Titan Machinery takeover of O’Connors turns into a bucking steer ride
Following Titan Machinery results release it’s a clear shot across the bow for dealers to act now to reduce floor plans and drop slim-margin product lines Since the AU$100 million takeover of the O’Connors Group 16 dealership yards by Titan Machinery at the peak of the highest farm equipment sales in our history, the giant […]
INEOS opens the order book for Quartermaster cab chassis Ute with $7000 rebate
The INEOS Quartermaster will be fitted with trays manufactured locally by Norweld with over 53 years of quality Ute tray and canopy production INEOS Automotive is busy taking orders for the INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster cab chassis Ute for the first time with the trays being built and fitted by local manufacturer Norweld. And if you […]
Local Energy Hubs build up traction for gaining farmer support
In the shift to capture renewable energy the case for local energy hub centres would make it easier for many participants A campaign urging the government to invest in ‘Local Energy Hubs’ has kicked off today, supported by three regional farmers who have experienced the shift to renewable energy. Three commercial operations, RE-Alliance, Community Power […]
Toyota ends production of 4.5-litre turbo-diesel engine for Landcruiser
It’s the day that high-powered Ute owners always feared as Toyota signals the end of its V8 turbo-diesel engine from the LandCruiser range following months of demise rumours Anyone who feels everything they have been used to for the past 30 years is being taken from them is correct, as Toyota gets in on the […]
John Deere Technician of the Year Awards inaugural winner Caleb Dover reflects
John Deere offers a career path where the inaugural Tech Awards Parts Apprentice winner was able to change states and be promoted As anticipation builds for this year’s fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards, Caleb Dover, the program’s inaugural Parts Apprentice of the Year has shared how winning the title facilitated his […]
Norweld cements position as innovative 4WD tray and canopy manufacturer
Norweld holds its leading position in tray and canopy product customising by offering designs for the most current release and all existing models Norweld has cemented its position as Australia’s leading premium 4WD tray and canopy manufacturer following recent groundbreaking industry projects. Partnering with leading automotive accessory fitters and vehicle manufacturers including Mareeba Mitsubishi, ARB […]
Australian Plant Proteins has closed down its Horsham based operation
Following a promising run for eight years it was a surprise for some that Australian Plant Proteins has closed its operation and has gone into voluntary administration In a regional area where employment and value-added industries are essential, Horsham VIC based Australian Plant Proteins (APP) has closed its operation and has been placed into voluntary […]
Fresh food tax stopped by The Nationals working with farmers and industry
The crippling fresh food tax that was expected to be implemented by the Federal Labor government and damaging for many farm sectors has been scrapped Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said agriculture industries all over Australia will be spared from paying Labor’s fresh food tax, or planned biosecurity protection levy. Adding he was proud […]
Live sheep exports have become a poison chalice for the Federal Labor government
Sheep producers and support industries staring at a $255 million shortfall from live export losses reveal how the ban could leave many in jeopardy Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt started the ball rolling in a post-budget speech he gave on 15 May that saw the National Farmers’ Federation and other farm industry bodies stage an […]
Ocean Roads builds a farm Ute tray that gives farmers more space
As part of their Ute tray design Ocean Roads has concentrated on the main two tray categories that farmers operate Nestled within the name ‘Ocean Roads’ lies a story that might not immediately bring farming to mind. But take a look closer, and you’ll find its beginnings rooted in the world of farm Utes. What […]