coating and drying in one process leads to low dust values and minimal abrasion.

Highest safety standard

The safety evaluation was performed by an independent audit company for machine evaluations, and by an additional safety professional. The entire installation has been checked including guards, control circuits, process safety. The assessors have commented that the safety level of the PETKUS machines, and especially the electrical panels, is of a high standard.

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Case IH Updates precision Air 5 Series Air Carts, Flex Hoe 900 Air Drills

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Case IH Updates precision Air 5 Series Air Carts, Flex Hoe 900 Air Drills

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Case IH recently introduced new productivity-boosting features to its Precision Air™ 5 Series air carts and Flex Hoe™ 900 air drills.

Precision Air 5 Series carts help producers make the most of short seeding windows, while Flex Hoe air drills help them efficiently seed small grain in any ground conditions. New configurations, options and other features enhance productivity and versatility.

Producers can also boost their flexibility with liquid-fertilizer configurations for Precision Air 5 Series air carts. The liquid-ready tank includes a product lid and overflow line, 3-foot bottom suction port, tank rinse nozzle and site gauge.

The roller lineup has also been expanded to allow growers to plant almost any seed at any rate. The new sunflower roller applies oil-type sunflower seed at the consistency growers need. In addition, the fill system on the auxiliary tank has been redesigned with a gravity system, creating a faster, more intuitive and more uniform filling.

“These updates help producers get the most of every plant’s potential through highly accurate fertilizer and seed placement,” said Trent Nowosad, Case IH Seeding Marketing Manager. “Additional configurations and options add more versatility for a variety of crops and fertilizers.”

With a number of agronomically designed features, the Flex Hoe 900 air drill is built to cover more acres, even in challenging conditions. New configurations and options increase productivity and versatility. A larger 80-ft. working width meets market demand to cover a wider area of the field for fewer passes.

Redesigned air packs are easy to use, providing an optimized path for seed and fertilizer. And a high-floatation tire package with 340/60R15 radial implement tires improves travel in wetter soils and conditions with less compaction.

“Our goal is to help growers make the most of every season, soil and seed,” said Nowosad. “Updates to our Precision Air Series air carts and Flex Hoe air drills help make that happen with even more versatility and efficiency. Which means producers can do more work in less time and seed with the highest level of confidence.”

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Case IH Expands Planter Lineup With 2110 And 2150 Early Riser Planter Options

Case IH expands and upgrades Vestrum series with new models

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Case IH is adding two models to the lineup of Vestrum® series tractors — Vestrum 110 and Vestrum 120 — plus upgrading the Vestrum 100 and Vestrum 130 models.

The Vestrum 110 tractor will reach up to 88 PTO horsepower, while the new Vestrum 120 tractor will achieve up to 102 PTO horsepower.* The Vestrum series is proven to deliver efficient power to tackle the heaviest of jobs while not compromising premium comfort in a compact design.

Introduced in 2020, the Vestrum is one of the first premium tractors to deliver versatility, comfort and high-horsepower in a smaller design. “We are excited to offer customers an expanded range of model options and cab upgrades to continue to improve the user experience,” said J.E. Cadle, Case IH mid-range tractor marketing manager. “The Vestrum series is the perfect choice for those needing exceptional maneuverability, power and cab comfort in one compact package.”

New and improved features

Vestrum now offers an optional panoramic high-visibility roof for an unobstructed view of the loader up to full lift height. Additional cab updates include a low-mount front wiper for a larger cleaning area that parks low to ensure maximum visibility and a new in-cab cool box to keep food and drinks chilled all day — making longer days more comfortable.

Vestrum comes standard with a mix of mechanical and electronic remotes, in addition to new all-electronic remotes option. Other updated features include a loader joystick with a forward/reverse shuttle and a new Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) Pro 700 Plus touch-screen monitor.

Built to tackle many tasks

Operators can continue to expect the MultiControl Armrest to keep all key controls within reach. The Vestrum series also will continue to be available with two transmission options: CVXDrive™ continuously variable transmission and ActiveDrive 8 dual-clutch transmission.

The CVXDrive provides the most efficient gear ratio and engine speed to achieve target ground speed. This transmission option is ideal for hilly terrain or frequent load changes. The ActiveDrive 8 dual-clutch transmission is a 24-speed gear box that is easy to shift and requires no manual range changes.

The Vestrum series tractors are on display at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, from February 15 to 18, 2023. For more information on the Vestrum series tractors, visit www.caseih.com.

*At 2,200 ERPM rated engine speed. 

