John Deere 1725C stack-fold planter for cotton

Cotton farmers get access to electric drive seed transmission and more data to drive planting decisions and ultimately improve crop performance levels John Deere has unveiled a line-up of four 1725C non-central commodity system planters

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

Redekop SCU kills weeds at harvest

Harvest and kill weeds in one pass with world leader Redekop The Redekop seed control unit (SCU) design is proven for wide residue distribution across the whole cutting width and for its ease of installation

Georgia Beattie named Organic Woman of the Year 2022

The Australian organic industry is handing out their annual awards and the prizes are being hotly contested A focus on diversity, sustainability and technology has earned Georgia Beattie the title of Organic Woman of the

4Farmers sell Farm Chemicals at the right price

4Farmers made the first ever inroad to fairer herbicide and pesticide supplies and is now expanding that operation into more supply locations When 4Farmers was established the company had one simple goal, and that was

DJI drones on the rise for farm applications

Smart drones lower precision agriculture costs for Aussie farmers as latest release models increase product capacity Aerial drone technology is set to change the way we farm and is already returning real time benefits to

Goldacres Prairie Pro Series 2 trailing sprayers

Goldacres has revealed an industry topping trailed sprayer with the capacity to carry 10,000 litres of product and armed with a highly accurate and advanced boom structure The choice for growers who hover between a

HARDI sprayers have a solid Aussie made connection

HARDI sprayers are sold worldwide with the company HQ in Denmark but the Hardi Australia division plays a major part in product development for world markets Denmark’s HARDI may not sound like an Australian sprayer

Grain harvest in WA simply the best on record

Grain delivered to the CBH Group in the last week of November confirms WA growers are set for record results In near perfect harvesting conditions, the grain sent straight tothe CBH Group in one week

Harvest Ramps Up along with global wheat prices

In this high production season with a global shortage of milling wheat, a balanced strategic approach to the market will help maximise returns according to Richard Perkins from Market Check Harvest is here and wheat

Aeration cooling can help save moist grain

Growers are being encouraged to consider how they will manage on-farm storage to preserve grain quality in this start and stop wet season With substantial yields expected across much of grain growing regions and with

Sorghum is about to become a super crop

With a predicted grain size boost sorghum has the potential to become a highly sought after food for human consumption with its low-GI and gluten-free status Currently sorghum ranks as the third highest grain crop

Wet winter forces growers onto disease alert this season

A wetter-than-average start to the winter cropping season has become a double-edged sword for grain growers Experts from agronomists ranks are warning of an increased disease risk this year, particularly if wet conditions continue.Recent rainfall

John Deere 8 Series Tractors 2022 update

In the power range from 169 to 302kW (230 to 410hp), and now with multiple transmission options, John Deere 8 Series models for 2022 are the go-to on all growers’ wish lists

Summer crop growers urged to act now on seed selection

With a promising rainfall outlook raising grower morale ahead of the summer planting season, growers are being urged to consider their seed options carefully. After battling difficult conditions over the past few summers, growers are

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Forecasts hold steady for a bumper winter grain crop

Growers are on track for a major recovery in grain production, with the winter harvest set to come in at above-average levels. The rosy forecast comes courtesy of agribusiness specialist Rabobank in its Australian Winter

Sweet corn grown by colours tests if purple is best

There is always a chance for a grower to move into something entirely unexpected, and that’s what coming out of a five-year cross-industry project providing research into more appealing varieties of sweet corn, strawberries and

Pioneer offers more than a bag of seed

Pioneer® Seeds Australia is the country’s foremost commercial supplier for canola, corn, grain sorghum and summer forage hybrid seed. All Pioneer® brand seed sold in Australia is grown and processed to world-class, quality-assured standards at

Cyclone Silos

Cyclone Silos engineered to last

On farm grain storage is an important strategy for all grain farmers. The decision to deliver at harvest, or store and sell when the market is best can make a significant difference to a farm’s

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Goldacres Prairie Pro has broadacre covered

Goldacres has one of the widest model offerings available for trailed sprayers, with popular sellers in both the Prairie Compact line offering 1000 to 2000-litres and the Prairie Specials jumping up to 2500 to 6500-litre

