AGCO (AG) manufactures and distributes agricultural equipment. The company’s transmission and engine technologies help to reduce emissions and noise while improving fuel economy. They have developed engines that burn biodegradable fuels and bio-diesel fuels such as sugar cane fuel in Brazil. AGCO also provides solutions for precision farming. Farmers are using the technology to help save fuel, manage chemical and fertilizer applications, increase crop yield and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Currently AGCO offers engines that burn B5 fuel-Diesel fuel with 5 percent plant matter. They are researching the use of different biofuel mixtures ranging from B10 to B100 – a complete plant matter-based, diesel energy source.
