Robots herd cattle and pick broccoli
Humans have been farming for thousands of years since the first crops were planted and animals began being domesticated during the Mesolithic era. But technology could soon be squeezing us out of our traditional roles as farmers, as robots take to the fields. Source: Daily Mail UK A robot that is capable of herding cattle and pulling trailers through […]
Mahindra Ag & Auto Australia launches mPact XTV
Mahindra Automotive Australia also known as Mahindra Ag & Auto Australia announced the launch of a new range of side-by-sides called mPact. Source: AFDJ eNews Designed and built in the US, the new Mahindra mPact range is based on a full width three-seater chassis design that comes in numerous configurations to suit Australian conditions. The […]
Clutch repair solutions
Schaeffler automotive aftermarket’s LuK brand is the supplier of tractor clutch repair solutions for Australia and New Zealand. Source: AFDJ eNews Schaeffler’s LuK brand is a key manufacturer of clutch technology, supplying all major tractor manufacturers worldwide. The LuK tractor clutch portfolio includes such items as single clutch systems designed and manufactured for maximum strength […]
Heads up on HeaderTarp
The HeaderTarp is an award winning combine harvester spill and weather protection system manufactured by Tough-As Products in Mannum, South Australia. Source: AFDJ eNews With an ever expanding range to fit more than 30 different harvesters, including John Deere, New Holland, CaseIH and now Gleaner and Massey Ferguson there has never been a better time […]
New Challenger in the US
Challenger, a global brand of Agco has introduced an entirely new category of tractors to North American agribusiness operations. Source: AFDJ eNews Challenger 1000 Series tractors are one of the industry’s most versatile standard tractors and an innovation for 2016. Designed to deliver lower cost of ownership per acre, advanced connectivity and world-class Challenger performance, […]
Claas produces 50,000 Lexions
The 50,000th Lexion combine harvester, one of the world’s most technologically advanced harvesting platforms, has rolled off the CLAAS assembly line in Harsewinkel, Germany. Source: AFDJ eNews Claas Lexion Product Manager, Jono Ham, says it has been at the cutting edge of international agricultural technology for more than 20 years. The LEXION 400 series was […]
Gator-aids the farm
John Deere has added three new models to its Gator crossover 4×4 utility vehicle range for 2016, including a more affordable mid-size machine. Source: AFDJ eNews The Gator XUV 590i and 590i S4 four-passenger utility vehicles are designed for customers seeking a combination of performance and comfort, with a range of customisation and attachment options. Equipped […]
Polaris offers $2000 trade-in
Polaris is offering farmers a minimum trade in of $2000 on any ATV when purchasing one of its Polaris Ranger side x sides or single-seater, ROPS-equipped Polaris ACE models. Source: AFDJ eNews To assist farmers to step off their old ATV and behind the wheel of a new Polaris Ranger or Polaris ACE, Polaris is […]
Farm safety equals profit
National Farm Safety Week is on from 18-22 July and aims to raise awareness of farm safety issues in rural communities across Australia. Sources: AFDJ eNews, ABC Rural This year’s theme is “Safe Farms = Profit”, and seeks to focus on the practical issues that farmers can take to improve safety for themselves, their workers, family members and […]
More horses and a better tractor
Waikato, New Zealand dairy farmers, Andrew and Toni Rooks, are adamant they got more horsepower for their dollar and a better tractor for good measure when they purchased a Claas ARION 620C. Source: AFDJ eNews Andrew and Toni sharemilk about 440 cows on a 160 hectare property overlooking Raglan harbour, about 50 km west of […]