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Case IH Expands Planter Lineup With 2110 And 2150 Early Riser Planter Options

Case IH Expands Planter Lineup With 2110 And 2150 Early Riser Planter Options

Case IH Expands Planter Lineup With 2110 And 2150 Early Riser Planter Options

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Adding to an already impressive lineup of planters known for providing accurate seed placement for fast and uniform emergence, Case IH is introducing the 2110 Early Riser® planter and an updated 2150 Early Riser planter to its 2000 series lineup.

Featuring a rigid mounted design and 1.9- or 3.0-bushel on-row hopper options, the 2110 Early Riser planter is expertly poised to help producers tackle regional farming challenges. Meanwhile, updates to the 2150 Early Riser planter include split bulk fill tank scales and an optional increased liquid tank capacity for more tendering and filling efficiency, as well as greater acre coverage.

“From soybean and corn operations to producers who cultivate bedded crops like peanuts and cotton, our latest additions to the Early Riser roster are designed to help growers combat recurring planting season challenges in new ways,” said David Brennan, Case IH planter marketing manager. “Taken together, the new 2110 Early Riser Planter and improved 2150 Early Riser planter offer a host of options that allow operators to maximize uptime while still putting efficiency front and center.”

The first factory-outfitted high-spec rigid mounted planter

The first offering of a factory-equipped, high-spec, rigid mounted planter, the 2110 Early Riser planter acts as a workhorse for small-field operations and bedded crops, including peanuts, cotton, specialty vegetables, flood irrigation, strip-till applications and more. With a minimized machine weight and reduced hydraulic demand for smaller horsepower tractors, the 2110 Early Riser planter deftly handles a variety of farming practices.

Six- and eight-row configurations available in 30-, 36-, 38- and 40-inch spacings, while automated vacuum control offers enhanced efficiency and accuracy. In addition, a complete offering of in-cab control functions is available for either pneumatic or hydraulic row unit down pressure, as well as residue manager control and closing system pressure. Two sizes of on-row hoppers — 1.9- and 3.0-bushel — allow producers to tailor the Early Riser 2110 to their specific crop type as desired. The new 3.0-bushel hopper design allows for trouble-free seed filling and several recessed areas make handeling easy when hopper removal is required.

A durable 7”x7” main frame tube design provides a solid foundation for the row units to ensure accurate seed placement. The toolbar design emphasizes cleanliness and simplicity, reducing connection points to prevent implement damage out in the field. Two weight brackets housing three weights provide added toolbar weight for high-downforce scenarios, while features such as a 5-gallon air tank and a heavy-duty steel electronics enclosure ensure maximum operator performance.

2150 Early Riser planter updates prioritize tank capacity, convenience

Featuring a new liquid tank with more capacity and split bulk fill tank scale options that help operators cover more acres between fills, updates to the 2150 Early Riser planter increase in-field performance without sacrificing ease of use. First, liquid fertilizer capacity has been increased from 400 to 540 gallons on all 12, 16 and 24-row 2150 Early Riser planters. The result is a minimized need for tractor-mounted tanks — as well as optimized hose routing and component mounting — improving productivity and reducing refill downtime while out in the field.

Next, new split bulk fill tank scales improve upon classic Early Riser ease-of-access features, such as a large fill hole and a low tank height with rearward visibility for simple, easy filling. Operators can easily visualize and monitor tanks using an in-cab display through the rear-fill platform or on the ground via the Cab Control app.

“With the 2110 and 2150 Early Riser planters, we continue to offer accurate technology along with a durable, dependable design — all while expanding the possibilities available to growers,” said Brennan. “In doing so, these machines close gaps in our lineup and help us offer a more complete suite of 2000 series planters than ever before.”

The 2110 Early Riser rigid mounted planter and updated 2150 Early Riser Planter are available to order for Spring 2024.

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Case IH Introduces AFS Furrow Command for Precision Disk Air Drills

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Case IH Introduces AFS Furrow Command for Precision Disk Air Drills

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Agriculture machinery manufacturer Case IH says it has introduced AFS Furrow Command™ downforce automation — designed to maximize a farmer’s yield potential.

Available to order for spring 2023, the Precision Disk™ series air drill with AFS Furrow Command will help producers get the most out of every seed. AFS Furrow Command adds to the accuracy of our patented parallel-link row-unit by helping automate downforce setting and maintain consistent seed depth regardless of terrain.

