Australia and Vietnam trade review
Dr Khoi Dang, John Dillon Fellow and Director of the Centre for Agriculture Policy, Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam, will present a ‘novel’ and ‘smart’ trade and investment approach to take advantage of the main strengths of Australia and Vietnam. Source: AFDJ eNews Agriculture is a critical component of the […]
FMIA push for precision farming ed
The Farm Machinery & Industry Association (FMIA) is making education a priority this year. More accurately, precision farming education. Source: Farm Weekly As FMIA executive officer John Henchy points out, there is no dedicated precision farming course taught in Western Australia. “There’s no higher education institution that has anything in its syllabus on precision farming apart from […]
Yamaha acquisition of Subaru Industrial Power Products
Yamaha’s small engine division is expanding its reach in the generator, lawn and garden markets business with the acquisition of Subaru Industrial Power Products. Source: Farm Weekly The deal, which is expected to be completed by October 2017, was reached between the Japanese parent companies, Yamaha Motor and Fuji Heavy Industries. The deal followed Fuji’s […]
AGCO recognized for supply chain financing
AGCO and PrimeRevenue a leading global platform for working capital finance solutions, have been recognized for “Best Customer Implementation of Supply Chain Financing Solutions” by Global Finance magazine. Source: AFDJ eNews The joint award was presented at the 2017 BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) Europe Bank to Bank Forum conference held in Spain. […]
Mahindra talks Turkey
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd announced its foray into Turkey through the acquisition of Hisarlar Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (Hisarlar), a farm equipment company. Source: AFDJ eNews Under the transaction, which is expected to close by April 2017, Mahindra will acquire a 75.1% equity stake in Hisarlar. The association will help in growing the farm […]
CFA warns of operating machinery in summer
The CFA has issued a stern warning to the public to follow its “Can I, Can’t I” rules when operating vehicles in dry grass during the fire danger period. Source: The Courier (Ballarat) It follows a grass fire in Davenport Road, Weatherboard, which began about 11am in a private farm paddock and was contained by […]
NZ wholesale trades up
New Zealand wholesale trade rose in the third quarter led by sales of basic materials such as agricultural products and motor vehicles and auto parts. Source: NBR Seasonally adjusted sales rose 1% in the three months ended September 30, following a 1.7% gain in the second quarter, which was the fastest pace in two years, Statistics New Zealand […]
CNH scammed by false release
CNH Industrial was the subject of a fabricated news release. Source: AFDJ eNews It was disseminated through a press release wire service and carried by other on-line publications and social media. It falsely alleged that CNH Industrial America LLC and CNH Industrial Capital America LLC have been sued by Wootton New Holland LLC in an […]
Kubota to launch branded implements
Kubota Agriculture is to strengthen its farm machinery portfolio with the launch of a range of Kubota-branded kit at the 2017 Lamma show. Source: Farmers Weekly UK The range of machinery will include disc mowers, rakes, tedders, flail choppers, fertiliser spreaders, round balers and wrappers manufactured and distributed for Kubota by the Kverneland Group. Rob Edwards, Kubota Agriculture’s business development manager, […]
Why mandatory ABS on tractors does not make sense
The European Commission’s plans to make ABS systems obligatory for tractors between 40-60km/h must be shelved in the EU according to CEMA. Source: AFDJ eNews Fast tractors (driving more than 60 km/h) have been required to have Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) installed since 2016. The question the EU now needs to decide on is whether ABS should […]