Case IH Premieres Concept Vehicle at Farm Progress Show
Autonomous Tractor Gives Glimpse of the Future of Precision Farming Case IH unveiled an autonomous concept vehicle today at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. The concept vehicle is a cabless Case IH row crop tractor that can operate autonomously with a wide range of field implements. “In many parts of the world, finding […]
Drone demonstration day gives producers food for thought
Horticulture group, Growcom, has hosted a drone demonstration to introduce south-east Queensland producers to the technology. Source: ABC Rural Strawberry, stone fruit and avocado growers joined a group interested to learn how a near infrared agricultural drone could assist with early detection of crop stress and disease. Tony Gilbert owns Queensland Drones and launched a […]
Hint of new world record bid as JCB marks decade as champions
JCB UK Chairman Lord Bamford has indicated a fresh attempt on the world diesel land speed record could be made in the future – if the one set by JCB exactly a decade ago is ever broken. He was speaking at an event this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the JCB Dieselmax car […]
Greg Rummery awarded 2016 Brownhill Cup
Walgett agronomist Greg Rummery on the 17th of August named recipient of the 2016 Brownhill Cup during a ceremony held at the Commonwealth Bank AgQuip field days in Gunnedah, New South Wales. Mr Rummery, an agronomist and integral part of the Walgett community over his almost 30-year career, was acknowledged for his commitment to research and […]
Case IH on the road again
Challenging weather conditions didn’t dampen the spirits of around 600 Case IH customers who attended the recent Case IH Red Excellence Tour events in Horsham, Victoria and Toowoomba, Queensland. The tour was a unique opportunity for regional customers to meet global product experts face to face and gain hands on experience driving machinery in the […]
Rally no place for a tractor
The use of tractors to make a chicane on a Rally Finland stage has been deemed “irresponsible” by World Rally Championship drivers and teams. Source: Autosport Two tractors promoting event sponsor Valtra were positioned in the formation of a chicane on the Harju spectator stage run on the first two days of the event. WRC champion Sebastien Ogier […]
100 years of John Deere
One hundred years of John Deere tractors will be on show at the John Deere 50 Celebration & Heritage Event during September 2016. Source: AFDJ eNews John Deere Limited will also publicly celebrate its 50th anniversary in the UK and Ireland. John Deere customers and fans are invited to join the anniversary celebrations by registering their attendance on the […]
Mingenew’s new name and dates
This is the year of change for the McIntosh & Son’s Mingenew Midwest Expo with a new look and a new date. Source: AFDJ eNews This year the event is on 10-11 August and it celebrates 34 years of success and what better way to celebrate than with a new face to the name. McIntosh & […]
Vintage life in the Riverina
It’s that time again for the loud rumble of vintage machinery to come to life in Leeton. Source: The Irrigator The Riverina Vintage Machinery Club will again host its rally in town next weekend in what is hoped to be one of its biggest yet. There will be plenty for all ages to see and do across […]
Flexi-Coil to Dowerin in a big way
Flexi-Coil Australia will return to the Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days this year to showcase its growing range of big capacity machines, including the new 60 series air carts and the 5500 air drills. Source: AFDJ eNews Flexi-Coil Australia’s brand leader, Steve Mulder, says the 60 series is designed to deliver increased productivity and efficiency […]