CNH’s New Holland brand trialed a TT3.50 tractor and mulcher in Thailand, helping a rice farmer manage post-harvest residue sustainably.
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In the plains of central Thailand alone, around 4.8 million tons of rice straw are burned annually.
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successfully trialed a New Holland TT3.50 tractor and mulcher on his farm during the 2026 harvest.
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He used the machinery to chop rice straw so it could be retained on the field or incorporated into the soil.
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Basildon, UK — October 08, 2026 — CNH’s (NYSE: CNH) latest A Sustainable Year story, highlights how agricultural equipment from its New Holland brand is helping a rice farmer in Thailand explore a practical alternative to burning crop residue.
The New Holland TT3.50 tractor and mulcher were trialed by Thai rice farmer Pichai Tosa during the April 2026 rice harvest in central Thailand.
