List of trends in the agricultural sector

With the proliferation of low-cost cordless electric pruning shears, often with built-in lithium batteries, INFACO is asking pruning professionals (winegrowers, arboriculturists, olive growers, landscapers, etc.) a simple question: how much does your equipment really cost you on a day-to-day basis? The difference between the purchase price and the cost of use can be cons...

IMV Technologies is proud to announce BovIntel, a groundbreaking addition to bovine ultrasound diagnostics, recognized as the winner of the Innovation Award at Sommet de l'élévage 2025. Event: Sommet de l'elévage Where: Clermont - Ferrand. France When: 07 - 10 october, 2025. BovIntel leverages artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way veterinary and agricultura...

Mastitis, or udder inflammation, is one of the most common and costly health issues in dairy farming. It particularly affects high-yielding cows and can lead to serious financial and health-related losses. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what mastitis is, how to recognize it, treat it effectively, and most importantly – how to prevent it. What Is Mastitis? ...

Ovarian cysts are pathological ovarian follicles that have not undergone ovulation, typically measuring between 25 mm and 50–60 mm in diameter. It is important to note that postpartum “cysts” occurring within 40 days after calving are considered physiological and not pathological. Only after this period, if the cysts persist, can they be identified as a problem requiring...

CELIKEL introduces the new model series of silage compactors, designed for the latest innovation in silage farming. The technology has been further enhanced to achieve maximum compression in the silo, while ensuring adaptability to farms of all sizes and compatibility with a wide range of tractors. Experience the revolution in silage compaction with the CELIKEL BLACK OUT...

For poultry production to be environmentally sound and save resources, manure produced by laying hens and heavier poultry must be treated in a manner that makes economic and ecological sense. Manure from poultry farms is a valuable organic fertiliser that should be used in a clever way, for example by creating a sustainable circular economy. Moreover, prices for mineral ...

Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo State in Nigeria, wants to create new jobs and training opportunities as well as alleviate protein deficiency. One means of reaching this goal is the sow farm in Ilutoro, 300 km west of Lagos, which the politician recently inaugurated during a ceremony held for this occasion. All equipment for keeping the sows in a closed system was pro...

Just like in many other countries of the world, eggs produced in alternative systems are gaining popularity in Israel. This trend has recently also been acknowledged by the Ben Shemen agricultural school, located not far from Jerusalem. Budding farmers learn the ins and outs of barn egg production with a welfare aviary from Big Dutchman. The Ben Shemen settlement, to w...

“The first batch was great!” The Glicksman family – father Yona and his sons Benny and Moshe – from Gedera, 50 kilometres south of Tel Aviv, are perfectly happy with their new rearing aviary. The project was a debut for the whole of Israel: in Matzliha, the long-standing Big Dutchman customer installed the first cage-free aviary for pullet rearing on Israeli territory:...

In France, the popularity of organic eggs is increasing. Nicolas Porcherot from Poiseul-la-Ville-et-Laperrière reacted to this trend and recently expanded his family-owned agricultural company EARL Bioproche by adding a barn for organic egg production. The new barn is located near Dijon in the department Côte-d’Or and has a wintergarden and an open run for the hens. Po...

The egg producer General Poultry Company (GPC) from Hamala in the north-west of Bahrain has been devoted to supplying the Kingdom of Bahrain with healthy food for the past 40 years. To ensure that this remains true for the future, the company recently commissioned German poultry equipment supplier Big Dutchman at the beginning of the year with the erection and equipment ...

The 2022 World Conference on Farm Animal Welfare and Food Health, co-hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the China Association for the Promotion of International Cooperation in Agriculture (CAPIAC), was recently held online. Representatives from the Chinese government, international institutions, embassies of many countries i...

“Trees from Art” is the name of an ambitious Nigerian tree planting and sustainability education program – and Big Dutchman Nigeria was happy to be invited. Other participants of the campaign include Solution 17, a development program of the NGO “Creative Youth Community Development Initiative”, the Lagos State government and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerc...

Just in time for EuroTier in Hanover, Better Insect Solutions and FarmInsect have signed a cooperation agreement (hall 21, stand F21). The goal: establishing insect farming as an additional money-making enterprise for farmers. Better Insect Solutions provides the technology, from the breeding system and climate control to the feed kitchen and air cleaning system includin...

Robotics company FJ Dynamics (FJD) will launch its LandMaster Navigation System in Europe in the second half of 2020. The system was launched last year and has since then been on the market in countries such as Japan and China.

A real alternative to concrete washing areas, the flexible foldable washing areas are economical and can be used for a wide range of purposes: - Flexible washing platform for wine-growing and agricultural operations (cleaning of straddle carriers, sprayers, self-propelled vehicles, tractors, etc.). - Sprayer filling area - Decontamination area for vehicles and equipme...

They are made of polyester (900 g / m2) coated with PVC and are resistant to phytosanitary products, hydrocarbons and other chemical substances. This range of bins offers numerous dimensions and retention capacities. It is available in 3 versions: - the flexible SELF-ADVANTAGE bins equipped with memory foam flanges (facilitates the entry and exit of vehicles without as...

