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How to choose your first tractor for a small farm
A practical guide on horsepower, hydraulics, transmission types and after-sales support — written for first-time buyers running farms under 50 ha.
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Careers
Agronomist career roadmap in the EU: salaries, paths, certifications
From junior field consultant to head of crop production: typical career steps, expected salaries by country and the certifications that move the needle.
Crops
Winter rapeseed: rotation rules that actually work
A four-year minimum gap between rapeseed crops is the standard recommendation — but recent field trials suggest the right cover crop matters more than calendar time.
Livestock
Dairy herd health: a practical protocol for 50-200 cow farms
Mastitis prevention, hoof care schedule, vaccination calendar and dry-off period — what mid-size dairy operations should be doing every month of the year.
Agribusiness
Cash flow fundamentals every farm owner should know
Profit can be high while a farm goes broke. Here is the cash-flow framework that survives bad seasons — broken into receivables, inventory and seasonal credit lines.
How-to guides
Soil testing in 2026: when, where and what to actually measure
Most farms over-test for macros and under-test for micros. Here is a sampling and analysis plan that respects your budget and gives actionable answers.