Fendt competition from China? Electric tractor Xeevo - under 100,000 euros

25 May, 2025 12 mins read

The electric tractor E 904i from the Chinese manufacturer Xeevo is already in series production and is a competitor to the Fendt e100 Vario.

Groundsel alias Cat's Tail: Superweed or Medicinal Plant?

25 May, 2025 8 mins read

Canadian horseweed is considered a superweed in glyphosate-resistant crops in the USA. How feared is it in our country?

31,000 hectares of forest: Million-dollar wood industry empire is being sold

25 May, 2025 7 mins read

A Swedish forestry entrepreneur is selling his multimillion-dollar wood industry empire. However, he will keep his 31,000 hectares of forest.

International milk prices have fallen again.

25 May, 2025 4 mins read

At the "Global Dairy Trade" trading exchange, the average price for dairy products falls by 0.9% to $4,589 per ton. Lactose sees the biggest price drop.

BayWa r.e. completes sale of its largest battery storage project in Europe.

25 May, 2025 6 mins read

BayWa r.e. sells its largest battery storage project in Europe. The facility, with 300 MW, is located in the Netherlands. Vopak will now take over further development.

Is it worth slipping into the stable?

25 May, 2025 7 mins read

Observations in a research project show that the chicks that hatch first in the barn quickly take up food and water, building a developmental advantage.

Avian flu in Brazil - Now the EU also stops imports.

25 May, 2025 5 mins read

In Brazil, the first outbreak of bird flu has occurred. Currently, no deliveries of poultry and poultry products to the EU are allowed. This was confirmed by a spokesperson for the EU Commission.

Farmers in Kansas are pumping away their last groundwater.

22 May, 2025 25 mins read

In the USA, crop insurance is a fixed component of income. Corn and cotton yield secure profits thanks to irrigation. The depletion of groundwater now requires different crops to be grown.

US poultry production under pressure: Disease outbreaks and decline in demand

22 May, 2025 6 mins read

Avian influenza and Avian Metapneumovirus are significantly impacting the US turkey market. At the same time, the demand for turkey products is declining in favor of pork and chicken meat.

EU customs plans for agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus face further obstacles.

22 May, 2025 7 mins read

The EU Trade Committee has approved the Brussels Commission's plans for tariffs on nitrogen fertilizer and other agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus. The Parliament is expected to follow suit shortly.

Rostselmash suspends 15,000 employees for one month.

22 May, 2025 8 mins read

After significant declines in sales and production due to missing components, the Russian manufacturer Rostselmasch halts its production. Markets are collapsing, customers have no money.

Great Britain creates emergency plans against drought

22 May, 2025 10 mins read

Even in the United Kingdom, farmers are increasingly feeling the lack of rainfall. Animal owners are urged to assess their feed requirements and develop emergency plans.