Recent drought conditions in France have forced many farmers to grow alfalfa as an alternative forage to grass but the benefits of the crop particularly for dairy farms are widespread globally
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Machinery manufacturers gear up for Agritechnica
A collection of the latest weird, wonderful, and must-have agricultural machinery from around the globe is trickling into Hanover, Germany, for showcasing at the upcoming Agritechnica Show (10–16 November)
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Global Farming: Botswana beef farming
Beef farming in Botswana comes with some unique challenges, such as fending off hyena attacks on a daily basis
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Global farming: Garguston Farm, Scotland
Farming in the north-west of Scotland can be tough enough given the somewhat challenging weather conditions, but the right machinery can make things a little easier
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Profile: John Deere S-series
John Deere has unveiled a number of optimisation tweaks to its combines for 2020 – just in time for Agritechnica and for customers ordering a new combine for next season
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New skin tests developed in breakthrough against bovine TB
Welsh scientists have developed two new skin tests for cattle that have the potential to help fight the global battle against bovine TB
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New British tractor speed record set by JCB Fastrac
A new British speed record for the fastest tractor has been set by UK manufacturer JCB using a modified high-speed JCB Fastrac
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South African grain farmer ventures into new fields
Even with pending uncertainties lying ahead for South African farmers, the majority of them are still ploughing away making plans for the future
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BKT Tyres searches for new rubber
Fears of a shortage of natural rubber to make tyres with by 2025 has prompted Indian tyre manufacturer BKT, Balkrishna Industries Ltd, to up its game in search for alternatives
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Profile: Avant Loader 800 Series
Finnish manufacturer Avant Tecno recently launched its largest ever wheel loader—the 800 series
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