John Deere increases sales to US$13.3 billion in fiscal year quarter two
No recession talk here as Deere & Co posts a net sales and revenue increase of 10.9% for the second quarter of 2022 to show a US$2.1 billion profit for just three month’s work Deere & Co’s income for a single quarter (3 months) puts everything about the farm business into a clear perspective, things […]
CNH Industrial takes over crop spray boom manufacturer Specialty Enterprises
This latest acquisition by CNH Industrial could see the fastest fallout of a customer base for some time as many leading badges rely on the Specialty product line – in direct competition with CNH’s Case IH Patriot range Now inducted into the CNH Industrial fold, Specialty Enterprises LLC (Specialty) is claimed as North America’s largest manufacturer […]
Scenic Rim eat local week has a strong focus on food direct from the farm
Put some time aside for the Scenic Rim eat local week 2022 as its ready to teach kids and adults alike all about healthy nutrition and flavours direct from the farm It almost sounds ridiculous, but you will be thrilled by a display of frog hotels, beneficial bugs, seed bombs, camel rides, carrot snags and […]
Norco Primex Expo 2022 rescheduled to a cracking event in November
Following the postponement of Norco Primex Field Days from their traditional May timeslot due to heavy flooding the event is now confirmed as taking place from 10 to 12 November Being pretty much the final major event for 2022 it is expected many new firms will take the chance to release and display their product […]
Dairy milk Oscars reveal the best tasting drop originating from Barambah Organics
It will surprise many to find an organic skimmed milk from Barambah Organics’ has been declared by a judging panel as the nation’s most delicious An organic, skimmed milk is officially the best tasting milk in Australia, scooping the showpiece prize at the Dairy Industry Association of Australia Awards, dubbed the industry ‘Oscars’. Barambah Organics 0.1% fat skimmed […]
Federal election leaves farmers in the cold holding Barnaby Joyce’s hand
Liberals wiped out while their Nationals coalition partner barely hold their ground in a Federal election that celebrates the rise of people first politics The final week of the May 2002 Federal election had the Coalition faithfuls looking to the heavens, for a second miracle, and once again defy the polls they scoffed at throughout […]
AHBIC competition offers all the honey you can eat for the next 12 months
One lucky honey consumer will win a year’s supply of honey to celebrate Australia’s bee industry this World Bee Day A special campaign and giveaway of a year’s supply of premium Australian-grown honey has been launched to raise awareness of the nation’s $14.2 billion honey bee pollination industry and to coincide with global celebrations for […]
John Deere P600 Precision Air Hoe drill extends the work width while reducing weight
When compared to the replacement P500 drill there are plenty of reasons to take a closer look John Deere’s latest release P600 Precision Air Hoe drills are able to deliver up to a 15.5% wider drilling coverage and has surprised many with its 24% weight reduction compared to the P500 range it is replacing. Models […]
Norco cream and Woolworths strike a deal for cream to rise to the top
Expect to see more Norco cream products on Woolworths supermarket shelves in a strategic move that will boost Norco’s 281 farmer members Norco Co-operative, Australia’s largest and oldest dairy co-operative has announced a new deal with Woolworths, starting now. The deal expands Norco’s range of the Co-op’s favourite tasting cream products throughout 167 stores in […]
Brandt takes over Wickham Flower yards and expands into South Australia
The race to take out the biggest slice of John Deere yards just warmed up as Brandt outbid all others to score the Wickham Flower network The Wickham Flower yards have been highlighted as a takeover for the past few years, if the price was right, and apparently Brandt matched the level of remuneration Wickham […]