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 […]
Faresin feed mixers are in demand from farmers and lot feeders
Faresin trailed feed mixer models with feed product capacities from 9 to 46 cubic metres are available now for immediate delivery Since Ahern Australia became the distributor for the Faresin feed mixer wagon range the number of dealer locations has expanded rapidly for strong sales and service backing. The trailed range offers one of the […]
On-farm grain storage orders are the main priority at HE Silos Gunnedah
Getting orders in now is the most urgent task for growers looking for extra on-farm storage for the bulk harvest expected this season Even with third-generation family members joining in, HE Silos at Gunnedah has staff working around the clock to make sure on-farm orders will be filled in time to store the expected bumper […]
National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo firmly established as a main earthmoving event
Sites exhibits for machinery and services are in strong demand for the 2025 edition of the National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo The National Diesel Dirt & Expo is now well-established as Australia’s premier event for the earthmoving industry with expansive exhibits on display and live demonstrations adding extra flair. People come from all over […]
John Deere names Technician of the Year Award winners for 2024
Get to know these award winning technicians as they may be working on your tractor or harvester one day soon Five talented Australian technicians have taken out top honours at the fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards, announced at a gala dinner event in Brisbane QLD. Western Australia’s Bradley Skinner was named […]
Methane emissions confirmed to have increased unabated for the past 20 years
Expect some extra scrutiny as the Global Methane report confirms emissions from human activity have jumped by 20% with 40% of that contributed to farming The Global Methane Budget 2024, highlights methane emissions from human activities have increased by 20% in the past two decades, with agriculture contributing 40% of that tally across the globe. […]
Winter crop harvest of 55.2 million tonnes expected for 2024-25 season
With returns 17% above the 10-year average growers in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia are sitting in the box seats With the 2024-25 winter crop still nestled safely within the bosom of fertile soil and receiving timely rainfall it is expected the main growing regions will provide a harvest result in excess of […]
Initiative to enhance N fixation in pulses aims to reduce fertiliser usage
GRDC expects the National Nitrogen Fixation Project to develop nitrogen-fixing bacteria (rhizobia) strains for chickpea and could improve mungbean A Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment to improve nitrogen (N) fixation in pulse crops across Australia aims to help grain growers increase crop productivity and reduce reliance on nitrogen fertiliser. The National Nitrogen Fixation […]