Bourgault accepts excessive Linamar bid to buy all its assets
It’s not often a market leader can be bought out but that’s exactly what happened when Linamar made an offer to Bourgault Industries that it simply couldn’t refuse Bourgault, one of the world’s leading names for tillage and seeding has accepted a CAD$640 million lock stock and barrel bid to sell to Linamar who appear […]
Guardian drone first to begin large scale on-farm operations
Guardian Agriculture applies its SC1 drone to become the first eVTOL authorised to operate on farms in US airspace For many, they are looking at a drone, but the farm industry has determined these flying creatures will now be termed electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems. Part of an estimated global commercial agriculture segment […]
Industry mourns sudden passing of Satch Santilli founding Semco CEO
Satch Santilli the ever affable and respected CEO of Semco Equipment Sales has passed away unexpectedly aged 63 By anyone’s measurement on the character scale, Satch Santilli always presented as a larger-than-life industry figure who made a massive impact throughout his forty years in business. Following his unexpected passing, Satch’s presence will be deeply missed. […]
Buhler Industries gets the takeover bid it so desperately craved
Long suffering combine maker Rostselmash Ltd has divested its ownership and debt in Buhler Industries by selling its shares to a Turkish based division of ASKO Holdings Buhler Industries Inc had already cashed up earlier in the year with the sale of two properties located in Fargo ND and Vegreville Alta and also completed the […]
Elders announce full year profit results and it’s an insight into the future
While reporting their second best EBIT in ten years Elders draws attention to adverse market headwinds and softening prices hinting at agricultural declines Elders board members will take a recommendation to pay shareholders a dividend of 23.0 cents per share, 30% franked when the company holds its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 14 December 2023 […]
Norweld Australia is the first call for heavy duty aluminium Ute trays and canopies
Locally manufactured heavy-duty aluminium Ute trays and canopies are in demand as Norweld sets a benchmark in the industry Having a vehicle that is up to the task in the demanding work environment thrown up in the agricultural industry is critical. And just as critical are the aftermarket trays and canopies so vital to operate […]
Weed management is costing farmers billions for expensive chemicals
The direct cost of Pests and weed chemicals combined with production losses is costing farmers a combined $5.3 billion a year With three record seasons in a row for grain croppers and high prices for livestock, our local farm industry should be creating countless millionaire farmers each season. But that’s not the reality. Instead, a […]
GME adds a safety aspect with wireless push-to-talk UHF CB radio accessory
With the release of the first of its kind wireless module to connect a UHF CB radioto Bluetooth® GME adds safe hands free access Australia’s leading communication and safety brand, GME, has successfully launched a wireless push-to-talk UHF CB radio accessory, the XRS-BT1. The all-new XRS-BT1 is the latest addition to GME’s extensive range of […]
WIA release next generation highly portable welders for the workshop and farm
Catch this next generation of WIA welders built with digital platforms and offering extensive functions and a 3-year warranty ideal for the rural market For decades WIA equipment has been established as offering reliable welding solutions for farming, applications, and now, WIA’s next generation range is set to exceed the reliability and performance standards set […]
John Deere has a defined vision for local farmers and that’s to succeed
Luke Chandler the Managing Director of John Deere Australia and New Zealand has outlined unprecedented support of $100 billion in farm gate produce by 2030 In a time of record sales of Tractors and farm machinery, John Deere management has asserted its position as the number one retailer in the sector in our local market, […]