The general business climate for the ag equipment industry in Europe has improved for the second month in a row, according to the latest update to the CEMA Business Climate Index.

In this week's episode we discuss grower sentiment and their intentions to make large equipment purchases as well as dealers' sales outlook for 2022 and 2023. In the Technology Corner, Michaela Paukner takes a closer look at Greeneye's precision sprayer system. Ben Thorpe also brings us a report from the Farm Progress Show about Versatile and Cummins partnership on a hydrogen engine. And finally, we introduce a new feature to end the show — AEI DataPoints. This feature is a quick highlight of a noteworthy table or chart that the ag equipment industry needs to know.

The general Business Climate Index for the Agricultural Machinery Industry in Europe has further stabilized at high levels after several months of slight downward correction since its record peak in May and June (where it reached its highest level since 2008).

The general Business Climate Index for the Agricultural Machinery Industry in Europe has stabilized at high level again in December after several months of slight downward correction since its record peak in May and June (where it reached its highest level since 2008).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on businesses around the world, with many countries forcing non-essential businesses to shut their doors in order to slow the spread of the virus. What follows is a chronological list of manufacturer announcements, closures and statements cataloguing the reactions of the industry to this growing situation.