50th Farm World Fantastic
Visiting the 50th Anniversary of Farm World, held at Lardner Park, brought a smile to many faces and crowd numbers were not far off those in 2016 – a record attendance last year. Source: AFDJ eNews “This is very enthusing given last year it was in the school holidays and the past year has been […]
World record sprayed by Condor Endurance
Two new world records were set on 2 March 2017 at the farm of Karolyn, Tony and Brendan Mason, 35 km east of Perenjori in Western Australia. Source: AFDJ eNews The Condor Endurance completed 2638 ha (6,515.86 acres) of summer spraying in nonstop 24 hours. That’s an average of almost 110 ha per hour. There […]
NZ Central Fields feel the heat
New Zealand’s Central Districts Field Days attracted farmers and contractors to the big machinery as confidence lifted at the prospect of a higher dairy payout. Source: Stuff NZ But many said farmers they were taking the opportunity of fine weather to get chores done on the farm and they thought attendance was down on previous years. Alan […]
Deere wins three awards at SIMA
John Deere’s latest research and development work has been rewarded with one silver and two special mention awards at the SIMA 2017 show, held in Paris from 26 February to 2 March. Source: AFDJ eNews The Silver Award is for the Smart AutoLube system, which automatically greases all the lubrication points on the tractor along with its ISOBUS controlled implements. Special Mentions have also been […]
Russians to invade Wimmera Machinery Field Days
For the first time in Australia, a new-model Kirovets 744R articulated tractor will be on show to the public at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days. Source: The Weekly Times The 744R comes in four models, from 300-428hp (221-315kW), and while Russian-built tractors have been sold in Australia before, none bearing this name. The man behind the move is […]
National dirt & turf expo
The National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo will be staged at Panthers Penrith in April. Now in its second year, the Expo features equipment displays from the major manufacturers. Source: AFDJ eNews Last year more than 30,000 people had a great day out and the organisers are expecting even bigger crowds this year. As well as […]
Kuhn machinery expo first time in Australia
On 22 February, the Kuhn Farm Machinery Expo will be in Australia for the first time. Source: AFDJ eNews It will be showcasing its Kuhn AGT 6036 Pneumatic Fertiliser Spreader, the Axent fertiliser spreader, the HR 8040R power harrow and the Excelerator vertical tillage system. The Expo will be held in the central west NSW […]
NZ tractor patrol
The New Zealand Police tractor has arrived in Invercargill and will be attending local A&P Shows in the Southland Area this January and February. Source: AFDJ eNews Senior Sergeant Cynthia Fairley says the tractor was popular with the big kids and the little kids when it was here earlier this year for the Southern Field […]
Farm World is 50
Farm World is celebrating 50 years this year and its conference called “Collaborate to Innovate” should resonate with the Young Farmers and SPAA. Source: AFDJ eNews In 2017, Lardner Park celebrates 50 years of hosting Farm World and it will be on from 30 March to 2 April. This event is widely regarded as one […]
Reflections from the Australian National Field Days
From the delights of an air-conditioned cab to the mind-blowing advancements of tractors that steer themselves, On-Trac Ag’s Warwick Westcott has seen big changes in his industry over the 30 years he has been attending Orange’s Australian National Field Days (ANFD). Source: The Land And, says Mr Westcott, he has also seen some big changes […]