Ag White Paper sets direction for RD&E
The Coalition Government has moved to strengthen the targeting of rural research, development and extension (RD&E) funding towards on-farm technologies and practices that deliver farmgate returns with the development of clear farmer, fisher and forester‑oriented RD&E priorities. Source: AFDJ eNews Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, said updating these priorities was an Agricultural […]
Reman parts to the rescue
Two days after the transmission in Toby Acocks’ older model tractor stopped working it was up and running despite the public holiday. Source: AFDJ eNews Toby Acocks, a fifth-generation farmer runs the family business Forres Pty Ltd with brother, Ben. It is an 8000-hectare operation, which is spread over three clusters, spanning 120 kilometres around […]
Best farm management delivers results
The owner/managers of two successful farms in the Lockyer Valley in Queensland say best practice is bringing real benefits to their businesses. Source: AFDJ eNews Growcom’s Land & Water staff produced video case studies showing the farm systems implemented by the two growers, Troy Qualischefski of Qualipac Farms at Glenore Grove and Wayne Keller at Lowood. These were part of […]
Lifting with a Man’go
Manitou Australia’s newest addition is the MAN’GO 12, a new diesel boom lift. Source: AFDJ eNews Capable of lifting workers up to 12m (39 ft.) high, the MAN’GO 12 is dedicated for pruning, industrial cleaning and much more. With a large basket capable of holding two people at once or 230kg and its compact design, […]
Claasy trip to Europe
For two weeks over May and June 2016 CLAAS Harvest Centre are hosting an exclusive trip to Europe to see some state-of-the-art manufacturing sites as well as taking in some farm visits and visiting the sights of some of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Source: AFDJ eNews This study Tour is a unique opportunity […]
Sungold Field Days Today
The Sungold Field Days starts today, 10 February and finishes Friday 12 February and is to be held opposite the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory at Allansford, about 12km east of Warrnambool on the Great Ocean Road. Source: AFDJ eNews This event has grown to become one of Victoria’s premier agricultural events showcasing a vast […]
A different type of farm machinery
Japanese lettuce production company Spread believes the farmers of the future will be robots. So much so that it is creating the world’s first farm manned entirely by robots. Source: Tech Insider Instead of relying on human farmers, the indoor Vegetable Factory will employ robots that can harvest 30,000 heads of lettuce every day. Don’t expect a […]
American Farmer on TV
American Farmer has announced its fifth season scheduled to broadcast on 1 March 2016 on RFD-TV. Source: AFDJ eNews American Farmer is a program on a mission to showcase the latest advancements in agriculture and farming. Starting out, the series will take viewers behind-the-scenes to learn about one of the fastest growing industries – industrial hemp, which refers to cannabis […]
Sonalika double take to 2020
Sonalika International Tractors aims to double its revenue, which stands at US$660 million by 2020. Source: The Economic Times India The company, which produces tractors between 20hp to 120hp, is among the top three tractor manufacturers in the country with a market share of around 12%. “The continuous trust of our patrons has made us one of the fastest growing tractor manufacturing companies […]
Vertical indoor farming for the future
Matt Matros is CEO of FarmedHere, the largest indoor vertical farm in North America. At 90,000 square feet the Illinois farm is a leader in a growing agriculture movement that grows crops without soil and sunlight. Source: Tech Insider Instead, these crops are grown indoors, where they’re always monitored and kept away from harmful bacteria. “They can’t […]