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Trimble and Horsch Partner to Deliver Autonomy Solutions to the Agriculture Market

Michele Catinari — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:00:05 +0000

Horsch and Trimble announced a collaboration focused on developing solutions that enable autonomy in agriculture with the goal of building a future for autonomous machines and workflows in the industry.

The collaboration extends beyond autonomously controlling machines, such as the self-propelled crop protection sprayers, to full workflow automation from the office to the field. This relationship integrates Trimble’s established autonomy expertise in guidance systems, path planning, and in-field process automation with Horsch’s fleet of machines.

The first phase will bring automation to the complex planning, machine control, and logistical challenges faced by sprayer operators to improve machine performance and reduce operating errors. This functionality can significantly reduce the driver’s workload, while still allowing them to intervene at any time. In the long term, this technology establishes a basis for operating fully autonomous machines.

Horsch and Trimble have successfully collaborated on implementing control technologies and are extending this to include full machine control solutions. The companies are currently implementing a high level of automation and driver support with steering systems. With this increase in automation, a driver can perform additional in-cab tasks during active fieldwork, such as the required documentation, planning, and coordination of work processes.

“Combining the forward-thinking nature of Horsch with Trimble’s cutting-edge autonomous technology creates an opportunity for the companies to develop innovative applications for the OEM and Trimble’s agriculture network. We are building new customer-focused solutions as part of our existing connected farm ecosystem to deliver a unique and compelling solution for our customers—simplifying the complex, logistical and operational challenges of modern agriculture,”

said Finlay Wood, business area director for Trimble Autonomous Solutions.

“The unique opportunity with this collaboration is not that we are presenting a future utopia but that we are moving step-by-step towards autonomy in a pragmatic, consistent manner. We consider automation in agriculture to be one of our next key technologies, and our goal is to ultimately deliver a platform of various applications to help farmers meet the challenges of the future,”

said Theo Leeb, managing director for Horsch.

Trimble and HORSCH Partner to Deliver Autonomy Solutions to the Agriculture Market

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AGCO and Geringhoff Announce New Partnership

Giulia Basili — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:00:03 +0000

AGCO and Carl Geringhoff Vertriebsgesellschaft, announced that an agreement has been signed for the two companies to form a collaboration for the distribution and development of combine harvester headers.

“Geringhoff is a strong business that plays an essential role in the growth and adoption of innovative combine harvester header technologies that help farmers enhance their productivity,”

said Barry O’Shea, Vice President Product Line Leader for AGCO combines.

Source:AGCO

“As a leading global equipment manufacturer, AGCO is uniquely positioned to support broader distribution of Geringhoff combine harvester cutting heads alongside its own combine harvesters. The collaboration will also result in the development of innovative harvesting products that improve the efficiency and productivity for farmers around the world.”

“The agreement between Geringhoff and AGCO will provide new opportunities for Geringhoff to grow its global combine header business and develop new harvesting cutting technologies to strengthen our position as leading supplier for arable farmers across the globe,”

said Daniel Hansmeier, Geringhoff’s Chief Executive Officer.

Source:AGCO

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Trianni and Zoetis Announce Agreement to Develop a Transgenic Antibody Discovery Platform for Use in Animal Health

Marco Pinza — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:00:20 +0000

Trianni, Inc. (TRIANNI) and Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS) recently announced a collaboration for the development of transgenic monoclonal antibody platforms for the discovery of new veterinary treatments.

“We are confident that the application of TRIANNI’s proven transgenic human monoclonal antibody discovery platform technology to the veterinary field will add value to Zoetis’ product development programs,”

said Matthias Wabl, Ph.D., Trianni’s President and CEO.

“We appreciate TRIANNI’s experience in the development of therapeutic antibody platform capabilities and look forward to working with them on innovations for animal health,”

said Catherine A. Knupp, D.V.M., M.S., Executive Vice President and President, Research and Development at Zoetis.

“This collaboration will enhance our internally-developed pipeline of novel monoclonal antibodies and hasten the development of therapeutics that could transform the way veterinarians treat a range of diseases in animals.”

No financial details were disclosed.

