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CEMA - European Agricultural Machinery Industry Association

CEMA

CEMA represents the European agricultural machinery industry, coordinating national associations to promote harmonized standards and fair competition.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Ion Codescu (Head of Unit Environment) and European farmers and

3 Sept 2025 · Exchange of views on the Commission’s draft amendment of the Nitrates Directive on RENURE

CEMA Supports Two-Year Delay for Battery Due Diligence

23 Jul 2025
Topic — Amending the Batteries Regulation regarding the timeline for mandatory due diligence obligations.
Message — CEMA welcomes the proposed postponement by at least two years of the battery due diligence requirements. They request a quick adoption to ensure legal certainty for economic operators.12
Why — Delaying these requirements reduces the immediate compliance burden and ensures legal certainty.3
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Meeting with Taru Haapaniemi (Cabinet of Commissioner Christophe Hansen)

18 Mar 2025 · Contribution of the machinery industry to the CAP and to farmers’ profitability

Meeting with Jessika Van Leeuwen (Member of the European Parliament)

5 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views

Meeting with Elsi Katainen (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Jan 2025 · Maatalousteknologia, tuleva näyttely

Response to Update of format of F-gas labels

4 Jun 2024

CEMA - European Agricultural Machinery Association- welcomes the opportunity to share comments on the draft implementing act regarding the format of labels for products containing fluorinated gases (F-gases). 1. ARTICLE n.1(3) The label shall include the following text: contains fluorinated greenhouse gases . Concern: there are multiple official languages in the EU and therefore the text indicated on an Agricultural Machinery that is placed on the European market shall be translated into all of these potential languages. Moreover, it is quite obvious that a recipient that is supposed to contain a gas really does contain a gas therefore it is not clear the added value of this text. Proposal: the label should bear only the accepted industry designation of the gas (e.g. HFC-xxx, HFO-xxx) and/or known symbols to avoid translations. 2. ARTICLE n.1(4) "Information on the weight of the fluorinated greenhouse gases shall be expressed in kilograms and the CO2 equivalent shall be expressed in tonnes, using the global warming potential values of the fluorinated greenhouse gases as listed in the column GWP in Annexes I, II and III to Regulation (EU) 2024/573". General observation: an Agricultural Machinery manufacturer is typically a worldwide producer and those types of machinery can be produced and sold in different countries, then the machinery can move in and out EU. Therefore, the results of GWP (Global Warming Potential) calculations may depend on different applicable legislations. As an example, in Annex I of the Regulation (EU) 2024/573 the GWP values are based on the Fourth and the Sixth Assessment Reports by IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), while the UK Fgas requirement (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fluorinated-gases-f-gases) has different values of GWP than the EU one. Moreover, as new scientific studies are published GWP values can change while the Agricultural Machinery has an expected life that lasts even for decades, thus a GWP value that is valid today could change in the next years. 3. Article N.3 "This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply from 1 January 2025". Concern: considering that the implementing Act should be published by 2024, and considering that the draft Implementing Act shall apply from 01st January 2025, there could be not enough time to implement these modifications. Proposal: it should be considered a derogation at least 12 months before the application of the "Implemented Act" to allow enough time for the Industry to adapt to new requirements.
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Agricultural machinery industry urges flexible manure treatment rules

17 May 2024
Topic — Updates to rules allowing certain manure-derived fertilizers to replace chemical products.
Message — CEMA calls for removing the restricted list of approved production methods to ensure technological neutrality. They want the rules to focus on product quality rather than specific processing treatments.12
Why — This allows manufacturers to market innovative on-farm technologies like plasma treatment and urine separation.34
Impact — Chemical fertilizer producers could lose market share as farmers switch to on-farm alternatives.5
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Meeting with Bart Groothuis (Member of the European Parliament)

29 Feb 2024 · Cybersecurity

Meeting with Nicola Danti (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Oct 2023 · Panel discussion on technology and agriculture

Meeting with Tom Vandenkendelaere (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

