John Deere 1725C stack-fold planter for cotton
Cotton farmers get access to electric drive seed transmission and more data to drive planting decisions and ultimately improve crop performance levels John Deere has unveiled a line-up of four 1725C non-central commodity system planters for cotton growers seeking greater agronomic data collection to drive planting decisions toward improved yields. The 1725C is available in […]
KUHN Machinery Expo provides a hub for industry innovation and tech releases
KUHN Australia look forward to welcoming dealers and farmers to the 2023 KUHN Expo running from Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 July 2023 KUHN Australia will play host to dealers and farmers who want to attend the 2023 KUHN Expo where they will be offered the opportunity to see first-hand more than 30 of KUHN’s […]
Paddock drainage trials show promising results to increase crop yields
The wetter than average La Nina seasons have allowed growers to identify paddocks that need some additional drainage work Two consecutive wet seasons in many growing regions have put a renewed focus on waterlogged crops. In a recent survey, it was estimated that approximately three million hectares of land may be subject to waterlogging or […]
Soil practitioner accreditation sets growers on the right path
A new accreditation system has been developed to ensure consultants have achieved a thorough training and workforce experience An accreditation system has been developed for farmers and land managers to have confidence in a soil practitioner’s knowledge following a new $1 million fund set up by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The Registered […]
Australian National Field Days opens exhibitors sites for the 2023 event
With three record farm seasons in a row and the biggest planting this year on record the Australian National Field Days is well placed to cater for high income farmers Australian National Field Days (ANFD) Committee chairman Sam Connell has opened exhibition booking for 2023, “I extend an open invitation, on behalf of the ANFD […]
The Bureau forecasts warmer and drier winter conditions for grower regions
The Bureau paints a picture of no escaping the drier and warmer weather growers will be faced with across winter with the chance of El Niño conditions forming The Bureau of Meteorology has moved from El Niño WATCH to El Niño ALERT, meaning that there is around a 70% chance of an El Niño developing […]
Winter crop prediction for 2023-24 expands on dryer El Niño threat
More weight is added to a dismal winter harvest as crop predictions are evaluated down by a leading source Just about everybody in the big cities has been made aware of rising interest rates and how that will devastate their future lifestyle through added mortgage repayments. But up until now most growers have been impervious […]
National research program promising $2 million to scale up Sesame production
AgriFutures Australia says it will invest $2 million into a new five-year national program of research to scale-up production of sesame as a high-value crop for growers AgriFutures Australia points out that the rapidly growing global market of Sesame is predicted to hit $26 billion by 2025, and all of the Sesame consumed in Australia […]
Syngenta introduces EQUENTO® with a novel mode of action to control soil pests
Syngenta Crop Protection division expects its EQUENTO® seed treatment to bring next-level sustainability in pest control while promoting healthy plant establishment Syngenta Crop Protection’s Seedcare business has introduced EQUENTO®, a novel seed treatment that aims to provide control of various soil pests and help growers increase the sustainability of their farm operations. EQUENTO® is based […]
Gates X-Series Hydraulic Hoses are made for machines working in agriculture
Gates wants to remind machine operators that its X-Series Hydraulic Hoses are designed for the high impact demands of the coming season A product of Gates materials science expertise, Gates MegaSys™ X-Series hydraulic hoses are engineered to deliver mission-critical performance in demanding and tough agriculture equipment applications. Gates product development teams have created innovative new […]