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Ennor Engineering leads the way in disc ploughs

Ennor Engineering of Deniliquin, NSW, is a family owned business established in 1949 that has chalked up 70 years of experience in general engineering and has been building agricultural disc implements for 40 of those

Croplands WEED-IT is declared an evolution in weed management

Effective weed detection and elimination is becoming increasingly important in cropping systems around the world with herbicide resistance on the rise, less precipitation and increased environmental awareness. Designed with these challenges in mind, WEED-IT optical

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Duraquip takes seeding by storm

Duraquip of WA is best known as a builder of  innovative transport equipment solutions including its range of Tornado seed and fertiliser trailers. Now however, the Gnowangerup based manufacturer has made a bold move into

Australian Drought

Agriculture outlook dominated by recovery from drought

The latest forecast from Agricultural experts identifies the recovery from drought as dominating the very positive near-term outlook for higher farm incomes. Even the COVID-19 pandemic that has presented its own challenges has been brushed

Carre Anatis robot weeder

Robotic weeder takes over from herbicides

Mechanical weeders fell out of use when targeted herbicides arrived, but with the build-up of undesirable ground chemicals, the robots are set to make a comeback. Mechanical weeding has obvious appeal for organic farmers, they

John Deere C650 Air Cart a better fit for growers

Available in tow-behind or tow-between configurations, John Deere’s C650 Air Cart is designed to suit growers seeking a mid to large size capacity and smart seeding options. The C650 has a 22,900 litre (650bu) capacity,

Envirostream micronutrient field trials begin

Envirostream Australia is trialling fertilisers blended with slow-release zinc and manganese micronutrients derived from spent alkaline batteries. Lithium Australia has committed to creating a circular battery economy and to that end its subsidiary Envirostream Australia

 Serafin Ultisow Hi Lift Frame proved its worth

Every so often something comes along that just makes sense and has you wondering why haven’t they done that before. This is exactly the case with Serafin Machinery’s latest release, the Hi Lift seeder range.

Manage your grain flow with AGI

Ag Growth International (AGI) has a strong presence in Australia and is a leading manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, storage bins and silos, handling accessories

ANZ commodity report shows agriculture holding up well

ANZ’s latest commodity report reveals Australia’s agriculture sector is faring better than other industries as ‘panic buying’ from consumers during the coronavirus pandemic boosted products including wheat, grains and beef. Some segments have been adversely

High-tech sustainable protection for key Australian crops

Researchers at the University of Queensland are spearheading findings into alternatives to chemical fungicides to protect Australia’s $5 trillion global food and agribusiness sector. University of Queensland’s Professor Neena Mitter said the team from the

Breakthrough in disease resistance for brassica crops

A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops. Widely grown Brassica crops include broccoli,

More crop ground can be gained from unlocking soil secrets

Expertise from industries outside agriculture, including mining, will be harnessed as part of research that aims to increase the profitability of grain crops grown on problematic ‘ironstone gravel’ soils. With Grains Research and Development Corporation

Farmers share knowledge to combat climate change

A community-led collaboration in Victoria’s Gippsland is harnessing local knowledge for a proactive regional response to climate change. The Growing Southern Gippsland project is profiling local farmers who are successfully adapting to climate change, running

gyral str air seeder for when performance counts

Excel and Gyral branded agricultural products from family owned Great Western Manufacturing are impressive performers in today’s agricultural landscape delivering an excellent return on investment. For over 80 years the company has been at the

JOHN SHEARER electronic drive air drill

Equipped with an electronic drive system, the AS2400LT air drill from John Shearer offers greatly reduced maintenance and more accurate seed and fertiliser calibration. Catering primarily to farmers with small to medium size holdings, the

FLEXI-COIL 5500 air drill gains more ground

Built to withstand the rigours of local Australian soils, Flexi-Coil’s 5500 air drill promises to deliver precise, high performance seeding. The 5500 air seeder is available in 18, 21 and 24m (60, 70 and 80ft)

