John Deere takes over the Smart Apply Intelligent spray control retrofit system
John Deere has secured some valuable spray technology with the takeover of smart apply and its retrofit spray system for orchards and vineyards Smart Apply developed an Intelligent spray control retrofit system to improve the accuracy of any brand of air-blast sprayer used in orchards and vineyards, and John Deere liked it so much that […]
KUHN online customer portal MyKUHN is as close as the palm of your hand
The MyKUHN portal has everything users will ever need from operator manuals to parts support and its available to access quickly on your computer, mobile or tablet Five years on from its launch in our local market, KUHN’s exclusive online customer portal MyKUHN continues to help customers manage their fleet and keep their KUHN machines […]
Gates Australia donates bicycles to children’s charities during annual sales conference
The Gates Australia sales team has had a successful year supplying parts and components to Aussie farmers and decided to give something back to worthy kid’s charity Gates Australia is a global leader in power transmission and fluid transfer solutions and has just concluded its highly anticipated 2023 annual sales conference at the head office […]
Farm Safety Week spotlights safer use of farm plant and equipment
While farm safety week highlights the dangers and pitfalls to watch out for farm operations need to heed safety all throughout the year Riverina grain grower Roy Hamilton understands the challenges that come with working on-farm, the veteran grower has known some ‘near misses’ in his time and is an outspoken advocate for farm safety. […]
Brandt secures control of all John Deere locations on New Zealand north island
The Brandt Group is set to play a dominant role on the New Zealand North Island with full control of all John Deere dealership yards Nothing is going to stop the Brandt Group’s march to secure a majority holding of John Deere dealerships in the southern hemisphere. See how the company goes about supporting its […]
Toyota add 48-volt technology to Hilux for fuel economy gains
Toyota HiLux with 48-Volt Technology will be standard on 4×4 SR5 and Rogue Double Cab models expected to arrive in first half of 2024 Toyota will offer improved fuel economy for certain HiLux models when compared to the current 2.8-litre turbo diesel variants when upgraded versions fitted with 48-Volt Technology arrive in the first half […]
CSIRO launches ANSIS a national data and information tool for soil
An important step forward for the future sustainable management of soils in every part of the country is now available through ANSIS Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has launched a soil evaluation tool called ANSIS that will help farmers obtain data to maintain their natural soil resources for pastures and cropping. Now live and available […]
Soil practitioner accreditation sets growers on the right path
A new accreditation system has been developed to ensure consultants have achieved a thorough training and workforce experience An accreditation system has been developed for farmers and land managers to have confidence in a soil practitioner’s knowledge following a new $1 million fund set up by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The Registered […]
The Bureau forecasts warmer and drier winter conditions for grower regions
The Bureau paints a picture of no escaping the drier and warmer weather growers will be faced with across winter with the chance of El Niño conditions forming The Bureau of Meteorology has moved from El Niño WATCH to El Niño ALERT, meaning that there is around a 70% chance of an El Niño developing […]
Syngenta introduces EQUENTO® with a novel mode of action to control soil pests
Syngenta Crop Protection division expects its EQUENTO® seed treatment to bring next-level sustainability in pest control while promoting healthy plant establishment Syngenta Crop Protection’s Seedcare business has introduced EQUENTO®, a novel seed treatment that aims to provide control of various soil pests and help growers increase the sustainability of their farm operations. EQUENTO® is based […]