14 Jun 2023 · Non-road mobile machinery

Response to Road circulation requirements for mobile machinery

24 May 2023

CEMA, representing the agricultural machinery industry welcomes the initiative of the harmonisation of technical requirements in Europe for road circulation of non-road mobile machinery. It has been a difficult exercise which is reflected in the fact that the file has been brought on and off to the European level for discussion for the past 20 years. Of course, it relates to machinery for many different sectors and application of which agriculture is only one. From the proposal it is clear that the Commission has shown great insight resulting from the many discussions with Member States and industry. As a result many positive elements have been introduced. Still, in support of the efforts, there are some remaining points where CEMA would like to advise of changes that will improve the text even more and make it more suitable for the defined scope.
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Meeting with Franc Bogovič (Member of the European Parliament)

22 May 2023 · Meeting on agriculture related legislation

Meeting with Nicola Danti (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Federazione Nazionale Costruttori Macchine per l'Agricoltura

28 Mar 2023 · Cyber Resilience Act

CEMA urges 2030 deadline for agricultural machinery cyber rules

23 Jan 2023
Topic — This consultation addresses new cybersecurity requirements for products and services with digital elements.
Message — The association requests postponing the implementation date for complex machinery until at least 2030. They argue for clearer scope requirements and the use of domain-specific standards as guidance.123
Why — This postponement helps the industry avoid high compliance costs and potential market access hurdles.4
Impact — Delaying cybersecurity requirements leaves critical agricultural networks and connected ecosystems vulnerable to attacks.5
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Response to Revision of the Machinery Directive

6 Aug 2021

CEMA welcomes the Commission' efforts to adapt the Machinery Directive to the state of the art like in relation to autonomous functions or AI. In support of a future proof Machinery Product Regulation there is a request for changes which can be found attached. Each request is accompanied by the necessary argumentation.
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Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament) and John Deere GmbHCo.Kg

14 Jun 2021 · Artificial intelligence in agriculture and food security

Meeting with Jori Keijsper (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Lukas Visek (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

10 Mar 2021 · Preparation of an address to the CEMA Assembly

Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

18 Feb 2021 · Pact for Skills roundtable with the representatives of agri-food sector.

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

18 Feb 2021 · Pact for Skills roundtable with the representatives of agri-food sector

Response to Evaluation of the 'New Legislative Framework' for EU legislation on industrial products

2 Dec 2020

CEMA considers the rules stated in the NLF addresses well products: it covers the way they may be changing during their lifetime; the conformity assessment procedures remain fit for purpose and ensure the safety and compliance with the applicable requirements of the products placed on the market. In this respect, it is important that self-compliance remains the basis. The rules for notified bodies, as well as their accreditation system functions well, and the competence of the notified bodies is sufficiently guaranteed. The CE-marking affixing continues to be appropriate. The procedures do not need to contain any instrument to consider crisis situations: a crisis is rather rare and need urgent support and action.
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Response to Revision of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation

20 Nov 2020

Please find attached our feedback on the Revision of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and the Vertical Guidelines. CEMA is the association representing the European agricultural machinery industry. With 11 national member associations, the CEMA network represents both large multinational companies and numerous European SMEs active in this sector. CEMA comprises about 7,000 manufacturers, producing more than 450 different types of machines with an annual turnover of about EUR 40 billion (EU28 - 2016) and 150,000 direct employees. CEMA companies produce a large range of machines that cover any activity in the field from seeding to harvesting as well as equipment for livestock management.
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Response to Requirements for Artificial Intelligence

10 Sept 2020

CEMA considers the initiative from the European Commission to deal with ethical and legal requirements on AI must be coordinated to take into account: - Initiatives already initiated, for example the revision of the Machinery Directive to take into account new technologies - Initiatives initiated at international level to ensure consistency for our manufacturers CEMA is in favour of Option 1, as it offers the possibility to establish an overall harmonized European framework that takes into account the Human Fundamental Rights and ethical aspects without interfering with specific product regulations that defines e.g. Functional Safety requirements. For our sector, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC already covers safety for those machines using AI-enhancements and/or Machine learning capabilities, since it has technology neutrality as one of its core principles.
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Response to Sustainable use of pesticides – revision of the EU rules

