Automatic safety app for farms
A Canterbury, New Zealand farmer has developed a new phone app to keep farm workers safe in one of the most dangerous working environments, using GPS technology to alert workers to any dangers around them. The app is called OnSide. Source: Newshub This online health and safety app is for farmers to make compliance with the Health and […]
AgriTech the hot topic
Innovative agricultural technology is now a hot topic discussed among farmers across the nation, including aspects such as data management and exploring new technology. Source: AFDJ eNews One of the world’s leading technology suppliers, Bosch Group, has recently invested $2.5 million in an innovative Tasmanian start-up business – The Yield. Several Tasmanian farmers are already reaping benefits such as […]
Premium Kubota on trial in Australia
Kubota M7 – the biggest tractor the company has ever made will jostle for space in the competitive 100-200 horsepower range – and it’s on trial near Shepparton, Victoria. Source: The Weekly Times Kubota is a minnow in the middleweight division with, until now, nothing bigger than its 135hp MGX. It’s a division populated with well-established products badged […]
Hacker threat to Australian ag machinery says FBI
The FBI has issued a warning about hacker threats to US farmers that applies equally to Australian businesses that introduce networked machinery to agricultural processes. Source: CSO Backend data management systems are not the only equipment that companies in Australia’s $60 billion agricultural sector need to protect from hackers, according to the FBI. As networked-aided machinery, otherwise known […]
Shining a better light on Quadtrac
A full 360 degrees of LED illumination for night work is just one of the upgrades to Case IH’s 2016 Steiger Quadtrac tractor models. Source: AFDJ eNews The LED lighting package will be standard, as will several other upgrades. “The twin driving forces behind all features on the 2016 models were productivity and durability,” Pete […]