Ag led recovery from big regional spend tipped by NSW Farmers
NSW Farmers President James Jackson said Agriculture must be the key industry to leverage investment and drive jobs from a big regional spend in the NSW 20/2021 Budget
Farmers experience improved financial wellbeing despite COVID-19 challenges
Farmers were one of the few groups to experience improved financial wellbeing since the onset of COVID-19, according to ANZ research.
JCB debuts 505-20E all-electric telehandler
JCB has introduced its first all-electric telehandler, the 505-20E. The machine is based on the diesel-powered 505-20 and has the same 2500kg lifting capacity.
A new beginning for Briggs & Stratton
After emerging from bankruptcy as a new company with a new owner and a new CEO, Briggs & Stratton is looking to the future.
MAXAM debuts solid telehandler tyre
MAXAM has introduced the MS709 solid telehandler tyre to its range of construction tyres. The tyre is made from 100 per cent rubber and its two-stage construction is designed to provide durability and a high standard of ride quality. A reinforced centreline eliminates lug flexing and tearing that can occur in solid telehandler tyres and […]
Dairy Australia’s Board faces the question of remuneration at upcoming AGM
Matthew Trace, Vice President of the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) questions whether increasing Dairy Australia director fees will help dairy farmers improve profitability
Euro 7 Emissions Standard upgrade likely to be adopted in EU
But don’t fear any change here, in Australia we still run with Tier 3 engines that produce enough particulate matter (soot) to strangely kill anyone overseas but that are apparently not a health issue according to our local authorities The adoption of Euro 7 emission laws for cars, vans, trucks and buses in the European […]
John Deere acquires Harvest Profit farm management software
John Deere has acquired Harvest Profit, a leading provider of software for farmers to track costs and profits in their operations.
GRDC tackles crown rot in winter cereals with research investment
GRDC has put up the funding to lessen the impact of Crown rot from winter cereals through an innovative breeding program A big investment from GRDC put into place to identify and track the genetic traits for crown rot tolerance and resistance is being labelled a potential game changer for grain growers battling the disease […]
Camso opens new manufacturing facility in Kansas
American rubber track manufacturer Camso has opened a new plant in Junction City, Kansas to manufacture agricultural tracks to meet increasing demand.