New Holland adds Electro Command transmission to PowerStar Series
The PowerStar tractor Series from New Holland grows with the addition of two electro command models that offer high utility power levels In a year of many advancements in the new Holland PowerStar tractor Series, the lineup is making another significant step by unveiling two models loaded with the all-new PowerStar Electro Command transmission. Already […]
Case IH Optum tractors take the lead with a 3 metre width option
Case IH Optum tractors now have added appeal to Controlled Traffic Farming with the factory build option of a 3 metre centre This factory-supported set-up allows Optum tractors to seamlessly integrate into fixed tramline systems, helping reduce soil compaction, improve water infiltration, and increase long-term productivity with full factory warranty support. It’s a move that […]
Cry of the Koala bush ballad is about saving a species
Singer songwriter Andy Penkow has turned his attention to saving more Koalas and stabilising their existence in conjunction with the Australian Koala Foundation Four-time CMAA Golden Guitar nominee Andy Penkow has dedicated his powerful single, Cry of the Koala, in honour of saving Koala’s in a heartfelt tribute to one of our most beloved yet endangered native animals. […]
Chicken meat industry reports interim findings and asks for further submissions
A report released today advises the interim findings of a review of the chicken meat industry with the purpose of seeking feedback before the report finalises its recommendations to the Australian Government. The review’s interim report follows extensive consultation undertaken with the chicken meat industry between April and August 2025. Consultation has included integrated producers […]
Steiger 785 Quadtrac special edition tractor evokes blast from past
Case IH has been quick to unveil a special edition Steiger 785 Quadtrac that was only launched worldwide in the US last month in a very distinctive colour Rather than the customary Case IH red, a special edition Steiger 785 Quadtrac has been painted lime green in a nod to the original colour of the […]
John Deere Technician of the Year Award winners named for 2025
An outstanding group of John Deere equipment technicians entered the 2025 competition with five ultimate group winners named Five outstanding farm equipment technicians have taken home trophies at the fifth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards, announced at a gala dinner in Brisbane QLD. From a technician who started their career in Romania, […]
Wave of insurer acquisitions threatens competition and consumer choice according to MTAA
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has applauded the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for recognising the risks of consolidation in the motor insurance market but warned that allowing IAG’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance (RACI) in Western Australia would entrench a damaging trend, leaving motorists worse off. Already this year, the ACCC […]
Winning Rural Aid photos capture the heart and soul of the bush
Rural Aid has announced the winners of its sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photography Competition in a visual celebration of rural life This year’s Rural Aid Spirit of the Bush Photography Competition saw a record-breaking number of 201 entrants who submitted 429 photos, nearly double the number received in 2024. Each image offers a […]
Vegetable industry compliance burden tops $200 million as growers consider quitting
While fruit growers are the leading lights for increased production and export growth their vegetable growing cousins are finding it much tougher going Research released by AUSVEG has, for the first time, quantified the significant cost and scope of the $213 million annual compliance, regulatory, and red tape burden that hampers vegetable growers. The overwhelming […]
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia according to AIHW
Farming families that want to stay on the land for as long as possible should take notice of a report released at the start of Dementia Action Week, 15 to 21 September, that has confirmed Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians. Once, affected patients were simply seen affectionately as “silly old […]