Growers given more reasons to own a drone for remote crop monitoring
A sensor system developed for drones can switch between edge detection and detailed infrared imaging to tell growers everything they need Development is well underway to fit a compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities to a drone for remote crop monitoring and help growers get an overall better view of their crop’s progress. […]
Munro Post Driver celebrates 60 years of solid working innovations
Munro launched their revolutionary post-driver in 1964 and has led the market ever since While Munro is celebrating 60 years of its revolutionary Post Driver, first launched in 1964, the company actually started the family business in 1867. Munro Engineers was a leading manufacturer for farmers who were venturing further away from the main regional […]
Australian Sheep and Wool Show has everything sheep and Wool producers need
It is more important than ever to attend the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in July this year to catch up on all the trends happening in the sheep and wool industry The Australian Sheep & Wool Show is the largest exhibition of its type in the world. More than 2700 sheep including 25-plus breeds […]
Winter plantings point to a solid farmgate income for grain growers
It’s a strong start to the 2024-25 season with at least 23.6 million hectares planted and a long-range forecast for average to above-average rainfall in most regions Growers in the eastern states in particular started the season with plenty of moisture in the ground, while Western and South Australian growers had to contemplate a riskier […]
John Deere brings all the connectivity you need to Hort Connections
John Deere is showing the horticultural industry just why they need the brand’s latest technology advances to increase income for growers Hort Connections is the most supported event for the horticulture sector to be held from the 3 to 5 June at the Melbourne Convention Centre VIC and it’s where attendees will also see the […]
Saputo gazumps Fonterra with opening milk price for season 2024-25
Hot on the heels of Fonterra advising their farmgate price range for season 2024-245 Saputo has increased the stakes with an opening milk price of $8 to $8.15 per kgMS Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced to suppliers its opening weighted average milk price of $8.00 to $8.15 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for […]
Fonterra announced farmgate milk price for season 2024-25
With a suggested farmgate price range from $7.25 to $8.75 per kgMS Fonterra is hinting at a mid-point of $8.00 per kgMS Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has plenty to announce but of utmost interest to dairy farmers is an estimate of what they can expect to receive for their product in the 2024-25 season and […]
Bourgault 4420 Deep Knife Drill meets the demands of local planting conditions
Developed in conjunction with local growers across 18-months of testing and assessment has positioned Bourgault’s 4420 DKD a planter growers want Leading agricultural equipment manufacturer, Bourgault has positioned its latest innovation in precision seeding, the Bourgault 4420 Deep Knife Drill™ for growers operating across all types of ground in local conditions. Built for local farms […]
John Deere leads the market into more subdued sales results
Local market leader John Deere has posted more sobering results that confirm the overall market has reached current growth limits Deere & Company accountants have been busy tallying the second quarter results for the company worldwide and while there was a healthy net income of US$2.37 billion for the 3 months ending on 28 April […]
Sphere Drones incorporate HubT for more comprehensive operator handling
More frequent drone operations on farms are expected to flourish following the release of the HubT operating system Farm operations have been trying to find ways to incorporate the benefits that drones offer to access difficult terrain have an added advantage following the introduction of Sphere Drones HubT operating system. This next step iteration of […]