Ideal for minimum tillage and post-plough seedbed preparation, Kuhn’s new Highlander cultivators perform shallow soil cultivation while eliminating weeds in a single pass In 1986, cinemas welcomed the release of Highlander, starring Sean Connery and Christopher Lambert, both portraying characters from the Scottish Highlands, from which the term “Highlander” originates. The story revolves around a group of immortals destined to fight one another until only one remains alive forever. To achieve this, each immortal must behead his opponent while uttering the famous phrase: “There can be only one.” Far less…
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The new Krone Big Pack Hdp II models: new standards of efficiency
The evolution of Krone’s Big Pack large square baler range continues. The new Krone Big Pack Hdp II models, also available in the VariCut version, take straw baling to a new level in terms of productivity and operating efficiency Global wheat production forecasts for 2026 have been revised upward, with an expected increase of 46 million tonnes compared with the previous year, bringing total worldwide production to an estimated 842 million tonnes. These figures were published in the April edition of the Grain Market Report issued by the International Grains…
Read MoreSeppi S9 Base hammer mulchers: olympic performances
Designed for summer maintenance activities in mountain ski resorts, Seppi’s S9 Base hammer mulchers support the sustainable management of ski slopes thanks to a high peripheral-speed rotor capable of ensuring uniform and precise shredding even at operating speeds of up to 10 km/h The protagonists of the recent Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Cortina d’Ampezzo and Bormio ski slopes — respectively the Olympia delle Tofane and the Stelvio — provided the stage for downhill competitions and, above all, for the victories of Italian athletes Federica Brignone, Sofia Goggia,…
Read MoreRinieri Cpl pre-pruners: productivity and comfort
Rinieri’s Cpl pre-pruners simplify manual finishing operations, improving both farm profitability and the working conditions of vineyard crews during the coldest months of the year. Vine pruning is a lengthy and labor-intensive operation that is often carried out under harsh weather conditions, as it takes place in late autumn and early winter. Mechanical pre-pruning provides an effective way to prepare the vines by shortening the canes before the final manual pruning stage, making the subsequent work significantly easier. Mechanical pre-pruning dramatically reduces the amount of vegetation that must be removed…
Read MoreJoker Hd by Horsch: compact and mighty
Horsch’s Joker Hd disc harrows are designed to tackle the most demanding soil cultivation tasks, including the removal of weeds and their thorough incorporation into the soil. The range includes models with working widths of approximately 4 and 6 meters The expression “compact and mighty” perfectly captures the philosophy behind Horsch’s Joker HD series, combining impressive performance with relatively compact dimensions. The range consists of two trailed models offering working widths of 4.15 meters and 6.15 meters respectively. Known as the Joker 4 HD and Joker 6 HD, both machines…
Read MoreKuhn Optimer: greater field efficiency, no stress
Thanks to Kuhn’s Smart Soil Technology (SST), the Optimer series of disc harrows maintains a constant working direction and depth. The result is greater field efficiency and reduced operator fatigue The term proprioception refers to the body’s ability to sense its position and movement in space without relying on vision. This function is essential, for example, for maintaining balance with closed eyes or in the dark. It is made possible by specialized receptors, known as proprioceptors, located in muscles, tendons, and joints, which continuously send information to the central nervous…
Read MoreNew Holland BigBaler: anatomy of a leadership
Historically among the market leaders in Italy, the New Holland BigBaler large square balers are capable of producing bales with up to 22 percent higher density than comparable conventional machines. This performance is achieved through a series of exclusive engineering solutions, including the MaxiSweep pick-up and the Loop Master knotting system Maximum bale density. The ability to store large quantities of forage in limited space while protecting the crop from deterioration caused by weather, fermentation, mold, and bacteria. This is, in essence, the design philosophy behind the New Holland BigBaler…
Read MoreGhibli leaf remover by Rinieri: gentle when needed
Rinieri‘s Ghibli leaf remover has been developed for professional fruit growing, combining high operating efficiency with the gentle action needed to preserve canopy integrity In addition to viticulture, leaf removal—often referred to as “green pruning”—is also recommended for orchards, as it offers various advantages regarding yield (in terms of weight), crop health, and quality. This is because selectively removing leaves from around the fruit reduces the humidity that fosters fungal diseases. Furthermore, a less dense canopy enhances the effectiveness of crop protection treatments, ensuring they are distributed optimally throughout the…
Read MoreKrone variable-chamber round balers: technological updates
Krone has expanded its range of Krone variable chamber round balers with the new CombiPack Hdp Cv 165 Xc. Equipped with a single-belt chamber and a 41-knife rotor, the machine integrates a bale wrapper, allowing forage harvesting and plastic film wrapping to be completed in a single operation Some jobs are best left to the professionals. That applies in everyday life as much as it does in agriculture. Looking after a small family vegetable garden is one thing; extracting maximum profitability from a large-scale farming or agricultural contracting business is…
Read MoreFront loaders Landini: indispensable accessory for logistical needs
Front loaders are essential equipment on a farm. They’re indispensable accessories on a livestock farm. In any case, the equipment must be high-quality and perfectly matched to the tractors in use, which is why Landini offers its customers five different series of loaders The Landini tractor range extends from the compact “Mistral2” tractors, starting at 42 horsepower, to the top-of-the-line “Series 7” tractors, boasting 240 horsepower. In between are the specialized compact “Rex3” tractors, the specialized “Rex4” tractors, the crawler “Trekker4” tractors, the “Series 4” and “Series 5” farm tractors,…
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