Light-based tech for Moon navigation could inspire next-gen farming

The race for the next moon landing incorporates super chip technology that could be adapted here on Earth to small drones that will tell us when fruit is ripe for picking Super-thin chips made from lithium niobate are set to overtake silicon chips in light-based technologies and will be employed for navigation on the next […]

Why farmers had to have shiny new Tractors and Harvesters in 2022

Dealers were swamped with orders for the most recent Tractor and Harvester models for the past two seasons despite record all-time high retail prices   One thing that gets to farmers more than anything else is when a neighbour turns up in a tractor with a cab more comfortable than sitting in a lounge room […]

Crop Sprayers that made their presence known in 2022

Leading crop sprayer badges jostled for position all year as growers decided on what model would best suit their unique farm operation It appeared as though another battleground was brewing in 2022, just as hard fought as the tractor market as it seemed every grower needed a new sprayer and as a result, the market […]

WInston Churchill Trust Fellowship travel program is open for applications

People from the Ag sector will have the chance to apply for fully funded travel for four to eight weeks with support from the Winston Churchill Trust A program that offers everyday Australians the opportunity to travel overseas and investigate a topic or issue they are passionate about is running a dedicated information session for […]

BKT makes its mark with E-Ready tyres for electric powered tractors

BKT has released tyres designed for electric powered tractors using advanced technologies in a product range especially for electric mobility BKT has officially kicked off its range of tyres specifically made for electric driven tractors and other farm vehicles with a range of 70 series Agrimaxfactor tyres, imprinted with the E-Ready logo. And this is […]

Norco dairy farmers receive top honours for milk quality

Norco dairy farmer members have figured highly in the Dairy Australia Milk Quality Awards In a continuation of their quality brand,Norco Co-operative is celebrating four of its dairy farmer members who have been recognised as some of the best quality milk producers in Australia at Dairy Australia’s Milk Quality Awards. The prestigious award celebrates the top 100 […]

New Holland Straddle Tractor gains traction to commence full production

After taking everything it knows about narrow tractors has brought New Holland to a point of re-design not seen previously in a vineyard model What started out as fancy concept sketches between New Holland engineers and automotive design house Pininfarina to develop an electric tractor for vineyards now appears to have more thrust with a […]

Murray barbless safe-twist wire is a dual purpose barbless barbed wire

With glints of sunlight flashing off the twists Whites Group has released a barbless barbed wire to keep stock contained and alsoprotect wildlife Whites Rural’s business researched the fence and wire market and saw a growing expectation both here and across other parts of the globe for farming practices, including fences, to be more wildlife-friendly. […]