Farm And Plant Sustainability Blog Archive

    Volvo CE Launches Retail E-Commerce Tool, Now Accepting Orders For Upcoming Electric Excavator & Wheel Loader
    Posted On: March 2, 2020
    New web tool lets you save your spot in Volvo’s production queue so you can get started enjoying the benefits of quiet, zero-emission plant machines on your jobsites as soon as possible. ...
    Zero-Emission JCB Power Pack Delivers Electrical Backup & Recharge For Electric Machinery
    Posted On: February 12, 2020
    Featuring four to eight automotive-quality, lithium-ion batteries, JCB’s new range of power packs will deliver power outputs from 5kVA (apparent power) to 15kVA, in both single- and three-phase supply. ...
    Kubota Exhibits AI-Infused, Fully Autonomous Concept Tractor To Commemorate Company’s 130th Anniversary
    Posted On: January 24, 2020
    Kubota Exhibits AI-Infused, Fully Autonomous Concept Tractor To Commemorate Company’s 130th Anniversary ...
    CASE ProjectTETRA Methane-Powered Wheel Loader Concept Wins Good Design Award
    Posted On: December 18, 2019
    Introduced in April, the environmentally friendlier loader is as ground-breaking for its look and industrial design as it is for running on fuel derived from waste products. ...
    STEYR & FPT Industrial Unveil New STEYR Konzept Hybrid Concept Tractor At Agritechnica 2019
    Posted On: November 20, 2019
    The hybrid-electric tractor has a 4.5-litre diesel engine and five individually controlled electric motors (one of which directly operates each wheel). ...
    New Holland Debuts First Production Unit Of Company’s T6 Methane Power Tractor At Agritechnica
    Posted On: November 20, 2019
    The biomethane-powered tractor earned Tractor of the Year’s Sustainable Tractor of the Year award for 2020 for providing the same power and torque as a diesel engine but reduces harmful emissions by 80%. ...
    Early New Holland Low-Carbon Tractor Makes Appearance At LCV 2019
    Posted On: September 9, 2019
    The agri machine firm’s Low Carbon Tractor programme seeks to produce a commercially viable tractor that runs on biomethane and complies with the latest emissions standards. ...
    Volvo’s EC300E Hybrid Crawler Excavator Undergoing Field Testing Now
    Posted On: May 10, 2019
    The manufacturer says this machine is every bit as powerful as its conventional counterpart but offers an increase in fuel efficiency of as much as 17%. ...
    Bridgestone Assesses Its Progress Toward A Sustainable Supply Chain
    Posted On: April 17, 2019
    The tyre manufacturer has set a goal of using 100% sustainable materials by 2050 and recently reported on its progress thus far. ...
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    New Volto Tedders From Claas With Working Widths From 6.6 - 10.8 Metres & HD Power Train
    Posted 06/07/2026
    Claas is expanding its range of tedders with seven new Volto and Volto T models, positioned below the Volto 1500 – 1300 TS series introduced in 2024. ...
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    Vicon Introduces The New Bromex 400 Series Flail Choppers
    Posted 30/06/2026
    The Vicon Bromex range combines durability, reliability, and ease of use in a practical design that supports efficient day-to-day operation. ...
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    Case IH Updates Axial-Flow 160 Series Combine Harvesters For 2027
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Case IH is updating its 2027 Axial-Flow 160 Series combine harvesters with precision farming upgrades, dual Pro 1200 displays, operator visibility and comfort improvements, and grain-handling enhancements. ...
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    Case IH Announces Advanced Technology & Sustainability Baler Updates
    Posted 26/06/2026
    Case IH recently announced significant updates to its baler range for the 2027 model year to maximise productivity, maintain quality, and limit downtime. ...
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    Massey Ferguson MF 1M.25: Small Machines, Big Benefits
    Posted 25/06/2026
    The workload for Lakeside has increased significantly over the past two years, which has included a near doubling of the workforce, a move to a 10-acre dedicated office, workshop and machinery storage location, and an increase in the number of tractors to cope. ...
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    Fendt Celebrates Its 50,000th Fendt 900 Vario With A Limited-Edition Special Model
    Posted 24/06/2026
    The Fendt 900 Vario will reach two milestones in 2026: in July, the 50,000th unit of the popular series will roll off the production line. ...
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    John Deere Enters 6,000-Litre Class With New 560R Self-Propelled Sprayer
    Posted 15/06/2026
    John Deere has updated its 500R self-propelled sprayer series for model year 2027 with the introduction of the new flagship 560R, which boasts a 6,000-litre spray tank. ...
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    John Deere Gives 2027 6M Series Tractors New e19 Powershift Transmission
    Posted 12/06/2026
    John Deere has introduced key updates to its popular 17-model midsize 6M tractor series for 2027, starting with the new, intelligent e19 transmission available for most 6-cylinder 6M models up to the 6M 250. ...
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    Updated John Deere 8R Tractors Improve Efficiency, Comfort & Precision Ag
    Posted 10/06/2026
    John Deere recently announced the next generation of its 8R, 8RT, and 8RX tractors with updates to improve efficiency, ease of operation, cab comfort, and enhanced precision ag capabilities. ...
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    John Deere Refreshes 6R Tractors & Debuts New 665R & 685R Loaders
    Posted 09/06/2026
    John Deere improved its 6R Large and Xtra Large Frame tractors’ road performance, cabin, and precision farming features for 2027, and introduced the new 665R and 685R front loaders with greater visibility and easier coupling. ...
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