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 […]
LK Diesel first call for engines, pumps and gen sets
LK Diesel has built a strong reputation on its expertise in repairing and overhauling industrial and commercial diesel engines Now as an authorised dealer for many leading brands, the company also provides an equipment design and build service for agricultural and industrial applications. No two operations are the same and farmers looking to install equipment […]
Nokian CT trailer tyre gets even higher load-bearing capacity
Designed for the heaviest loads and toughest surfaces the Nokian CT agricultural trailer tyre offers the stability and massive load-bearing capacity when required Now the popular Nokian CT 600/55R26.5 tyre gets an update that enables even bigger loads and higher operating pressures. Quite often, agricultural, municipal and earthmoving contractors are lumped in together as they […]
Farmgate produce value tipped at record breaking $73 billion
If we can hold the good luck line on crop returns the farm sector is looking at a record-breaking gross value of production (GVP) of $73 billion in 2021-22 The strong investment in farming has been paid back handsomely by those setting record breaking farmland values, along with record livestock prices while planting near record […]
ANZ Agribusiness outlines future prospects for growers and producers
Just where farming and associated income streams are heading is revealed in this tell all summary from ANZ Agribusiness specialists with their fingers on the pulse People in agriculture and country communities pride themselves on being resilient, as well as planning for the many scenarios that the sector can throw up. Looking ahead it is […]
Quad bike safety checks ramped up as stage two looms with $10 million fines
ACCC staff ran a spot check of Quad bike resellers and found 16% had not complied with Stage 1 of the Quad Bike safety standard with fines expected for continued breeches after stage 2 up to $10 million The ACCC has become very pro-active with enforcing the Quad Bike safety standard and has flagged maximum […]
John Deere prepares for bumper winter harvest season
John Deere has taken steps to more than double its weekly in-flow of spare parts in preparation of one of the biggest harvests on record John Deere customers will be looked after for parts and services required during a predicted bumper winter harvest for season 2021-22, after taking collection of 110 tonnes of goods that […]