Agrowplow contribution to soil management has been innovative from the very start
Many growers have achieved prosperity through soil care with Agrowplow across four decades of product development with positive impacts on farm prosperity through crop yields Constant product development is integral for all machinery manufacturers, and for local manufacturer Agrowplow, simple iteration isn’t enough. The pace of change and demand from farmers for equipment that works […]
Croplands Tower and Vineyard sprayers now considered the best models available
Horticulture fan sprayers from Croplands are currently leading the market and an early order is the best way to secure your next model With the extension of the Federal Government’s instant asset tax incentive program, Croplands is experiencing unprecedented demand for their horticultural sprayers. Growers and spray operators are encouraged to act now if they […]
Measuring the correct application of phosphorus in pulses is under research
With phosphorus being the main fertiliser input required to successfully grow pulse crops this research expects to get it just right With many local growers expressing an interest for improved information to achieve the most profitable results when applying this phosphorus as a nutrient in pulse crops the GRDC has sprung into action. This knowledge […]
Case IH LB4 large square baler added to range for 2021
Case IH’s LB436 HD baler has been extensively trialled in our local conditions and has already picked up several global innovation and design awards Local farmers and contractors can now pack more material into every hay and straw bale with a new top of the range Case IH LB4 large square baler. Behind the LB436 […]
Growers get some worthwhile tips on stubble management listening to podcast
A series of podcast shows how growers and their advisors have battled with managing stubble while seeding and also at after harvest It’s an ideal time for many growers to reflect on improvements they could make to seeding systems to handle higher residue stubbles, and to evaluate how they could make it simpler to manage […]
Almond grading machine also entails a vision system to spot any contaminates
World leading technology has been built into an automated technique for simultaneously grading almond quality and detecting potentially serious mycotoxin contamination in kernels In 2019-2020 local growers harvested an almond crop worth just over $1 billion, and the value of the sector is expected to expand to $1.5 billion in coming years, with local almond […]
John Deere 9 Series tractor release arriving in time for 2021-22 season
Down the production line these 2022 model year 9 Series models include six 9R wheel variants, three 9RT two-track variants and four 9RX four-track tractors
Riordan Grain stacks together one million tonnes bulk export grain and 25 years of business
Riordan Grain Services reached a milestone of one million tonnes of bulk export grain during April 2021 and it coincided with 25 years of its operation This outstanding volume was achieved over the past four years, despite challenges such as drought and the COVID-19 pandemic. Riordan Grain has been exporting bulk grain shipments from Geelong […]
Oat breeding becomes a joint endeavour with a $11.5 million funding boost
It could be seen as a golden era for oats as hard cash is ploughed into releasing more varieties for milling and for stock feed The National Oat Breeding Program has cash being injected from several bodies over the next five years, that will propel oats into a new era under the leadership of commercial […]
Grain silo buyers urged to include safety ladders with their purchase
Grain growers ordering new silos are encouraged to include ladders in their purchases to ensure safe access to storage systems Grain storage extension specialists said many growers were tempted to save a few dollars by omitting the ladder from the order. But this could impact the functionality of the silo and make maintenance and monitoring […]