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European Farmers Optimistic about Current Economic Conditions and Business Growth

German Agricultural Society (DLG)

DLG's Trendmonitor Europe survey finds that European farmers are viewing current and future growth in a more positive light due to improving market conditions.

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Market Analysis

Agricultural and Construction Industries to see Modest Recovery in 2017

Power Systems Research

Power Systems Research reports that the global agricultural market will see a 2% gain in 2017 while the construction industry will increase 3.4%.

TNT: Trimble Extends Precision Ag Capabilities

Müller-Elektronik will enable Trimble to expand its precision agriculture capabilities from vehicles to implements.

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Robots Bring Data to Ag Industry

Many agricultural robotic companies are graduating into the market and are in the process are transforming the value chain of agriculture.

This data shows the investment in nearly 40 select farm data management and analytics companies. Evidently, interest in the past three years has risen. Note that some companies are yet to raise funds. Note that we excluded FarmEdge which raised $120m in 2016 since it was significantly more than data analytics. Further note that many drone and all agriculture robotic are excluded. Acquisitions are also not included.

Deutz-Fahr Opens New State of the Art Tractor Factory

Deutz-Fahr has opened a new, modern tractor factory which will produce its 6, 7 and 9 Series tractors.

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ZETOR Entering Russian Market

Zetor North America

ZETOR has established a new partnership to manufacture tractors for the Russian market as part of the company's efforts to further expand its global presence.

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European Farm Machinery Market Expects Return to Growth in 2017

CEMA - European Agricultural Machinery Industry Association

CEMA reports sales expectations for most European countries are cautiously positive for 2017.

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Agriculture Equipment Market to be Worth $243.4 Billion by 2025

Rising food demand, reduced labor and increased mechanization are among the key factors which will drive the agricultural machinery market to reach $243.4 billion by 2025.

U.S. Agriculture equipment/machinery market by product, 2014 - 2025 (Billion)

New Holland Agriculture Sets New World Record in Soybean Harvesting

A New Holland CR8.90 combine set a new world record by harvesting 439.73 tons of soybean in the Bahia State of Brazil.

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Monsanto Terminating Agreement for Deere to Acquire Precision Planting LLC Business

John Deere Ag and Turf Division

Monsanto is terminating an agreement for Deere to acquire its Precision Planting business; Deere says it will remain focused on enabling customers to leverage data for improved farming practices.

AGCO Mourns Passing of Company Founder Robert J. Ratliff

AGCO Corporation

AGCO announces the passing of its founder and former President, Chairman and CEO Robert J. Ratliff.

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AGCO Employees Receive Women in Manufacturing Award

AGCO Corporation

Two AGCO employees were recently honored with the 2017 STEP Ahead Award from The Manufacturing Institute which recognizes manufacturing women who exemplify leadership within their companies.

Pictured from left to right: Beatrice Walker, Director, Global Commodity Indirect Goods and Services; Emily Hardie, Manager, Global Fuse Marketing & Business Support; Susanne Lauda, Global Project Lead, Manufacturing Automation; Diana Melick, Vice President, IT, North America and Global Application Delivery; Lucinda Smith, Senior Vice President, Global Business Services; Dennis Branch, Vice President, Human Resources, North America; Rachel Giannini, Manager, Global Employee Engagement & Inclusion.

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