Biosecurity network urges care with water for livestock
Livestock producers are being urged to pay attention to the water their thirsty animals drink during current dry spells – and enjoy the payoff in health and productivity. And this also forms part of good biosecurity practices, according Bonnie Skinner at Livestock Biosecurity Network in NSW. Ms Skinner, the network’s biosecurity and extension manager, said […]
Kuhn Profile 24-2 DL mixer wagon delivers quality at a lower cost
KUHN’s Profile 24-2 DL mixer wagon offers a major step up for high-quality silage producers due to the speed and efficiency of its feed delivery system. Available here for the first time the 24-2 DL mixer wagon offers a capacity of 24cu.m is able to produce high-quality silage, offering the most crucial component of an […]
SDLG LG959 wheel loader a match for Queensland heatwave
Much of eastern Australia has just sweated through an exceptionally warm and dry summer but in south-west Queensland farmers are still talking about February 2017 when the mercury topped 47C. And so too is Chinese manufacturer SDLG. The company is claiming an unqualified victory for its LG959 wheel loader at a cattle station in the […]
Depth Charge deep ripper win fans in WA’s Wheatbelt
The Depth Charger deep ripper from West Australian company Rocks Gone has seen grain growers lining up to place an order at recent live demonstrations. After a hearty reception in the far west, the firm is now heading to South Australia with the hydraulic roller-integrated unit, the latest invention by founder Tim Pannell. The Depth […]
Case IH Australia and New Zealand makes a change at the very top
Case IH Marketing Manager Pete McCann has been appointed into the role of Brand Leader for Australia and New Zealand, taking over from Bruce Healy who was in the role since 2011, and will move into a different area of the CNH Industrial business in early April. Michele Lombardi, Executive Managing Director CNH Industrial ANZ, […]
Agrotrend Bundaberg celebrates our Agricultural Industry
Agrotrend bases its foundation on celebrating all things agricultural and it is great to see the range of agricultural and lifestyle based businesses that have supported the event over the past 41 years. “The Bundaberg Region is home to a large and productive region of southern Queensland. The primary economic driver of the commercial hubs […]
Croplands Pegasus 7000 Plus is key to big capacity
Australian owned, agricultural spray equipment manufacturer, Croplands is quickly filling its order book for the dual tank, high capacity Pegasus 7000 PLUS. With a 7000-litre main tank, plus the versatility of an additional 1500-litre tank, many growers are finding it’s the versatility they have always wanted. Croplands Portfolio Manager, Steve Norton is head of the […]
Gason 2210 Air Seeder is the biggest from its stable
Gason has a winning model this season with the 2210 air seeder and it’s also their biggest model release to date. The 2210’s come with a massive 21,300-litre capacity that is made up from three bins offering a 32/41/27 split. This is why every grower will find a winning formula, as there are just so […]
GRDC Seed of Light award goes to Alan McKay
A scientist who has been at the forefront of extending knowledge and advice to help grain growers manage costly soil-borne diseases has been officially recognised for his efforts and achievements in communicating the outcomes of research. Dr Alan McKay has been named the recipient of the 2018 Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Southern Region […]
Ease and precision combine in HARDI’s Saritor 62 Sprayer
HARDI’s Saritor Active 62 self-propelled sprayer is an exclusive Australian market release, designed with local conditions in mind. It represents a logical evolution from the Saritor 5500, as it has a larger capacity 6200 litre tank in stainless steel, fixed axles at 3 or 3.5m for improved boom stability and HARDI’s intelligent ActivAir nozzle control […]