Bourgault 7000X is an Aussie specific build

Since Bourgault’s 7000X airseeder range was launched two years ago it has been steadily making a strong impact with large scale grain growers. Bourgault X Series models were created specifically in response to requests from

K-Line Speedtiller is built for dual purpose tillage

K-Line Ag has positioned the Speedtiller® to handle multiple tilling tasks including chasing down chemical resistant weeds, while it also offers soil improvement for seedbed preparation It’s not often a farmer can buy one machine

Agsafe programs offer farm waste recovery

The drumMUSTER program has grown into the most successful national collection and recycling program for agvet containers. It has now picked up more than 34 million drums nationally. The program is run by Agsafe and

Apple growers get robot technology to increase yields

Robots will be flower counting and running precision thinning operations in apple orchards with a system being developed by SwarmFarm Robotics and Green Atlas. These two leading Agtech businesses will offer commercial solutions not previously

Vigolo mulchers prove popular for heavy duty workloads

Vigolo has settled firmly in a market leading position with a reputation for “indestructible agricultural machinery” – and arguably the highest level of quality workmanship available. These models already exceed expectations and enjoy a reputation

Goldacres set to lead in weed seeking status

Goldacres has developed what is possibly the most advanced weed sensing system available for its sprayers – available as a factory fitted option to a range that is designed and built locally. Goldacres has entered

Simplicity Territory takes control in heavy stubble

Simplicity has targeted precision seed depth control into heavy stubble with its latest tillage release, the Territory. Simplicity Australia has been manufacturing simple and reliable tillage equipment suited to the rigours of Australian agriculture for

HE-VA sub soiler is a mountain of a ripper

HE-VA is one of those machines you always wanted to get your hands on and rip it through the rough ground that’s bothered you for years. Now everyone has a chance to test who will

Raycol manufactures quality air seeder components

  Raycol can supply seeding attachments and parts in a hurry and is part of an important rural structure of specialist engineering firms that cater for farmers in their respective districts. In Raycol’s case the

Vigolo mulchers prove popular for heavy duty workloads

Vigolo has settled firmly in a market leading position with a reputation for “indestructible agricultural machinery” – with arguably the highest level of quality workmanship available. These models already exceed expectations and enjoy a reputation

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Roesner and SwarmFarm autonomous fertiliser spreader

Roesner Pty Ltd, often pronounced as the leading spreading manufacturer in Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a fully autonomous fertiliser spreader in conjunction with SwarmFarm Robotics. The collaboration between the

Timely data can help boost grain yields

Landmark has partnered with crop health analytics startup FluroSat to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agronomy services provided to growers. The partnership has seen the integration of FluroSense with Landmark’s precision agriculture Echelon program

Beverly Hydra Boom

Beverley Hydra Boom

Beverley Hydra Boom sprayers have your broadacre requirements covered. The family owned Beverley Hydra Boom business builds its sprayers in the Avon Valley, Western Australia. The original Hydra Boom, designed by local farmer David Adams,

Rocks Gone H4 Reefinator

Rocks Gone Reefinator

The H4 Reefinator turns rocky land into profitable crops. The world’s most unique deep ripper and rock crusher, the Reefinator, has been upgraded to a hydraulic tine machine the release of the RG-H4.  This new

Order your custom-built sprayer from Uniboom

If you can’t find a sprayer to match your requirements, Uniboom will build it for you. Based in Box Hill, NSW, the company prides itself on building sprayers to meet demanding Australian conditions and offers

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Rebel Equipment can organise your hay season

The Rebellato family are both farmers and manufacturers and have been making hay in the Lachlan Valley NSW for decades prior to starting their family owned machinery manufacturer Rebel Equipment in 2004. They had their

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McLaren Vale vineyards expand with more recycled water

One of Australia’s largest and most successful recycled water vineyard irrigation schemes is being expanded in South Australia. The $7.3 million expansion includes the construction of a 600-megalitre dam south of Adelaide to store water

Velcro UV Plant Tie

Velcro launches reusable UV-resistant plant tie

Velcro has launched a UV plant tie to help horticulturalists support and secure their plants quickly, easily and effectively. The lightweight tie, that is both reusable and adjustable, is suitable for the most delicate of

