Over 60 years of research and expertise in grain and forage harvesting solutions and innovations have been implemented in the new self-propelled Massey Ferguson WR 9800 windrower generation. The series is the latest in the cutting-edge machinery lineup and possesses a number of features that make it stand out as compared to its predecessors.

On 30-31 March, Mordovexpocentre (Saransk) housed the 20th AgroTekh-Mordovia interregional dedicated trade fair. Penza branch office of AgroCentreZakharovo took part in the exposition and debuted two models of seeders manufactured by Vaderstad (Sweden).

Five sales managers who demonstrated excellent performance selling AGCO Parts oil during 2016 have taken a course of extreme driving behind the wheel of powerful BMW cars as part of an incentive programme from AGCO-RM. Kirill Papkov, a chief instructor and a frequent participant of the rally, oversaw the ride.

AgroCentre’s performance has been acknowledged during the annual AGCO dealership conference, which was held on 22-23 March, 2017 in Moscow.

The Massey Ferguson 6713 tractor has become a rightful ‘citizen’ of Russia. From this year on, the 6 Series tractors are assembled at AGCO-RM factory, a joint venture of Russian Machines Corporation and AGCO.

In order to reach maximum yields, it is essential to take care of soil and minimise soil compaction and formation of grooves from machinery tyres. Seeds do not germinate in grooves, besides, grooves accumulate water, and water stagnation causes plant diseases. Moreover, grooves serve as additional ‘steps’, which farm machines have to overcome wasting fuel and time.

AgroCentre’s team together with the clients visited SIMA, International Agribusiness Show, which took place in Paris. The capital of France received guests interested to learn about novelties offered by machinery manufacturers. As usual, the scale of SIMA was astounding.

Vaderstad has upgraded the Spirit 600S, 800S and 900S seed drill models. The modified equipment was first unveiled to the public at SIMA — 2017 Agribusiness Show in Paris.

An appropriate header choice is essential to ensure efficient harvesting with minimum losses. Zaffrani, an Italian manufacturer of headers, has won universal acclaim due to its extensive product range.

Väderstad has received an Honourable mention by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. The price was presented at the German-Swedish Tech Forum in Stockholm January 31st. The ceremony was opened by the German chancellor Angela Merkel and the Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven.