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 […]
Busy LAMMA show for CLAAS
Kicking off the New Year show season in style, the LAMMA Show at the East of England Showgrounds proved as popular as ever with the organisers reporting record attendance. Sources: AFDJ eNews, Exhibition News More than 40,000 visitors and around 900 exhibitors from the farm machinery and equipment attended LAMMA 2017 on 18-19 January. It […]
Farmer of the Year with JCB’s help
The versatility of JCB’s telehandlers has made them a good choice for one of Australia’s leading farming families, who put the machines to work across every aspect of their sugar cane processing plant. Source: AFDJ eNews Rocky Point Mulching is Australia’s only family-owned and operated sugar cane farm and mulch processing plant. The owners are […]
Taupo Bay Tractor Spectacular
In Taupo Bay, New Zealand the humble tractor has become a cult object, a conduit for creativity and a status object admired by mechanically inclined men in the way others might fuss over a restored Model T. Source: New Zealand Herald Every year this Far North holiday spot celebrates its special love affair with the tractor by […]
Tooradin tractor pull
The roar of supercharged engines, the smell of petrol and the sight of burning rubber is expected to haul thousands to Rutter Reserve in Tooradin on January 21. To the excitement of revheads and motoring enthusiasts, the Tooradin Tractor Pull and Truck Show is on again from 10am to 10pm. Event president Allyn Reeve said it would be […]
Case IH apprentice wins bronze at WorldSkills
A young apprentice from Western Australia has taken out the bronze medal in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics at the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Melbourne recently. Source: AFDJ eNews Cameron Lennox, a third year heavy plant mechanic apprentice at Cunninghams Ag Service in Moora, earned his spot in the National Finals after winning the state […]
All in One gets second award
The revolutionary design of Massey Ferguson’s All in One Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system has been recognised in the Technical Innovation Awards at the EIMA 16 Show in Bologna, Italy. Source: AFDJ eNews The prestigious Technical Innovation Awards were presented by FederUnacoma – The Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation and are for the best innovations being […]
CNH snares two SIMA awards
Earlier this year CNH Industrial unveiled its concept autonomous tractor technology to the world. As this concept continues to gather interest and incite global discussion, it is also being acknowledged by the agricultural sector for its innovation. Source: AFDJ eNews The latest recognition comes from SIMA, the international farm machinery exhibition, which will be held […]