A control method for actuating a return-to-dig movement of an implement in a work vehicle powered by a motor, wherein actuating the implement occurs by means of a joystick controlled by a user, a movement of the joystick in a predetermined control area according to a preset direction(x) causing the actuation of the implement by hydraulic actuating means, wherein the hydraulic actuating means include an hydraulic cylinder operatively connected to the implement, and an open centre directional solenoid valve whose opening degree is adapted to control the flow of a working fluid to the hydraulic cylinder, the rate of actuation of the implement being controlled by the opening degree of the open centre directional solenoid valve by means of a driving current (Sdc) thereof, the control method being characterized in comprising the steps of: a) determining whether a return-to-dig manoeuvre is requested; b) acquiring a signal (Se) or data indicative of a current rotational speed of the motor; c) when a return-to-dig manoeuvre is requested, applying a modulated driving current (Sdc) of the open centre directional solenoid valve, based on a predetermined reference model, indicative of a nominal relation between the driving current of the open centre directional solenoid valve, and the rotational speed of the motor; and d) setting the modulated driving current to zero when a predetermined reference tilt position of the implement is reached. wherein actuating the implement occurs by means of a joystick controlled by a user, a movement of the joystick in a predetermined control area according to a preset direction(x) causing the actuation of the implement by hydraulic actuating means, wherein the hydraulic actuating means include an hydraulic cylinder operatively connected to the implement, and an open centre directional solenoid valve whose opening degree is adapted to control the flow of a working fluid to the hydraulic cylinder, the rate of actuation of the implement being controlled by the opening degree of the open centre directional solenoid valve by means of a driving current (Sdc) thereof, the control method being characterized in comprising the steps of: a) determining whether a return-to-dig manoeuvre is requested; b) acquiring a signal (Se) or data indicative of a current rotational speed of the motor; c) when a return-to-dig manoeuvre is requested, applying a modulated driving current (Sdc) of the open centre directional solenoid valve, based on a predetermined reference model, indicative of a nominal relation between the driving current of the open centre directional solenoid valve, and the rotational speed of the motor; and d) setting the modulated driving current to zero when a predetermined reference tilt position of the implement is reached. a) determining whether a return-to-dig manoeuvre is requested; b) acquiring a signal (Se) or data indicative of a current rotational speed of the motor; c) when a return-to-dig manoeuvre is requested, applying a modulated driving current (Sdc) of the open centre directional solenoid valve, based on a predetermined reference model, indicative of a nominal relation between the driving current of the open centre directional solenoid valve, and the rotational speed of the motor; and d) setting the modulated driving current to zero when a predetermined reference tilt position of the implement is reached.