Fertiliser reduction becomes a real option for wheat growers research findings indicate
Termed as the High NUFER method it has been proven across seven years of research to produce high grain yield and protein content for wheat A method that determines the ideal fertiliser application for wheat crops – without sacrificing yield or protein content – has been proven to reduce fertiliser input requirement, decrease greenhouse gas […]
OTR Australia will design farm wheels and axles for the way you work
Specialist local manufacturer OTR Australia is currently completing numerous upgrades for growers coming off three all-time record seasons OTR Australia is not just a tyre, wheel and axle manufacturer, they can also engineer, design, fabricate and machine components to any required specifications, with an emphasis on supplying farm operations. Agricultural machinery working outdoors must be […]
Saltbush drought resilient shrub in front line defence against El Nino threat
Anameka Saltbush is able to support farmers in dry times as it can provide key nutrients that improve livestock productivity and health Sheep and cattle farmers are planting hundreds of thousands of an elite variety of Oldman Saltbush this winter to supplement feed during dryer conditions heralded by a potential El Nino. Anameka Saltbush is […]
Harvest losses caused by poorly maintained equipment runs into hundreds of millions
It’s bad news for harvester operators as a survey from the 2022/23 season has found poorly set-up rigs are losing millions in revenue – well above acceptable thresholds Harvest losses in the 2022/23 season far exceed acceptable thresholds, as shown from research measuring the scale of grain and profit lost in just one region of […]
Brandt secures control of all John Deere locations on New Zealand north island
The Brandt Group is set to play a dominant role on the New Zealand North Island with full control of all John Deere dealership yards Nothing is going to stop the Brandt Group’s march to secure a majority holding of John Deere dealerships in the southern hemisphere. See how the company goes about supporting its […]
John Deere urges farmers to make the switch now and upgrade their JDLink to 4G
With Telstra flagging the end of the 3G network connections on 30 June next year John Deere wants its customers to upgrade their modems to 4G technology now John Deere is urging customers to upgrade now to a 4G LTE JDLink modem, so they’re good for ongoing collection and transfer of machine data and remote […]
Agrowplow deep rippers are built to perform in all conditions
Agrowplow deep rippers dig down to depths of 400 to 600mm with a heavy-duty version that can go as deep as 750mm Agrowplow deep ripping implements are robustly built for long service life and offer an innovative shank design for maximum effectiveness in a broad range of soil profiles. Agrowplow shanks are fitted with full-length […]
Toyota add 48-volt technology to Hilux for fuel economy gains
Toyota HiLux with 48-Volt Technology will be standard on 4×4 SR5 and Rogue Double Cab models expected to arrive in first half of 2024 Toyota will offer improved fuel economy for certain HiLux models when compared to the current 2.8-litre turbo diesel variants when upgraded versions fitted with 48-Volt Technology arrive in the first half […]
CSIRO launches ANSIS a national data and information tool for soil
An important step forward for the future sustainable management of soils in every part of the country is now available through ANSIS Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has launched a soil evaluation tool called ANSIS that will help farmers obtain data to maintain their natural soil resources for pastures and cropping. Now live and available […]
Young farmer of the year Mitchell McNab stands by robots for farming
Following the successful completion of a Nuffield Farming Scholarship Mitchell McNab has taken a leading role in developing robotics in horticulture Australia’s Young Farmer of the Year says robots can play a key role in tackling worker shortages and labour costs for fruit growers and is hands-on helping a Victorian based company start-up to develop […]