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WiseConn drop control automation offers precise water monitoring -
30/07/2024

WiseConn drop control automation offers precise water monitoring -

The WiseConn drop control method gives growers remote access to irrigation systems more effectively to allow total monitoring

Winter crop 2024-25 harvest expectations from state growing regions -
27/07/2024

Winter crop 2024-25 harvest expectations from state growing regions -

With expectations of at least the third best harvest of all time we take a closer look at what each region can expect to harvest With national winter crop production expected to top 51.3 million tonnes, we take a closer look at what each state is predicted to add to the harvest. Improved production....

OTR Duals keep farmers working through the wettest conditions -
26/07/2024

OTR Duals keep farmers working through the wettest conditions -

There is no need to get bogged down due to wet conditions as OTR has tyres wheels and axle duals set-ups readily available for every tractor With unprecedented rain events right across the country, farmers are turning to OTR – Tyres Wheels Axles and their dual kit set-up to get them through a lead...

John Deere S7 Series combines revealed for first time -
25/07/2024

John Deere S7 Series combines revealed for first time -

Billed as a future market leader John Deere S7 Series combines offer predictive ground speed and settings automation tech that looks ahead of the front Twenty-nine of the grain industry’s brightest emerging leaders were the first growers and agriculture professionals to witness John Deere’s S7 S...

Marto Farms adds autonomous technologies to provide a firm foundation -
23/07/2024

Marto Farms adds autonomous technologies to provide a firm foundation -

Family farming is no longer a leisurely turnover of following the way it has been done previously if you want to thrive Along with the rest of the business community, farmers face a range of challenges not seen for several years. Coming off some record-breaking income seasons has brought with it ris...

ARC funds Southern Cross Uni climate smart rice breeding program -
12/07/2024

ARC funds Southern Cross Uni climate smart rice breeding program -

Southern Cross University makes headway in research to breed rice that grows without standing in flood-irrigation water In an attempt to produce a dryer to grow rice breed that reduces the overall environmental footprint, Southern Cross University has embarked on a breeding program backed by a three...

Toyota ends production of 4.5-litre turbo-diesel engine for Landcruiser -
08/07/2024

Toyota ends production of 4.5-litre turbo-diesel engine for Landcruiser -

It’s the day that high-powered Ute owners always feared as Toyota signals the end of its V8 turbo-diesel engine from the LandCruiser range following months of demise rumours Anyone who feels everything they have been used to for the past 30 years is being taken from them is correct, as Toyota gets...

Australian Plant Proteins has closed down its Horsham based operation -
08/07/2024

Australian Plant Proteins has closed down its Horsham based operation -

Following a promising run for eight years it was a surprise for some that Australian Plant Proteins has closed its operation and has gone into voluntary administration In a regional area where employment and value-added industries are essential, Horsham VIC based Australian Plant Proteins (APP) has....

John Deere Technician of the Year Awards inaugural winner Caleb Dover reflects -
08/07/2024

John Deere Technician of the Year Awards inaugural winner Caleb Dover reflects -

John Deere offers a career path where the inaugural Tech Awards Parts Apprentice winner was able to change states and be promoted As anticipation builds for this year’s fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards, Caleb Dover, the program’s inaugural Parts Apprentice of the Year has s...

Rotech Rural make Post and Rail Fencing simple with a strong build -
07/07/2024

Rotech Rural make Post and Rail Fencing simple with a strong build -

Local family-owned fencing business Rotech Rural has released its RailTight range with an extra strong screw on end bracket to boost post and rail fencing strength Rotech Rural has been developing rural fencing solutions for more than 20 years and remains committed to improving products for farmers....

Norweld cements position as innovative 4WD tray and canopy manufacturer -
06/07/2024

Norweld cements position as innovative 4WD tray and canopy manufacturer -

Norweld holds its leading position in tray and canopy product customising by offering designs for the most current release and all existing models Norweld has cemented its position as Australia’s leading premium 4WD tray and canopy manufacturer following recent groundbreaking industry projects. Pa...

Legislation to phase out live sheep exports passes through Parliament -
02/07/2024

Legislation to phase out live sheep exports passes through Parliament -

The Australian Senate has today passed legislation enshrining the phase-out of live sheep exports into law This is how it went down for up to an estimated 3,000 farm and associated industry people who will have their livelihoods reduced or even eradicated by this legislation. The Export Control Amen...

Sentek releases Nexus Blue for automatic monitoring of BT probes -
01/07/2024

Sentek releases Nexus Blue for automatic monitoring of BT probes -

Growers are quickly latching onto the time savings from applying this latest Nexus Blue logger connectivity to monitor Bluetooth probes Since their release in 2019 Bluetooth (BT) probes have been a game changer in growing regions where there has been limited or even no connectivity to a cellular net...

Fresh food tax stopped by The Nationals working with farmers and industry -
01/07/2024

Fresh food tax stopped by The Nationals working with farmers and industry -

The crippling fresh food tax that was expected to be implemented by the Federal Labor government and damaging for many farm sectors has been scrapped Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said agriculture industries all over Australia will be spared from paying Labor’s fresh food tax, or plann...

