JCB grows avocadoes in Queensland
A fire that destroyed the pumping station at an avocado farm outside of Bundaberg, provided the timely reason for a completely new JCB DieselMax powered pump installation. Source: AFDJ eNews Now, two years after commissioning, the JCB DieselMax is delivering fuel savings of more than 30%, compared with the previous engine. Nashy Produce is a […]
NZ Contractors conference success
A record turnout of 153 contractors, from all around New Zealand, descended on the Bay of Islands in late June for this year’s Rural Contractors of New Zealand (RCNZ) annual conference. Source: AFDJ eNews RCNZ national president Steve Levet was delighted with the record conference turnout. The event was held at the Copthorne Hotel and […]
Manheim moves to new location
Manheim is one of Australia’s largest automotive and industrial auctioneers and has been operating out of its Moorebank, New South Wales property since 1994 but it will be moving soon. Source: AFDJ eNews The company has been leasing the premises however, as a sign of their continued investment in the Australian marketplace, the company has just completed the […]
Polaris offers $2000 trade-in
Polaris is offering farmers a minimum trade in of $2000 on any ATV when purchasing one of its Polaris Ranger side x sides or single-seater, ROPS-equipped Polaris ACE models. Source: AFDJ eNews To assist farmers to step off their old ATV and behind the wheel of a new Polaris Ranger or Polaris ACE, Polaris is […]
Case IH lends a hand to charities
Case IH recently launched the Farmall Local Community Program, working with its dealer community to lend a helping hand to local charities and clubs in regional Australian towns. Source: AFDJ eNews For each Farmall machine sold up until 31 October, Case IH will contribute $200 to the dealer’s nominated locaI cause – a charity, sporting […]
18,000 expected to Eyre Peninsula Field Days
When the gates to the Eyre Peninsula Field Days swing open at 8am on August 9, it will herald the start of the largest biennial event held in the vast region and help celebrate the important role that agriculture plays in the economy. Source: Adelaide Now The three-day event from August 9 to 11, is expected to attract about […]
Farm safety equals profit
National Farm Safety Week is on from 18-22 July and aims to raise awareness of farm safety issues in rural communities across Australia. Sources: AFDJ eNews, ABC Rural This year’s theme is “Safe Farms = Profit”, and seeks to focus on the practical issues that farmers can take to improve safety for themselves, their workers, family members and […]