Goanna Ag Rain-Gauge

IoT satellite delivers rainfall data to farmers

Australian farmers could soon be looking to the stars rather than the skies for their weather information following the development of a rain gauge that uses a satellite network to transmit remote rainfall data. South

AGCO IDEAL combine harvester wins design award

A Fendt badged IDEAL harvester has taken out the Platinum A’ Design Award in Como, Italy. The impressive design of the IDEAL ahrvester sold here under the Massey Ferguson badge, impressed the international panel of

Drill between maize rows to avoid compaction

Weaving Machinery has developed its Companion Crop drill specifically to boost protection against soil compaction for maize and cover crops. The drill is the next step forward in Weaving’s decades-long commitment to powerful no-till machinery.

Crusher hay conditioning rollers fit all leading brands

B&D Rollers of Minnesota have been producing their Crusher hay conditioning rollers since 2006 and over the years through paddock tests, consulting with farmers, and continuous research and development, they have continuously improved the Crusher

John Deere set to update S700 combines

John Deere has announced a number of combine updates for the 2020 season, with the focus on increased throughput, automation and easier operation. The S-Series combine’s automatic regulation of forward speed, HarvestSmart, has been optimised

Davimac upgrades chaser bins for upcoming harvest

Davimac chaser bins have been upgraded from top to bottom, with stronger, tougher roll tarps and redesigned track undercarriages. The tougher roll tarp now consists of heavy-duty 900gsm European PVC. The material is made from

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Digga Magnum Mulcher effectively cuts fire breaks

With much of Australia facing difficult bushfire conditions, land and vegetation clearing is a must to create much-needed firebreaks. While back burning is the preferred method, it’s not always possible, making Digga Australia’s Mulcher an

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Kuhn sets a raking world record in Jutland

Kuhn has set a world record for raking with a GA 15131 gyrorake covering 188.9 hectares in only 8 hours. The record just verified by the DLG, was achieved on August 26, 2019 in Braedstrup,

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Sencrop weather station keeps you connected

French company Sencrop has created an affordable solution for farmers to make the most of applying real-time weather data to enhance growing conditions. The connected weather station collects ultra-local, paddock-specific weather statistics such as air

Velcro releases reusable UV friendly plant tie

Velcro has launched a UV plant tie to help horticulturalists support and secure their plants quickly, easily and effectively. The lightweight tie, that is both reusable and adjustable, is suitable for the most delicate of

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Gason Rapier vineyard mowers

With good rain across most viticultural districts, rapid growth in inter-row grasses and vegetation is on vineyard management lists for attention. A vineyard mower that has been purpose-designed to mow the full vine inter-row width

Sitrex MKE finger wheel rake

Sitrex finger wheel rakes

Sitrex has been selling its finger wheel rakes in Australia for 30 years and distributor Inlon says that for a farmer with a failed grain crop, a finger wheel rake is a cost-effective solution for

Arag ISOBUS Seed Rate Controller

Arag ISOBUS Seed Rate Controller

ISOBUS control for agricultural applications is rapidly growing in popularity and Arag is an industry leader in the sector. Arag already has a number of ISOBUS offerings for sprayer control and is now introducing its

Silvan Turbomiser sprayer

Silvan Turbomiser sprayers

With 130 hectares of vines the private family owned Glenlofty Estate is one of the larger vineyards in the Pyrenees Ranges in north western Victoria. Originally owned by Seppelts, the vineyard was planted in 1995

SeedMaster DOT autonomous machinery platform

SeedMaster DOT autonomous machinery platform

Autonomous farming implements are coming to a paddock near you if the SeedMaster company has its way. SeedMaster started selling its DOT units this year and says it intends changing farming across the globe. While

John Shearer AS2400LT air drill

John Shearer AS2400LT electronic drive air drill

Equipped with an electronic drive system, the latest air drill from John Shearer promises greatly reduced maintenance and more accurate seed and fertiliser calibration. Catering primarily to farmers with small to middle size holdings, the

Mango with powdery mildew

High-tech sustainable protection for key Australian crops

Researchers at the University of Queensland are spearheading research into alternatives to chemical fungicides to protect Australia’s $5 trillion global food and agribusiness sector. University of Queensland’s Professor Neena Mitter said the team from the

