Planting and Fertilizing Machinery

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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