Euro Auctions predict a sell-out at Brisbane unreserved auctions
Euro Auctions, international auctioneers of industrial plant, construction and agricultural machinery, and have already receiving consignments for the next two sales, being held in Brisbane Qld. On 16 May there’s a one-day online sale followed on the 13 June with a one‑day onsite auction at its Brisbane site. Both sales will be unreserved, with an […]
Honda HRX premium lawn mower delivers more in 2019
Honda Power Equipment has redesigned its HRX lawn mower series with either the HRX217HZU (electric start) for $1499rrp or the HRX217HYU (recoil start) for $1299rrp. Honda research and development was combined with feedback from current HRX users, to drive more innovative upgrades. Beginning with the power plant, the HRX Series are the first Honda mowers […]
Case IH Austoft cane harvester power into year 75
It’s an all aussie invention that became a global success within the sugarcane industry, and 2019 year marks 75 years of manufacture. Albeit, at the start in 1944 it was simply an Austoft. The Toft brothers invented and sold the first commercially viable cane harvester in that year. The company that was formed after its […]
Trelleborg IF and VF tyres deliver big results
Along with the need for agricultural radial tyres to carry heavier loads, it’s the reason new IF and VF tyre technology has been developed. And with upgraded IF and VF tyres, manufacturers have been able to keep up with the demands of larger and more powerful farm machinery. The terms, IF for Improved Flexion and […]
Chickpeas that offer high-yields and drought-resilient
A global study led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and involving scientists from The University of Western Australia has identified genes that can be used to develop drought and heat tolerant chickpeas. The discovery has important implications for global malnutrition with chickpeas seen as a major solution. Chickpeas are […]
Livestock SA seeks support to rebuild the Dog Fence
Livestock SA is seeking a $25 million funding injection for the South Australian Dog Fence as a major piece of rural infrastructure contributing to the viability of sheep and cattle farming across the nation. Livestock SA President Joe Keynes says all parties must acknowledge the vital role of the fence to livestock production, environmental protection […]
Dowerin Field Days is Western Australia’s premier Agricultural event
In 2019 the Dowerin Field Days runs from 28 and 29 August and is “Celebrating our Story” a tribute to its dedicated volunteers, long term exhibitors, local community contributions and local history. Only a short drive from Perth taking in the wonderful scenery of the Wheatbelt. The 2019 Dowerin Field Days is a perfect day […]
Case IH launch 250 Series harvesters
The switch has been flicked on a new era in combine harvesting technology and productivity with the release of the Case IH 250 Series Axial-Flow combines. The local market will welcome the 7250, 8250 and 9250, class 7, 8 and 9 models respectively with a grain tank capacity of 11,100 litres on the 7250 with […]
Drones safety rebate added to quad bike funding
Drones will join the Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program (QBSI Program) as part of an extra $2.8 million dollars in farm safety funding from the NSW State Government. The QBSI program now includes a rebate for one drone per eligible business plus an extra $1.25 million to continue the quad bike safety rebates program for […]
BKT Agrimax Force revealed as its biggest ever radial tyre for tractors
BKT has shown its biggest radial agriculture tyre ever produced, the Agrimax Force IF 750/75 R 46 with a diameter of 2.30m. The Agrimax Force is already BKT’s most popular tyre range worldwide and represents one of the highest qualities available in a radial tractor tyre. The Agrimax Force IF 750/75 R 46 highlights the […]