McLaren Vale vineyards expand with more recycled water
One of Australia’s largest and most successful recycled water vineyard irrigation schemes is being expanded in South Australia. The $7.3 million expansion includes the construction of a 600-megalitre dam south of Adelaide to store water from the Christies Beach Waste Water treatment plant before it is pumped out to more than 220 McLaren Vale irrigators. […]
Velcro launches reusable UV-resistant plant tie
Velcro has launched a UV plant tie to help horticulturalists support and secure their plants quickly, easily and effectively. The lightweight tie, that is both reusable and adjustable, is suitable for the most delicate of plants and saplings due to its soft texture. The Velcro UV plant ties have been designed and manufactured specifically for […]
IoT satellite delivers rainfall data to farmers
Australian farmers could soon be looking to the stars rather than the skies for their weather information following the development of a rain gauge that uses a satellite network to transmit remote rainfall data. South Australian satellite communications company Myriota and Queensland AgTech business Goanna Ag have partnered to develop the ‘everywhere’ solution that they […]
John Deere industrial engine keep irrigators pumped up
Irrigation is the lifeblood of many Australian farms, and a John Deere engine is often the heart that pumps that life-giving water. John Deere diesel engines are designed to deliver high-output performance and reliability to ensure irrigation pumps keep the water flowing when it is vitally needed in extreme conditions. Industrial engines from John Deere […]
Serafin says time to order new machines is now
With the launch of their new SB2019 single disc row unit in April this year, Griffith NSW based Serafin Machinery saw a big spike in enquiries and early order sales for their Serafin Ultisow single disc no-till seeders. “We have always been known for building a good, solid seeder but what a lot of people […]
Simplicity seed bars in final order phase that will fill soon
Australian farmers are unique, and so are their farming practices so it is clear that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work here. Simplicity Australia has recognised that fact and this is why they continue to manufacture the largest range of airseeders available. And despite being best known for their airseeders, Simplicity has also been producing […]
T-Quip grabs the rights to Gianni Ferrari
The local distribution rights for the Giannai Ferrari brand have passed from JSB Equipment to Western Australian turf care specialists T-Quip. Gianni Ferrari produce a range of turf equipment including professional ride-on mowers, sweepers, flail mowers and utility articulated loaders. The range includes zero-turn mower designs which reduce manoeuvring time. Gianni Ferrari lawn mowers also […]
AGCO IDEAL combine harvester wins design award
A Fendt badged IDEAL harvester has taken out the Platinum A’ Design Award in Como, Italy. The impressive design of the IDEAL ahrvester sold here under the Massey Ferguson badge, impressed the international panel of experts in the category of “Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries.” The IDEAL harvester beat out candidates from 106 countries to win […]
TYM T413 take lead in sub-compact tractor sector
South Korean manufacturer TYM is gaining a reputation as an innovator in the small and utility tractor market. The company claims it has the world’s highest capital investment in R&D as a percentage of its revenue. The launch of the T413 sub-compact utility tractor shows just how much innovation can be packed into a 28.5kW […]
Drill between maize rows to avoid compaction
Weaving Machinery has developed its Companion Crop drill specifically to boost protection against soil compaction for maize and cover crops. The drill is the next step forward in Weaving’s decades-long commitment to powerful no-till machinery. The Companion Crop has been manufactured in response to wide customer demand for a drill engineered to preserve soil structure […]