Toyota set to assemble EODEV GEH2 generators at Altona production facility
The Toyota fuel cell systems produced will provide zero emission CO2 NOx fine particles power generation for a wide range of applications Toyota Australia is set to significantly expand its role in the growing hydrogen economy after signing contracts with French sustainable energy solutions provider EODev (Energy Observer Developments) to assemble and distribute its stationary […]
John Deere 5ML tractor and GUSS semi-autonomous sprayer showcase reveal
High Value Showcase unveils the John Deere 5ML tractor for orchards and vineyards along with GUSS semi-autonomous sprayer John Deere has answered the call from high value crop (HVC) growers seeking more technology from efficiency gains, by staging the first field day to unveil the 5ML tractor ideal for orchards and vineyards. Also, part of […]
Black Box herd management allows for the most accurate decision making
Drier conditions mean many livestock operations will need better data to manage the herd and cull out the non-performers With an El Nino weather event now officially forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology, livestock producers are preparing for the possibility of an extended dry period and considering what this means for herd management. Reducing breeding […]
Winter crop harvest expected near five year average with price benefits
While the forecast for overall production is down due to crop failure in several marginal regions the price outlook is on the up After three consecutive record and near record breaking harvests, grain and oilseed production is set to return to more modest totals for the current season as drier growing conditions ‘hit home’ according […]
Tyreright establishes credentials as local tyre experts for farmers
Call into any Tyreright Service Centre or buy online and this one stop tyre retailer will keep you moving from soil to silo Established in 2011, Tyreright has strong credentials to be called the leading tyre retailer for farmers as it’s backed by the National Tyre & Wheel Group (NTAW), Australasia’s largest tyre, wheel and […]
Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser is armed for how the operator wants to work
Sporting a Weedetect camera spot spraying system this Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser allows the operator to see weeds in real time running and eradicate Kyle Carson farms 100 kilometres north of Geraldton in the WA northern ag region with his wife and parents and recently made the decision to purchase a Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser […]
Toyota HiLux goes electric with Revo BEV Ute
A prototype all-electric HiLux evaluated by local engineers signals Toyota’s commitment to cleaner battery powered Utes for its top-selling marque Toyota Australia has marked another milestone in its progress towards zero tailpipe emissions with its local engineers and selected industry partners given the opportunity to evaluate the company’s first fully electric battery powered HiLux prototype1. […]
Jane’s Weather intends to give farmers the ultimate rain check
It has taken the inspiration of former TV weather presenter Jane Bunn to bring together all available data into a package expected to power precision farming We all know Jane Bunn as a popular meteorologist and television personality, but didn’t Jane was on the verge of delivering the “holy grail of weather info” to farmers. […]
Cowgirls riding high after thrilling victory at Kilkivan gathering
Top prizes at the third annual Cowgirls Gathering in Kilkivan QLD went to Cailin Bobbermen and Grace Roth with more than 700 women from across the country competing Australia’s most talented riders saddled up for the third annual Cowgirls Gathering in Kilkivan, Queensland, with Cailin Bobbermen from Waterford and Grace Roth from Eidsvold Queensland riding […]
Winter crop harvest under an El Niño cloud is hurting the marginals
Growers in marginal country with harvest underway due to dry conditions have now accepted a reduced winter crop is their best outcome With an El Niño now officially confirmed by The Bureau, this has become a two-tier season where marginal cropping areas affected by the dry conditions will face a reduced winter crop harvest, while […]