Perard Interbenne 46 chaser bins offer a big capacity
Pérard chaser bins are built to exacting standards in France and are now available here in two model ranges – the X-Flow and the larger capacity Interbenne. Four models of X-Flow are available with capacities from 15 to 34 cubic metres. The two smaller carts at 15 and 19 cubic metres have a single axle, […]
Lambs get a new official definition
The lambing season is upon us and while nothing much changes in the paddock, the official definition of what constitutes a lamb certainly has. The new definition is ‘an ovine animal that: (a) is under 12 months of age; or (b) does not have any permanent incisor teeth in wear’. A new series of resources has […]
Kioti launches new DK10SE, CK10SE tractors with loader options
Kioti Tractor has announced the expansion of its DK10 product line with the introduction of eight new compact tractor models in the DK10SE series. The series includes four cab models — the DK4210SE HC, DK4710SE HC, DK5310SE HC and DK6010SE HC — and four ROPS models — the DK4210SE HST, DK4710SE HST, DK5310SE HST and […]
SeedMaster DOT autonomous machinery platform
Autonomous farming implements are coming to a paddock near you if the SeedMaster company has its way. SeedMaster started selling its DOT units this year and says it intends changing farming across the globe. While many farmers might think the remote-controlled tractor is still just an interesting idea or far-fetched laboratory project, SeedMaster CEO Leah […]
Massey Ferguson 9130 Plus sprayers offers value package
The Massey Ferguson MF 9130 Plus sprayer is filling an important gap in the mid-capacity self-propelled market as it fills a demand in the Australian and New Zealand markets for a robust, entry level model. The MF 9130 Plus is full time 4WD with a proven cross-drive transmission system. It’s considered the ideal machine to […]
John Shearer AS2400LT electronic drive air drill
Equipped with an electronic drive system, the latest air drill from John Shearer promises greatly reduced maintenance and more accurate seed and fertiliser calibration. Catering primarily to farmers with small to middle size holdings, the AS2400LT air drill is available in sowing widths of 4.5m or 6m with sowing spacing options of 125mm or 150mm. […]
J & M Xtended-Reach grain cart auger that improves delivery
When grain cart manufacturers started designing and building flexible augers, the idea was to get maximum side reach across the ditch to the semi and still have adequate forward reach so the tractor driver could see the spout. But the latest generation of high-power tractors with their electric PTOs forced a re-think of that idea […]
High-tech sustainable protection for key Australian crops
Researchers at the University of Queensland are spearheading research into alternatives to chemical fungicides to protect Australia’s $5 trillion global food and agribusiness sector. University of Queensland’s Professor Neena Mitter said the team from the newly launched $17.5m Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformational Research Hub for Sustainable Crop Protection was building on the university’s […]
Apache Sprayers use super reliable mechanical drive
In keeping with the company philosophy of continuous design innovation, Apache has introduced a number of improvements for the 2019 model year. A one-piece hood design improves durability in rough working conditions and an added cross member under the product tank improves load distribution and balance. For buyers that require adjustable axles, added flexibility is […]
Lemken releases new coulter bar and front hopper combination
Lemken’s new solo coulter bar OptiDisc 25, used in combination with the company’s Solitair 25 front hopper and power harrow, provides an agile and compact drilling combination for arable farmers. It can also be combined with the Azurit precision seed drill for applying fertiliser. Double disc coulters in the new coulter bar feature maintenance-free rubber […]