John Deere leads the market into more subdued sales results
Local market leader John Deere has posted more sobering results that confirm the overall market has reached current growth limits Deere & Company accountants have been busy tallying the second quarter results for the company worldwide and while there was a healthy net income of US$2.37 billion for the 3 months ending on 28 April […]
Sphere Drones incorporate HubT for more comprehensive operator handling
More frequent drone operations on farms are expected to flourish following the release of the HubT operating system Farm operations have been trying to find ways to incorporate the benefits that drones offer to access difficult terrain have an added advantage following the introduction of Sphere Drones HubT operating system. This next step iteration of […]
BOSS Engineering sells half the business for a next level expansion
The leading success story in local farm manufacturing initiates a 50% private equity placement to open a new era of growth Of all the big buy-ins and sell-offs in farm model manufacturing, this is a big one, BOSS Engineering has secured an equity deal that will see the company accelerate its next stage of growth […]
Wine growers take an extra swig as China rubber stamps end to heavy tariffs
The Chinese don’t celebrate easter but have given local winemakers the best Easter possible by abolishing crippling tariffs on Australian wine When the Morrison government went into a stinging attack on the ethics of Chinese diplomats back in 2020, they didn’t bank on encountering a wrath of tariffs of over 200% on Wine and other […]
Syngenta Group reports full-year sales of $32.2 billion with a $4.6 billion profit
Syngenta was boosted in Q4 of their full-year results from continued demand for innovative crop protection products and double-digit growth in China Coming off a previous record season the latest full-year results for Syngenta Group sales dipped slightly by 4% but at $32.2 billion there is still plenty of profit in being a chemical supply […]
Croplands and Robotics Plus partner to introduce Prospr autonomous platform
Croplands has become the exclusive Australasian distributor of Prospr the autonomous multi-use hybrid vehicle designed for horticulture crops Prospr is a multi-use autonomous vehicle designed for sustainable vineyard and orchard production and will be exclusively available from Croplands in Australia and New Zealand. Croplands is a division of Nufarm and is the emerging solutions spray […]
WIA Miller Bobcat 200 Air Pak Diesel at a price you cannot resist
Miller has designed the Bobcat 200 Air Pak Diesel all in one machine specifically for rural operators who work off the back of a Ute or truck This three in one machine delivers compressed air, generator power and full welding capabilities, and can also be used for battery charging/crank assist. Ideal for farm operators, Miller’s […]
ATV farm vehicle fatalities come under scrutiny of SafeWork NSW
Following three fatal accidents already this year the demonisation of irresponsible care when operating a Quad bike or similar has resurfaced SafeWork NSW is reminding farmers to wear seatbelts, use helmets and choose the right vehicle when using side-by-side vehicles, quad bikes and motorcycles after a spate of incidents. On-farm accidents involving children where there […]
GME XRS-660 handheld UHF CB radio is a must have for every farm hand
The XRS range of UHF CB radios was already the most popular for farms and with the release of the XRS-660 more functions have been added Most farm operations were already pleased with the advantages of the GME range of handheld UHF CB radios offered, especially as a safety precaution by issuing a unit to […]
Toyota HiLux gets visual upgrades and V-Active technology to boot
HiLux model upgrades from March will include more dynamic front bumpers along with a honeycomb mesh grille and the introduction of V-Active Technology HiLux SR5 level buyers will come off best when the March 2024 upgrades start landing with dark-finish LED headlamps, while WorkMate and SR single-cab and petrol variants will not be fitted with […]