Agricultural Machinery Market Research Articles

Analysis of Market and Technology Status of Major Agricultural Machinery (Tractor, Combine Harvester and Rice Transplanter)

Analysis of Market and Technology Status of Major Agricultural Machinery (Tractor, Combine Harvester and Rice Transplanter)

АМОРТИЗАЦИОННЫЕ ОТЧИСЛЕНИЯ КАК ИСТОЧНИК ВОСПРОИЗВОДСТВА ТЕХНИЧЕСКОЙ БАЗЫ СЕЛЬСКОГО ХОЗЯЙСТВА

The role of depreciation in an enterprise can be represented as a source of reproduction of fixed capital and a share of the cost of production. The study of sources of financing for the processes of renewal and modernization of agriculture is considered on the example of the Republic of Tatarstan. In the agricultural sphere, the problem of the targeted use of depreciation funds is aggravated by the difficult financial situation of many agricultural producers, which reduces the amount of funds allocated for the reproduction of fixed capital. The market of agricultural machinery requires serious financial investments and improvement of the mechanism of technical support of the agroindustrial complex. One of the ways to improve this issue is the revision of depreciation methods. In Russia, for a long time, only a uniform depreciation method was used based on the useful life, when the values of fixed assets are repaid evenly over their entire service life, we propose the use of accelerated depreciation.
 In this regard, the purpose of the publication is to study the changes in the share of depreciation used on investments in the total amount of accrued depreciation and to propose measures to improve the reproduction of fixed capital. The analysis showed that in the Republic of Tatarstan over the past 5 years, only about 30% of the accrued depreciation deductions are sent by farmers to invest in fixed capital. According to the results of the analysis, the idea of increasing the role of depreciation deductions as a source of renewal and modernization of agricultural equipment through the system of state support and the accumulation of depreciation deductions in the form of money on deposit or special accounts in banks was considered. A scheme for the functioning of the regional depreciation fund and its controls are proposed. The introduction of a mechanism to increase the role of depreciation as a source of financing will ensure the growth and modernization of agricultural technical support through a system of targeted use of depreciation funds.

Напрями активізації розвитку інфраструктури ринку сільськогосподарської техніки

Напрями активізації розвитку інфраструктури ринку сільськогосподарської техніки

Empirical study of agricultural market in Saratov region

The article presents the results of a sociological survey of Saratov agricultural commodity producers aimed at identifying barriers to technological modernization of agricultural production and actual directions for improving state support for demand for agricultural machinery. The results of the research showed that the agricultural machinery market is characterized by high growth potential and import substitution opportunities, but there are significant limitations to development on the part of effective demand and inefficient mechanisms of state support. The rating of the demand for types of equipment in 2016 - 2017 is given. The assessment of the competitiveness of domestic brands of machinery and the dependence of the market on imported machinery is given. Conclusions are made about the peculiarities and tendencies of changing consumer requirements of agricultural commodity producers. There is a significant differentiation of consumer behavior of large, medium and small enterprises. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of barriers to market development and the effectiveness of instruments for its state regulation. It is substantiated that agribusiness first of all expects the strengthening of financial support of the state, which will allow reducing the cost of agricultural machinery. It is emphasized that non-financial measures, expansion of the list of subsidized equipment, simplification of procedures and requirements for credit and leasing, and other measures should become important incentives for increasing demand.

Transportation of part supply improvement in agricultural machinery assembly plant

This research focused on the problem caused by the transportation of part supply in agricultural machinery assembly plant in Thailand, which is one of the processes that are critical to the whole production process. If poorly managed, it will affect transportation of part supply, the emergence of sink cost, quality problems, and the ability to respond to the needs of the customers in time. Since the competition in the agricultural machinery market is more intense, the efficiency of part transportation process has to be improved. In this study, the process of transporting parts of the plant was studied and it was found that the efficiency of the process of transporting parts from the sub assembly line to its main assembly line was 83%. The approach to the performance improvement is done by using the Lean tool to limit wastes based on the ECRS principle and applying pull production system by changing the transportation method to operate as milkrun for transportation of parts to synchronize with the part demands of the main assembly line. After the transportation of parts from sub-assembly line to the main assembly line was improved, the efficiency raised to 98% and transportation process cost was saved to 540,000 Baht per year.

