John Deere lays off staff as COVID-19 hits harder in the US
John Deere has paused production at its Davenport and Dubuque, Iowa, plants and is laying off 159 workers. The reduction follows layoffs of 105 workers in Dubuque earlier this year. Both facilities manufacture construction and forestry products, which Deere had projected a 10 to 15 per cent reduction in net sales worldwide for that segment […]
Komatsu pro-actively responds to pandemic
Komatsu is a major supplier of below and above ground heavy machinery and during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic it has seen a greater emphasis on agile supply chain methods, a ramping up of E-commerce ordering, greater reliance on sophisticated machine monitoring allied to customer support centres, and the flexible deployment of key staff […]
Report identifies livestock opportunities and challenges
At the 2020 ABARES (Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences) Outlook conference a key theme was boosting Australian agricultural production to $100 billion over the next decade. To get there, biosecurity throughout the supply chain was seen as a major contributor to protecting agricultural production. The ability for Australian food to command […]
ANZ commodity report shows agriculture holding up well
ANZ’s latest commodity report reveals Australia’s agriculture sector is faring better than other industries as ‘panic buying’ from consumers during the coronavirus pandemic boosted products including wheat, grains and beef. Some segments have been adversely affected though, including the wine, seafood and wool industries that rely heavily on China. The impact of the pandemic has […]
Zimmatic 9520 pivoting lateral is cost effective
The recently released Zimmatic 9520 combines the advantages of a pivot and lateral system. It can easily handle offset and adjacent paddocks with its pivoting function. For many growers the Zimmatic 9520 pivoting lateral will be a cost-effective solution to irrigate more land due to its tremendous flexibility. This hose fed model will be offered […]
HATZ 3H50T is the compact power pack to consider
Compact dimensions and convincing power are values prized in the latest offering from the H series by Hatz with the 3H50T model able to fit in the smallest of space. Technical refinement of the 3H50T also allow this model to offer the best fuel efficiency in its class, key among all models the H series […]
Trailco travelling irrigators are the most reliable
Trailco Irrigation (Aust.) is a Queensland based manufacturer that is proud to be both Australian and family owned. The company has been active in the manufacture and design of conventional three valve (main, pilot and shut-off) travelling Irrigators since 1969. Through its dedicated manufacturing facility, Combined Engineering, the company has marketed its patented single valve […]
Power Equipment Yanmar irrigation packs and John Deere industrial engines
This year, Power Equipment celebrates their 30th Anniversary of supplying engines, generators and irrigation solutions to Australian industry and agricultural sectors. Over this period the range has evolved in line with technology and industry demands to comprise a line-up of over 100 models specifically for industry demands. Yanmar irrigation packs are just such an example […]
Franklin Electric reduces irrigation costs with solar pumps
Irrigated agriculture is big business in Australia, it produces more than 20% of the total value of Australian agricultural production. Traditionally, irrigation pumps are powered by diesel or electrical energy supplied from the grid. However, with the cost of solar panels decreasing and solar rebates available to offset costs, solar pumps have now become a […]
KY General Engineering irrigation pumps built locally
KY General Engineering provides a self-priming centrifugal pump that is ideal for any agricultural application including irrigation and effluent removal or dewatering applications. These include engine driven and PTO drive pumps. And a unique aspect to KY Irrigation Pumps is that they are self-priming and don’t need inline foot valves. Ky irrigation pumps can easily […]