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Drought in Russia: Grain region particularly affected

25 Jun, 2025 3 mins read 174 views

In Russia, the main region for grain cultivation has been experiencing dry conditions for weeks. This is likely to result in lower yields and poorer quality than previously expected.

Middle East conflict: Rising crude oil prices pull canola prices along

Wheat: Profit taking | Corn: Good weather | EEX-butter weaker

How the Middle East conflict affects agricultural markets

Now the USA have also intervened in the Middle East conflict between Israel and Iran. The question now arises how the agricultural markets will react.

The EU produced more milk in April.

For the first time since the beginning of the year, milk delivery in the EU-27 in April 2025 was higher than the same month last year and overall higher than expected.

Wheat prices: Drought in Russia leads to rally.

Drought: Russia declares emergency | Canola breaks through 500 euro mark | Milk: Declining production stabilizes

How the Middle East conflict affects agricultural markets

The Middle East conflict between Israel and Iran also impacts agricultural markets. While grain prices have remained largely stable so far, rising oil prices are giving impetus to the rapeseed market. An overview

International milk prices continue to fall

At the "Global Dairy Trade" trading exchange, the average price of dairy products continues to fall by 1.0% to $4,389 per ton. However, butter remains in demand.

Agrotruck by Mercedes: This is how the all-wheel drive truck performs for farmers.

25 Jun, 2025 6 mins read 178 views

Power, comfort, and field performance: How the modified Arocs 2151 performs in practical testing - now with video!

These new machines can target weeds more effectively and harvest more gently.

Zürn and Garford presented a camera-controlled electric weed control system and a new double knife mower at the Eco Field Days. This is what lies behind the products.

Amazon novelty BladeCut for professional green space management

For professional lawn mowing, Amazone has added the sickle mower BladeCut 1800 to its product range.

The series production of electric trucks has started.

The renovation of the truck production in Munich is completed. Now, both diesel and electric trucks can be produced on the same production line. This year, 1,000 trucks are planned to be built.

Pöttinger Landtechnik enters a new market segment with this machine.

Two years after its premiere at Agritechnica, Pöttinger is now bringing the TINECARE V 12050 MASTER to the market in series production.

Pöttinger Tinecare 12050 Master - The new precision harrow against weeds

The new Tinecare V 12050 Master is a balanced precision harrow for row-independent crop care. It is used for weed control and promotes crop growth.

New agricultural technology at the Cereals 2025 fair in England

The exhibition Cereals 2025 took place at Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire on the 10th and 11th of June. The farmers weekly magazine was there and discovered some exciting machines.

Grain harvest in Europe: good yields in the south, water shortage in the north.

25 Jun, 2025 26 mins read 177 views

The EU Commission's MARS forecasting service increases its yield estimates for cereals and oilseeds compared to the previous month, with one exception. This is how the agricultural weather is shaping up.

High degree of soil degradation on the Arabian Peninsula

In the Arab region, more than 46 million hectares of agricultural land are at risk; globally, 1.66 billion hectares of land have been degraded by human activity. More than 60% of this is agricultural land.

Study: Insecticides neonicotinoids possibly also distributed by rain.

According to a study by the universities of Tokyo and Hokkaido, neonicotinoids could not only enter the environment through surface runoff as previously known, but also through precipitation.

Silicon as a beacon of hope? Better utilize phosphorus, withstand droughts.

Surviving drought and better utilizing phosphorus are advantages of fertilizing with silicon. In the face of climate change, it is worth considering this.

China triggers artificial rainfalls in the grain belt.

China is using artificial rain to combat drought in parts of the country. Chemicals are sprayed over clouds with airplanes and drones to enhance rain and snowfall.

FAO warns: Climate change threatens wheat cultivation

Farmers around the world could lose around half of the wheat cultivation area by the year 2100 due to climate change. The most affected regions are the USA and the EU.

Translation: Rot in Potatoes: Farmers make this mistake again and again.

An expert explains the mistake that farmers repeatedly make when combating late blight in potatoes.

Dairy farmers produce more milk worldwide.

