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. […]
Tiny ants are experts when it comes to hitchhiking across the planet
A study into improving biosecurity for unintentionally introduced species has involved recording 146,000 instances of ant stowaways They might be tiny, but a recent study has found that ants are no small fry when it comes to hitching a human-assisted ride to different pockets of the globe. A team of scientists from Australia, Japan and […]
Marshall Multispreaders is a testament to advanced Aussie design and manufacture
Roesner has developed Marshall Multispreaders to iconic brand status and market leader for accuracy and product cost savings with ingenious i4M technology Marshall Multispreader holds a strong position as the top-selling fertiliser spreader in our local market, and its winning design and manufacture have been made possible by Roesner Pty Ltd, an all-Aussie family run […]
Industrial Hemp Variety Trials now extended with national footprint
The global industrial hemp market is projected to reach $18.6 billion by 2027 and local growers have a chance to be involved The emerging industrial hemp industry now has varietal trials in the ground in every state, and the Northern Territory as the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) determines the best way forward. […]
CSIRO researchers deliver food security with Gates Ag One grant
A US$34 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) fund now in play An international consortium of scientists has received a $34 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) fund to improve crop productivity and food security in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. […]