Drought-hit graziers diversify with luxury accommodation
A family of New South Wales graziers who took a risk in building luxury accommodation on their property, in the middle of the crippling drought, have been rewarded with an influx of bookings. Faraway Domes launched to the public in November last year and weekend occupancy rates are now hovering around 95 per cent. So […]
Australian organic products in demand worldwide
The domestic market for organic products is booming but exporters are also enjoying strong growth. This year’s Australian Organic Market Report has revealed a jump in total export tonnage for 2018 of 13 per cent. In total, 30,155 tonnes of organic produce and products were exported to 61 different countries. The U.S leads the way […]
Michelin intros a new Tweel airless tyre designed for UTVs
Michelin Tweel Technologies has introduced a new 26-inch airless radial tyre for UTVs. Originally designed for military special operations on light-tactical vehicles, the Michelin X Tweel UTV 26x9N14 tyre serves as a single unit that replaces pneumatic tyres and removes the need for maintenance, spare tyres or repair kits. “You bolt on that product and […]
Breakthrough in disease resistance for brassica crops
A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops. Widely grown Brassica crops include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, turnip and, in particular, oilseed crops for production of canola oil and the condiment mustard. The findings will […]
Deutz bolts hybrid and electric drivelines to its engines
By using an E-Deutz diesel engine and driveline to power a generator and store energy in a battery pack, the Manitou telehandler above can down-size from a 3.6 litre/74.5kW engine to a 2.2 litre/54kW engine and tap 20kW from the batteries and generator to make up the difference. In the past, an engine manufacturer’s responsibility […]
Research shows Merino wool odour can attract flies
Researchers from the University of Western Australia have identified compounds in Merino sheep wool that are attractive to Australian blowflies. The discovery could help breeders develop fly-resistant flocks of sheep, which will improve animal welfare and productivity. Professor Phil Vercoe from the UWA Institute of Agriculture and UWA School of Agriculture and Environment said the […]
Caterpillar debuts two 5-seater UTVs
Caterpillar has expanded its new UTV line-up with a pair of five-seat models. Built in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, by Textron, the new CUV85 and CUV105 D join the CUV82 and CUV102 D to expand the Cat UTV line up to four. Like the two-seat models, the petrol-powered CUV85 and diesel CUV105 D feature an […]
Disease on ‘watch list’ for barley growers this season
Despite the dry conditions, growers are being warned to check barley crops for disease following reports of Spot Form Net Blotch (SFNB) in Queensland and northern New South Wales this winter. Prolonged dry weather has historically reduced disease pressure on crops, but pathologists have been fielding a number of calls regarding SFNB in barley crops […]
GOLDACRES world class sprayers – how they lead the pack
Proudly Australian owned and operated, sprayer manufacturer Goldacres has signed up to use the Australian made logo on its range of Self-propelled and trailed sprayers, as well as its auxiliary product lines. Goldacres tag line for many years has been: “Australia’s world-class sprayer” – and this emphasis is evident in Goldacres’ range of self-propelled sprayers. […]
Phillbourne Retrodrum sparks a revolution
The Retrodrum has made its mark as a replacement feed auger that’s able to process the toughest of crops with ease, and through nearly every header front model. Designed and manufactured by Phillbourne Merredin WA, it started out life as the Turbodrum and ran for two seasons prior to the name change to Retrodrum. Many […]