INEOS Grenadier 4×4 hits the outback to prove its worthy to be in your shed
The no-nonsense Grenadier 4×4 vehicle has been designed and built for those who need a rugged, capable and comfortable go anywhere work vehicle To understand the Grenadier, let’s go back to the start. In 2017, INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a car enthusiast and experienced adventurer, believed he had identified a gap in the market […]
BKT opens a plant in Waluj India capable of producing 30,000 MT of tractor tyres
It has been a $56 million investment in this state-of the-art site and now it’s paying back with a 30,000 metric tonnes production run each year Just opened for business, there will be around 500 people working at this plant when it’s running at full capacity, and the main product lines will be medium and […]
CBA backs Providence Asset Group’s foray into solar energy farms for $33 million
As solar power farms become big business in being able to deliver renewable energy generation in regional areas it is scoring the backing of a big bank Commonwealth Bank see a big future in solar power energy and has partnered with Providence Asset Group to fund a portfolio of 10 community-based solar farms in regional […]
Agricultural land prices show you are sitting on a gold mine with no need to dig
It’s not often that a bank is prepared to give advice from looking into a crystal ball – but Rabobank has done just that by predicting farm land prices will hold for another five years Agricultural land prices are set to continue to climb for at least the next five years – with the sharpest […]
Nats make Scott Morrison wait for permission to attend the Glasgow summit
If Scott Morrison ever felt indebted to the National Party coalition keeping him in power it would be at its zenith about now It’s simple and it’s their call, the Nats will either allow Scott Morrison to attend the Glasgow climate change summit, or not. A green card will mean go, while a red card […]
Kubota buys AgJunction in a US$72.8 million deal
Kubota has positioning itself to stay up with the main broadacre runners with its surety in precision agriculture secured following the AgJunction buy out AgJunction is an important technology source for Kubota Corporation and to sweeten a buyout deal it offered a no nonsense equity value all-cash transaction for US$72 million, and at a 60% […]
AFGRI Equipment finalises the acquisition of Ag Implements
AFGRI Equipment has taken all the former Ag Implements yards under its control and now operates the second biggest John Deere franchise in Australia with 19 retail yards AFGRI is a pin-up example of how John Deere wants to operate its retail franchises moving forward. The franchises must be BIG. And have untold resources to […]
TGB quad bike distributor Argo ATV has the most impressive safety record
Dealers losing their ATV models due to many well known badges unwilling to meet the new safety standard effective from 11 October 2021 have an open invitation to sell TGB Argo ATV (Aust) has been distributing the World famous ‘low centre of gravity’ Canadian made Argo XTV for the Past 43 years to local farmers. […]
CNH Industrial ends CB Norwood distribution rights for New Zealand
CNH Industrial is taking back the distribution of its Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands to dealerships in New Zealand In an attempt to expand its presence in the New Zealand agricultural market CNH Industrial has announced that from July 2022 it will no longer have a distribution agreement in place with CB Norwood […]
Farmers riding high as survey reveals highest levels of confidence ever recorded
Excellent season conditions and booming commodity prices sees the nation’s farmers shed any economic uncertainty for a farming gold rush With the expectations of a second consecutive year of good seasonal conditions, coupled with high commodity prices it has helped shield the farm sector from the broader economic uncertainty according to the quarterly Rabobank Rural […]