Farming with the Future in Mind.

Agriculture is fundamental. By reliably supplying a growing population with food, agriculture secures a large part of our prosperity. This goes hand in hand with a special responsibility to take care of nature and the environment. CLAAS accepts this responsibility for more sustainable, more efficient, and more resilient farming. In the #AgriTech, #AgriChallenges and #AgriCulture categories, we focus firmly on change, whether it is technological, cultural, or social.

03.01.2024

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It’s hard to imagine agriculture these days without state-of-the-art technologies. How can technical and scientific innovations increase returns and protect the environment at the same time? Here are some of the most exciting innovations from the world of agricultural technology.

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No two farms are the same. Every farm must find its own way to adapt to new circumstances. Who are the new generation of farmers shifting traditional farming practices into the digital age? Here are their stories in their own words.

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For the love of combining

Straw is becoming increasingly relevant as an energy source, building material, and renewable material. At the same time, the harvest window is getting shorter. In 2023, combine harvesters were frequently confronted by green straw. Hybrid machines are known to do well in these conditions. However, is this at the expense of straw quality? This is what Rabea Renner investigated at the CLAAS Academy for her bachelor's thesis—with surprising results. A profile.

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Superfoods from Germany: when soybeans are more locally grown than potatoes

Edamame beans are young, immature soybeans cooked in their pods and served as a snack or side dish. They are all the rage in Germany. Consumers use them in Asian cooking, while farmers see them as a cornerstone of more sustainable agriculture. We visited Edamame grower Benedikt Sprenker in Westphalia, Germany.

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Wheat or rice, the LEXION harvests them all over the world

The LEXION MULTICROP machine can harvest many crops. Here’s a little thought experiment to illustrate this. A German farmer drives his LEXION, usually used to harvest wheat, into a rice field. What happens next?

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CLAAS explains cow power.

Germany currently has around eleven million cattle, of which some 3.8 million are dairy cows. In statistical terms, there are 66 cows for every 247 acres (100 hectares) of agricultural land. In practical terms, there are 66 unused power plants, says cattle farmer Detlev Blunk.

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Rent, buy, or both! Stay on the safe side with FIRST CLAAS RENTAL.

"Flexibility, secure planning, and transparent costs are what customers want, especially for short-term rentals," says Giacomo Burgio, who is responsible for the short-term rental program at CLAAS.

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Five common and persistent myths about continuously variable transmissions.

Tractors are multifunctional, mobile work machines. They need to be able to do everything, from slow fieldwork, heavy soil cultivation, and PTO work to rapid transportation jobs.

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More carbon-neutral with HVO

Internal combustion engines are often the focus of debates on climate change and sustainability. “It’s not the engine that’s the problem, but the diesel that goes in it,” explains Patrick Ahlbrand, product strategist at CLAAS.

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Seven facts you need to know about the diesel alternative, HVO.

While electric cars are taking over the streets, forage harvesters, combine harvesters, and large tractors will still need internal combustion engines in the future. However, ideally, they will no longer run on diesel but will use a sustainable liquid fuel instead. Hydrotreated vegetable oil, or HVO, has similar properties to diesel, giving it one clear advantage: it can be used in its pure form—known as HVO100—or mixed with conventional diesel fuel. This reduces the carbon footprint by up to 90 percent in comparison with conventional diesel fuel. Read on for seven facts about the three letters you won’t forget.