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CNH, a global equipment and technology company, is collaborating with Oxfam on two social projects in Africa aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Sumud Project in Tunisia aims to promote sustainable economic growth for micro, small, and medium enterprises in agriculture, tourism, and artisanal sectors. It will support about 1,000 people in vulnerable communities, focusing on businesses led by youth, women, and people with disabilities.

CNH will provide financial, technical, and training support, participating in the selection of agricultural enterprises and offering expertise, technology, and coaching programs. The project, co-financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, involves various Italian and Tunisian organizations. In South Africa, CNH is supporting the Social Factory Initiative for plastic recycling and social inclusion.

In Freire, Chile, Julián Seco López has chosen New Holland tractors for his family's European hazelnut production project. The project, which produces over 300,000 tons seasonally and exceeds 2,000 kg per hectare, focuses on efficiency through mechanization. New Holland's T4 tractors offer versatility for various tasks, including planting, transport, and pruning waste management. This mechanization, coupled with modern technologies and a complete process line, has significantly improved business profitability.

Juliano Mendonca, New Holland's marketing manager, emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with customers. The success of López's project is attributed to the combination of specialized tractors and quality after-sales service provided by SKC, New Holland's official distributor, contributing to both operational efficiency and sustainability.

New Holland, a brand of CNH, has achieved a significant milestone at its Basildon plant in England, producing its two millionth tractor in the same year the facility celebrates its 60th anniversary. The landmark tractor is a 225hp T7.225 model, featuring a special celebration livery. This achievement underscores the plant's longevity and the brand's commitment to innovation in agricultural technology.

The Basildon plant has a rich history, having produced its 500,000th tractor in 1984 and its one millionth in 1989. Today, it continues to export globally and has expanded to include an Alternative Fuels Centre of Excellence, focusing on developing tractors powered by alternative fuels such as methane and compressed natural gas. This milestone reflects New Holland's dedication to sustainable farming solutions and its ongoing evolution in tractor manufacturing.

CNH has inaugurated a production line for its new electric compact wheel loader at its plant in Lecce, Italy. The model, designed in the plant's R&D centre, will be produced as CASE 12EV and New Holland W40X, targeting global markets. This addition completes CNH's range of compact electric vehicles, responding to the growing demand for sustainable, zero-emission machinery in construction and agriculture.

The new electric loader offers low noise and zero emissions, making it ideal for indoor operations, night-time construction, and noise-sensitive applications. It boasts high performance and lower operating costs compared to diesel alternatives. The model features a 3-6 hour range and can be recharged using a standard 230V socket or an optional fast charger, which can charge the 23-kWh lithium-ion battery from 20% to 80% in just one hour.

CNH's brand STEYR and TU Wien have unveiled the FCTRAC, an innovative hydrogen fuel cell-powered concept tractor. Based on a STEYR 4140 Expert CVT tractor, the project aims for end-to-end sustainability with a BioH2Module producing hydrogen from biogenic materials. The FCTRAC develops 95 kW, matching its diesel equivalent, and emits only water vapor. It features a 14 kWh high-voltage battery and 400 V electrical system. The project was nominated for the Austrian State Prize for Technology in the 'Mobility Technologies' category, showcasing groundbreaking Austrian technical innovations.

New Holland, a CNH brand, has partnered with Bluewhite, an AI-driven autonomous farming technology company, to enhance autonomous capabilities for New Holland tractors in North America. The collaboration focuses on distribution, manufacturing, and integration of Bluewhite's autonomous solutions, enabling fully autonomous operations in orchards, vineyards, and specialty crop sectors.

Bluewhite's technology, which utilizes AI, sensor fusion, and precision farming, has been proven to reduce operational costs by up to 85% through savings in inputs, labor, and maintenance. This partnership aims to address challenges such as labor shortages and rising operational costs in the specialty crop market, while bolstering New Holland's strategy to provide autonomous solutions across all segments it serves.

CNH and its brand CASE IH have partnered with the National University of Córdoba (UNC) to enhance the education of future agricultural professionals. The collaboration aims to connect the local machinery and agricultural technology industry with students and professionals in agricultural sciences. Key highlights include:

1. Implementation of open innovation and leveraging technologies for effective training.
2. 400 students visited the CNH plant in Cordoba, touring the Training Center, manufacturing lines, Ecological Island, and Control Room.
3. The 'Week of the Harvester' event was organized by Máquinas del Centro, an official Case IH dealer, on the university campus.

This initiative demonstrates CNH's commitment to promoting education and fostering the next generation of agricultural experts.

Case IH, a CNH brand, is expanding its professional training project to Tarumã and Ribeirão Preto in São Paulo, Brazil. The initiative will offer over 1,400 training courses in machine maintenance, Digital Agriculture specializations, and Young Apprentice programs. In Tarumã, a free 18-month Heavy Machinery Maintenance Technician course will provide 40 vacancies every cycle. Ribeirão Preto will host three different training courses in partnership with Senai, including Agricultural Machinery Maintenance and Digital Agriculture. This expansion aims to address the shortage of specialized labor in the agricultural sector and prepare farmers for advancing digital agriculture technologies.

CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, has launched a new line of compact crawler tractors with 100% Brazilian production. The Contagem plant in Belo Horizonte's Metropolitan Region received R$ 50 million in investments to become the World Production Hub for CASE's crawler tractor line, covering six models from 6 to 22 tons.

The new tractors feature enhanced environmental performance, with pollutant emission control exceeding legislative requirements. They offer superior grip and optimized weight distribution, allowing use on unstable terrain without soil compaction. Lauren Batista, CASE product specialist, highlights the tractors' combination of productivity and eco-efficiency, serving a new market niche with benefits like easy transportation and adaptability to reduced spaces.