Research shows Merino wool odour can attract flies
Researchers from the University of Western Australia have identified compounds in Merino sheep wool that are attractive to Australian blowflies. The discovery could help breeders develop fly-resistant flocks of sheep, which will improve animal welfare and productivity. Professor Phil Vercoe from the UWA Institute of Agriculture and UWA School of Agriculture and Environment said the […]
Caterpillar debuts two 5-seater UTVs
Caterpillar has expanded its new UTV line-up with a pair of five-seat models. Built in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, by Textron, the new CUV85 and CUV105 D join the CUV82 and CUV102 D to expand the Cat UTV line up to four. Like the two-seat models, the petrol-powered CUV85 and diesel CUV105 D feature an […]
Disease on ‘watch list’ for barley growers this season
Despite the dry conditions, growers are being warned to check barley crops for disease following reports of Spot Form Net Blotch (SFNB) in Queensland and northern New South Wales this winter. Prolonged dry weather has historically reduced disease pressure on crops, but pathologists have been fielding a number of calls regarding SFNB in barley crops […]
GOLDACRES world class sprayers – how they lead the pack
Proudly Australian owned and operated, sprayer manufacturer Goldacres has signed up to use the Australian made logo on its range of Self-propelled and trailed sprayers, as well as its auxiliary product lines. Goldacres tag line for many years has been: “Australia’s world-class sprayer” – and this emphasis is evident in Goldacres’ range of self-propelled sprayers. […]
Phillbourne Retrodrum sparks a revolution
The Retrodrum has made its mark as a replacement feed auger that’s able to process the toughest of crops with ease, and through nearly every header front model. Designed and manufactured by Phillbourne Merredin WA, it started out life as the Turbodrum and ran for two seasons prior to the name change to Retrodrum. Many […]
Roesner Marshall Multispreaders team up with Eastern Spreaders and Ramsay Bros
Following a long and successful partnership of servicing the east coast markets of Australia, Jeff Roesner is pleased to announce that Roesner will be teaming up with Eastern Spreaders and Ramsay Bros. to service the South Australian market. Roesner’s flagship product, the Marshall Multispread all-purpose fertiliser spreader, is well known amongst Australian farmers for itsbuild […]
Faresin adds high capacity PF line of feed mixers
In April, local distributor Faresin Australia conducted its annual sales training event in Dalby Qld. In attendance was their dealer group from across all states of Australia as they descended upon the Dalby State high school Bunya campus facility. On display was the complete range of Faresin feed mixers allowing dealer personnel to get up […]
NSK Agri disc hubs are built strong to avoid downtime
Farm machinery manufacturers face the unavoidable reality that their agricultural equipment will meet some of the harshest challenges possible and while their extra tempered steel is up to the task it can often be mechanical components that can fail and drag down the brand. Components are an often underestimate factor in a built, but in […]
Massey Ferguson IDEAL combine harvester will deliver growers real benefits
There are some big buying decisions for growers to make this season and the AGCO seven-year design process that’s produced the Massey Ferguson IDEAL combine for simpler and more productive crop harvesting is at the forefront with models arriving in time for the 2019 harvest AGCO is quick to emphasise that growers are being offered […]
Cyclone relaunch elevated silos
Cyclone Silos has been providing grain storage solutions in Australia for over 45 years with products that have a reputation for longevity and reliability, with hundreds of satisfied customers Australia wide. In times of manufacturing decline and globalisation, Cyclone silos remains proudly Australian designed and made at Jindera NSW. Built from galvanised high strength corrugated […]