Marto Farms adds autonomous technologies to provide a firm foundation
Family farming is no longer a leisurely turnover of following the way it has been done previously if you want to thrive Along with the rest of the business community, farmers face a range of challenges not seen for several years. Coming off some record-breaking income seasons has brought with it rising input costs, labour […]
Ultrasafe is leading the charge in agricultural filtration technology
Ultrasafe chemical filters use advanced materials to guard farm equipment operators against harmful substances like pesticides and insecticides In today’s dynamic agricultural landscape, prioritising worker health and safety is crucial. Ultrasafe, a pioneer in advanced cabin air filtration, is committed to this cause. Ultrasafe’s products deliver unmatched protection with state-of-the-art technology, enhancing farm safety and […]
ARC funds Southern Cross Uni climate smart rice breeding program
Southern Cross University makes headway in research to breed rice that grows without standing in flood-irrigation water In an attempt to produce a dryer to grow rice breed that reduces the overall environmental footprint, Southern Cross University has embarked on a breeding program backed by a three-year grant from ARC (Australian Research Council) worth $417,391. […]
Toyota ends production of 4.5-litre turbo-diesel engine for Landcruiser
It’s the day that high-powered Ute owners always feared as Toyota signals the end of its V8 turbo-diesel engine from the LandCruiser range following months of demise rumours Anyone who feels everything they have been used to for the past 30 years is being taken from them is correct, as Toyota gets in on the […]
John Deere Technician of the Year Awards inaugural winner Caleb Dover reflects
John Deere offers a career path where the inaugural Tech Awards Parts Apprentice winner was able to change states and be promoted As anticipation builds for this year’s fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards, Caleb Dover, the program’s inaugural Parts Apprentice of the Year has shared how winning the title facilitated his […]
Rotech Rural make Post and Rail Fencing simple with a strong build
Local family-owned fencing business Rotech Rural has released its RailTight range with an extra strong screw on end bracket to boost post and rail fencing strength Rotech Rural has been developing rural fencing solutions for more than 20 years and remains committed to improving products for farmers and rural contractors by making farm fencing easier. […]
Norweld cements position as innovative 4WD tray and canopy manufacturer
Norweld holds its leading position in tray and canopy product customising by offering designs for the most current release and all existing models Norweld has cemented its position as Australia’s leading premium 4WD tray and canopy manufacturer following recent groundbreaking industry projects. Partnering with leading automotive accessory fitters and vehicle manufacturers including Mareeba Mitsubishi, ARB […]
Australian Plant Proteins has closed down its Horsham based operation
Following a promising run for eight years it was a surprise for some that Australian Plant Proteins has closed its operation and has gone into voluntary administration In a regional area where employment and value-added industries are essential, Horsham VIC based Australian Plant Proteins (APP) has closed its operation and has been placed into voluntary […]
Sentek releases Nexus Blue for automatic monitoring of BT probes
Growers are quickly latching onto the time savings from applying this latest Nexus Blue logger connectivity to monitor Bluetooth probes Since their release in 2019 Bluetooth (BT) probes have been a game changer in growing regions where there has been limited or even no connectivity to a cellular network. The BT probes have armed growers […]
Fresh food tax stopped by The Nationals working with farmers and industry
The crippling fresh food tax that was expected to be implemented by the Federal Labor government and damaging for many farm sectors has been scrapped Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said agriculture industries all over Australia will be spared from paying Labor’s fresh food tax, or planned biosecurity protection levy. Adding he was proud […]