Hacker threat to Australian ag machinery says FBI
The FBI has issued a warning about hacker threats to US farmers that applies equally to Australian businesses that introduce networked machinery to agricultural processes. Source: CSO Backend data management systems are not the only equipment that companies in Australia’s $60 billion agricultural sector need to protect from hackers, according to the FBI. As networked-aided machinery, otherwise known […]
Innisfail Ag Field Day
Heavy morning showers didn’t deter strong crowd numbers from pouring through the gates of the Innisfail Showgrounds for the 2016 Innisfail Agricultural Field Day held on Thursday, 14 April. Source: North Queensland Register A late rush of nominations saw an eclectic array of 95 exhibitors fill the grounds over 137 sites, which covered all interests and needs. The field day […]
New Power Products Area Manager
Power Equipment has announced the appointment of industry veteran Steve Harvey to the position of Power Products Area Manager – Vic/Tas/SA. Source: AFDJ eNews This position was previously filled by Mark Butterfield, who was recently promoted to the position of National Marine Sales Manager at Power Equipment. Steve Harvey joins Power Equipment following a lifetime […]
Small tractors rule
US retail sales of farm tractors under 40 hp were up 33.2% for March 2016 and up 26.1% year-to-date, compared with the same time periods last year. Source: Successful Farming The 2WD category of 40 to 100hp. tractors saw retail sales increase 10.1% in March compared with last year. This brings year-to-date growth to 3.2%. Higher […]
Engines of tomorrow
Engine manufacturers used the recent Bauma show to lay out their intended plans for meeting forthcoming Stage 5 emission regulations. Source: FG Insight Although the show focuses on the construction industry, expect engine suppliers to offer the same power units to agricultural machinery makers too. Claas for example, has recently taken on Perkins’ latest 12.5-litre engine for its Lexion 760 combine. Fendt is […]
New homes found for old tractors
Bidding from across Australia ensured all tractors and sundries owned by the late John Calvert found new homes at the family’s on-property clearing sale at Field, via Coonalpyn. Source: The Stock Journal But despite the strong interest from the 94 registered bidders prices failed to reach expectation because of the flat nature of the market. All 46 tractors offered sold to […]
Managing irrigation for the future
New technology for irrigation has been progressing tremendously and shows promise in improving the ability to manage labour, energy, and water loses at both the system and farm levels. Source: AFDJ eNews Reinke’s computerised irrigation management system gives growers more control over essential functions from their office environment, while T-L Irrigation’s patented technology has successfully married center pivot […]
Machinery operations proposal up for comment
Public comment is being sought on a draft document that is proposing to improve the restrictions on agricultural machinery operations during summer months in Tasmania. Source: AFDJ eNews Currently, machinery operations like harvesting are not normally permitted once a total fire ban has been declared in Tasmania. The new proposal has been formulated by a […]
Irish tractors – a road menace
A report released by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland shows that the number of agricultural vehicles involved in fatal collisions on Irish roads from 2008 to 2012 was 16. Source: Farmers Journal According to the Fatal Collisions 2008-2012 report 16 tractors in total were involved in accidents resulting in death during the given time […]
Agricultural machinery in Europe is a top investment
According to CEMA in Europe new agricultural machinery is the top target for investments by farmers. Source: AFDJ eNews Research by the JRC (European Commission’s in-house science service) showed that up to 2020 40.3% of farmers are planning to invest in machinery, far exceeding the willingness to invest in land or buildings. The main benefits […]