Передумови формування ринку сільськогосподарської техніки в Україні

Передумови формування ринку сільськогосподарської техніки в Україні

ESTIMATION OF THE MODERN STATE OF PROVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES IN MYKOLAIV REGION BY MATERIAL AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES

The research considers the issue of the provision of agrarian enterprises in Ukraine by material and technical resources and effective use of them. The scientific novelty of the results obtained is in the research of theoretical positions, substantiation of applied approaches concerning the organization of material and technical provision of enterprises of the agrarian sector, in particular, Mykolaiv region, taking into account the proposals of the second market of agricultural machinery, units, and aggregates. Methodology. The purpose of the article is the research and estimation of the current state of the provision of agrarian enterprises by material and technical resources. The object of scientific research is the process of provision of material and technical resources for enterprises of the agrarian sector in Mykolaiv region. The level of material and technical resources at agricultural enterprises in Mykolaiv region is analysed. Relative improvement of the situation with technical equipment and energy supply of agriculture in the Mykolaiv region since 2014 is defined; however, the dynamics are not active sufficiently and do not exceed five percent. The ratio between the amount of machinery purchased and disposed of by depreciation is disproportionate, the equipment provided by the unit of area, and the load on the machines available in the farms do not meet the requirements. The dynamics of capital and direct foreign investments in agriculture of Mykolaiv region, which during the research period increased, is investigated. It is proved that despite the rather successful development of capital investments by large-scale agricultural producers in the region, financial investments in modernization, repair, and acquisition of the new technology by small business entities are not sufficiently active. The authors substantiate that the tasks of technical re-equipment for commodity producers of the Mykolaiv region remain one of the most important, the search for prospective ways of its renewal is urgent. In particular, the authors proposed to intensify the formation of the secondary market of restored agricultural machinery based on the experience of foreign countries. Progressive improvement of material and technical resources is seen in the development of a network of local leasing funds and funds of preferential lending to agricultural commodity producers; expansion of cooperative forms of acquisition and exploitation of high-tech; the growth of dealer centres that provide rural commodity producers with equipment on leasing terms. In the conclusions, it is proved that the reduction of the number of the main types of equipment at agricultural enterprises in Mykolaiv region led to the fact that most of the technics are used longer the normative lifetime, on-load for each type of equipment is constantly increasing due to its scarcity. Improvement of the efficiency and growth of agricultural production and the level of its intensification needs updating of the material and technical base of agricultural enterprises, which requires significant investments. Taking into account the implementation of the region targeted programs, the role of public authorities is to develop measures aimed at a comprehensive solution to problems related not only to the implementation of technical, investment, and innovation policies but also to the coordinated co-operation between the industrial, commercial, and financial strategy.

Customer relationship management in the agricultural machinery market

ABSTRACT: Customer Relationship Management can be regarded as a business approach. The objective was to know the customers, meet their expectations, and thus build customer loyalty. Although, the agricultural sector makes significant economic contributions to the Brazilian market and induces sharp competition among its companies, a huge opportunity still presents itself for the diffusion and implementation of CRM in the agricultural machinery sector. This study aimed to highlight the importance of customer management, by introducing the customer relationship management (CRM) concept. This is possible in the event of reselling agricultural machines, with the intention of retaining the customers and raising the profitability of these companies. It is necessary to understand CRM as more than a mere a concept or a tool. It is a business strategy, an endeavor that must be endorsed by the entire company. The concessionaire must be perceived as greater than a mere reseller. It is to be viewed rather as a problem solver, as one who offers services that are high in quality and meet client specifics.

Scenarios of Business Development in the Agricultural Machinery Market Under Conditions of International Trade Integration

The purpose of the article is to identify and analyze scenarios of business development in the agricultural machinery market under conditions of international trade integration using the case of present-day Russia and to determine the need for state support for domestic production. As a methodological provision, we use the scenario analysis method adapted by the authors for the determination and analysis of possible scenarios of business development in the agricultural machinery market under conditions of international trade integration. From the research results, the authors conclude that the Russian agricultural machinery market develops dynamically under the influence of multiple favorable factors and positive tendencies, which include a population’s income growth, increases in crop areas of farm crops, and state agricultural machinery modernization programs, among other. In view of recent events in the currency market, Russian manufacturers of agricultural machinery are presented with better opportunities to export their products. The performed analysis of features of the Russian agricultural machinery market under conditions of international trade integration shows that increased demand and market prices are probable and that this could lead to enterprise income growth. From our scenario analysis of business development in the agricultural machinery market under conditions of international trade integration, we identify the absence of an urgent need for state interference in market processes in the Russian market for agricultural machinery in the next five years.