Apache Sprayers use super reliable mechanical drive

In keeping with the company philosophy of continuous design innovation, Apache has introduced a number of improvements for the 2019 model year. A one-piece hood design improves durability in rough working conditions and an added

Ironstone gravel soil

Research aims to unlock secrets of difficult soils

Expertise from industries outside agriculture, including mining, will be harnessed as part of new research that aims to increase the profitability of grain crops grown on problematic ‘ironstone gravel’ soils. With Grains Research and Development

Prof Martin Barbetti and Prof Surinder Banga with Brassica crops

Breakthrough in disease resistance for brassica crops

A global team led by Punjab Agricultural University, India, with researchers from The University of Western Australia, have made a significant breakthrough in disease resistance in Brassica oilseed crops. Widely grown Brassica crops include broccoli,

Phillbourne Retrodrum sparks a revolution

The Retrodrum has made its mark as a replacement feed auger that’s able to process the toughest of crops with ease, and through nearly every header front model. Designed and manufactured by Phillbourne Merredin WA,

Cyclone relaunch elevated silos

Cyclone Silos has been providing grain storage solutions in Australia for over 45 years with products that have a reputation for longevity and reliability, with hundreds of satisfied customers Australia wide. In times of manufacturing

Cutmans expands well known Ashmore line

Ashmore Engineering was running for over 17 years when Cutmans Engineering took over their product range in 2017 with the objective to reinvigorate some of the popular lines sought out by farmers and contractors. Since

Jadan one person hay handling systems

Jadan Enterprises is located at Cowra NSW, and all its models are designed and manufactured in Australia as a one person and one tractor system for faster hay handling. The locally made bale stacker range

Digging deeper for higher grain yields

Widespread Western Australian field trials are generating information that will help grain growers decide which strategic tillage methods are best suited to different soil types on their farms. The first year of Grains Research and

Record crop to drive local Almond exports

Ideal growing conditions for Almonds will see the total Australian crop reach 100,000 tonnes for the first time. This has coincided with a 50 per cent tariff on hulled and unshelled Californian almonds in China,

drumMUSTER aims to keep farms clean and green

Ever wondered what happens to used AgVet chemicals and their containers. For many years, farmers and other AgVet chemical users had few options for disposing used containers. Consequently, they were dumped, buried or burnt. Times

Case IH launch 250 Series harvesters

The switch has been flicked on a new era in combine harvesting technology and productivity with the release of the Case IH 250 Series Axial-Flow combines. The local market will welcome the 7250, 8250 and

GrainInnovate fund has $50 million for innovations

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has invested $25 million of its funds into a $50 million venture capital fund to draw start-up ideas from across the globe to focus on innovative solutions for

John Deere Frontier bolsters tillage and planting line

John Deere has bolstered its lineup of Frontier equipment in some markets with the addition of implements including cultipackers, three-point shank rippers and overseeders. These are implements now being requested by large-scale property owners and

Simplicity Territory maximises trash flow

Simplicity Australia has been manufacturing simple and reliable tillage equipment suited to the rigours of Australian agriculture for almost 40 years. Their very latest addition to the range is the Territory. A ground following parallelogram

Equalizer top fill air cart added to range

Adding to Equalizer’s line of products for this season is the top fill air cart which is a similar system to the conventional air cart. There is an extensive selection of product capacity configurations ranging

SeedMaster Seed bars and Air Carts boost work rates

SeedMaster models out of Saskatchewan Canada are now readily available here through local distributor Sunrise Ag based in northern Victoria. SeedMaster is a very progressive manufacturer and has developed one of the most advanced tanks

AGCO GSI add Cimbria seed and grain handling

AGCO Australia has expanded its expertise in seed and grain handling with the recent global acquisition of Cimbria to its portfolio. The Cimbria brand has an established presence within Australia previously managed by Geoff Nuske

APRICOTS HAVE POTENTIAL TO LIFT EARNINGS FOR PRODUCERS

Researchers aim to turn around our declining apricot industry, with 17 new varieties just released to growers. These varieties have higher sugar levels and yields to provide more reliable cropping and better returns particularly for

