Grower levies of $573.2 million form part of $1.3 billion spent on farm R&D
A report reveals of the $1.47 billion RDC funding received in the 2023-24 season farmers contributed up to $573.2 million towards a $1.3 billion spend Farmer levy contributions were received right across the board, from activities including cropping and livestock production through to wool and wine, to reach $573.2 million for the 2023-24 season alone, […]
LEMKEN Solitair PT drill combination is designed to apply precise placement
This specialist Solitair PT drill combination from LEMKEN includes an OptiDisc coulter bar and up to 5100-litres of product carrying capacity LEMKEN has released the Solitair PT as a powerful and practical drill combination including a power harrow that helps to set a solid standard of sowing. The Solitair PT has been designed for farmers […]
Case IH Magnum 280 tractor shares limelight with a Case 830
A farming family in southern NSW apply cutting-edge tractor technology combined with the durability of a Case 830 from the 1970s Tractor technology has come a long way in helping family-run farm enterprises to achieve higher production levels, using minimal outside staff, and one farming family in southern NSW is typical in holding more than […]
Beef ban on US imports into Australia is lifted
The ban on US beef coming into Australia set in 2019 due to mad cow disease concerns has been overturned with shipments able to resume immediately The long-held line of biosecurity restrictions on beef imports from the United States due to possible disease-carrying has been overturned today, and it will include possible mad cow disease […]
Kubota stamps claim for additional market share worldwide
With the opening of an expansive new European HQ Kubota has signalled a heavy commitment to Europe and the rest of the world The opening of the European regional headquarters for Kubota Group in Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands, marks a key milestone in the brands ongoing commitment to the European market and for its plans worldwide. […]
Cereal hay research reveals some growers take the wrong approach
Surprising results include how some cereal varieties produce higher-quality hay when cut later than previously adopted traditional cutting time Everything you thought you knew about producing quality cereal hay has been uprooted according to recent research. Leading agronomic researcher and consultant, Mick Faulkner from Agrilink Agricultural Consultants in South Australia, has presented ground-breaking findings […]
John Deere JDLink Boost opens precision access for remote regions
Up until now rural connectivity issues have presented a real problem for some remote farmers but JDLink™ Boost now offers the perfect fix Local farmers have put John Deere’s JDLink™ Boost to the test and it has come through with flying colours in providing satellite connectivity between machines, even in areas with no mobile coverage. […]
Bourgault L9950 Air Cart comes with a free Saddle Tank to target seeding efficiency
Bourgault has launched a special limited-time Saddle Tank™ free offer with the purchase of a new L9950 I Series™ Air Cart – but hurry it’s for a limited time only Bourgault is assisting broadacre growers in every way possible to make the next seeding window count by supplying equipment to cover all planting requirements, including […]
NEXAT implement carrier launched to replace a tractor sprayer and combine
The German inspired NEXAT self-propelled power platform that replaces a tractor and just about everything else is on sale now in Brazil If a farmer with a big fleet of agricultural machinery sat down and combined every model into a single platform as the ideal machine, they would have come up with the NEXAT. The […]
John Deere F8 and F9 self-propelled forage harvesters major upgrades
Compared with previous models John Deere Deere F8 and F9 SP forage harvesters have more power and a higher technology level John Deere is encouraging buyers interested in updating their self-propelled forage harvesters to take a closer look at its F8 and F9 models, which offer a significantly enhanced operating experience, loaded with cutting-edge automation […]