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 […]
Toyota Tundra gets a right-hand drive build with Aussies first to benefit
Toyota goes full-size with the Tundra Ute with a special local touch as the drive re-engineering will be carried out here Toyota buyers prepared to pay a bit extra for a Ute with more room and power have been drifting off to the big US-built Pickups and as a result, abandoning their cherished Toyota badge. […]
On-farm grain storage orders are the main priority at HE Silos Gunnedah
Getting orders in now is the most urgent task for growers looking for extra on-farm storage for the bulk harvest expected this season Even with third-generation family members joining in, HE Silos at Gunnedah has staff working around the clock to make sure on-farm orders will be filled in time to store the expected bumper […]
John Deere names Technician of the Year Award winners for 2024
Get to know these award winning technicians as they may be working on your tractor or harvester one day soon Five talented Australian technicians have taken out top honours at the fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards, announced at a gala dinner event in Brisbane QLD. Western Australia’s Bradley Skinner was named […]
Methane emissions confirmed to have increased unabated for the past 20 years
Expect some extra scrutiny as the Global Methane report confirms emissions from human activity have jumped by 20% with 40% of that contributed to farming The Global Methane Budget 2024, highlights methane emissions from human activities have increased by 20% in the past two decades, with agriculture contributing 40% of that tally across the globe. […]
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 […]