5 Aug 2020

CEMA welcomes the initiatives to improve the sustainable use of pesticides and the sprayer industry is contributing by the development of advanced technologies and services (pesticide application equipment, accessories & components, application processes). However, such developments are hindered by missing harmonised requirements and acceptance criteria. In consequence, multiple testing and approval procedures must be passed in individual markets / Member States causing delays with respect to the market availability and increasing costs (without benefit). Therefore, the revision of the Directive 2009/128/EC should be used to specify targets for a more sustainable pesticide application, to request to define the state of art of new technologies by harmonised standards and to ensure the mutual recognition in the absentia of such standards. In addition to Chapter III – Pesticide application equipment, Article 8 Inspection of equipment in use – the Directive should include the sustainable use / operation of pesticide application equipment and promote the development and use of advance technologies. Amend Chapter IV Specific Practices and uses by an additional new Article Reduction of losses and drift 1. Member States shall support the development of technologies and their use a) to increase the efficiency of pesticide applications; b) to avoid impacts to non-target areas; c) to reduce the amount of applied pesticides; d) to reduce the losses of pesticides; e) to reduce the drift during the application. 2. Pesticide application equipment and essential accessories complying with harmonised standards developed in accordance with Article 20(1) shall be presumed to comply with the targets specified in paragraph 1. 3. Member States shall recognise the certificates granted in other Member States following the requirements referred to in paragraph 2 or referred to in national regulations in absentia of such harmonised standards.
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Response to Farm to Fork Strategy

13 Mar 2020

As the European agricultural machinery industry association, CEMA represents over 4,500 manufacturers, both large multinational companies and European small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”), through 11 national member associations. CEMA members produce more than 450 different machine types and generate an aggregated turnover of more than EUR 28 billion. 135,000 people are directly employed in the sector, with a further 125,000 people working in distribution and maintenance of these equipment without which modern farming would not be possible. CEMA recognizes the relevance of the forthcoming Farm to Fork Strategy for the agri-food sector in general and for the agricultural equipment industry more particularly, with specific actions to reach the ambitious objectives put forward by the EU Green Deal. Advanced machinery and solutions are key to support sustainable farming and help farmers from farms of all sizes and all types to reach a high-level of environmental protection and productive agriculture. CEMA calls on the European Commission to prioritize the uptake of precision agriculture and digital farming technologies as part of the solution to achieve a more sustainable agriculture in Europe. • Our industry creates the equipment that meets Europe’s environmental advanced standards, including engine emissions and EU regulations which are among the most demanding in the world since very few farmers across the globe face the same regulatory constraints. • Our industry develops precision agriculture technologies that enable farmers to significantly reduce the impact of inputs while optimizing their farming practices. • Our industry creates the digital solutions to harness the potential of data, automation, robotization, autonomous vehicles, digital connectivity and artificial intelligence. In order to reach the farm to fork strategy goals, EU farmers will need to have enough investment capacity through a strong CAP budget and reach a new level of professional skills. For example, further development of efficient organic farming will require a significant increase in the use of mechanical weeding technologies to replace the crop protection techniques currently in use with conventional farming. The Farm to Fork Strategy has pre-announced specific targets regarding the reduction of inputs used in European farming practices or the promotion of specific farming approaches. Considering the very significant economic impact these unprecedented targets might have on EU farmers, a transition scheme should be carefully designed and financially supported with adequate means. Dedicated measures should also be planned to facilitate the access to agronomic advice services. In this view, CEMA strongly advocates to perform specific and thorough impact assessments to better anticipate environmental, social and economic likely consequences of any potential new environmental target and associated legislation across the European agri-food sector. CEMA stands ready to further contribute as a core stakeholder of the forthcoming Farm to Fork strategy which, along with many other initiatives announced by the European Commission, will contribute to the success of the European Green Deal.
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Meeting with Lukas Visek (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

5 Feb 2020 · The role of machinery in sustainable food chains

Response to EU farm policy - Evaluation of its impact on sustainable management of the soil

