John Deere and Mazzotti sprayers release specialist models
Mazzotti sprayers based in Ravenna Italy were taken over by John Deere in 2017, to position the brand for worldwide market release. The business was well known for its continued developments in self-propelled sprayers, but previously these models were sold in southern Europe for more specialist crop production. Now fitted with a with a full […]
Gason Rapier vineyard mowers
With good rain across most viticultural districts, rapid growth in inter-row grasses and vegetation is on vineyard management lists for attention. A vineyard mower that has been purpose-designed to mow the full vine inter-row width of 1.93 metres (or 6 feet) is the Gason 6FT Twin Rotor Rapier vineyard mower. Manufactured by the long established […]
Sitrex finger wheel rakes
Sitrex has been selling its finger wheel rakes in Australia for 30 years and distributor Inlon says that for a farmer with a failed grain crop, a finger wheel rake is a cost-effective solution for salvaging saleable fodder. The company says cereal hay farmers already know the benefits of using a finger wheel V-rake as […]
Case IH Harvest Command allows for adjustments on-the-go
The AFS Harvest Command automatic combine adjustment system available in the new Case IH 250 series harvesters uses 16 sensors to control seven combine functions, making for easy adjustments on-the-go. AFS Harvest Command is designed to improve grain quality and grain savings through sensing and optimising machine settings. Combines equipped with AFS Harvest Command have […]
Croplands RoGator RG1300C offers optional 48m Pommier boom
Recent sales of RoGator RG1300C sprayers fitted with a 48m aluminium Pommier boom are having positive impacts on growers spraying programs. Since taking possession of their RoGator, growers on a 2,900ha in Cannie Vic – 55km south of Swan Hill have already sprayed over 8000ha. With travel speeds of between 20 and 22kph and with […]
Arag ISOBUS Seed Rate Controller
ISOBUS control for agricultural applications is rapidly growing in popularity and Arag is an industry leader in the sector. Arag already has a number of ISOBUS offerings for sprayer control and is now introducing its ISOBUS Seed Rate Controller. Arag products are true ISOBUS, which means they have no control box with them, they simply […]
Silvan Turbomiser sprayers
With 130 hectares of vines the private family owned Glenlofty Estate is one of the larger vineyards in the Pyrenees Ranges in north western Victoria. Originally owned by Seppelts, the vineyard was planted in 1995 and was the supplier of grapes to premium labels including Seppelts and Penfolds. Located at about a thousand feet above […]
Krone BiG M 450 SP mower debuts in Australia
With the release of the Krone BiG M 450CR, Kubota Australia has brought the biggest self-propelled mower yet to the local market. The BiG M 450CR is part of the fifth generation BiG M 45 Series and offers the widest cut in the range at an impressive 11.2m. The CR model also employs a new super […]
SeedMaster DOT autonomous machinery platform
Autonomous farming implements are coming to a paddock near you if the SeedMaster company has its way. SeedMaster started selling its DOT units this year and says it intends changing farming across the globe. While many farmers might think the remote-controlled tractor is still just an interesting idea or far-fetched laboratory project, SeedMaster CEO Leah […]
Massey Ferguson 9130 Plus sprayers offers value package
The Massey Ferguson MF 9130 Plus sprayer is filling an important gap in the mid-capacity self-propelled market as it fills a demand in the Australian and New Zealand markets for a robust, entry level model. The MF 9130 Plus is full time 4WD with a proven cross-drive transmission system. It’s considered the ideal machine to […]