Source: Zoetis

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AGCO Awards Thirteen Top-Performing Suppliers at 2020 North America Virtual Supplier Event

Marco Pinza — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:00:40 +0000

Honors Include Recognition of Three New Partner-Level Suppliers

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), recognized three new partner-level suppliers and presented ten supplier awards during its first annual 2020 AGCO North America Virtual Supplier Event. AGCO’s partner-level suppliers have surpassed the top level of achievement in innovation, world-class service, global growth, and cost savings, and have helped the company maintain the highest levels of capacity and innovation during challenging economic conditions.

“AGCO’s global suppliers are critical elements of our mission to deliver dependable and technologically advanced products, parts, and solutions to dealers and growers across North America,”

said Robert Crain, senior vice president and general manager, North America.

“This event gives us an opportunity to recognize their outstanding service, discuss key industry trends, share exciting news about upcoming products, and position our network for growth in the coming year.”

As part of the day’s virtual sessions, senior AGCO executives briefed attendees on topics such as the COVID-19 response and recovery, global market outlook, 2020 key initiatives, and benefits for high-performing suppliers. Innovative technology provided for live and interactive breakout sessions that were filled with insightful information and opportunities for direct Q&A.

“AGCO and our suppliers have built a world-class supply chain that has proven to be robust and responsive in very challenging environments,”

said Michael Clem, vice president, purchasing and logistics, Americas.

“These awards celebrate suppliers who have provided exceptional services in areas such as corporate sustainability, innovative solutions, quality products, and effective collaboration. AGCO, our dealers, and the world’s growers are well-served by these relationships and the outstanding capabilities they deliver.”

New Partner-Level Suppliers (in alphabetical order)

Atlantic Container Line (ACL) of Westfield, NJ was represented by Andy Abbott, President. Founded in 1965, ACL, with its parent company Grimaldi Group, offers extensive coverage in the Mediterranean, Scandinavia/Baltics, and West Africa. ACL has been a trusted AGCO logistics supplier and transport provider for over 10 years, with a distinguished reputation for reliability & customer service.

Flint Group of Fargo, ND and offices in Duluth, MN was represented by Andy Reierson, CEO; Jodi Duncan, president; and Kaia Watkins, director. Founded in 1946, Flint Group helps organizations in diverse industries grow by focusing on strategic marketing communications success. Flint has supplied AGCO with strong performance in cost, quality, account management, and strategic compliance services.

Ports America Chesapeake, LLC (PAC) of Baltimore, MD, was represented by Bayard Hogans, Vice President. Founded in 2009, PAC operates the Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore with 13 berths, direct rail access and the port’s largest and most versatile general cargo facility. PAC has been an outstanding trusted quality logistics service provider, handling the discharging/loading of cargo on ACL vessels and exceeding AGCO’s quality and service standards.

AGCO 2020 Supplier of the Year winners (by award)

Direct Materials Supplier of the Year: Alliance Tire Group, a group company of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Founded in 1950, Alliance Tire Company Ltd. is based in Mumbai, India and is a global leader in the manufacture and sales of agricultural, forestry, construction, and OTR tires. Alliance Tire Group is a strategic and innovative supplier for AGCO, providing aggressive, competitive pricing and key support with balers and the Below 100HP CUE Tractors product group.

Indirect Supplier of the Year: Ricoh USA, Inc. of Exton, PA. Founded in 1936, Ricoh USA is the North and South American arm of Tokyo-based Ricoh Company, Ltd. Named the 2020 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, Ricoh is a strategic technology equipment supplier for AGCO, providing price transparency, aggressive price points, best-in-class service, single-point-of-contact, escalation processes, innovation sharing, and new product collaboration.

Logistics Supplier of the Year: C.H. Robinson of Eden Prairie, MN. Incorporated in 1905, C.H. Robinson Company is a Fortune 500 provider of multimodal transportation services and third-party logistics. As a strategic collaborative logistics service provider for AGCO, C.H. Robinson offers year-over-year cost reductions and capacity commitments, as well as flexible, dedicated, and focused customer/account service.

