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Welcome late boost to winter crop production in some states
13 Feb 2018
A late season boost to production has held the winter crop in a range of 6 per cent above the ten-year average to 2015-16. This nudges the total winter crop production to 37.8 million tonnes for the 2017-18 season. The most favourable results for the 2017–18 winter crop harvest rests
Continue Reading →Next generation baler wrapper is launched
13 Feb 2018
You are getting a preview of the most outstanding Baler Wrapper combination ever released – it’s from leading manufacturer KUHN. Not all agricultural balers are created the same – and for farmers hoping to improve the productivity and profitability of their silage operations, a new ba
Continue Reading →Irrigators pumped up with John Deere irrigation power
13 Feb 2018
Irrigation is the lifeblood of many Australian farms, and more often than not a John Deere engine is the heart that pumps that life-giving water. John Deere diesel engines deliver high-output performance and reliability to ensure irrigation pumps keep the water flowing when it is vita
Continue Reading →Massey Ferguson offers value with entry level self-propelled sprayer
13 Feb 2018
Massey Ferguson has release an entry level self-propelled sprayer for Australia and New Zealand. The MF 9130 Plus has been introduced to fill the demand in the market for a robust model that offers exceptional value. The MF 9130 Plus will suit smaller and medium sized operators who wi
Continue Reading →Deutz-Fahr tractor fitted with a rotating cab for full panoramic view
13 Feb 2018
For the first time a large agricultural tractor from Deutz-Fahr has been equipped with a lifting and rotating cab system that is infinitely adjustable with a turning range of up to 200 degrees. The hydraulic lifting and rotating cab system has been fitted to a Deutz-Fahr TTV 9340 Agro
Continue Reading →Aussie submersible cutter pump eliminates clogs
13 Feb 2018
Traditionally, vertical column pumps have been used to handle livestock effluent, but a recent trend in Victoria shows dairies switching to submersible cutter pumps to eliminate clogs. We look at how one farm has made the change. Managing effluent efficiently on a dairy is paramount f
Continue Reading →Local producers get China ready for tariff cuts
13 Feb 2018
With China extending tariff cuts at the end of the year to a range of Australian fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, seafood and pork, local producers looking to access this lucrative market are being urged to start planning now. Demand for selected Australian fresh food is expected to
Continue Reading →Get set for the Irrigation event of the decade – book your seat
20 Jan 2018
Australia’s biggest irrigation event will provide a unique opportunity to discover the best way to boost productivity in the paddock. The Irrigation Australia International Conference and Exhibition will take place from the 13 to 15 June 2018 at the International Convention Centre in
Continue Reading →Smart CAB will take you to the twilight zone and back
20 Jan 2018
You are getting a preview of a Smart CAB for the first time. And we will be upfront from the outset, stop looking for a steering wheel, because there isn’t one. You simply don’t need it. The Smart CAB will be introduced as a multifunctional cabin for all self-propelled farm vehicles w
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