On Test: Kverneland Optima TFprofi Pudama – a smart start with fertiliser

Developed to provide the same crop yields with less fertiliser, the Pudama system from Kverneland makes some significant claims in its abilities to produce more from less

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Head of Machinery and Farm Technology
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On Test: Kverneland Optima TFprofi Pudama – a smart start with fertiliser

Maize establishment for either livestock fodder or biogas production can be notoriously expensive, with land preparation, machinery, seed and fertiliser all contributing to a typical establishment cost...

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