Aftersales Supplier of the Year: Diemo Machine Works, Inc. of Arborg, Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 1982, Diemo is a metal fabrication and machining company that provides AGCO with responsive and reliable service, combined production and aftersales strategies, and exceptional on-time deliveries. Diemo is both a Production- and Aftersales-approved manufacturer that supplies AGCO’s Jackson, Hesston, Breganze (IDEAL Combine) and Aftersales PDCs.

Third Party Supplier of the Year: TAESUNG Mfg. Co., Ltd of Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1985, Taesung began serving AGCO in 2019, with the introduction of Massey Ferguson’s compact series loader and backhoe in North America. Taesung’s engineering collaboration with AGCO provides an adaptive and innovative product design and a competitive, durable, and robust compact tractor platform.

Quality & Delivery Performance Award

Three top AGCO suppliers were recognized for their focus on outstanding performance in the quality and delivery category. These companies closely collaborate with AGCO’s engineering, logistics, and purchasing teams to provide the most value and the highest quality solutions for AGCO’s customers.

Steel and Pipe Supply Company, Inc. of Manhattan, KS. Founded in 1933, Steel Pipe & Supply maintains a large inventory of carbon steel products in multiple warehouses, provides value-added processing services, and sustains a strong distribution network.

BARKU Plastics LLC of Cleveland, TN. Established in 2003 as a subsidiary of Barku Kunststofftechnik GmbH, BARKU offers worldwide plastic solutions and a solid reputation of valuable and effective industry know-how.

PEER Bearing Company of Waukegan, IL. PEER was acquired by SKF in 2008 and is operated as a wholly owned, independent brand within SKF. PEER is an award-winning supplier dedicated to reliable and cost-effective bearing solutions.

Collaboration & Innovation Award

Two top AGCO suppliers were recognized for remarkable performance in the areas of collaboration and innovation. These companies strategically aligned with AGCO’s design, engineering and purchasing teams to successfully implement design changes and bench testing, which resulted in technological advancements and cost savings.

AY DÖKÜM Makina Sanayii ve Ticaret A.Ş of Ankara, Turkey. Founded in 1947, AY DÖKÜM provides gray and ductile iron machined castings to agricultural and construction machine manufacturers around the world. AY DÖKÜM’s openness to innovation through quick decision making and a flexible production mechanism is key to maintaining their competitive advantage and profitability.

Newstar of Yantai, Shandong, China. Since 1999, Newstar has promoted innovation and responsiveness with a devotion to research, development and production of hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic systems, and ECO plating equipment.

Source: AGCO Corporation

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Minister Bibeau and Commissioner Wojciechowski to emphasize Canada-EU relationship in agricultural trade

Lazzarini Sabrina — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 18:00:26 +0000

Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau spoke with the European Union’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski.

Minister Bibeau and Commissioner Wojciechowski emphasized the strength of the Canada-EU relationship, especially in agricultural trade. They reiterated the need to work collaboratively to ensure a well-functioning integrated supply chain in food and food products between Europe and Canada, which is essential to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of citizens during COVID-19.

Both ministers also emphasized the need for free and open trade, especially in the current COVID-19 crisis, and benefits of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), provisionally applied since September 2017.

In addition, Minister Bibeau emphasized that Canada and the EU need to co-operate to ensure that our farmers and processors benefit from the trade agreement, underscoring the importance of improving EU market access for Canadian agricultural products through the removal of technical barriers to trade.

“Maintaining strong trade with our European friends and allies will be essential for our economic restart. During my discussion with Commissioner Wojciechowski, I built upon the strength of that long-standing relationship and promoted the high-quality of Canadian agri-food products.”

said The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Quick facts

Since CETA provisionally went into effect in September 2017, exports of agriculture and agri-food to the EU have increased nearly 12% between 2016 (the last full year prior to CETA) and 2019. Some of the commodities to benefit the most from CETA tariff reductions are: cranberries (exports up 130%); fruits and nuts (up 84%); dog and cat food (up 22%); and maple sugar and syrup (up 15%).
Other commodities that saw exports increase in that time period are: canola seed (up 97%); kidney and white pea beans (up 30%); soya beans (up 13%); and corn (up 11%).

