John Deere makes its case to horticulture growers
John Deere has one important message to share with local horticulture growers – we’re here and we’re ready John Deere Australia and New Zealand Production Systems Manager, Stephanie Gersekowski, said the John Deere team wants to demonstrate the company’s commitment to supporting the producers of high-value crops had never been more of a priority. “The […]
AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National finalists revealed for 2023
The role of women in agriculture is highlighted with the selection of seven national finalists from respective states and territories across the country Seven remarkable women have been recognised for their contribution to Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses and communities by being named national finalists of the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. The seven […]
Scenic Rim Winter harvest festival has the pick-me-up you need
A famous tractor pull chefs on stage new tipples and tastes and the ultimate farm gate experience – it’s all at the Winter Harvest Festival It’s the ultimate FARM GATE experience with a glorious winter Farmer’s Market combined – mark your diary for Saturday 1 July, because that’s when this combination will happen. And then, […]
Farmgate production value for season 2023-24 not so easy to predict
All are in agreement that crop plantings are in record territory for winter season 2023-24 but there is a vast discrepancy on what the final harvest will tally Soothsayers, experts and also-rans are getting in early with their predictions for the farmgate value for season 2023-24, and it couldn’t differ more than any recent season […]
Norco Co-operative announces record farmgate milk price for producers
Norco dairy producers are set to receive their highest farmgate milk price on record at an average price of 88 cents per litre Norco Co-operative, Australia’s oldest and largest dairy co-operative has announced a record farmgate milk price increase for its farmers, which will see a $2.3M injection go toward helping its C0-op members continue […]
XCMG Loaders Fork Lifts and Excavators are built to perform
XCMG is offering over 30 model lines in our local market and as the world’s third largest heavy equipment manufacturer is making a qualified grab for more market share XCMG Australia has started 2023 with an emphasis on gaining more market share for its range of more than 30 models of wheel loaders, forklifts, mini […]
Agro tyre pressure app provides quick access to all data
You need this app as it combines the databases of pressure, load and speed tables of leading farm tyre manufacturers Well-known farm tyre manufacturers have teamed up to provide easier access to agricultural tyre information with the Agro Tyre Pressure App, developed by Swiss firm Anura Associates. Vital information from Apollo Tyres, Bridgestone, Continental, Michelin, […]
McDonald EB 1912 vintage oil tractor highlights change in the farm industry
One of the earliest surviving tractors manufactured in Australia has been acquired by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra Everybody should go and see this tractor. It represents the most significant transformation of Australia’s early agricultural industry at a time when horse power was replaced by oil and steel. The extraordinary McDonald Imperial 1912 […]
Fertiliser prices in line to drop down to more historic price levels
A recent report indicates fertiliser prices that shot through the roof last season could return to more affordable levels as several factors kick in Growers appear to be clinging to the hope that farm fertiliser affordability is starting to improve across the globe, with a likely recovery in some world markets later in 2023. This […]
Sensoil soil sensing device installed at Ridgefield farm takes away the guesswork
The Sensoil Vadose-zone Monitoring System (VMS) is expected to improve management of carbon, water and cropping outcomes at UWA’s Ridgefield research farm The installation of Sensoil’s Vadose-zone Monitoring System (VMS) at The University of Western Australia’s Farm Ridgefield in Pingelly was a ground-breaking achievement according to Associate Professor Sally Thompson and her research team. After […]