AGRICULTURAL NEWS
Firm rolls out new crop of tyres to boost productivity in farming sector
Continental has introduced a new range of tyres for the agricultural industry
The growing world population is presenting enormous challenges for the agricultural industry. The UN estimates that by 2030 enough food will have to be produced to meet the needs of about 8.5-billion people. At the same time, the amount of space available for agricultural land is dwindling, which means more harvests have to be gathered in ever shorter times. The top priority for farmers, therefore, is to boost operational efficiency while ensuring the sustainable use of resources. As the physical link between soil and agricultural machinery, tyres play an important role in increasing the efficiency of agricultural vehicles. Tyre pressure can play a crucial role in vehicle safety as well as vehicle efficiency. According to tyre manufacturer Continental, this is as true in the agricultural sector as it is in commercial transport and passenger vehicles — but not necessarily in the way you might think. The higher the pressure, the smaller the tyre’s contact patch with the ground. This l...
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