Earth Overshoot Day edges even earlier as we use up more natural resources than we renew
An expanding population and consumption suggests we will require the capacity of almost two earths to meet our level of demand by 2030 Sustainable Population Australia says it is no surprise but nevertheless alarming that this year’s Earth Overshoot Day, 28 July 2022 is two days earlier than last year 30 July 2021. Earth Overshoot […]
Varroa pesticide promises to be honey bee safe as part of $61 million pollination research
Aussie scientists are working on a world-first hormone based pesticide to destroy Varroa mite claimed to be completely bee friendly Amid Australia’s first Varroa Destructor Mite outbreak, the grower-owned research and development corporation Hort Innovation has joined forces with the University of Sydney to develop a world-first hormone-based pesticide that is safe for honey bees […]
KUHN continues as a leading innovator in precision spreading for over 20 years
KUHN Farm Machinery led a revolution in the fertiliser industry with the introduction of its EMC technology and today offers the most extensive model range Many current spreader operators wouldn’t realise just how much spreading was left to chance with bulk application right across the paddock meant to do the trick, just over 20 years […]
BKT tyres for sprayers shows just how far specialist rubber technology has evolved
For sprayers to work at their optimum the right tyre choice can help the operators get the results required whether at top speed or on the headland turn the right grip comes in handy For an operator who can drive a tractor down a furrow or in a straight line when haymaking, they shouldn’t take […]
Eureka Prizes finalists announced for 2022 from an array of our top research minds
The Australian Museum Eureka prizes will be awarded for evolutionary research into sustainable food production, antimicrobial resistance and the future of AI The Australian Museum (AM) has today announced the 45 finalists selected for Australia’s leading science awards, the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Finalists from almost every state and territory across Australia are in the running for […]
Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo is one to mark in your calendar for 2023
Successful events for selling equipment and drawing big crowds are few and far between and that’s why it’s time to start marking down the best events to attend in 2023 Following the highly successful event earlier this year there is already a buzz around what to expect to see at the 2023 Diesel Dirt & […]
Cobber Challenge Relay working dog teams set to compete in inaugural event
There are 12 teams of farm dogs that will compete in the Cobber Challenge Relay from across Australia and New Zealand to win the title of hardest working team In previous years, the Cobber Challenge has showcased the efforts of individual working dogs, but the 2022 challenge celebrates the teamwork that goes into running a […]
Kubota will spend $3.2bn to build tractor and excavator plants in the US and India
Kubota dealers worldwide simply need more stock to sell and the only option is to build new factories costing 300 billion yen (AU$3.2 billion) The factories Kubota are being forced to build both in the US and India are deemed as urgent to manufacture agriculture and construction models to fill ever expanding dealer orders. This […]
Commander Ag-Quip serves local farmers with leading grain augers field bin and silos
This all-Australian built range includes grain augers, field bins, stockyards, shearing shed fit outs, feedout bins, grain feeders and custom builds This local manufacturer already has a leading range of products down their production line but can also design and change a model to suit a specific job application with a custom build made to […]
John Deere 5M Series tractors are upgrading to a more powerful line of utility models
John Deere is offering updated 5M Series tractors that can perform at a level greater than local operators would expect in a utility model It is expected any farmer looking for an ideal utility tractor will be lining up to order a John Deere MY23 5M Series tractor as these models have been specified to […]