Grundfos SQFlex submersible pumps adds solar energy for more sustainable power
The extended range of Grundfos solar submersible pumps provides a reliable water supply for stock and irrigation Grundfos has added the SQFlex Large as an extension of its long-standing SQFlex Solar Powered Submersible Pump Range. In addition to lowering on-farm energy use and carbon emissions, the range offers several benefits over traditional grid-based or diesel-powered […]
Primary producer concession information added to Registration Checker app
Users of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Registration Checker app can now check for primary producer concessions across all eastern states and South Australia. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the free service would allow loaders, packers and other supply chain parties to ensure vehicles were operating under the correct registration. “We’ve responded to feedback […]
Woodchip bioreactors will help farmers reduce fertiliser pollution in waterways
Prototype woodchip bioreactors may reduce nitrogen pollution entering nearby waterways by as much as 85% in the right conditions, according to recent studies Woodchip bioreactors are used around the world, primarily to treat subsurface water drainage. More current designs developed by North Coast Local Land Services can help reduce surface run-off from farms and have […]
Supply disruptions force growers to lock in fertiliser early for season ahead
Widespread global disruption to supply is set to see farmers again move to lock in fertiliser and other inputs early for the season ahead, Rabobank says in a recently-released report. This is despite global fertiliser prices at near-decade highs and expected to remain elevated in the short to medium term. In its semi-annual Global Fertiliser Outlook: High […]
Charles Darwin University growing prawns to re-establish $80 million industry
Prawn farming operations in the Northern Territory are set to recommence to support Territory producers following the development of a new selective breeding program devised by the Charles Darwin University (CDU). CDU aquaculture students are growing tiny Banana Prawns for use in NT Aquaculture, as part of a partnership with prospective prawn farmers Barramundi Adventures […]
Charles Darwin University (CDU) adds an Education and Community Precinct
A $151.5 million federal loan to fund the construction of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Education and Community Precinct has been finalised, paving the way for major construction to start. Delivered under the Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), the funding will help make the $250 million precinct a reality sooner for Darwin. The loan funding is in […]
TGB quad bike distributor Argo ATV has the most impressive safety record
Dealers losing their ATV models due to many well known badges unwilling to meet the new safety standard effective from 11 October 2021 have an open invitation to sell TGB Argo ATV (Aust) has been distributing the World famous ‘low centre of gravity’ Canadian made Argo XTV for the Past 43 years to local farmers. […]
WMI round bale hay feeders lead the pack
The Champion from WMI Feeders is one of the largest locally made hay and silage models available and can be ordered now For livestock producers looking to get bulk round bales fed out quickly, there is one model that stands out from the rest, WMI’s Champion. This round bale feeder can carry up to six […]
CNH Industrial ends CB Norwood distribution rights for New Zealand
CNH Industrial is taking back the distribution of its Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands to dealerships in New Zealand In an attempt to expand its presence in the New Zealand agricultural market CNH Industrial has announced that from July 2022 it will no longer have a distribution agreement in place with CB Norwood […]
CropScanAg release the N-GAUGE grain logistics app to manage grain quality
N-GUAGE grain app is an ideal supplement for any on-farm grain handling and storage as it allows growers access to a virtual grain storage system Next Instruments, trading as CropScanAg, has partnered with CropScanAg Solutions, to develop a mobile App called N-GAUGE. N-GAUGE delivers a valuable suite of services and products to growers using the […]