Tracking – the use of guidance systems from Fendt
Fendt consistently allows technical innovations from its higher-horsepower tractors to migrate across to its smaller vehicle ranges. This enables small to medium-sized farms to share in the economic benefits of products such as the guidance system. Source: AFDJ eNews As well as the economic and ecological benefits of savings in seed, fertiliser and crop sprays, many farmers place […]
American farmers hacking with Ukrainian firmware
To avoid the draconian locks that John Deere puts on the tractors they buy, farmers throughout America’s heartland have started hacking their equipment with firmware that’s cracked in Eastern Europe and traded on invite-only, paid online forums. Source: Motherboard Tractor hacking is growing increasingly popular because John Deere and other manufacturers have made it impossible to perform “unauthorized” repair […]
Euro market a vision of contrasts
The decline in sales of arable farm equipment in Europe slowed down in 2016 and is expected to come to a halt this year. Source: AFDJ eNews According to provisional calculations, sales in 2016 totalled EUR 3.33bn, a decrease of -2% compared with 2015. For 2017, the industry believes the market will stabilize once again […]
NAB that niche for agtech finance
Australia’s largest bank lender to the farm sector has seized on the emerging opportunities and synergies available to the financial services sector as new technologies and innovations change the face of agriculture. Source: The Australian National Australia Bank, which lends about one third of all agricultural debt financing in Australia and controls a loan book of $20 billion, […]
Greenlight for Muddy Boots’ weather forecasting
Users of Greenlight Grower Management from Muddy Boots have always been able to manage their farm at the tap of a screen or the click of a mouse; but now, that up-to-the-minute decision making takes a leap forward thanks to the inclusion of highly accurate, advanced weather data. Source: AFDJ eNews Iteris, a leader in applied […]
John Deere 6R Series launch is complete
John Deere is launching two new top of the range six-cylinder tractor models rated at 171 kW (230 hp) and 186 kW (250 hp) (97/68 EC), designed to meet the needs of contractors and arable farmers in Australia. Source: AFDJ eNews The 6230R and 6250R will complete the line-up of John Deere 6R Series tractors. The 6230R and 6250R has set high […]
Finance offer on Hitachi machinery
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) has announced a great finance offer for its range of Zaxis-5 series mini excavators. Source: AFJD eNews With repayments starting from as little as $150.84 a week, customers can take advantage of the limited offer when purchasing a new machine until 30 June 2017. This repayment amount is based on […]
50th Farm World Fantastic
Visiting the 50th Anniversary of Farm World, held at Lardner Park, brought a smile to many faces and crowd numbers were not far off those in 2016 – a record attendance last year. Source: AFDJ eNews “This is very enthusing given last year it was in the school holidays and the past year has been […]
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 Machinery Field Days, Mr Venning said there had been solid enquiry for his company’s range of augers. In particular, the high […]
JCB goes F1 racing
JCB is entering into a partnership with Williams Martini Racing ahead of the 2017 season which will offer the company immense opportunities to promote its brand around the world. Source: AFDJ eNews As part of the partnership agreement, JCB branding will appear on the Williams Mercedes FW40 chassis and rear wing end plate from the start […]