GreenTech Offering

GreenTech has been recognised for over 20 years as the foremost manufacturer of chemical application technology for vineyards and tree crops, and has now applied that expertise to vegetable crops, including nurseries Chances are the

The Davey Group CAPABILITIES

The Davey Group has a local HQ but is an internationally competitive civil, structural and mechanical engineering group of companies offering a comprehensive range of standard engineered products as well as design and construct capacity

Market Check advice – Don’t try to be a giraffe

While our instinct tells us to work hard on our weaknesses, the most successful entrepreneurs and leaders understand that focusing on our strengths and outsourcing our weaknesses is the key to prosperity in business. Belarusian

Hardi Hellios is an affordable and agile addition

HARDI has released the HELLIOS lightweight self-propelled sprayer for growers and contractors and it is especially designed for use on soft soils, tight headlands and difficult slopes, the 3,000-litre HELLIOS has already proven popular with

Househam Harrier designed from operator wish lists

British maker Househam has released its most appealing self-propelled sprayer to date, the Harrier, and it comes standard with Househam’s Total Machine Control (TMC) V3 and the FieldMaster GPS advanced on-board operating system and terminal.

Case IH Patriot 2230 is a compact package

Case IH’s Patriot 2230 sprayer has compact dimensions but in fact offers the highest clearance of all the Patriot models with 1.58m (5.2ft) of clearance between the ground and chassis. Its small physical size makes

Fieldquip Slashers work out to 12.2m 40ft

Fieldquip started out as a home-grown farm equipment manufacturer back in 2004, and quickly grew into one of the most prolific suppliers of slashers and rotary mowers. The company was so successful it was incorporated

Cyclone Silos are generation backed

Cyclone grain silos are designed in Australia for local growers and have achieved the status of being a well-known and trusted brand. Cyclone Silos has at its very base the fact that all the units

Hardi Hellios is an affordable an agile addition to range

HARDI has released the HELLIOS lightweight self-propelled sprayer for growers and contractors in Australia and New Zealand. Specifically designed for use on soft soils, tight headlands and difficult slopes, the 3,000-litre HELLIOS has already proven

Market check is empowering Australian Growers

In the 10 years since Australia’s wheat export market was deregulated there has been immense growth, change and opportunity witnessed by the nation’s grain growers. It’s been a period of remarkable transformation, and one which

Jadan hay handling equipment is world class

Jadan Enterprises is a vibrant local manufacturer based in Cowra NSW that specialises in supplying a vast range of hay handling equipment. Jadan’s bale stacker range is widely accepted by Australian farmers, contractors, produce stores

Insect management support available for grain growers

Grain growers and advisers are being provided with insect management support to inform their crop pest control strategies in 2018 with an updated version of I SPY, a comprehensive identification manual on insects of southern

Sowing canola early can reap some big rewards

Research has found Canola productivity and profitability can be boosted by using some tried and tested guidelines for early sowing. This follows 34 paddock experiments conducted from 2014 to 2016, looking at the interaction between

Caution urged with pre-harvest herbicide applications

Grain growers are being encouraged to exercise caution when undertaking pre-harvest application of herbicides in this year’s winter crops. Growers applying herbicides late in the season to manage weeds, prevent weeds setting seed or to

The great Mouse plague of Spring 2017

Grain growers in Victoria and South Australia in particular, and other parts for that matter should be prepared for a potential issue with mice in spring this year. The latest reports from the Grains Research

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John Deere set to launch S700 combines

John Deere has revealed four new S700 Series combine with the most advanced grain harvesting technology in combines they have ever released. These models designated as the S760, S770, S780 and S790 offer growers the

The ups and downs of winter crops

Coming off the back of a record-breaking 2016-17, winter crop production is forecast to drop by 33% in 2017–18 to 40.1 million tonnes, due largely to an assumed fall in average yields. Source: AFDJ eNews

Nitro boost

Farmers are being urged to check Nitrogen levels in soils ahead of sowing. One accepted strategy to combat a nitrogen deficiency is topdressing with liquid fertilisers soon after sowing, early in the season to maximise