27 Aug 2019

The European Agricultural Machinery Industry represented through CEMA - The European Agricultural Machinery Association – welcomes the Evaluation roadmap of the Common Agricultural Policy‘s impact on the sustainable management of the soil. The European Agricultural Machinery Industry drives innovation and encourages technology uptake in Farming. CEMA is however concerned that the European Commission’s Roadmap does not identify agricultural machinery and solutions as a key stakeholder consulted in the review. European farmers from farms of all sizes make great efforts to produce high-quality products, in a sustainable manner at affordable prices. The challenges in agriculture are immense: climate change, weather constrains, sustainable soil management, price volatility or aging of rural populations range among them. CEMA is committed to providing the best adapted technology solutions that respond to farmers’ needs and help them in tackling those challenges. CEMA represents an industry with 7,000 companies spread all over Europe, from numerous SMEs to global players, and 150,000 direct employees. The industry produces a variety of 450 types of machines that cover any field activity from seeding to harvesting and livestock equipment, helping customers in getting the most out of their land, protecting the environment while bringing economic benefits. Precision Farming and Digital Agriculture are revolutions in the making and drive productivity, waste reduction and pro-active environmental protection. Their impact on the soils can be substantial, through savings on inputs such as water, fertilizers and pesticides, reducing farm-related CO2 emissions and soil compaction, and optimising yields and quality in agricultural production. Advanced precision spraying technologies are critical to cut anthropogenic nutrient and phosphorus inputs to seep from the fields into aquatic ecosystems. It is the prerequisite to protect drinking-water supplies and to reduce eutrophication of receiving waters, especially lakes, reservoirs, streams, and the upper reaches of estuaries. Advanced agricultural equipment could be used by all types of farm. They significantly contribute to the attractiveness of the sector for younger generations of farmers. The uptake of these technologies is currently dramatically lagging behind the pace of digital technology uptake in other sectors, due to the low profit margin generated by agriculture and associated limited investment capacities. CEMA sees a strong role for EU and national policy-making to mainstream Precision Farming and ensure a speedy digital transformation in European agriculture, to enhance the technology leadership of EU farm machinery industry, developed in the attached document. CEMA calls on the EU institutions to enable the uptake of advanced farming technologies, by all farms, in order to widely spread sustainable farming practices; to live up to the commitments set in the 2019 Joint Declaration on a smart digital future for European agriculture and rural areas; and to deliver on the €10 billion for research and innovation projects, to be implemented by the future Horizon Europe programme, for food, agriculture, rural development and the bio-economy. CEMA and its members stand ready to participate to the evaluation of the EU farm policy’s impact on sustainable management of the soil, contributing to the 2021 Commission report to the European Parliament and the Council on the performance of the CAP and providing evidence for policy development in this area.
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Response to Review of ecodesign requirements for lighting products

9 Nov 2018

CEMA, the European agricultural machinery industry association, would like to respond to the European Commission’s draft regulation on ecodesign requirements for lighting sources (Ares(2018)5145935). In general, CEMA welcomes the initiative to improve the energy efficiency of light sources. Additionally, CEMA fully supports the exclusion of agricultural tractors, interchangeable towed equipment and non-road mobile machinery in the current draft. Light sources for these machines and vehicles are essential for road safety. It is important that high-quality lighting is available to ensure other road users can see the vehicles and machines on the road. Therefore, these machines and vehicles make use of the same lighting sources that are used in the automotive sector. Lighting for the automotive sector is excluded from the regulation and for the same reasons CEMA believes it is appropriate that light sources for the abovementioned vehicles and machines are excluded as well. Next to the agricultural tractors, interchangeable towed equipment and non-road mobile machinery the same lighting sources are used on mounted agricultural equipment and trailers towed by non-road mobile machinery. This equipment is mounted on a tractor and used for example for soil preparation, spreading fertilizer or spraying plant protection products or pulled by a combine harvester and used as a header. This agricultural equipment can be relatively large and might block the lighting of the tractor or machine. In those cases it is necessary that similar lighting is installed on the towed or mounted equipment for road safety reasons. This is important to make the whole vehicle visible when going over the public roads, particularly as these vehicles can be wider or larger than most vehicles. Hence, it is essential that high-quality lighting is available for this equipment since it needs to be clearly visible for all road users. The lighting sources for mounted agricultural equipment and non-road mobile machinery trailers are a niche markets and at the moment the lighting from the automotive sector is used. Considering the small size of the market CEMA is convinced that with the current proposal the same high-quality lighting, that is essential for road safety, will not be available for this type of equipment as the automotive light sources cannot be used. Therefore, CEMA calls for an exemption in the ecodesign legislation for lighting sources in or on mounted equipment and trailers towed by non-road mobile machinery. In that case it will remain possible to install the high-quality automotive lighting on this equipment.
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Response to Regulation complementing EU type-approval legislation with regard to the UK withdrawal from the EU (Brexit preparedness)

