2006

Romania’s 100th Valtra

Angelica and Arpad Szekely raise pigs and cultivate crops on 300 hectares in the hilly Deva region of southwestern Romania. The incorporated farm has expanded rapidly in recent years, so the time was ripe to renew its machinery.

Valtra driver Eamon Tracey third at the World Ploughing Contest

If the Irish had their way, competition ploughing would be an Olympic sport. Indeed, ploughing appears to be of more interest to people in Ireland than anywhere else in the world.

Meeting the challenges of farming with a little help from space

Farming is not easy. In addition to all the hard work that is involved, farmers have to contend with the weather and long hours, not to mention agricultural policies, low market prices and environmental considerations.

Herlevi family claims top two positions at European Championships

Matti Herlevi took gold and his father Pekka Herlevi silver in the Pro Stock 3500 Class at the European Tractor Pulling Championships in France on 3 September. Daughter Johanna was a disappointing seventh. The success of Valtra tractors was bolstered, however, by independent driver Johannes Örn, who drove his Valtra to fourth.

N and T Series prove ideal for organic farms and peat bogs

In Valtra’s homeland of Finland, the Raininko brothers have achieved considerable business success in agriculture and contracting work.

Valtra do Brasil benefits from expanding sugar cane industry

Brazil’s sugar and alcohol sector is expanding rapidly due to increasing domestic and international demand for alcohol fuel and high sugar prices. This situation has created many opportunities for Valtra do Brasil, which has significantly increased deliveries to the sugar cane industry.

Valtra Managing Director re-elected to chair CEMA

CEMA, the European Committee of Associations of Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery, representing agricultural machinery and tractor manufacturers in Europe, had its annual General Assembly in Jyväskylä, Finland, during 8th and 9th June.

Cost savings without power loss - Valtra tractors running on biodiesel

Since February 2005 the Valtra tractors at the Grünlichtenberg farming association in Kriebstein (Saxony), Germany have been running exclusively on biodiesel.

Valtra introduces wood heating for Suolahti facilities

Beginning next autumn, Valtra’s four-hectare factory area in Suolahti, Finland will be heated by wood. Until now the factory has been dependent on a heavy fuel oil burning plant, which will remain as a back up.

Biodiesel is suitable for most Valtra tractors