25 Jun, 2025 5 mins read 148 views

According to a FAO forecast, global milk production is expected to increase by 1.0% in the year 2025. The biggest growth is expected in Asia, as reported by the ZMB.

Swedish farmers should soon be able to steer cattle using GPS.

In Sweden, the animal welfare regulation is to be changed to allow for the use of virtual fences. This change requires approval from the EU Commission.

USA produce less beef

The production of beef in the USA has significantly decreased. In the year 2023, there was a sharp decline in production. The massive reduction of the American cattle herd is cited as the reason for this.

Therefore mycotoxins are also dangerous for cattle

Mycotoxins in animal feed can cause significant losses even without visible mold.

The USA continues to not import any cattle from Mexico.

The USA and Mexico are working together to combat the New World screw-worm fly. In addition to extending the import ban, the USA is also supporting the production of sterile male flies in Mexico.

The most famous calf lady in New Zealand: Jenny Mackie

New Zealand is a dream destination for many dairy farmers. Almost year-round grazing and favorable conditions for newcomers.

Claw care: Trim cows every week?

Claw care is crucial for dairy cows. There are different ways to organize it - either as a herd trimming or with a few cows on regular appointments. Two perspectives.

USDA plant vaccination program against avian influenza

25 Jun, 2025 4 mins read 168 views

The USDA is planning for the first time a vaccination strategy against bird flu. The goal is to contain outbreaks and avoid culling. However, export risks and industry interests are slowing down the pace.

Large bird flu outbreak: 75,000 laying hens culled

In a large poultry farm in England, bird flu has broken out. 75,000 laying hens had to be culled.

Layer hen provider Verbeek opens hatchery in Poland

Two years ago, Verbeek took over an existing Hubbard parent stock hatchery in Prusice through the network of the Erich Wesjohann Group (EW). Now, a new hatchery has been opened there.

World market for poultry technology is growing - automation drives development

Automation and animal welfare are driving the global poultry technology market: It is expected to grow to 6.7 billion USD by 2034. Smart barn solutions are setting new standards.

Brazil calls for global debate on bird flu vaccination - Conference planned for 2026.

Brazil is putting pressure: With a global vaccination debate against bird flu and a World Conference in 2026, the country aims to open new paths in the international poultry trade.

After avian influenza, Brazil is working on market openings.

In Brazilian livestock farming, there has been no second confirmation of bird flu so far. The government is preparing for the resumption of exports currently halted.

USA: Million-dollar deal to develop a bird flu vaccine falls through

The pharmaceutical company Moderna aims to develop a vaccine for bird flu in humans.

US farm with 93,000 hectares for sale: 10,000 cattle on 2 islands.

25 Jun, 2025 10 mins read 115 views

10,000 cattle, deer, bison, and a slaughterhouse in the middle of nowhere. One of the largest slaughterhouses in Alaska is located on the storm-battered Umnak Island.

93,000 hectares in the storm zone: XXL ranch in Alaska for sale

0,000 cattle, deer, bison, and a slaughterhouse in the middle of nowhere. One of the largest slaughterhouses in Alaska is located on the storm-battered Umnak Island.

Same Deutz-Fahr recently experienced significant decreases in sales.

The agricultural machinery group SDF had to make significant cuts in sales in the fiscal year 2024. Revenues fell by 19% and profits by 42%.

Horsch: "German agricultural technology is leading worldwide"

For Philipp Horsch, economics is the basis of prosperity. He calls for a commitment to economic policy and sees Germany as having the best conditions in the world for agricultural technology.

XXL development program: 4,609 hectares of operation are being sold.

In Australia, the 4,609-hectare farm of a well-known farmer is being sold after a massive development program.

John Deere acquires provider of aerial imaging applications.

John Deere acquires Sentera, which offers drone technology along with software that analyzes plants during flights using a camera and sends the data to the field mapping system.

Response to Trump's tariffs? John Deere puts together a mega investment package.

John Deere plans to invest an unusually high sum of 20 billion US dollars over the next ten years.

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