20 Jul 2018

CEMA, the European agricultural machinery association, welcomes the new proposal for a regulation on EU type-approvals obtained from the UK type-approval authority (COM(2018)397). It is of great importance for the agricultural machinery industry that manufacturers can continue to produce and supply agricultural vehicles after the withdrawal of the UK from the EU. Our detailed views are described in the attached position. CEMA suggests that some amendments are needed for a smooth transition and to provide legal certainty to agricultural machinery manufacturers. Our technical experts are currently finalizing proposals towards that goal.
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Response to Regulation complementing EU type-approval legislation with regard to the UK withdrawal from the EU (Brexit preparedness)

2 May 2018

CEMA (www.cema-agri.org) represents in total 4,500 manufacturers of agricultural equipment consisting of large multinational as well as numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The sector has a total annual turnover of €26 billion and provides employment for 135,000 people directly in the sector and another 125,000 persons indirectly in the distribution and service network. We welcome the initiative from the European Commission and recall our comprehensive Brexit position released on 21 November 2017 (attached). We look forward to the opportunity to review and comment on the draft regulation proposal when released, taking into account the specificities of the machinery we represent. Executive Summary CEMA is greatly concerned by the Brexit and its potentially adverse economic consequences on the agricultural machinery industry and the farming community. Brexit risks to exert a negative impact on: • the UK’s agricultural machinery market; • incomes of farmers and agricultural contractors in the UK and the EU-27 (and thus on the principal customers of the agricultural machinery industry). To limit the above-mentioned challenges and risks: 1. CEMA calls for the most comprehensive trade agreement possible to be reached between the UK and the EU Technically speaking, following the Brexit, the UK will become a ‘third country’ for the EU, creating numerous uncertainties. As such, the EU and the UK should aim to reach the most comprehensive trade agreement possible and ensure that: • tariffs on EU-UK trade be avoided at all costs, • customs clearance procedures remain simple, • rules of Origin be based on existing provisions with EFTA states. One issue of major concern is to maintain Technical/Regulatory Convergence between the UK and the EU after Brexit. In the EU, 3 major regulations represent between 85-90% of all regulatory costs incurred by the farm machinery industry – with a proven negative impact on its productivity. For the industry, it is therefore of outmost importance that no extra costs be added to these EU regulations by the Brexit and that the future relationship ensures a level playing field for the UK and EU industry, particularly with regards to these 3 major regulations, which are: 1) Emissions Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 CEMA urges the UK to keep its future emission legislation as much aligned as possible with the EU and US legislations. 2) Regulation (EU) 167/2013 on the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles In CEMA’s view, it will be important that: • Legal uncertainties with regards to the applicability of recently amended Delegated Acts be clarified. • VCA remains part of the European network of type-approving bodies and that tractors type-approved in EU-27 or the UK could access both markets with a presumption of conformity. • The British Standards Institute (BSI) to continue its membership in CEN. • BSI to remain a member of CENELEC and ETSI to define standards related to data access. 3) Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC No major impact by Brexit is anticipated in the short term. Moreover, it will be important for the UK and the EU to find agreements on: • a proper arrangement on the mobility of workers; and • a transition period to avoid potential trade flow disruptions under WTO tariffs. In addition: 2. CEMA calls for a balanced future UK National Agricultural Policy (NAP) Direct payments by the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) make up 62% of farm business income in the UK. After Brexit, it will therefore be important that the UK establishes a new National Agricultural Policy (NAP) along the lines of the CAP. In doing so, it will be important to ensure: 2.1 A well-managed transition from the CAP to the NAP 2.2 A dedicated focus on Precision Agriculture
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Response to Road circulation requirements for mobile machinery

