Riding lawn mower with tank steering: mowing the lawn faster without a steering wheel?

18 May, 2025 3 mins read

For large areas, ride-on lawn mowers are recommended. Zero-turn mowers are currently trending. What do they do better than a lawn tractor?

WashPower ProCleaner P200 - The washing robot for poultry farms.

18 May, 2025 7 mins read

Automated cleaning solutions have been in use in pig farms for a while now. Now, the poultry industry is following suit. The ProCleaner P200 from WashPower is the latest machine to hit the market. Let us introduce you to this new machine.

81 people fell ill with Cryptosporidium after visiting a farm

17 May, 2025 10 mins read

On a visitor farm in Wales, the parasite Cryptosporidium has spread. Visitors have been infected through a farm shop and a petting zoo. The extent is concerning.

Coccidia, worms, and lice: Invisible danger in the chicken coop

17 May, 2025 14 mins read

Coccidia, worms, and lice weaken poultry - you should know this.

Paulownia trees in the garden: Pros and cons of the Empress tree

17 May, 2025 13 mins read

The bluebell tree is considered a tree of the future thanks to its fast growth: But is it really ideal for the garden?

Horizon expands DSX direct seeders with 3m and 4m models.

16 May, 2025 6 mins read

After the large 9 m versions of the DSX seed drills and MDSX attachment seeders, Horizon now presents small machines with 3 and 4 m working widths. However, they also have nice features.

Combatting low profile oilseed rape

15 May, 2025 26 mins read

The aim of stubble cultivation after rapeseed is to bring as many weed seeds to germination as possible. This is most successful when working very shallow.

Sick piglets despite vaccination: How the farmer recognized the problem

15 May, 2025 6 mins read

Coughing, fever, and diarrhea in the herd: Despite the piglets being vaccinated against various pathogens, there were health issues.

The EU exports significantly less beef and cattle.

14 May, 2025 4 mins read

In the current year, the quantities of cattle and beef exported from the EU have decreased overall so far.

US tariffs could reduce cheese exports from the EU.

14 May, 2025 6 mins read

The base tariff introduced by the USA could lead to a decrease in US imports of cheese from the EU. The impact on butter is expected to remain low. This is reported by Rabobank.

Great Britain lifts bird flu regulations - animals are allowed back outside

14 May, 2025 11 mins read

In Great Britain, the mandatory housing order for poultry has ended. The strict rules have been in place since December. Although exhibitions are still prohibited, the animals are finally allowed to go outside again.

Surprisingly efficient and inexpensive: How to easily generate electricity from rain.

14 May, 2025 9 mins read

A research team from Singapore has developed a promising method to generate electricity from falling rain.