Tariff turmoil coming for Aussie farmers as Trump levies kick in
The US has spent a lot of money building up allies and goodwill worldwide and president Donald J Trump wants it all back in tariffs Just how the Trump conceived US tariffs that kicked in today will impact local workers is summarised by UNSW Business School’s Dr Scott French along with express reasons why policy […]
Tariffs set to devastate farmer incomes worldwide
With tariffs already being applied to farm produce in several markets the result appears to support heavy losses for farmers Until Australia’s former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull started an open spat with US president Donald Trump, it did appear local farmers might be spared from the devastating effects of tariffs. But any advantage current Prime […]
AGCO and SDF strike a deal to mass market tractors in the low-power segment
The Massey Ferguson badge will get the most benefit from the AGCO SDF partnership with a range of tractors from 18 to 63kW (25 to 85hp) AGCO, already a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of tractors, along with agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, is about to strengthen its offering in the […]
John Deere unpacks Connected Support functions in a video release
John Deere’s Connected Support includes sending parts by helicopter and keeping track of machines while working in the paddock John Deere is leading the pack when it comes to technical communicators, with everything packaged into a toolbox called Connected SupportTM. And it is all featured on the big screen in an easy-to-follow video that reveals […]
The lack of adequate rainfall in some regions has been long forgotten in season 2025-26 as latest estimates add another lazy 4 billion to ensure the third-highest farm income on record at $94.7 billion
The ironic twist that accompanies boosted bank accounts is the scrutiny farmers are applying to every purchase. No longer prepared to be the victims of inflated price big ticket products. Instead, their upcoming purchases need to represent value. Take a look at where the money is being spent. Models that farmers are selecting for quality […]
CNH Industrial full year results for 2024 confirm sales decline continues
The long anticipated results reported by CNH Industrial for the twelve months ended December 2024 show sales volumes are down US$5 billion Worldwide sales for CNH Industrial in calendar year 2024, including leading badges Case IH and New Holland have been reported as consolidated revenue of US$19.84 billion, down 20% when compared to 2023. Net […]
Nutrien Ag Solutions makes an important leadership transition
After just more than two years there is a change of Managing Director at Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia as the previous MD is called to the Nutrien operation in Latin America Effective immediately, Adrian Capogreco has been appointed the Managing Director of Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia. Adrian’s appointment comes hot on the back of Elder’s […]
Satellite technology on-farm helps pastoralists prepare for drought
Livestock producers and all farmers can now get ahead of an unexpected dry spell by looking through satellite images A pilot project trialled in the Western Riverina of NSW has shown how a free, interactive online map can help pastoralists manage their stock before a drought hits and safeguard their business. A recent project used Satellite vegetation […]
INEOS release one-off special Grenadier Quartermaster Cab Chassis edition
The Kaiju Quartermaster from INEOS has a strong local flavour with the option of a Norweld Elite Tray and Compact Deluxe Lite Canopy INEOS Automotive wants its local operation to be noticed and has built a one-off special Grenadier Quartermaster Cab Chassis called the Kaiju Quartermaster that incorporates some of the leading Ute and off-road […]
bagMUSTER recycles plastic waste from single-use agricultural bags
With the launch of bagMUSTER the agricultural industry is taking a meaningful step towards driving sustainable and responsible agriculture The agricultural industry is taking a significant step toward a more sustainable future with the introduction of bagMUSTER, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling single-use plastic bag waste on farms. Set to launch in early 2025 […]