Sorghum is about to become a super crop
With a predicted grain size boost sorghum has the potential to become a highly sought after food for human consumption with its low-GI and gluten-free status Currently sorghum ranks as the third highest grain crop for local growers, but many agree it has the potential to jump into a clear second place behind wheat due […]
OrganiPro helps organic livestock producers find a way to reduce methane output
Performance Feeds has facilitated a way for organic livestock producers to optimise production and reduce methane output with the launch of OrganiPro® OrganiPro® has been certified by Australian Organic as an aid to reducing methane in grazing cattle year-round. This organic mineral supplement contains Agolin. Presented as a highly palatable supplement for cattle the makers […]
Grundfos SQFlex submersible pumps adds solar energy for more sustainable power
The extended range of Grundfos solar submersible pumps provides a reliable water supply for stock and irrigation Grundfos has added the SQFlex Large as an extension of its long-standing SQFlex Solar Powered Submersible Pump Range. In addition to lowering on-farm energy use and carbon emissions, the range offers several benefits over traditional grid-based or diesel-powered […]
Woodchip bioreactors will help farmers reduce fertiliser pollution in waterways
Prototype woodchip bioreactors may reduce nitrogen pollution entering nearby waterways by as much as 85% in the right conditions, according to recent studies Woodchip bioreactors are used around the world, primarily to treat subsurface water drainage. More current designs developed by North Coast Local Land Services can help reduce surface run-off from farms and have […]
TGB quad bike distributor Argo ATV has the most impressive safety record
Dealers losing their ATV models due to many well known badges unwilling to meet the new safety standard effective from 11 October 2021 have an open invitation to sell TGB Argo ATV (Aust) has been distributing the World famous ‘low centre of gravity’ Canadian made Argo XTV for the Past 43 years to local farmers. […]
WMI round bale hay feeders lead the pack
The Champion from WMI Feeders is one of the largest locally made hay and silage models available and can be ordered now For livestock producers looking to get bulk round bales fed out quickly, there is one model that stands out from the rest, WMI’s Champion. This round bale feeder can carry up to six […]
CNH Industrial ends CB Norwood distribution rights for New Zealand
CNH Industrial is taking back the distribution of its Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands to dealerships in New Zealand In an attempt to expand its presence in the New Zealand agricultural market CNH Industrial has announced that from July 2022 it will no longer have a distribution agreement in place with CB Norwood […]
CropScanAg release the N-GAUGE grain logistics app to manage grain quality
N-GUAGE grain app is an ideal supplement for any on-farm grain handling and storage as it allows growers access to a virtual grain storage system Next Instruments, trading as CropScanAg, has partnered with CropScanAg Solutions, to develop a mobile App called N-GAUGE. N-GAUGE delivers a valuable suite of services and products to growers using the […]
Merlo TF35.7 115 telehandler offers a smooth ride for farm operators
Merlo’s dedicated farm telehandler the Turbofarmer TF 35.7 115 offers a 6.6m lift height and with a 3500kg load capacity this puts this model into the ideal farm handler range Merlo’s has a long-standing commitment to hydrostatic drive and this continues in the TF 35.7 115 but in this model the operator has more control […]
Farmers riding high as survey reveals highest levels of confidence ever recorded
Excellent season conditions and booming commodity prices sees the nation’s farmers shed any economic uncertainty for a farming gold rush With the expectations of a second consecutive year of good seasonal conditions, coupled with high commodity prices it has helped shield the farm sector from the broader economic uncertainty according to the quarterly Rabobank Rural […]