Planting and Fertilizing Machinery

Greater Adoption of Precision Farming Techniques Bodes Well - Global Strategic Business Report 2013-2018


Dublin, Oct. 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9j6p98/planting_and) has announced the addition of the "Planting and Fertilizing Machinery - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Planting and Fertilizing Machinery in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 87 companies including many key and niche players such as AGCO Corp., Buhler Industries, Inc., CNH Global N.V., Deere & Company, Great Plains Ag, Iseki & Co., Ltd., Kasco Manufacturing, Kubota Corporation, Kverneland Group, and Kuhn Group.

Key Topics Covered:

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions

  • Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
  • Disclaimers I-2
  • Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
  • Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
  • Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
  • Seed Planting Machinery I-3
  • Seed Drill I-3
  • Planters I-3
  • Fertilizing Machinery I-3
  • Dry Fertilizer Spreaders I-4
  • Liquid Fertilizer Spreaders/ Sprayers I-4

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

  • Planting and Fertilizing Machinery: A Vital Agricultural Equipment II-1
  • Mechanization in Seeding and Fertilizing Imminent II-1
  • Choosing the Right Planting and Fertilizing Machinery Promises Good Yields II-2
  • Growth Prospects for Planting & Fertilizing Machinery Vary Across Regions II-3
  • Planting & Fertilizing Machinery - An Outlook II-3
  • Recession Impact on Planting & Fertilizing Machinery Market in Retrospect II-4

2. MARKET TRENDS AND GROWTH DRIVERS II-5

  • Market Strong for High Capacity, Advanced Sprayers II-5
  • Farm Consolidation Driving Sales of High Capacity Equipment II-5
  • Technological Advancements Geared towards Making Sprayers More Efficient II-6
  • Population Explosion, a Key Factor Driving Demand II-6
  • Greater Adoption of Precision Farming Techniques Bodes Well for Planting & Fertilizing Machinery II-6
  • Surging Tractor Sales Translating into Demand for Planting & Fertilizing Machinery II-7
  • Larger, High Capacity Tractors Mandate Larger Planting & Fertilizing Machinery II-7

3. AGRICULTURE MACHINERY MARKET - AN INSIGHT II-8

  • Industry Overview II-8
  • Mechanization of Farm Practices Dictate Demand Patterns II-8
  • Government Subsidies - Important for Farm Mechanization Practices II-9
  • Farm Tractors: The Leading Equipment Type II-10
  • Dominant Players in the Industry II-11

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-13

  • Agricultural Equipment II-13
  • Planting Machinery II-13
  • Seed Drill II-13
  • Planters II-13
  • Broadcast Seeders II-14
  • Transplanters II-14
  • Fertilizing Machinery II-14
  • Dry Fertilizer Spreaders II-14
  • Drop Spreaders II-15
  • Rotary Spreaders II-15
  • Pendulum Spreaders II-15
  • Liquid Fertilizer Spreaders/ Sprayers II-15

5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-16

  • Kinze Manufacturing Introduces New 4900 Series Planters II-16
  • Hardi North America Launches New Models of Self-propelled Sprayers II-16
  • SULKY Launches New Fertilizer Spreaders II-17
  • UPM Unveils Novel Updated Planting Machine II-17
  • Dawn Equipment Launches Foresight Ground Hardness Sensor II-17
  • Toro Launches Innovative Slit Seeder II-18
  • Horsch Introduces New Seed Drill and Sprayers II-18
  • Yanmar Unveils New Models of Rice Transplanters II-19
  • Kuhn Launches Axis 50.1 Fertilizer Spreader II-19
  • Horsch Unveils New DuoDrill and MiniDrill II-19
  • Yanmar Introduces PF2R RS Vegetable Transplanter II-19
  • Kuhn Introduces Axis 50.1 H EMC W Hydraulic Drive Disc Spreader II-19
  • Yanmar Introduces RG Series Rice Transplanters II-20
  • Agrisem International Unveils DSF 1600/2200 Series II-20
  • Sulky to Unveil New DPX Mounted Fertilizer Spreaders Range II-21
  • Yanmar Introduces New RG Range of Ride-on Rice Transplanters II-21
  • Gustrower Launches New Agriculture Fertilizer Spreader II-21
  • Amazone Introduces New Range of Generation 2011 Seed Drills II-22
  • KUHN Expands its Cultivation Equipment Range II-22
  • Spaldings Unveils Universal Air Seeder II-23
  • Case IH Launches Early Riser® 1260 Series II-23
  • John Deere Rolls Out the 4940 Self-Propelled Sprayer II-24

