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 […]
National research program promising $2 million to scale up Sesame production
AgriFutures Australia says it will invest $2 million into a new five-year national program of research to scale-up production of sesame as a high-value crop for growers AgriFutures Australia points out that the rapidly growing global market of Sesame is predicted to hit $26 billion by 2025, and all of the Sesame consumed in Australia […]
John Deere makes its case to horticulture growers
John Deere has one important message to share with local horticulture growers – we’re here and we’re ready John Deere Australia and New Zealand Production Systems Manager, Stephanie Gersekowski, said the John Deere team wants to demonstrate the company’s commitment to supporting the producers of high-value crops had never been more of a priority. “The […]
Farmgate production value for season 2023-24 not so easy to predict
All are in agreement that crop plantings are in record territory for winter season 2023-24 but there is a vast discrepancy on what the final harvest will tally Soothsayers, experts and also-rans are getting in early with their predictions for the farmgate value for season 2023-24, and it couldn’t differ more than any recent season […]
Fertiliser prices in line to drop down to more historic price levels
A recent report indicates fertiliser prices that shot through the roof last season could return to more affordable levels as several factors kick in Growers appear to be clinging to the hope that farm fertiliser affordability is starting to improve across the globe, with a likely recovery in some world markets later in 2023. This […]
Sensoil soil sensing device installed at Ridgefield farm takes away the guesswork
The Sensoil Vadose-zone Monitoring System (VMS) is expected to improve management of carbon, water and cropping outcomes at UWA’s Ridgefield research farm The installation of Sensoil’s Vadose-zone Monitoring System (VMS) at The University of Western Australia’s Farm Ridgefield in Pingelly was a ground-breaking achievement according to Associate Professor Sally Thompson and her research team. After […]