Global downturn hits machinery giants as Deere, CNH and Agco post sharp 2025 declines

Following the published financial results of John Deere, CNH and Agco for 2025, the influence of global trade challenges and low commodity prices has had a significant impact.

Toby Whatley
Head of Machinery and Farm Technology
clock • 3 min read
Global downturn hits machinery giants as Deere, CNH and Agco post sharp 2025 declines

Low commodity prices, weak farm margins and global trade tensions have taken a heavy toll on the world's largest agricultural machinery manufacturers, with John Deere, CNH and AGCO all reporting significant...

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