A control method for actuating a return-to-dig movement of an implement in a work vehicle powered by a motor (M), wherein actuating the implement occurs by means of a joystick controlled by a user, a movement of the joystick in a predetermined control area (A) 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 (M); 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 (M); 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 (A) 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 (M); 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 (M); 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 (M); 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 (M); and d) setting the modulated driving current to zero when a predetermined reference tilt position of the implement is reached. <EOS>