Farmers in North and South Dakota say U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian imports are having a serious impact on their operations. Though Canada was exempt from the latest round of tariffs announced by President Trump, earlier ones — like the 25% duty on certain goods — remain in effect. Doug Sombke, president of the South Dakota Farmers Union, says the tariffs are driving up costs for key inputs, including fertilizer and farm equipment that often comes from Canada. “This was just a horrible idea,” he said, noting that most of South Dakota’s potash and a large share of equipment is Canadian

The Italy AgTech Roadshow 2024 proudly presented 15 distinguished manufacturers of agricultural machinery and equipment from Italy. This event spanned across Ontario (Bradford, St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls, Kitchener, Waterloo, Woodstock) and Quebec (Montreal, St-Thomas de Joliette, Saint-Hyacinthe, Granby, Saint-Martine, Ormstown, St-Michel) offering these innovators a platform to showcase their cutting-edge solutions. The featured companies excel in a diverse range of products, including specialized and compact tractors, turf equipment, implements and attachments, drive

The Italian Trade Commission Canada proudly presents The Italy AgTech Roadshow 2024, showcasing 15 distinguished manufacturers of agricultural machinery and equipment from Italy. This event spans across Ontario and Quebec, offering these innovators a platform to showcase their cutting-edge solutions. The featured companies excel in a diverse range of products, including specialized and compact tractors, turf equipment, implements and attachments, drive shafts, and other vital components for agricultural machinery and tractors. Their expertise extends to harvesting platforms, sprayers, flexible

According to Federunacoma, The scenario is radically different in North America, where the agro-mechanical sector recorded a double-digit drop. Between January and May, tractor registrations in the United States dropped by 12.2% to just under 117,000 units, with a negative balance of more than 14,000 units compared to the same period in 2022. The market is also slowing down in neighbouring Canada, where sales dropped 14.1% to around 12,000 units. In the case of the two North American countries, the downturn in the segment comes after a prolonged expansionary phase that had taken it to all-time