Farmers can get a discount on monitoring technology through a rebate scheme
Get the most current tech help on-farm with cheaper access through the National Grant Scheme with up to 50% off some costs Ahead of what looks like a hot summer, an Agtech company is urging farmers to take advantage of a Federal Government-backed rebate program by investing in water monitoring technology that will save producers […]
AGCO posts damning third Quarter 2024 results with sales down 24.8%
AGCO is an undisputed global leader in agricultural equipment and precision ag technology but has no answer to the current downward trend AGCO is following the downward trend common in the agriculture manufacturing industry at present, reporting worldwide net sales of US$2.6 billion for the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 24.8% compared to […]
BHP trials the first ever Battery Electric Toyota HiLux double cab Ute
A Toyota HiLux BEV Ute will be under trial for 12 months in the mining industry with BHP to provide feedback on real-world use Toyota Australia and BHP have combined to trial the first Battery Electric HiLux double cab Ute over the next 12 months to gauge its abilities pre-release. The trial of the electric […]
Albany oyster harvest begins an expected award-winning season
The Albany Rock Oyster harvest represents a growing WA industry able to deliver a product claimed to be equal to Sydney rock and Coffin Bay oysters The Albany Rock Oyster harvest officially began in the Great Southern, with Harvest Road’s award-winning West Australian rock oysters heading to fishmongers and restaurants as the weather warms up. […]
Plant-based yoghurt rise threatens traditional milk market suppliers
Food engineers claim lab-cultured plant-based yoghurt rivals dairy creaminess in their attempt to disrupt the market Food engineers claim to have harnessed the power of lupins (legumes) to create a yoghurt that they say rivals dairy in taste and texture while delivering more nutrition than typical dairy yoghurts. These are all claims to be tested […]
Food price inflation is still the same stubborn annual level as the previous year
Take away all the rebate goodies and special offers from the government and the underlying inflation rate for food in 2024 is the same as in 2023 at 3.3% While overall headline inflation eased in the latest quarter, the annual rate of food price inflation held fast at 3.3% according to the latest quarterly Consumer […]
John Deere is seeking the next great farm content creator
If you have the talent to make fun videos about farm life enter the John Deere competition with the first prize of a free machinery package for 6 months John Deere is looking for someone with a talent for making fun videos to become an overnight star. If you live on an acreage, lifestyle block […]
Farm Ute trays come down to toughness and weigh as Aluminium vs Steel
Norweld allows farmers to select a lighter weight aluminium tray with a heavy-duty build that can stand up to all the toughness of farm loads When it comes to choosing the right tray for your farm Ute, the key consideration is now firmly between aluminium or steel to balance the final decision for many buyers. […]
AGCO offloads GSI grain and protein business for a massive loss
Even with the US$700 million sale of GSI to private equity firm it will leave AGCO with a loss of around US$475 million The tide has quickly turned for farm equipment manufacturers coming off record sales of all their product lines to an eager band of farmers worldwide anxious to be part of the farmgate product […]
drumMUSTER is closing the loop in drum to drum recycling
For over two decades the drumMUSTER program has been a cornerstone of sustainable practices in the agricultural industry The drumMUSTER program was established to address the growing issue of waste from agricultural chemical containers, and since its launch drumMUSTER has successfully facilitated the collection and recycling of millions of eligible plastic drums. This initiative not […]