The Digital Farmer
Farmers have all the latest agricultural software at their fingertips, but they’re now able to identify the online products and apps to suit them through The Digital Farmer. Sources: The Land, AFDJ eNews This website allows the user to analyse and access digital products in each sector of Australian agriculture. Agricultural technology consultant Tristan Shannon started the online library after identifying a […]
Managing irrigation for the future
New technology for irrigation has been progressing tremendously and shows promise in improving the ability to manage labour, energy, and water loses at both the system and farm levels. Source: AFDJ eNews Reinke’s computerised irrigation management system gives growers more control over essential functions from their office environment, while T-L Irrigation’s patented technology has successfully married center pivot […]
Machinery operations proposal up for comment
Public comment is being sought on a draft document that is proposing to improve the restrictions on agricultural machinery operations during summer months in Tasmania. Source: AFDJ eNews Currently, machinery operations like harvesting are not normally permitted once a total fire ban has been declared in Tasmania. The new proposal has been formulated by a […]
Consultants with Claas
The Claas Harvest Centre network the New Zealand distributor for Trioliet Solomix mixer wagons and nutritional consultants Dairy Business Centre have announced a partnership. Source: AFDJ eNews Under the arrangement all existing and new purchasers of Trioliet mixer wagons will be offered subsidised consultancy services from Dairy Business Centre. The Ashburton-based consultancy firm already consults to about 60 dairy farmers throughout New […]