Farmers looking on the bright side despite COVID and China

Farmer confidence surges as an excellent growing season and rising commodity prices outweigh COVID and trade concerns
Nutrien launches carbon program to drive sustainability in agriculture

Nutrien is piloting a carbon program across North America in 2021 with plans to roll it out to South America and Australia at a later date.
MaxiTRANS boosts manufacturing capability with a purpose built facility

MaxiTRANS has opened a new heavy-duty trailer manufacturing facility in Carole Park, Queensland to expand national capability.
Bega Cheese acquires Lion Dairy and Drink

Bega Cheese will pay $560 million to acquire Lion Dairy and Drinks and its portfolio of products including household names like Big M, Yoplait, Farmers Union, Pura and Daily Juice
Luke Chandler takes the helm as John Deere MD for Australia and New Zealand

John Deere Australia and New Zealand Managing Director Luke Chandler says he will prioritise leading the way in technology and investing in strong relationships as a mark of his leadership
Aussie food and agribusinesses has potential to unlock combined $200B by 2030

A massive thrust from the Australian Food and Agribusiness sector could unlock over $200 billion in value and 300,000 jobs by 2030 but it needs a push to make it happen
Farming machinery booms under high income conditions

There has been a 50% increase in financing for agri machinery as farmers fast track expansion plans according to the Commonwealth Bank.
STAG Machinery has big plans for Case IH in Toowoomba and Dalby

There’s a fresh player in agricultural machinery sales in Queensland, but the owners behind the venture are already familiar faces to farmers
Agrison allegedly misled tractor buyers about warranty and aftersales services

The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against AA Machinery Pty Ltd (trading as Agrison), alleging it made false or misleading representations about the warranties and after-sales services available to its customers, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
Wideland Ag departs its Case IH franchises as other dealers step up to fill the void

Wideland Ag has been part of the Case IH network since 2010, but has left its six franchises up for grabs as the future of Super dealers comes under question This has meant immediate expansion for other Case IH franchisees around NSW and Queensland. Three Rivers Machinery is now operating the Case IH dealerships in […]