LEMKEN IC-Light camera improves detection for specialist growers
Specialist growers of onions, broccoli and red cabbage already realising the advantages of mechanical weed control now have a camera advantage LEMKEN is now offering growers the advantage of IC-Light+ camera control that is able to detect weeds in the near-infrared range, for its stablemate brand Steketee hoeing models. With this new camera, it makes […]
Fruit and vegetable growers have the most to gain from the upcoming season
With fruit and vegetable prices remaining above average growers are expected to boost production for increased returns this season Strong horticultural production combined with rising export demand for key varieties are expected to hold producers in good stead over the back half of 2023 according to a report from the Rural Bank that counts fruit […]
Winter crop plantings for 2023-24 at all-time record but harvest levels a perceived risk
Predictions for a hit to the winter crop harvest continue as Rural Bank gives its assessment of the season ahead for grower fortunes Once all the crystal ball gazers start drinking from the one trough it’s hard to get a varying second opinion. And that’s the case with winter harvest predictions for season 2023-24, even […]
Fertiliser reduction becomes a real option for wheat growers research findings indicate
Termed as the High NUFER method it has been proven across seven years of research to produce high grain yield and protein content for wheat A method that determines the ideal fertiliser application for wheat crops – without sacrificing yield or protein content – has been proven to reduce fertiliser input requirement, decrease greenhouse gas […]
Harvest losses caused by poorly maintained equipment runs into hundreds of millions
It’s bad news for harvester operators as a survey from the 2022/23 season has found poorly set-up rigs are losing millions in revenue – well above acceptable thresholds Harvest losses in the 2022/23 season far exceed acceptable thresholds, as shown from research measuring the scale of grain and profit lost in just one region of […]
Agrowplow deep rippers are built to perform in all conditions
Agrowplow deep rippers dig down to depths of 400 to 600mm with a heavy-duty version that can go as deep as 750mm Agrowplow deep ripping implements are robustly built for long service life and offer an innovative shank design for maximum effectiveness in a broad range of soil profiles. Agrowplow shanks are fitted with full-length […]
Young farmer of the year Mitchell McNab stands by robots for farming
Following the successful completion of a Nuffield Farming Scholarship Mitchell McNab has taken a leading role in developing robotics in horticulture Australia’s Young Farmer of the Year says robots can play a key role in tackling worker shortages and labour costs for fruit growers and is hands-on helping a Victorian based company start-up to develop […]
John Deere 1725C stack-fold planter for cotton
Cotton farmers get access to electric drive seed transmission and more data to drive planting decisions and ultimately improve crop performance levels John Deere has unveiled a line-up of four 1725C non-central commodity system planters for cotton growers seeking greater agronomic data collection to drive planting decisions toward improved yields. The 1725C is available in […]
Paddock drainage trials show promising results to increase crop yields
The wetter than average La Nina seasons have allowed growers to identify paddocks that need some additional drainage work Two consecutive wet seasons in many growing regions have put a renewed focus on waterlogged crops. In a recent survey, it was estimated that approximately three million hectares of land may be subject to waterlogging or […]
Winter crop prediction for 2023-24 expands on dryer El Niño threat
More weight is added to a dismal winter harvest as crop predictions are evaluated down by a leading source Just about everybody in the big cities has been made aware of rising interest rates and how that will devastate their future lifestyle through added mortgage repayments. But up until now most growers have been impervious […]