New Challenger in the US
Challenger, a global brand of Agco has introduced an entirely new category of tractors to North American agribusiness operations. Source: AFDJ eNews Challenger 1000 Series tractors are one of the industry’s most versatile standard tractors and an innovation for 2016. Designed to deliver lower cost of ownership per acre, advanced connectivity and world-class Challenger performance, […]
Claas produces 50,000 Lexions
The 50,000th Lexion combine harvester, one of the world’s most technologically advanced harvesting platforms, has rolled off the CLAAS assembly line in Harsewinkel, Germany. Source: AFDJ eNews Claas Lexion Product Manager, Jono Ham, says it has been at the cutting edge of international agricultural technology for more than 20 years. The LEXION 400 series was […]
Gator-aids the farm
John Deere has added three new models to its Gator crossover 4×4 utility vehicle range for 2016, including a more affordable mid-size machine. Source: AFDJ eNews The Gator XUV 590i and 590i S4 four-passenger utility vehicles are designed for customers seeking a combination of performance and comfort, with a range of customisation and attachment options. Equipped […]
World market analysis for ag equipment
World agricultural equipment market data analysis is available that includes current and historical data as well as forecasts. Source: AFDJ eNews World Agricultural Equipment analyzes the worldwide agricultural equipment industry and presents historical data (2004, 2009 and 2014) plus forecasts (2019 and 2024) for supply and demand, as well as demand by type in 6 regions […]
Right to repair your own John Deere
Tractors are marvels of modern machinery, they have air conditioning, guidance systems, satellite radio and more sensors than you can shake a corn cob at, all kept running by computer systems and software. Source: Agweb But there’s one thing a farmer doesn’t have: the right to fix his John Deere 8235 R if it goes on the […]
Claas adds to its digital future
CLAAS is investing in the digital future, and recently laid the foundation stone for a new electronics development centre in the town of Dissen, southern Lower Saxony in Germany. Source: AFDJ eNews “Information and communications technologies will play key roles in the future of CLAAS. We selected the location carefully, and are delighted that we […]
NZ MPs urged to promote no tillage farming
An international soil scientist is urging the New Zealand government to reduce carbon by promoting “no-tillage” farming to the primary sector. Source: Radio New Zealand The method is a way of growing crops or pasture from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage, which results in carbon being captured in the soil instead of released through ploughing. […]
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, the JCB DieselMax is delivering fuel savings of more than 30%, compared with the previous engine. Nashy Produce is a […]
NZ Contractors conference success
A record turnout of 153 contractors, from all around New Zealand, descended on the Bay of Islands in late June for this year’s Rural Contractors of New Zealand (RCNZ) annual conference. Source: AFDJ eNews RCNZ national president Steve Levet was delighted with the record conference turnout. The event was held at the Copthorne Hotel and […]
Manheim moves to new location
Manheim is one of Australia’s largest automotive and industrial auctioneers and has been operating out of its Moorebank, New South Wales property since 1994 but it will be moving soon. Source: AFDJ eNews The company has been leasing the premises however, as a sign of their continued investment in the Australian marketplace, the company has just completed the […]