John Deere 5ML tractor and GUSS semi-autonomous sprayer showcase reveal
High Value Showcase unveils the John Deere 5ML tractor for orchards and vineyards along with GUSS semi-autonomous sprayer John Deere has answered the call from high value crop (HVC) growers seeking more technology from efficiency gains, by staging the first field day to unveil the 5ML tractor ideal for orchards and vineyards. Also, part of […]
Winter crop harvest expected near five year average with price benefits
While the forecast for overall production is down due to crop failure in several marginal regions the price outlook is on the up After three consecutive record and near record breaking harvests, grain and oilseed production is set to return to more modest totals for the current season as drier growing conditions ‘hit home’ according […]
Winter crop harvest under an El Niño cloud is hurting the marginals
Growers in marginal country with harvest underway due to dry conditions have now accepted a reduced winter crop is their best outcome With an El Niño now officially confirmed by The Bureau, this has become a two-tier season where marginal cropping areas affected by the dry conditions will face a reduced winter crop harvest, while […]
John Deere combine harvesters now armed with easy headland turn advantage
Operators of John Deere combine harvesters will be able to let the equipment do the work this season with Turn Automation inclusion The launch of John Deere’s most current round of software updates for Gen 4 Displays and John Deere Operations CenterTM has come at an ideal time for combine harvest operators to get more from […]
Cotton growers are sitting on an untapped goldmine and ready for expansion
With increased demand for cotton in southern hemisphere markets local growers are set to capitalise on increased prices There are some positive signs for the 2024 Australian cotton crop with global demand increasing while major competitors are facing crop shortfalls due to seasonal conditions, creating a market gap local growers are ready to fill. On […]
Cane growers get access to research expected to boost production
A five year plant breeding program has revealed how genomic selection can double some key aspects of sugarcane growing Researchers have proven that genomic selection can successfully predict the performance of key sugarcane traits, with the technology set to improve plant breeding outcomes in the crop. The program is the culmination of five years of […]
Canola growers get star of approval from the European Commission
It’s an important milestone that the European Commission has recognised our local canola industry as low emissions grown Latest analysis from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has led to the European Commission’s recognition of the Australian canola industry’s low-emissions credentials for the second time, enabling local canola growers continued access to lucrative international markets. Australia […]
Agriculture remains strong despite forecast of drier conditions looming
Industry pundits have eased off just a little on their previous dire predictions of a gloomy harvest with the strong winter crop 2023-24 plantings still to be fully realised With the Spring season has come a more optimistic outlook from industry watchers who previously had the Winter crop for 2023-24 on the skids with no […]
Market Check connects the changing weather to changing grain markets
With a transition from a wet weather La Niña into an El Niño dryer period just what impact it may have on the grain market Is spelt out by Market Check The well telegraphed transition away from La Niña into El Niño has historically had huge implications on Australian grain production, which in turn has […]
John Deere US specialist talks automation and water during Australian visit John Deere US specialist
Responsibility for the future direction of John Deere planting and spraying product lines has led to Paul Richardel making a special information tour here Meeting challenges surrounding labour shortages and water conservation are two of the priority issues John Deere’s Paul Richardel will take back to headquarters in the United States following a two-week tour […]