Silver medal for a better view
An international committee of experts awarded DEUTZFAHR a silver medal in the Agritechnica Innovation Awards 2015 for the Driver Extended Eyes innovation. Source: Power Farming NZ This is a camera-based system that focuses on safety. The increased dimensions of agricultural machinery have created restricted visibility, especially in the front area of the tractor. With Driver Extended Eyes technology DEUTZFAHR improves safety, especially […]
Mitas is AGCO supplier of the year
AGCO has named agricultural tyre manufacturer Mitas as its Supplier of the Year 2015 in the category of Engineering & Innovation during AGCO´s supplier day for the EAME region (Europe, Africa and Middle East). Source: AFDJ eNews Mitas won the category thanks to the successful development of the AirCell, which is part of the Fendt […]
Displays of vintage work in NZ
Old tractors will be part of next year’s Vintage Ag Expo in New Zealand. Source: Stuff co nz Vintage machinery club enthusiasts say there will be a chance to see agriculture the way it used to be done, with old tractors making hay at a Manawatu event. The Manawatu Vintage Machinery Club will be holding The […]
Tough conditions for ag machinery sales
German manufacturer Claas has increased sales revenue in the tough conditions. The company has seen a 0.4% improvement in 2015 but gross profit on sales was down 8.2% from 2014. Source: AFDJ eNews Claas said its international structure and wide product range was behind the result. The company expects the worldwide market for agricultural machinery […]
Case IH Early Riser to debut in February
Case IH 2000 series Early Riser planter that features an all-new row unit will be shown for the first time in February in the US. Source: AFDJ eNews These new planters have been engineered to operate at higher speeds to deliver fast and uniform emergence. “This new Early Riser planter series provides the first factory integration of Precision Planting […]
SA night moves for machinery
A review on South Australia’s night machinery movement laws could provide farmers with exemptions to shift large agricultural vehicles after the sun goes down. Source: Murray Valley Standard Primary Producers SA is currently seeking feedback on the possible change as part of the State’s 90-day Transport Project, which started in December 2014. Since then South Australian primary producers […]
NZ farmer honoured for irrigation work
New Zealand Waimate farmer John Kirk received a New Years honour for his work in irrigation. Source: Stuff co nz Mr Kirk received a New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to irrigation in the latest New Year honours. The third generation Waimate farmer has always been interested in irrigation. This stems from a […]
Farmers urged to save time with Common Expiry Date for Vehicle Registrations
10th August 2015 Media Release Farmers urged to save time with Common Expiry Date for Vehicle Registrations A simpler way for farmers to manage vehicle registrations is now on offer. In the Primary Producers SA Transport Survey of late last year, 80% of those asked showed interest in shifting vehicles to a common expiry […]
Grass roots campaign giving regional farmers voice
NSW Farmers’ campaign ‘StandUpForFarmers’ launched just 7 days ago has already attracted more than 15,000 online visits with all MPs rated by more than 1500 users. The campaign’s ‘rate the pollie’ tool, which gives a voice to regional and rural voters across NSW ahead of the upcoming state election, has generated the most visits with […]
Funding for Country Roads
NSW Farmers’ welcomes the announcement by the NSW Government to allocate $42.85 million to improving council-owned freight infrastructure. This funding falls under the Fixing Country Roads Program and provides the majority of funding available for local government road upgrades under the Coalition Governments Infrastructure Package. NSW Deputy Premier Troy Grant and Minister for Roads and […]