Henty MFD cancelled for 2020 reviving call for $50 million field day funding
The Henty Machinery Field Days was set to showcase over $120 million worth of machinery and goods on-site at its September 22 to 24 event the 57th consecutive year since its inception in 1963. However, an announcement the event will not proceed this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, highlights the plight Field Days face in 2020. […]
Winter crop plantings boosted by driving rain
For the major winter crops, the area planted to wheat is forecast to increase by 27 per cent to almost 13 million hectares. While the area planted to barley is forecast to increase by 8 per cent to just under 4.4 million hectares. Falls in barley prices in early May occurred in the midst of […]
Agriculture outlook dominated by recovery from drought
The latest forecast from Agricultural experts identifies the recovery from drought as dominating the very positive near-term outlook for higher farm incomes. Even the COVID-19 pandemic that has presented its own challenges has been brushed off in a flurry that has seen dusty old planters heading for cropping paddocks. Better seasonal conditions are expected to […]
John Deere 4-series self-propelled sprayers take a leap of faith
John Deere is making a push for more market share with the 4-Series self-propelled sprayer range available to order now. Deere intends to entice buyers by offering updates aimed at greater efficiency from these 2021 models with improvements to operational traction. While also offering operators a much quieter ride than previous models and easier management […]
Robotic weeder takes over from herbicides
Mechanical weeders fell out of use when targeted herbicides arrived, but with the build-up of undesirable ground chemicals, the robots are set to make a comeback. Mechanical weeding has obvious appeal for organic farmers, they deliver a safer weed control method. But in addition, as herbicides are becoming less effective, mainstream growers are also looking […]
Faresin feed mixer wagons are built for Australia
Faresin Industries is a family manufacturing business based in Breganze, Italy. Faresin work closely with Chesterfield Australia, and together form your trusted partnership in Australia for quality, service and performance. This partnership provides the ability to offer exceptional feed equipment solutions to build the right ration for any livestock. Faresin Industries has been delivering quality […]