Импортозамещение на рынке сельскохозяйственной техники России в условиях интеграции ВТО и ЕАЭС

Современная экономическая ситуация диктует необходимость импортозамещения на рынке сельскохозяйственной техники, так как зависимость техническая может перерасти в зависимость технологическую (невозможность заменить иностранные образцы российскими аналогами не позволят в конечном итоге реализовывать ресурсосберегающие и интенсивные технологии в сельском хозяйстве). В статье обоснованы направления импортозамещения на рынке сельскохозяйственной техники России как ключевого элемента организационно-экономического механизма технической модернизации АПК. Проанализирована структура рынка техники, определена доля импортной техники в общем количестве сельскохозяйственной техники. Обосновано положение о том, что РФ в условиях экономических санкций и в рамках договорённостей ВТО и ЕАЭС должна придерживаться политики импортозамещения на рынках техники и технологий, так как зачастую высокомощные импортные тракторы являются прямыми конкурентами тракторов, выпускаемых ЗАО «Петербургский тракторный завод», Ростсельмаш, концерном «Тракторные заводы», которые могут наращивать производство востребованной техники. Указано, что страны ВТО и ЕАЭС воспринимают Россию как субъект экономических отношений с неограниченной ёмкостью рынка, в том числе и рынка сельскохозяйственной техники, запасных частей и сервисных услуг. Даны рекомендации, что российское сельскохозяйственное машиностроение и сельское хозяйство должно пользоваться своим конкурентным преимуществом — ёмкостью рынка сельскохозяйственной техники для развития собственного сельскохозяйственного машиностроения, а также стимулированием повышения локализации производства иностранной техники на своей территории. Обоснованы перспективы технико-технологической модернизации сельского хозяйства России в рамках реализации государственной программы развития сельского хозяйства и регулирования рынков сельскохозяйственной продукции, сырья и продовольствия на 2013 – 2020 гг. с учетом условий ВТО и интеграции в ЕАЭС.

Noise in cab of a crawler agricultural tractor

The working conditions of operator are considered as one of the most important indicators of technical level of a machine and its competitiveness in agricultural machinery market. The article presents the measuring data of noise level on operator workplace, based on the results of long-term tests of crawler agricultural tractors of 3 drawbar category for general purposes. Measurements of noise level in tractor cabs were carried out according to the requirements of state standards when performing the main type of works, namely the stubble tillage after harvesting of spiked cereals. Tractors produced by Volgograd tractor plant in 1993-2000 conformed to the sanitary regulations of tractors’ and agricultural machines' technology and had the noise level about 78-80 dBA. Subsequent upgrading of crawler tractor’s cab led to worsening of work conditions in respect of noise. Noise level in cab of the Agromash-90TG 1040А tractor produced by Volgograd tractor plant in 2012-2015 reached 88-90 dBA. The analysis of the results of measurement of noise levels allows to make a conclusion that the main noise source in upgraded cab is the exhaust tube of engine. The construction of cab does not protect the operator against the noise of engine. Furthermore, the use of microclimate normalization system in cab of the Agromash-90TG tractor does not provide the reduction in air temperature to a comfortable level of 24-27 degrees C. Test results revealed that working conditions on the new tractor do not conform to the requirements of standards. Specialists of tractor industry organizing a new production of crawler agricultural tractors should take into account the previous experience of engineering developments in Volgograd tractor plant and results of state tests of tractors.

Development of Business Activities in the AgriculturalMachinery Market through Implementation of Cluster Initiatives

The authors substantiate the necessity for implementation of cluster initiatives for development of business activities in the agricultural machinery market. A starting point of the research is analysis of necessity for development of small business in developing countries, while in developed countries it plays a very important role in provision of economic growth. The authors suggest a hypothesis that development of business activities in the agricultural machinery market could be provided by implementation of cluster initiative. Methodological base for the research is systemic approach to analysis of business activities in the agricultural machinery market. Within this approach, the authors consider the main synergetic principles which are to be taken into account during the study of functioning of any system and build a matrix of infrastructural components in the agricultural machinery market. The authors determine the possibilities and perspectives of implementation of cluster initiatives in the agricultural machinery market. As a result, the authors come to a conclusion that the offered hypothesis is correct and implementation of cluster initiatives facilitates the development of business activities in the agricultural machinery market. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n1s1p401

FORMATION OF AN INDEPENDENT IMPORT MARKET FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY IN RUSSIA AGAINST BACKGROUND OF INTEGRATION OF EEU AND WTO

In article the main directions of development of the market of agricultural machinery, as key element of the organizational and economic mechanism of technical modernization of agrarian and industrial complex are proved. Prospects of technical and technological modernization of agriculture of Russia within realization of a state program of development of agriculture and regulation of the markets of agricultural production, raw materials and the food for 2013-2020, taking into account conditions of the WTO and integration into EEU are proved.