New advanced technologies

AFS Furrow Command downforce automation is designed to take the down-pressure setting of the Precision Disk Air drill to the next level. This function automates downforce settings of air-drill row units, ensuring consistent seed placement depth in changing field conditions by varying the hydraulic pressure to maintain contact between the gauge wheel and the ground. Operators receive instant feedback from AFS Furrow Command, which simplifies adjustment of down pressure settings, right from the tractor seat.

“When it comes to seeding, growers need to make every moment in the field count,” said Trent Nowosad, Case IH marketing manager for seeding equipment. “AFS Furrow Command will help operators set the correct row unit down pressure, so they are at the right depth in the field at the right time. In-cab feedback, such as percent ground contact, downforce monitoring and mapping make AFS Furrow Command easy to set.”

Simple, productive and versatile in all conditions

AFS Furrow Command downforce automation technology offers a clear advantage over current down pressure systems by simplifying operation. The operator does not have to change settings for different conditions to achieve seed depth consistency. AFS Furrow Command adjusts the hydraulic pressure for each frame section independently for improved depth control. Feedback from the system also allows operators to minimize the force required to maintain gauge wheel contact with the ground for reduced component wear.

“AFS Furrow Command helps producers get the most potential out of every seed they put in the ground,” said Nowosad. “It ensures every seed is placed accurately no matter the conditions, be it hard ground or heavy residue. Downforce automation also makes achieving this accuracy much easier and helps reduce long-term wear on the ground engaging components, while ensuring the gauge wheel down pressure is always right.”

Precision Disk air drills with AFS Furrow Command optimize seed accuracy and placement. And its durable and easy to use. For growers, the result is more productivity and efficiency with maximum return on investment.

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EIMA 2022 turns the spotlight on agricultural drones

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The use of drones in agriculture is now an established practice. Mainly used for the collection of data that are then processed, analysed and combined to perform tasks typical of precision agriculture, aerial drones are now also increasingly being used to perform certain important crop operations.

These include pesticide treatments, organic and integrated pest control, and pollination interventions.

This was the theme of the meeting entitled ‘Present and future of vineyard treatments by aerial drone’, which took place on the fourth day of EIMA International as part of the initiatives promoted by EIMA Campus. Aerial drones – it was said during the seminar – can be used both on herbaceous crops and arboreal crops (vineyards).

In both cases, the use of this particular type of technology has many strengths, although variables relating to the orography of the land, off-target losses and possible difficulties in planning flight routes must be taken into account. However, drones offer the great advantage of performing ‘spot’ treatments, i.e. on the individual plant, and of working successfully even in complex environmental settings (such as terracing and steep slopes) that make it almost impossible to use traditional machines such as tractors and sprayers.

In addition, the use of drones for pesticide treatments has important safety implications, as it prevents the operator from being close to the chemicals contained in pesticides. Agricultural drones were also discussed today at the conference entitled ‘The evolution of the use of drones in agriculture for aerial spraying: the Marche project’.

During this meeting, the speakers not only presented the specific experience gained in the Marche region, but also stressed the need for regulatory interventions to clearly and precisely regulate what is to all intents and purposes an emerging field of activity.

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‘Horn of Africa’, irrigation technologies against the climate crisis`

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The consequences of global warming are impacting the countries of Central and Eastern Africa particularly hard and are exacerbating crisis factors that already penalised their development capacities in the past.

In order to tackle the emergency, it is essential to secure and upgrade irrigation systems, focusing on technologies adapted to local realities.

 The great themes of solidarity and cooperation with the “horn of Africa” were at the centre of the final day of EIMA 2022, the world exhibition of agricultural machinery that closed today in Bologna and opened an important window on one of the areas hardest hit by climate change.

The regions of central and eastern Africa are experiencing a severe drought, induced by climate change, that has created conditions of serious food insecurity for some 16 million people, 6 million of them in Somalia.

The lack of water, caused by both less rainfall and uneven distribution (floods alternating with periods of extreme drought), has led to a collapse in agricultural production in the countries of the horn of Africa, while at the same time causing the death of more than three million livestock.

It was precisely this that was discussed at the meeting, entitled ‘The Water Challenge. Accessible technologies for developing countries’, organised in the Quadriportico area by the non-governmental organisation CEFA, engaged in agricultural cooperation with North-East Africa, and FederUnacoma, the Italian association of agricultural machinery manufacturers.

In 2020, the average global temperature touched a record high of 15° Celsius, but, the conference speakers pointed out, the average rate of increase recorded in African countries was much higher than that seen in other regions of the world.

In Africa, the consequences of global warming are exacerbating those crisis factors – famine, migration, military conflicts, corruption and fragile local institutions – that have long been undermining the development potential of many countries, especially in the north-eastern regions, and are now further weakening their ability to respond to the climate emergency.

