We can no longer escape the fact that climate-smart agriculture practices are at the top of our list of priorities. But where do you start? Huis Vallaey in Lichtervelde is the main dealer of the complete New Holland range, a frontrunner in clean energy. Pay us a visit, get advice from our experts on the climate-smart possibilities and opt for the sustainable agriculture machines in our range.
The impact of climate change on agriculture
Climate change has a huge impact on the agricultural sector. It creates immense pressure on crops, livestock and the climate. It affects the water supply and quality, weather conditions evolve and pests and diseases emerge. As a farmer or contractor, you can do your bit to combat climate change with climate-smart agriculture.
What is climate-smart agriculture?
Climate-smart agriculture or CSA attempts to meet the rising demand for food by increasing food productivity and income. At the same time, it reduces the consumption of raw materials and the emission of greenhouse gases. For this purpose, it uses production techniques adapted to the changing climate.
Three pillars of climate-smart agriculture practices
- To sustainably increase food production and income from agriculture
- To innovate in terms of the productivity and resilience of agricultural systems
- To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Climate-smart agriculture thanks to New Holland agricultural machines
At Huis Vallaey we have opted for New Holland agricultural machinery for over half a century. The brand is committed to simplifying the lives of farmers worldwide through efficient and durable agricultural machinery. In the 1920s, Remi Vallaey Sr. sold Claeys stationary threshers. The brand was acquired by New Holland in 1958. Since then, Huis Vallaey has been the main dealer of the complete New Holland range, including harvesters, telehandlers, tractors and implements.
New Holland’s climate-smart agriculture solutions
- New Holland knows better than anyone that fields are literally bursting with energy. Sugar beet and sugar cane can be turned into bioethanol, wheat into energy and maize into fuel. New Holland is a pioneer in alternative fuels and energy generation and was the first agricultural brand to fully support their potential in agriculture. Meanwhile, the majority of New Holland machines are compatible with various types of biofuel. In fact, farmers can run their New Holland tractors on fuel they have produced themselves on their farms.
- New Holland bridges the gap between productivity and efficiency. Most New Holland machines are equipped with ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR 2 technology and are Stage V compliant, a multi-patented and highly efficient technology that allows the machines to breathe clean air for optimal combustion. The newer models deliver top performance and simultaneously boast lower fuel consumption.
- At Huis Vallaey we have a vast stock of machine parts, both from major brands and from our own white label. Many machines are given a new lease of life by remanufacturing second-hand parts or integrating new ones.
Interested in getting started with climate-smart agriculture?
Contact us or drop by and obtain advice from the Huis Vallaey experts.