Совершенствование планирования предпринимательской деятельности на рынке сельхозтехники с учетом внедрения стандартов «Зеленых инноваций»

Совершенствование планирования предпринимательской деятельности на рынке сельхозтехники с учетом внедрения стандартов «Зеленых инноваций»

Методика анализа динамики рисков природопользования на примере рынка сельхозтехники

Методика анализа динамики рисков природопользования на примере рынка сельхозтехники

TECHNICAL MODERNIZATION OF RUSSIAN AGRICULTURE IN THE CONDITIONS OF INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION AND ECONOMIC SANCTIONS

In article the directions of technical modernization of park of agricultural machinery of Russia are proved. The main directions of development of the market of agricultural machinery, as key element of the organizational and economic mechanism of technical modernization of agrarian and industrial complex are proved. Prospects of technical and technological modernization of agriculture of Russia within realization of a state program of development of agriculture and regulation of the markets of agricultural production, raw materials and the food for 2013-2020, taking into account conditions of the WTO and integration into EEU are proved. Suggestions for improvement of the mechanism of the state stimulation of technical modernization are given.

Marketing Mix in the Market of Agricultural Machinery: Problems and Prospects

The authors analyze the dynamics of change of the basic parameters of the market of agricultural machinery in 2013, in % to 2012 and determine the structure of the market of agricultural machinery by origin in 2011-2014. Among the problems of the Russian market of agricultural machinery authors mark out a sharp drop of agricultural production; insufficient level of solvency of farmers; excessively high load of ploughland per a tractor; rapid promotion of imported machinery and equipment to the national market; insufficient level of maintenance and servicing especially of consumers of imported used machinery. In the results of conducting of the research the authors come to a conclusion that nowadays marketing environment develops and changes so rapidly that attempts to look at, to describe some static picture, to make a mold of the market leads, rather, to misinformation than determination. In order to determine this sensitivity to changes in time such a definition as "duration of marketing" is introduced. During the recent years, duration of marketing was too big. The market is changing so rapidly that any marketing research is late. Invention of new methods of marketing research is necessary. Right up to such methods, that simultaneously with introducing of a new product a system of on-line marketing measurement would be created. Thereby, market environment is developing so rapidly that any marketing research is late. That is why it is necessary to constantly analyze marketing mix in the market of agricultural machinery, to detect its problems and prospects in order to maintain the necessary level of development of this market. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n3s6p19

The loyalty on the market of agricultural machines

The article is dealing with the market of agricultural machinery with the focus on the loyalty of agricultural subjects. In this market the brand is very important factor that can influence fundamentally the purchaser during buying a machine. Totally there are three types, the subjects that are totally not influenced by the brand mark, the subjects taking in their consideration the brand mark but just as one factor and the rest that is loyalty and buys just one brand. The main objective of this paper is to analyze the customers in this market and their loyalty to each brand. To reach the main goal there were analyzed data of agricultural subject’s facilities, perception of brand marks and their relation. The data were used from own primary marketing research and analyzed by the help of statistics methods for marketing research as a Chi-square test, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient and testing the hypotheses. The other part of this paper was focused on the satisfaction of respondents with each brand that they own. According to the article objective there were set hypotheses for following testing that were main mean to solve the goal. The result of this paper is found loyalty for just one brand in the agricultural machinery market. For John Deere brand there was proven the loyalty – subjects perceiving the mark as the best in the market and also buying it. The results can help for our future analyses to understand factors influencing the market and analyses of each brand and how their strategy in the market is conformed to the subject perception and behavior.

전기구동 파워트레인의 감속기어비 설계를 위한 농용 트랙터의 작업 부하 분석

Recent environmental issues such as exhaust gas and greenhouse effect make the agricultural machinery market takes into account the hybrid and electric propulsion technology used in automotive engineering. Generally the agricultural machinery, particularly an agricultural tractor, needs large load capacity and long continuous operating time comparing with conventional vehicles. In case of a pure electric tractor, it is necessary for considering large capacity batteries and long charging time. Therefore we take an AER extended PHEV (All Electric Range extended Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) power transmission system in developing an electric tractor in this study. First we propose a PHEV powertrain structure in order to substitute the conventional diesel engine equipped tractor. And we performed the road tests using a conventional mechanical tractor with various load conditions, which were classified and statistically treated real agricultural works. The test results were analysed with respect to the power characteristics of the power source. Finally using the test result, we designed two-stepped reduction gear ratios in the proposed an electric tractor powertrain for carrying out typical agricultural works.

Состояние и перспективы развития сельскохозяйственного машиностроения

In this paper, an estimation of condition and level of development of agricultural mechanical engineering is given; also an expert estimation of scales of the Russian market of agricultural machinery is given. The factors negatively influencing formation of the named market are designated. Features and prospects of development of agricultural mechanical engineering of Sverdlovsk region are defined. State regulation mechanisms of domestic agricultural mechanical engineering development are designated.