John Deere Grease Oil and Lubricants add to contractors success
After 250,000 hours this farmer contractor proved the value for money savings in running costs using John Deere lubricants and oil Farmer and contractor, Richard Stecher, admits grease, oil and coolants are seldom seen as the ‘star of the show’ but is adamant that high-quality lubricants are integral to the success of his diversified agricultural […]
New Holland adds Electro Command transmission to PowerStar Series
The PowerStar tractor Series from New Holland grows with the addition of two electro command models that offer high utility power levels In a year of many advancements in the new Holland PowerStar tractor Series, the lineup is making another significant step by unveiling two models loaded with the all-new PowerStar Electro Command transmission. Already […]
Case IH Optum tractors take the lead with a 3 metre width option
Case IH Optum tractors now have added appeal to Controlled Traffic Farming with the factory build option of a 3 metre centre This factory-supported set-up allows Optum tractors to seamlessly integrate into fixed tramline systems, helping reduce soil compaction, improve water infiltration, and increase long-term productivity with full factory warranty support. It’s a move that […]
Cry of the Koala bush ballad is about saving a species
Singer songwriter Andy Penkow has turned his attention to saving more Koalas and stabilising their existence in conjunction with the Australian Koala Foundation Four-time CMAA Golden Guitar nominee Andy Penkow has dedicated his powerful single, Cry of the Koala, in honour of saving Koala’s in a heartfelt tribute to one of our most beloved yet endangered native animals. […]
Steiger 785 Quadtrac special edition tractor evokes blast from past
Case IH has been quick to unveil a special edition Steiger 785 Quadtrac that was only launched worldwide in the US last month in a very distinctive colour Rather than the customary Case IH red, a special edition Steiger 785 Quadtrac has been painted lime green in a nod to the original colour of the […]
John Deere Technician of the Year Award winners named for 2025
An outstanding group of John Deere equipment technicians entered the 2025 competition with five ultimate group winners named Five outstanding farm equipment technicians have taken home trophies at the fifth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards, announced at a gala dinner in Brisbane QLD. From a technician who started their career in Romania, […]
Winning Rural Aid photos capture the heart and soul of the bush
Rural Aid has announced the winners of its sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photography Competition in a visual celebration of rural life This year’s Rural Aid Spirit of the Bush Photography Competition saw a record-breaking number of 201 entrants who submitted 429 photos, nearly double the number received in 2024. Each image offers a […]
Vegetable industry compliance burden tops $200 million as growers consider quitting
While fruit growers are the leading lights for increased production and export growth their vegetable growing cousins are finding it much tougher going Research released by AUSVEG has, for the first time, quantified the significant cost and scope of the $213 million annual compliance, regulatory, and red tape burden that hampers vegetable growers. The overwhelming […]
Boolah Farm Field Day hosts successful farm trial results
With results of 19 current farm trials backed up with the chance to engage with farm experts the Boolah Field Day is the network format farmers are seeking Around 400 farmers, agronomists, agtech leaders and data specialists took part in the largest commercial-scale regenerative trial farm event open to the public, Boolah Farms in Pallamallawa […]
Spicy cash crop options open up for first time following successful trials
Farmers seeking cash crop alternatives may well find what they need from the results of trials currently underway with sesame kalonji and fennel Efforts to spice up crop growing options are gathering pace with this season’s trials of kalonji and fennel proving to be some of the best performing to date. Researchers from CQUniversity’s Institute […]