Global robotics company FJ Dynamics wants to transform traditional farming with the power of data. It has developed a range of smart machines to boost production and sustainability while reducing the risk to, and the physical demands on farmers. For years, data has helped farmers decide when to plant, when to harvest, what types of crops to grow, how much fertilizer a...

Given its thermal characteristics, the tomato plant is one of the most popular greenhouse crop. In fact, this type of plant requires a high termal warmth, which is easily reproducible in the greenhouse. The greenhouse tomato cultivation allows to exploit several advantages, Find out more, read all the article!

The company Bertagni is an Italian fresh filled pasta producer, founded in Bologna by Luigi Bertagni in 1882. Luigi Bertagni, with his brothers Ferdinando and Oreste, not only made high quality fresh tortellini, but also developed a method in order to package and conserve them. Thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of Bertagni brothers, their tortellini were appreci...

One-sided auto weeding machine LUCY – Reduces your costs and your environmental impact! LUCY – an innovative, hydraulically powered auto weeding machine is intended for destroying weeds in orchards of fruit trees, plantations of berry bushes vineyards, apples, apricots, blueberries, nuts orchards, cherries, figs, grapes, kumquat, lemon, lime, mulberry, olives, plums, pa...

Simple and affordable Flower Processing Line from Flowerhands!! 3,3 / 5,3 or 7,3 meters in length With saw and deleafer 1 or 2 Cyklop binders can be placed on the machine incl. resilient cloth

A designer and manufacturer of handling equipment for the conveying of bulk product, SAUTEC supports its customers by offering them customized, flexible and high-performance to meet their needs and uses. The truck unloader is an illustration of SAUTEC’s expertise and savoir-faire. The truck unloader can be used for all trailers and allows operators to work safely. Wi...

Since February 2020, Marco van der Velden has been Managing Director and CEO of Berg Hortimotive Group. With a background in the metalworking industry and general machine building, he has the broad base required to lead this group - consisting of Berg Hortimotive BV and HortiKey BV. Even more so because these companies continue to expand globally with their growth strate...

Enidine’s ECO OEM Small Bore and OEMXT Mid-Bore Adjustable Series Shock Absorbers can now be found on the TraceParts CAD content platform.

Minimizing the amount of vibration your machines experience is critical to their long-term performance. Vibration fatigue can cause premature equipment failure and expensive machine downtime. But finding a way to reliably and cost-effectively counteract it has always been a challenge.

The government has issued updated guidance on the steps you must take to ensure all your animal waste – including animal by-product (ABP) – is incinerated carefully, and successfully. Here we have included some key information to help you ensure you meet all guidelines.

For all the farmers all over the world, we have developed a new chain installation: Heavy Duty line. The customized solution for sand barns or other tough conditions. More wear-resistant and less maintenance.

A lot of jobs require some travel – but that typically doesn't mean being sent across the world for seven months at a time. That's the life Kenan van Onselen, Kyle Bradford and Hendrik Potgieter have lived the past few years. They head to North America from their home of South Africa to work the harvest for Braathen Harvesting, a nearly 50-year-old custom harvesting o...

Some industrial installations require maintenance operations and therefore necessitate specific equipments. This was the case for our specialist customer in the port handling and a subsidiary of the sugar market leader. As part of a maintenance and cleaning operation of a 4000 tonnes silo, our customer needed to drain and then transfer several tonnes of sugar into tru...

When it comes to disposal of animal carcass and waste, there are varying preferences around the world as to which method provides the safest, most efficient and cost-effective solution. Read on to find out more...

Autumn with its warm colors reminds us that it is time to cut wood. There are numerous stages to be faced and Rosselli has thought of each of these. That is why this year he introduced the Skylift 250 into his line. A conveyor belt to move the wood and make it easier to transport logs. Skylift 250 is offered in three versions, internal combustion engine, electric and ...

Rapid deployment and operation are of paramount importance in these situations as it helps in the containment of any disease outbreaks. This installation was complete in one day with the help of the Military Police in the Eastern municipality of Drenovci and was in operation a few hours after that. Bio-security is a modern day challenge faced by all. We can work with...

Moty has been developing and manufacturing pumpkin seed harvesting equipment since 1969. In 2019 Moty is introducing a new harvester called KE1800 MS. The name refers to the legendary KE1800 built until 2006. The well known Moty sieve drum is the common piece between these two generations of harvesters. The NEW KE1800 MS all the Moty genes elaborated in the last 60 years...

The upgraded mechanical hydraulic weeder is designed for mechanical weed control in fruit farms with crops growing in rows, at a spacing to allow the tractor to pass on a cultivated lane. This reduces the cost of maintenance and facilitates keeping these crops. The hydraulic weeder machine is perfect for organic fruit farming, can significantly reduce or even eliminate ...

Many of the processes in dairy husbandry have already been automated. This is however not the case for cow traffic management. The dairyman still walks up to the gates to open and close them. Autolift will position several cow traffic gates automatically, setting the desired route for the planned group of animals. Controlled with an App that knows all cow traffic configu...