A-maize-ing planting

Case IH has helped smash the world record for the area of maize planted in 24 hours, using a Magnum 380 CVX tractor with a 16-row Väderstad Tempo L planter to cover 502.05 hectares, breaking the

Tips to better haymaking

As the weather starts to cool down across the country, it is a timely reminder for haymakers to consider their haymaking essentials. Source: AFDJ eNews Over the years, haymaking has become a very accurate process combining

Pesticides more harmful than tractors

Airborne substances such as pesticides and exhaust fumes accounted for 97 deaths in the agriculture sector in 2010, WorkSafe New Zealand has found. Source: Radio New Zealand Its review of agricultural sector data also revealed 670 people were hospitalised

On farm storage on the rise

Andrew Venning, of farm machinery manufacturer Vennings, said the shift towards more sophisticated on-farm storage systems meant demand for large-scale grain moving equipment was on the rise. Sources: North Queensland Register, Farmonline Speaking at the Wimmera

Manutec sows the seeds for a wider range

The Manutec range of aftermarket press wheels now has specialised press wheel parts available for a large range of imported and Australian made seeding equipment.  Source: AFDJ eNews One of this season’s additions is a

Golden era for farming in Australia

Australia’s agriculture sector is entering a “golden era” of prosperity and growth, boosting the national economy, farmers’ incomes and the fortunes of sluggish regional towns and struggling country businesses. Source: The Australian National agricultural production will exceed

Winter crop production to hit record high

Total Australian winter crop production is forecast to increase by 32% in 2016–17 to a new record high of 52.4 million tonnes. Source: AFDJ eNews Acting ABARES Executive Director, Peter Gooday, said above average rainfall

Sandy soil suits Quadtrac down to the ground

Too much wheel slip on sand hills results in erosion and uneven crops, and it encouraged Tim and Richie Gleeson to look at track technology. Source: AFDJ eNews The Gleesons grow wheat, barley, lentils, chickpeas,

Putting regional Australia in context

Key information profiling Australia’s agriculture sector on a region-by-region basis is available in ABARES’ latest About my region profiles. Source: AFDJ eNews ABARES Executive Director, Peter Gooday, said the profiles provided a concise overview of

GRDC continues strong offensive against aphid

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) continues to respond to the Russian wheat aphid, Diuraphis noxia, incursion by further investing in a broad range of research, development and extension activities that will help better

Broadacre broadleaf Dow-ned

Australian broadacre graziers are now able to effectively fight and control broadleaf weeds with the new ForageMax Arylex active 5 litre package. Source: AFDJ eNews Designed specifically for larger intensive grazing operations, ForageMax is registered

JCB grows avocadoes in Queensland

A fire that destroyed the pumping station at an avocado farm outside of Bundaberg, provided the timely reason for a completely new JCB DieselMax powered pump installation. Source: AFDJ eNews Now, two years after commissioning,

Weeding by mechanical hand

Robots have been slowly creeping on to vegetable farms, but as yet most have been small machines not capable of coping with the rigours of working on bigger operations. Source: Farmers Weekly UK French-based firm Naïo Technologies

Positive season opening for winter crops

Above average rainfall has supported a favourable start to the 2016-17 winter crop season, , according to the latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) Australian crop report. Source: AFDJ eNews

Intelligent Ploughing Boosts Efficiency

The 2500-series fully-mounted plough range is perhaps one of the biggest innovations in farm machinery since development of the plough itself according to the manufacturer Kverneland. Source: AFDJ eNews It is different to current models

Best farm management delivers results

The owner/managers of two successful farms in the Lockyer Valley in Queensland say best practice is bringing real benefits to their businesses. Source: AFDJ eNews Growcom’s Land & Water staff produced video case studies showing the farm systems

Plug and play with Claas crop sensor

CLAAS ISARIA has become the first ISOBUS-compatible optical crop sensor available on the market. Source: AFDJ eNews Developed by the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF), ISOBUS is the internationally-recognised communication protocol for agricultural technology. The certification means the cutting-edge nitrogen application system can