Priceless Imperial EB tractor may be lost to Australian history
An extremely rare Australian tractor built in Richmond VIC in 1912 may have been lost to an overseas collector forever. The Imperial EB model built by Australia’s first tractor manufacturer, A.H McDonald, has been sold to a private bidder in a US auction. The tractor sold for US$283,500 on June 13th and local tractor enthusiasts […]
Simplicity 30 Series Air Carts are leading the charge this season
Since their launch just over 12 months ago, Simplicity Australia’s 30 Series Air Seeders have taken the local market by storm. Not only are they the largest Seeders Simplicity has ever built, but the current design platform incorporates a number of user-friendly features not previously available on their standard range. Simplicity Australia Sales Manager Doug […]
Titan Australia is more than just a tyre company
Titan Australia is best known for its expertise in tyres, wheels and axles, and the company has established itself as the leader in engineering, design and fabrication services for agricultural machinery components. For two Australian farm machinery companies, assistance in manufacturing from Titan has been integral to their success. Croplands For spraying equipment manufacturer Croplands, […]
Scientists battle over origins of the peanut
Just how old is the humble but delicious peanut? It may not be a question that comes to mind as you pop another handful of moreish salty snacks in your mouth but it has been a hot topic of debate amongst plant geneticists. Competing studies published in the journal Nature Genetics in 2019 broke researchers […]
Detroit debuts DT12 transmission series and updates DD15 engine
Detroit’s series of DT12 transmissions enable down-speeding capabilities for improved fuel efficiency while the updated DD15 engine features up to 50 per cent redesigned componentry to provide performance enhancements. Enhancements to the Detroit DD15 engine and an expanded line-up of the Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission will benefit buyers of the new Freightliner Cascadia range […]
Henty MFD cancelled for 2020 reviving call for $50 million field day funding
The Henty Machinery Field Days was set to showcase over $120 million worth of machinery and goods on-site at its September 22 to 24 event the 57th consecutive year since its inception in 1963. However, an announcement the event will not proceed this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, highlights the plight Field Days face in 2020. […]
Winter crop plantings boosted by driving rain
For the major winter crops, the area planted to wheat is forecast to increase by 27 per cent to almost 13 million hectares. While the area planted to barley is forecast to increase by 8 per cent to just under 4.4 million hectares. Falls in barley prices in early May occurred in the midst of […]
Agriculture outlook dominated by recovery from drought
The latest forecast from Agricultural experts identifies the recovery from drought as dominating the very positive near-term outlook for higher farm incomes. Even the COVID-19 pandemic that has presented its own challenges has been brushed off in a flurry that has seen dusty old planters heading for cropping paddocks. Better seasonal conditions are expected to […]
John Deere 4-series self-propelled sprayers take a leap of faith
John Deere is making a push for more market share with the 4-Series self-propelled sprayer range available to order now. Deere intends to entice buyers by offering updates aimed at greater efficiency from these 2021 models with improvements to operational traction. While also offering operators a much quieter ride than previous models and easier management […]
Robotic weeder takes over from herbicides
Mechanical weeders fell out of use when targeted herbicides arrived, but with the build-up of undesirable ground chemicals, the robots are set to make a comeback. Mechanical weeding has obvious appeal for organic farmers, they deliver a safer weed control method. But in addition, as herbicides are becoming less effective, mainstream growers are also looking […]