Agricultural land prices show you are sitting on a gold mine with no need to dig
It’s not often that a bank is prepared to give advice from looking into a crystal ball – but Rabobank has done just that by predicting farm land prices will hold for another five years Agricultural land prices are set to continue to climb for at least the next five years – with the sharpest […]
CNH Industrial has big plans for Seeding and Tillage with a major model bolster
With access to leading models worldwide and the purchase of local maker Horwood Bagshaw the product range coming on line from CNH is the most extensive ever offered Growers and contractors are expected to take a closer look at the CNH Industrial seeding and tillage range that is now all encompassing to meet the needs of both small-scale operators through […]
Ag shows will put their additional $25M COVID-19 lifeline towards saving future events
Agricultural and royal show societies have received much needed funding of $25 as they recover from the cost of COVID-19, ensuring they can continue into 2022 and beyond Colloquially known as ‘ag shows’, these long-running events in country towns and cities across the country are staples in the annual community calendar. These iconic events provide […]
Nats make Scott Morrison wait for permission to attend the Glasgow summit
If Scott Morrison ever felt indebted to the National Party coalition keeping him in power it would be at its zenith about now It’s simple and it’s their call, the Nats will either allow Scott Morrison to attend the Glasgow climate change summit, or not. A green card will mean go, while a red card […]
Caterpillar® D3 Series compact loader range transforms to just about anything
Caterpillar® compact track loaders just keep on giving for their owners, reinforcing how these models are the most versatile performers ever released in a compact package It’s the introduction of the Smart attachments that has propelled the Caterpillar® D3 Series compact loader range into the hot property to own category. The model range is impressive […]
SDLG LG946L wheel loader was an easy first choice for busy farming family
With a vibrant cropping program as well as cattle and sheep to look after across several land holdings it came down to choosing a SDLG wheel loader for its value and reliability When it came time to update a wheel loader for feeding out hay and handling other jobbing work on the Watts family’s Pingelly […]
Hendra virus variant confirmed in flying foxes in some regions
Scientists at CSIRO have uncovered a new type of Hendra virus in flying foxes, confirming the virus can be found in many parts of the country A paper detailing the findings has been published just days after the new genetic type (HeV-g2) was detected in a horse near Newcastle in New South Wales, the most […]
Groundwater is set to play a bigger part in irrigation
But first we have to address a growing shortage of qualified groundwater scientists and engineers Our future growth is closely aligned to good resources management, and water is top of the list. The demand is rising, with the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) reporting a recent spike in organisations reporting difficulties in […]
Nokian TR Forest 2 tyres offer stability for light and medium weight forestry tractors
It’s a tough tyre for tough conditions and has now been updated for forestry work with optimised edges, traction boosters and flow guides Nothing puts tractor tyres to the test more than forestry work. The demanding terrain calls for a tough cut and crack resistance, working stability and puncture protection. The Nokian TR Forest 2 tractor tyre […]
Duraquip primes seed Storm for successful launch into season
With a retracting hydraulic tine system and main frame lift it means even the widest 24.2m (80ft) Seed Storm bar folds to a manageable 7.5m for transport Orders are now being taken for what is one of our most up to the minute seed bar designs that has also set out to ensure 24.2m (80ft) […]