Courtesy of google images

Source: Agriculture and Agri Food Canada

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FBSciences and Yara announce collaboration agreement to bring innovative plant health solutions to growers across North America

Lazzarini Sabrina — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:00:19 +0000

FBSciences is excited to announce a partnership agreement with Yara North America that will focus on developing and delivering innovative plant health solutions to growers across North America and bringing together the power of FBSciences technologies and products with Yara’s industry-leading calcium nitrate fertilizers.

FBSciences specializes in biosolutions including biostimulant and biopesticide technologies which form the foundation of comprehensive crop nutrition programs. FBSciences technologies have been tested for over a decade through more than 1500 trials and have proven over and over they deliver four key things:

healthier plants and increased yields;
increased quality and nutrient density;
stress mitigation and recovery;
increased utilization of other crop inputs.

FBSciences and Yara spent 2019 field testing the combination of FBSciences technologies and products with Yara’s leading fertilizers and the synergies and results were overwhelmingly positive for growers.

ZiCAN Soil is the first product to commercially launch in the United States as part of this new relationship. ZiCAN Soil was specially formulated to mix with YaraLiva liquid calcium nitrate fertilizers, including YaraLiva CAN-17 and YaraLiva CN-9. In independent testing on almonds, ZiCAN Soil and YaraLiva CAN-17 together picked up a 10.6% yield increase when compared to using YaraLiva CAN-17 alone. The results translate into an increase of 200 pounds per acre, which is $550 per acre (at $2.75 per pound). Traditional liquid zinc and calcium nitrate fertilizers don’t mix well and when combined create gypsum, resulting in clogging and cleaning issues. This problem leads to the need for separate applications. This unique formulation allows nitrogen, calcium, zinc, and manganese to mix together in the tank for perfect compatibility.

FBSciences technologies offer not only increased compatibility but also increased efficiency of other crop inputs. As a result, ZiCAN Soil not only promotes the uptake and translocation of the zinc and manganese in its own formulation but also enhances the uptake and translocation of several nutrients including calcium and nitrogen in YaraLiva CAN-17. This increased nutrient use efficiency will create meaningful increases in ROI for the farmer.
To leverage these synergies, FBSciences and Yara have agreed to design and commercialize additional calcium nitrate compatible products. These products will launch in 2020 across the United States. These products create tangible benefits to the grower and a significant return on investment throughout the value chain.

“FBSciences is very excited to announce this important relationship. The impact of making crop inputs more compatible, allowing for less applications and inputs, while also increasing performance and efficiency cannot be overstated. We share a common vision with Yara of being a leading change agent in achieving sustainability in agriculture through using less inputs while increasing agricultural productivity and profitability for growers. Working with a world-class partner like Yara gives us the reach needed to significantly advance this goal.”

says Courtenay Wolfe, chairman and CEO of FBSciences.

“We are a global leader in crop nutrition. We work closely with growers across the world to help improve agricultural productivity and farm performance. We have seen how FBSciences’ technology and products perform in the field, especially when combined with ours, and are confident that these new products represent the next generation of crop nutrition and a meaningful and sustainable step forward in agricultural productivity and farmer profitability.”

explains Debbie Watts, VP premium products for Yara.

Source: Yara USA

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Octinion to launch CIMAT, a new Interreg project focusing on the development of small-scale multi-purpose robots

Lazzarini Sabrina — Thu, 28 May 2020 15:30:15 +0000

The increasing cost in production forces the agricultural sector to innovate continuously. Where other markets find a solution in upscaling, the Flemish and Dutch market need an alternative solution. Because the agricultural areas are smaller and more fragmented; upscaling is economically impossible.

CIMAT is a new Interreg Flanders-The Netherlands project focusing on the development of small-scale and versatile agro-robots that move towards a more sustainable agriculture. This development will move away from upscaling and focus on electrically powered robots that are modular to fit all needs of the farmer. As partner in this project, Octinion will continue the development on Titanion, the outdoor platform.

The project is called CIMAT, which is short for Catalyst for Innovative Mechatronic in Agricultural Technology.

Courtesy of octinion.com

Source: Octinion

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