Tariffs set to devastate farmer incomes worldwide
With tariffs already being applied to farm produce in several markets the result appears to support heavy losses for farmers Until Australia’s former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull started an open spat with US president Donald Trump, it did appear local farmers might be spared from the devastating effects of tariffs. But any advantage current Prime […]
AGCO and SDF strike a deal to mass market tractors in the low-power segment
The Massey Ferguson badge will get the most benefit from the AGCO SDF partnership with a range of tractors from 18 to 63kW (25 to 85hp) AGCO, already a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of tractors, along with agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, is about to strengthen its offering in the […]
John Deere unpacks Connected Support functions in a video release
John Deere’s Connected Support includes sending parts by helicopter and keeping track of machines while working in the paddock John Deere is leading the pack when it comes to technical communicators, with everything packaged into a toolbox called Connected SupportTM. And it is all featured on the big screen in an easy-to-follow video that reveals […]
CNH Industrial full year results for 2024 confirm sales decline continues
The long anticipated results reported by CNH Industrial for the twelve months ended December 2024 show sales volumes are down US$5 billion Worldwide sales for CNH Industrial in calendar year 2024, including leading badges Case IH and New Holland have been reported as consolidated revenue of US$19.84 billion, down 20% when compared to 2023. Net […]
Nutrien Ag Solutions makes an important leadership transition
After just more than two years there is a change of Managing Director at Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia as the previous MD is called to the Nutrien operation in Latin America Effective immediately, Adrian Capogreco has been appointed the Managing Director of Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia. Adrian’s appointment comes hot on the back of Elder’s […]
Satellite technology on-farm helps pastoralists prepare for drought
Livestock producers and all farmers can now get ahead of an unexpected dry spell by looking through satellite images A pilot project trialled in the Western Riverina of NSW has shown how a free, interactive online map can help pastoralists manage their stock before a drought hits and safeguard their business. A recent project used Satellite vegetation […]
INEOS release one-off special Grenadier Quartermaster Cab Chassis edition
The Kaiju Quartermaster from INEOS has a strong local flavour with the option of a Norweld Elite Tray and Compact Deluxe Lite Canopy INEOS Automotive wants its local operation to be noticed and has built a one-off special Grenadier Quartermaster Cab Chassis called the Kaiju Quartermaster that incorporates some of the leading Ute and off-road […]
bagMUSTER recycles plastic waste from single-use agricultural bags
With the launch of bagMUSTER the agricultural industry is taking a meaningful step towards driving sustainable and responsible agriculture The agricultural industry is taking a significant step toward a more sustainable future with the introduction of bagMUSTER, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling single-use plastic bag waste on farms. Set to launch in early 2025 […]
Farm income for season 2024-25 slated as second highest on record
Follow the money trail as many grain growers and livestock producers will get their second biggest farmgate income on record from season 2024-25 Early on in the 2024-25 winter season, there was concern in some regions as drier than expected conditions prevailed, and while that has unfortunately affected some regions in South Australia, the majority […]
John Deere badge takes a heavy hit with a massive drop in revenue for Q4
Deere & Company has reported a 28% drop in revenue as sales crumbled during its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter (Q4) result period Factory shutdowns are now becoming part of Tractor and farm equipment manufacturing as Deere & Company Q4 results have followed a steady trend over the past year by slumping for the fourth consecutive […]