Global agricultural and economic challenges reflected in machinery demands

Climatic changes, global conflict, political uncertainty, and high financial costs have put pressure on farm businesses worldwide, with demand for new machinery taking an impact.

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For many manufacturers, 2024 has so far presented the perfect storm for a market downturn. Climatic challenges in northern Europe resulted in high levels of rainfall which presented problems in harvesting...

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