John Deere set to update S700 combines
John Deere has announced a number of combine updates for the 2020 season, with the focus on increased throughput, automation and easier operation. The S-Series combine’s automatic regulation of forward speed, HarvestSmart, has been optimised and integrated with the Interactive Combine Adjustment system ICA2. In situations where ICA2 cannot achieve the required grain sample due […]
Davimac upgrades chaser bins for upcoming harvest
Davimac chaser bins have been upgraded from top to bottom, with stronger, tougher roll tarps and redesigned track undercarriages. The tougher roll tarp now consists of heavy-duty 900gsm European PVC. The material is made from UV-stabilised panama-woven polyester, that offers significant gains in strength and tensity, as well as resistance to damage and wear from […]
Digga Magnum Mulcher effectively cuts fire breaks
With much of Australia facing difficult bushfire conditions, land and vegetation clearing is a must to create much-needed firebreaks. While back burning is the preferred method, it’s not always possible, making Digga Australia’s Mulcher an effective alternative. The Digga Mulcher is a hydraulically driven attachment suitable for use with high flow skid steer loaders and […]
Kuhn sets a raking world record in Jutland
Kuhn has set a world record for raking with a GA 15131 gyrorake covering 188.9 hectares in only 8 hours. The record just verified by the DLG, was achieved on August 26, 2019 in Braedstrup, Denmark with a four rotor gyrorake GA 15131, standard model. It was hitched to a John Deere 6250R tractor in […]
Lallemand stored silage meets long-term feed requirements
Silage allows you to store high quality feed for extended periods until you need it, years or even decades in the future, giving you more options to finish or maintain livestock, no matter what the season. Many livestock producers are turning to Lallemand Animal Nutrition, a leading Australian provider of silage inoculants, sealing systems for […]
Sencrop weather station keeps you connected
French company Sencrop has created an affordable solution for farmers to make the most of applying real-time weather data to enhance growing conditions. The connected weather station collects ultra-local, paddock-specific weather statistics such as air temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind speed. This data not only serves to boost farm productivity and efficiency, but also empowers […]
Coveris Crystal Clear recyclable bale wrap is all clear
A revolutionary clear bale wrap could help cut recycling costs on farms and reduce feed waste by helping farmers monitor silage quality more closely. Manufactured by Austrian company Coveris, Crystal Clear is a clear film made using cast rollers rather than blown rollers so the plastic remains clear, but, more importantly, offers the same level […]
Agronomists ProCam are advocating the planting of no-till potatoes to aid in organic soil improvement
No-till potatoes grown under a straw mulch could help farmers to restore degraded arable soils cost-effectively, according to agronomists ProCam. The company said one of the biggest challenges facing farmers was to make soils more resilient by building soil organic matter levels in a way that is practical and financially viable. Presenting results from a […]
Velcro releases reusable UV friendly plant tie
Velcro has launched a UV plant tie to help horticulturalists support and secure their plants quickly, easily and effectively. The lightweight tie, that is both reusable and adjustable, is suitable for the most delicate of plants and saplings due to its soft texture. The Velcro UV plant ties have been designed and manufactured specifically for […]
Oztec Tubeveyor grain conveyor reaches to the top of a 15m silo
Oztec has launched a 40m Tubeveyor, one of the most efficient locally made grain conveyors with a 600mm-wide belt running inside a 1200mm tube. It is seen as ideal for handling crops like lupins and chickpeas. Driven by a powerful 107kW (144hp) John Deere 6068T1 industrial engine, the 40m Tubeveyor is the largest conveyor of […]