BKT adds CFO technology to IF and VF tyres to reduce soil compaction -
26/06/2024

BKT adds CFO technology to IF and VF tyres to reduce soil compaction -

Increasing your implement and haulage load and getting a reduction in soil compaction is the advantage BKT’s IF and VF tyres with CFO technology can offer BKT is now offering a wide range of IF AND VF tyres with CFO technology to increase load capacity by up to 55% to a large footprint to reduce [...

Faresin mid-range FS Telehandlers take farm market by storm -
26/06/2024

Faresin mid-range FS Telehandlers take farm market by storm -

Telehandlers in the FS Middle Series are built to take on any farm jobbing with lift capacities from 4 to 4.5 tonnes and 7 to 10m booms Faresin mid-range telehandlers built for farming have taken a giant performance leap with four models in the FS Middle Series offering 4 to 4.5 tonnes lift capaciti...

Merlo TF33.7-115 Telehandler is the ideal compact for farm sheds -
23/06/2024

Merlo TF33.7-115 Telehandler is the ideal compact for farm sheds -

Merlo has made an impact in busy farm livestock sheds and stockyards with the quick and nimble TF33.7-115 Telehandler Merlo TF33.7-115EE telescopic handlers have a big advantage when it comes to working around farm shed operations as they are compact and lightweight to easily manoeuvre through tight...

Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader leads in clean cost effective farming -
20/06/2024

Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader leads in clean cost effective farming -

Volvo Construction Equipment has implemented a significant shift in farm jobbing with the release of the L25 Electric Wheel Loader The release of the battery-powered Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader unleashes the quiet and clean power that many farmers will find ideal to move large items and....

John Deere offers a result driven Smart Apply Intelligent Spray System -
19/06/2024

John Deere offers a result driven Smart Apply Intelligent Spray System -

LiDAR sensors deliver precision spraying and engage the nozzles just when needed for John Deere’s Smart Apply Intelligent Spray SystemTM

Now Buildings special offer to build a farm shed too good to resist -
18/06/2024

Now Buildings special offer to build a farm shed too good to resist -

A best price offer is available only from Now Buildings the leaders in Aussie-made farm sheds in kit form or fully erected There is no need to wait, place your order now and get one of the special end-of-financial-year deals being offered. You will be getting an Australian-made Farm or Industrial sh...

Farmers can prepare for the next drought through the Future Drought Fund (FDF) -
17/06/2024

Farmers can prepare for the next drought through the Future Drought Fund (FDF) -

To date, more than 30,000 farmers have taken up opportunities to build their capability to manage farm-risk, including to drought and climate change, through the Future Drought Fund (FDF).​ Today is the United Nations’ World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, an important day to raise aw...

Live sheep exports have become a poison chalice for the Federal Labor government -
16/06/2024

Live sheep exports have become a poison chalice for the Federal Labor government -

Sheep producers and support industries staring at a $255 million shortfall from live export losses reveal how the ban could leave many in jeopardy Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt started the ball rolling in a post-budget speech he gave on 15 May that saw the National Farmers’ Federation a...

Upton offers 80 years of irrigation experience and leadership -
13/06/2024

Upton offers 80 years of irrigation experience and leadership -

For the most effective centre pivot and lateral irrigation design and application Upton Agricultural Technology has the ideal solution

Ocean Roads builds a farm Ute tray that gives farmers more space -
12/06/2024

Ocean Roads builds a farm Ute tray that gives farmers more space -

As part of their Ute tray design Ocean Roads has concentrated on the main two tray categories that farmers operate

John Deere X9 Combine Harvester triumphs in 1000-tonne challenge -
10/06/2024

John Deere X9 Combine Harvester triumphs in 1000-tonne challenge -

Setting out to harvest 1000 tonnes of wheat in one day was a challenge between two brothers operating a John Deere S790 and X9 1100 combine harvester

Growers given more reasons to own a drone for remote crop monitoring -
07/06/2024

Growers given more reasons to own a drone for remote crop monitoring -

A sensor system developed for drones can switch between edge detection and detailed infrared imaging to tell growers everything they need Development is well underway to fit a compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities to a drone for remote crop monitoring and help growers...

Munro Post Driver celebrates 60 years of solid working innovations -
06/06/2024

Munro Post Driver celebrates 60 years of solid working innovations -

Munro launched their revolutionary post-driver in 1964 and has led the market ever since

Australian Sheep and Wool Show has everything sheep and Wool producers need -
05/06/2024

Australian Sheep and Wool Show has everything sheep and Wool producers need -

It is more important than ever to attend the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in July this year to catch up on all the trends happening in the sheep and wool industry The Australian Sheep & Wool Show is the largest exhibition of its type in the world. More than 2700 sheep including 25-plus breeds […...

Winter plantings point to a solid farmgate income for grain growers -
04/06/2024

Winter plantings point to a solid farmgate income for grain growers -

It’s a strong start to the 2024-25 season with at least 23.6 million hectares planted and a long-range forecast for average to above-average rainfall in most regions Growers in the eastern states in particular started the season with plenty of moisture in the ground, while Western and South Austra...

Saputo gazumps Fonterra with opening milk price for season 2024-25 -
31/05/2024

Saputo gazumps Fonterra with opening milk price for season 2024-25 -

Hot on the heels of Fonterra advising their farmgate price range for season 2024-245 Saputo has increased the stakes with an opening milk price of $8 to $8.15 per kgMS Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced to suppliers its opening weighted average milk price of $8.00 to $8.15 per kilogram of mi...

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