AGCO offloads GSI grain and protein business for a massive loss
Even with the US$700 million sale of GSI to private equity firm it will leave AGCO with a loss of around US$475 million The tide has quickly turned for farm equipment manufacturers coming off record sales of all their product lines to an eager band of farmers worldwide anxious to be part of the farmgate product […]
Kramer KT276 telehandler stands out as a high performance compact
Kramer KT276 compact telehandler is armed with substantial upgrades and the option of an auto attachment changeover With dimensions of less than 2m in terms of height and width, Kramer’s KT276 packs plenty of performance for such a compact machine. Operators running older telehandlers will be envious that such a compact model is capable of […]
Young grains judges put their skills to the test in national grains finals
The top of the crop has been selected to compete for the National Grains Young Judges national title at the Melbourne Royal Show in 2024 Australia’s most promising young grains judges have been announced by Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA) as eligible to compete in the National Grains championship hosted by the Melbourne Royal Show. This […]
GRDC makes a call to determine right grain industry levy and research spend
Grain growers could pay more or less according to a GRDC review that will look into the cost of the grains industry levy RD&E and GRDC reserves In a history-making move, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has recommended a review to determine the optimum or ‘right-size’ research and development investment to continue to […]
Young judges of sheep meat flock to Melbourne for national competition
Catch the nation’s most competitive livestock industry judging when future leaders go head to head in 2024 ASA events Australia’s most promising young judges of meat sheep breeds will go head-to-head in the national competition final during the Melbourne Royal Show 2024. The competition brings together the best young judges from each state aged from […]
Horticulture export push powers ahead through FASTA program
One year later Australia’s $130M Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) initiative has more than 50 projects in the pipeline to bolster exports Australia’s $130 million Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) initiative has marked its first anniversary with significant strides toward safeguarding and expanding the nation’s horticulture exports. This eight-year program, driven by Hort […]
Toyota Tundra gets a right-hand drive build with Aussies first to benefit
Toyota goes full-size with the Tundra Ute with a special local touch as the drive re-engineering will be carried out here Toyota buyers prepared to pay a bit extra for a Ute with more room and power have been drifting off to the big US-built Pickups and as a result, abandoning their cherished Toyota badge. […]
Davimac chaser bins design upgrades ensure a timely harvest
The chaser bin market leader goes an extra step to add more features as standard for efficient delivery during the next harvest Already a popular choice amongst leading growers Davimac has added extra dimensions to its 25 to 35-tonne capacity models for the upcoming season. These updates will ensure the local manufacturer remains as market […]
Merino sheep young judging national championship finalists announced
The top ranked young Merino judges from each state will vye for national title at the Royal Melbourne Show The winners from each state competition will battle it out for the title of 2024 Merino Sheep Young Judging National Champion when they put their skills to test at Royal Melbourne. This prestigious competition highlights the […]
Legumes being promoted as key to reducing nitrogen losses from crops
See what plant breeders have discovered at the 11th International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics in Brisbane The world’s foremost researchers and plant breeders will share the latest breakthroughs at the 11th International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics in Brisbane. Conference chair and University of Queensland Professor Michael Udvardi said the gathering from 30 September until 3 October […]