15 Dec 2017

Introduction As a manufacturer of agricultural machinery, we are glad with the initiative to achieve a single market for mobile machinery. We feel a strong necessity for harmonisation of the road circulation legislation taking into account the complexity of existing technical and sector specific requirements. The goal must be one full EU conformity procedure without multiple approvals for obtaining permission to travel on public roads. Only having system approvals is not favoured by the industry. Conformity assessment The conformity procedures must be such that administration and testing requirements do not produce any unnecessary costs for manufacturers of the many low volume highly specialised machines. This harmonization will reduce the redundant extra testing in each member state. The new legislation must ensure a high level of on-road safety of mobile machinery. Most aspects can be self-tested by the manufacturers without compromising safety. For this principle of self-testing, no accreditation is necessary. Full third-party testing should only be done for two safety critical aspects: braking and steering. • The mobile machinery fulfilling the EU requirements may not be subject to any further technical requirements in the member states. We believe that the national vehicle registration (to obtain a licence plate) should be still under the responsibility of each EU Member State but without any additional technical requirements. • The drafting and maintenance of this legislation must happen as close as possible to the Commission services having the necessary legislative expertise on machinery occupational safety (Machinery Directive). • The EU type approval rules for very large production volume are not suitable for the diversity of low volume slow moving machines using public roads occasionally. These principles and procedures applying to very large volumes of on-road vehicles must be avoided. • A dedicated working group under the lead of the Commission must be set-up. It is overall recognised that the most suitable Member States experts to seat in such working group come from the transport ministries. Apparent Interference between any existing legislation as other EU legislation applying to machinery for the road, and the future new legislation, must be minimized and clarified. We like to repeat that the new legislation must be without prejudice to national non-technical requirements for road circulation such as prohibition to cross a bridge, to drive in a town, or speed limitations. Conclusion CEMA is committed to contribute to the discussions and provide any information necessary including technical expertise.
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Meeting with Carl-Christian Buhr (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

20 Oct 2017 · EU CODE OF CONDUCT ON AGRICULTURAL DATA SHARING

Response to Revision of the EU SME Definition

6 Jul 2017

CEMA, the European association representing the agricultural machinery industry, welcomes the initiative to review the EU SME definition and calls on an increase of the SME definition threshold. The agricultural machinery industry is characterised by a large number of SMEs producing a variety of machines. The situation of the SMEs in the sector differs greatly. Many SMEs compete with larger companies in certain product markets. Other SMEs compete in niche markets with highly specialised machinery, where European SMEs can be world leaders. In both cases it is of great importance to consider the structural challenges that are faced by SMEs in the agricultural machinery sector. The SMEs often face high compliance costs and less access to finance, while at the same the need to keep up with technological developments. In the last years agricultural machinery changed significantly, partly due to the legislative burden on agricultural machinery to meet for example engines emission legislation and partly due to new innovations. These modern machines increased turnover and resulted in growth for many SMEs. However, these enterprises should still face the same structural challenges in the agricultural machinery industry. Therefore, CEMA in convinces the thresholds of the SME definition should be raised to take these factors into account.
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Meeting with Christiane Canenbley (Cabinet of Commissioner Phil Hogan)

27 Jun 2017 · Reform of the CAP

Response to Technical requirements for engine pollutant emissions of Narrow-Track Tractors

14 Dec 2016

CEMA, the European association of the agricultural machinery industry, welcomes this new amendment as it is of great importance for the manufacturers of narrow-track tractors. The existing timeline for emission legislation was unrealistic for narrow tractor manufacturers, due to delays given in the past. This new amendment will solve the problem with the emission timeline in a suitable manner for the manufacturers. That being said, significant difficulties to meet the Stage V emission requirements remain because of the specific operational characteristics of these tractors and the technology currently available in after-treatment systems. The agricultural machinery is particularly glad to see the intention to ensure this amendment enters into force as soon as possible. At this moment it’s not yet possible to obtain EU type-approval for narrow tractors (56 – 130kW) with Stage IIIB engines, while all these tractors need to have EU type-approval according to Regulation 167/2013 in order to be placed on the market after 1 January 2018. After the entry into force of the amendment it will be possible to receive EU type-approvals for these tractors only until 30 September 2017. A quick publication is therefore desired.
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Meeting with Christiane Canenbley (Cabinet of Commissioner Phil Hogan)

13 Oct 2016 · Smart Farming & Digitisation

Meeting with Shane Sutherland (Cabinet of Commissioner Phil Hogan)

2 Jun 2016 · Bologna Fair

Meeting with Michael Hager (Digital Economy)

30 May 2016 · Digitalisierung der Landwirtschaft

Meeting with Antonio Lowndes Marques De Araujo Vicente (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas) and FoodDrinkEurope and

24 Nov 2015 · H2020, new Scientific Committee

Meeting with Michael Hager (Digital Economy)

23 Jun 2015 · agriculture + digitalisation

Meeting with Robert Madelin (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union and

3 Jun 2015 · New College and Better Regulation

Meeting with Tom Tynan (Cabinet of Commissioner Phil Hogan)

21 Jan 2015 · Future of the CAP. Importance of ennhancing policy coherence at EU-Level. CEMA event agenda for 2015