Brandt takes over Wickham Flower yards and expands into South Australia
The race to take out the biggest slice of John Deere yards just warmed up as Brandt outbid all others to score the Wickham Flower network The Wickham Flower yards have been highlighted as a takeover for the past few years, if the price was right, and apparently Brandt matched the level of remuneration Wickham […]
Alternative proteins market worth $7.5 billion steps up its game following local seminar
Expect to see more competition from producers of plant-based meat products as market watchers reveal a possible $7.5 billion growth market Local producers are on the brink of becoming global players in alternative proteins, with the market expected to significantly expand and include a variety of plant protein-infused foods. Cheese made from dairy proteins ‘sans […]
Beekeeper Award state finalists have unique visions for $14.2 billion honey bee industry
Awards program aims to celebrate emerging leaders within the vital beekeeping industry and increase honey production Five high-performing beekeepers that have made a positive impact on the nation’s honey bee industry have been announced as state finalists in the inaugural Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) Australian Beekeeper Award. The recently initiated awards program aims […]
Kubota appoints Tetsu Kojima as Managing Director for AU and NZ
Tetsu Kojima will lead Kubota’s Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) operations following appointment as Managing Director Tetsu Kojima is expected to forge Kubota’s next period of growth within our region as he leads the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) operations as Managing Director. Originally from Japan, Tetsu Kojima has worked with the agriculture and construction […]
Rise of the Drones as latest model releases reduce costs
We talk to a veteran drone operator contractor that has been there from the very start to see where the latest technology is heading If you want to know something about a start-up industry, go to the operator that has lived and breathed the pitfalls and triumphs from the very beginning. We did just that […]
OTR Tyres acquires the Titan Australia operation
Titan Australia is now incorporated under the OTR Tyres brand for a strong nationwide network for agriculture tyres and wheels OTR Tyres management had this to say about the stronger national network that will result from the local Titan Australia acquisition. “The combined group will incorporate both companies’ talent, infrastructure, and intellectual property, and enable […]
KUHN fleet store has everything you need in one place
Four years since its launch KUHN’s online customer portal MyKUHN continues to help customers manage their fleet, with a range of services available 24/7 Access to KUHN’s innovative digital portal is free to all owners of KUHN machinery. With access to support, genuine parts, special offers, expert advice and event updates, users can easily manage […]
NOKIAN releases INTUITU smart tyres for farmers
The next big milestone in farm vehicle tyres is now available and what started out as a digital journey out of Finland is now reaching every corner of the globe When Nokian Tyres released its smart tyre solution, Intuitu, the industry immediately praised the range for its plug-and-play simplicity. Intuitu tyres are sensor-equipped and is […]
Yokohama has made a US$2.3 billion bid to buy the Trelleborg International wheel division
Once the transaction is completed in late 2022 it allows Yokohama to expand its reach into farm tyres and wheels The Yokohama Rubber Company has been chipping away with offers since early 2022 and their most recent US$2.307 bid to buy Trelleborg Group’s Wheel Systems division has been accepted with completion in the latter part […]
Biggest year on record for farm production gets underway
Farm produce from every region of Australia poured into the 2022-23 season will make its way onto world markets like never before The instigators behind our push for $100 billion of value from farmgate produce by 2030 look closer to the mark than ever before. With several upward revision, the gross value of agricultural production […]