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-25

  • Versatile Introduces SX274 Self-Propelled Sprayer II-25
  • New Holland Introduces the Redesigned DuraTank™ Side-Delivery Spreader II-25
  • New Holland launches HydraBox™ Spreaders II-25
  • Shelbourne Reynolds Launches Powerspread 3200 and Powerspread 2400 II-26
  • Knight Farm Launches Knight Trailed Sprayer II-26
  • Hagie Unveils STX10 II-27
  • GoldAcres Introduces Largest Sprayer II-27
  • John Deere Launches High-Clearance Bundle for 4730 and 4830 Sprayers II-27
  • Ag Leader Technology Unveils SureStop™ Planter Clutch II-28
  • Case IH Launches Early Riser® 1260 Planters II-29
  • John Deere Releases Largest Planter within the Industry II-30
  • Wylie Launches Conquest 1600-120 Sprayer II-30
  • Morris Industries Offers New Opener Options for Morris Contour Drills II-31

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-32

  • Monsanto Completes Acquisition of Precision Planting II-32
  • Case IH and Great Plains Ink Supply Agreement II-32
  • AGCO Signs Agreement to Acquire 60% Stake in Santal Equipamentos II-32
  • GregoireBesson Group Takes Over RABE AGRI II-32
  • Kuhn Acquires Krause Corporation II-33
  • Buhler Industries Takes Over Ezee-On Manufacturing II-33
  • Titan Machinery Acquires Tri-State Implement II-33
  • Titan Machinery Acquires Fairbanks International II-33
  • KUHN and RAUCH Strengthen Joint Venture II-34
  • AGCO Forms Joint Venture with Amity II-34

8. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-35

  • Kasco Manufacturing Acquires Herd Seeder II-35
  • AVR Acquires Underhaug Potato Planter Business from TKS Group II-35
  • Landoll Takes over Brillion Farm Equipment II-35
  • HOLT AgriBusiness Takes over Bailey's Tractor II-35
  • Rocky Mountain Acquires K&M Farm Equipment II-35
  • Guy Machinery Takes over Business of Lindley Pate II-36
  • Bucher Takes over Swiss Distribution of Kuhn's Agricultural Machinery II-36
  • Cervus Equipment Acquires Minority Stake in Maple Farm II-36
  • Emitec Takes Over Grundfos II-36
  • SIAM Advanced Machinery Enters into Partnership with DAS II-37
  • Cornwall Farmers Divests Machinery Division II-37
  • Titan Machinery Takes Over Valley Farm Equipment II-37
  • Titan Machinery Inc. Takes Over Oskaloosa Implement II-37
  • Titan Machinery Snaps up Lickness Bros. Implement II-37
  • Titan Machinery Takes Over Winger Implement II-38
  • Rocky Mountain Dealerships Takes Over Heartland Equipment Limited II-38
  • Titan Machinery Inks Agreement Takes Over Arthur Mercantile II-38
  • Lely Enters Into Distribution Deal with Mengele II-38
  • Omsklidagromash, an Agricultural Machinery Producing Facility Set Up in Omsk Oblast II-39
  • AGCO Teams Up with Topcon II-39
  • Bucher Industries Acquires Kverneland Group II-39
  • Yanmar Agricultural Equipment Announces Merger into Yanmar Co. II-39

9. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-40

  • AGCO Corp. (US) II-40
  • Buhler Industries, Inc. (Canada) II-40
  • CNH Global N.V. (The Netherlands) II-41
  • Deere & Company (John Deere) (US) II-41
  • Great Plains Ag (US) II-42
  • Iseki & Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-42
  • Kasco Manufacturing (US) II-43
  • Kubota Corporation (Japan) II-43
  • Kverneland Group (Norway) II-44
  • Kuhn Group (France) II-44

10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-46

III. Market

1. The United States

2. Canada

3. Japan

4. Europe

5. Asia-Pacific

6. The Middle East & Africa

7. Latin America

IV. Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 87 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 105)

  • The United States (20)
  • Canada (4)
  • Japan (4)
  • Europe (59)
  • - France (7)
  • - Germany (9)
  • - The United Kingdom (10)
  • - Italy (12)
  • - Spain (1)
  • - Rest of Europe (20)
  • Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (17)
  • Latin America (1)

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