In this scenario, characterised by increasingly scarce resources, it is therefore essential to apply agronomic practices suited to the specific soil characteristics of the land, but above all to exploit the available water to the last drop.

For this reason, on the one hand it is necessary to restore and improve irrigation infrastructures, which are often inadequate for local water needs, and on the other hand to use irrigation systems modelled on the characteristics and particular needs of the territory.

With this in mind, as the speakers explained, a very effective solution for extracting water from wells has been to use solar-powered pumps – cheaper and more sustainable for the environment – instead of traditional fossil-fuel powered models.

The Italian irrigation systems industry, thanks to its extraordinary ability to customise and modulate the construction solutions offered on the market, can provide African countries with significant support both for the supply of technology and for the dissemination of operational know-how.

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Engines for agricultural machinery: towards ‘neutral’ systems

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At EIMA 2022, manufacturers of engines and agricultural machinery, which are currently Stage V compliant, discussed the solutions to be adopted to achieve the ambitious goals that the European institutions are setting towards the goal of climate neutrality.

 In order to curb the impact of climate change, the European Commission has adopted a package of measures aimed at reducing climate-changing gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving ‘zero emissions’ by 2050. This context particularly encourages engine manufacturers to develop propulsion systems that have less and less impact on the environment.

This highly topical subject was the focus of the conference entitled ‘Evolution of propulsion in agricultural machinery’, held as part of EIMA 2022, organised by FederUnacoma with the participation of leading engine and agricultural machinery manufacturers.

The current Emissions Regulation that introduced ‘Stage V’ already guarantees a significant reduction in pollutant emissions, as FederUnacoma’s Technical Service points out in its introduction, but the New Green Deal sets more stringent targets that could be achieved by using ‘zero’ impact alternative fuels, renewable fuels and ‘alternative’ fossil fuels due to the current energy crisis.

Diego Rotti, Head of Off-Road Product Portfolio & Marketing FPT presented the main technologies developed by FPT to optimise the environmental impact of its engines.

Several solutions are being studied in FPT Industrial’s path towards decarbonisation, also through concrete applications in the field: in addition to biomethane and hydrogen propulsion systems (with the first prototype of a 13-litre engine that will be tested through an application on snow groomers in the coming winter season), there are also hybrid and full electric technologies.

In this regard, FPT has already started production in Italy of battery packs and electrified axles for various applications, continuing to acquire experience and skills to be progressively transferred to the agricultural sector.

According to Mauro Mancuso, Senior Manager as well as Product Marketing at Kohler, in addition to the use of various alternative fuels such as HVO biofuel, full electric engines are expected to be used mainly in public transport and ‘in-house’ logistics, while hybrid technology will be exploited in regional transport and materials handling.

Full-electric technology is a priority in Kohler’s strategy, Mancuso pointed out, even though it is currently limited by battery capacity and poor recharging infrastructure. In any case, internal combustion engines will continue to be prevalent in agricultural/forestry, construction and long-distance transport applications.

One firmly committed to electrification is CNHi, which, as illustrated by Stefano Fiorati (Zero Emission & Advanced Drivetrain Manager CNHi), has already produced full electric vehicles. These include a mini-excavator, whose batteries can be recharged by 80% in just one hour thanks to fast-charging technology.

The electrification process does not only concern tractors, but also equipment: in recent years an increasing number of manufacturers have developed machinery with electric power supply systems independent of the tractor. The system developed by New Holland – Fiorati went on to explain – involves an external e-Source generator which, driven by the tractor’s PTO, powers the electric equipment.

The Emilia-based manufacturer Landini, part of the Argo Tractors group, has also embarked on a reorganisation process with a particular focus on hybrid engines. On display at EIMA 2022, the Rex 4 Full Hybrid tractor was recently awarded as Technical Innovation.

The machine – explained Giovanni Esposito Innovation Director Argo Tractors – is equipped with a 50 kW electric motor and a 55 kW internal combustion motor.

The Rex 4 Full Hybrid model, Esposito pointed out, can work both in fully electric mode, delivering a maximum of 65 kW, and in hybrid mode with a maximum power output of 80 kW. It should be noted that the operating autonomy, in the fully electric case, can reach two hours thanks to the use of a 30 kWh capacity battery managed by an algorithm for the recharging system developed in-house.

In its conclusions, FederUnacoma reiterates that the overview currently offered on power sources towards decarbonisation highlights the applicability of different solutions that can be adopted by agricultural machinery manufacturers according to their application and market needs.

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