NZ to pick the brains of its dairy farmers
The New Zealand government is set to pick the brains of the country’s top dairy farmers in an effort to help those struggling with the low dairy payout. Source: Stuff NZ A $175,000 study into low cost, high performing farm systems was announced by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy at a dairy forum near Morrinsville on 5 […]
SwarmFarm Robotics
A world-first robot designed to work with others to spray crops in swarms, and ultimately help to fill the rural labour shortage, has been launched in central Queensland. Source: ABC News Former Queensland premier Campbell Newman, who joined SwarmFarm Robotics following last year’s election loss, attended the launch at a farm in Emerald, along with 300 people. The autonomous […]
Machine of the Year contenders
An old favourite and some sharp new machines will vie for the Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia Machine of the Year awards. Source: Weekly Times Now There are two categories this year with entries in the best powered machine and best unpowered machine. Case IH has tossed up its Magnum Rowtrac, which has been doing the rounds […]
Australian company first for recycling tractor tyres
Tytec Recycling, a new company based in Perth, Western Australia has announced the world’s first environmentally friendly OTR tyre recycling. Source: AFDJ eNews This innovative process consumes less energy and results in extremely low emissions and a safer work environment for system operators. Tyre recycling has always been difficult but it’s been nearly impossible for […]