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When you are looking to optimise farm profitability, the first reflex is often to invest in new machines, modernise tooling or rethink crop practices. One element is often neglected: the tyres of your tractors and agricultural machinery. At first glance, they seem to play a purely mechanical role, but their influence on productivity and profitability is far more important than you might think. ...

During the harvest, the soil is often placed under considerable strain by the toing and froing of very heavy harvesters, leading to compaction that is detrimental to soil fertility and, as such, to your future yields. Luckily agricultural tyre technology has made significant progress in finding answers to this problem. High-tech IF VF CFO (Cyclic Field Operations) harvest tyres stand out due to...

When it comes to replacing the tyres on one of your agricultural machines, the choice of brand and model can make all the difference to your everyday activities. Bridgestone, renowned for its superior quality and advance technology, has allowed many farmers to transform the way they work. These farmer testimonials offer precious insight into the real impact on performance, durability and return...

When you buy a new tractor, you make a choice that corresponds to your precise need. You consider power of course, but also whether your tractor is suited to your implements or the work you plan to carry out; you take into account tractor handling, comfort and all the options that could improve your yields. Tyres are one of the options that have an impact on just about every aspect, more or less...

The quality of your equipment can make the difference in terms of the level of service offered by your agricultural contracting firm. Your machines and implements are directly concerned, but equipment such as tyres also have a role to play. Your choice of tyres is decisive as far as protecting your clients’ soil is concerned, as well as obtaining better traction and less slip. In terms of...

Autonomous tractors represent advanced technologies, offering the promise of more precise and more productive farming. They are engineered to optimise agricultural operations, reducing costs and boosting efficiency. However, the full potential of these machines cannot be reached without paying special attention to their tyres, which are essential in adapting correctly to the different types of...

When you replace your agricultural tyres, you may be tempted to go for the cheapest, standard model on the market to make a direct saving. This seems like a good idea, but in fact is quite the opposite. Of course, the debit from your bank account linked to the purchase will have less impact on your cash flow, but the most standard tyre models are not very resistant to load or wear, they require...

While it is easy to minimise the impact of the tyre’s contact patch with the ground, it is precisely these few square centimetres of additional contact area which turn out to be at the very heart of efficiency in terms of traction and tractor handling capacity. The few lugs (which seem to be a minor aspect of the tyre) in contact with the ground are the promise of substantive work, ensuring...

You are well aware that your land is your most precious asset and your crop practices have evolved to protect this asset which can keep on producing for ever if you take care of it and respect it. The entire production chain may be improved as a result of this. This process of transition from intensive farming which degrades the soil towards sustainable farming must take account of every aspect...