Upton offers 80 years of irrigation experience and leadership
For the most effective centre pivot and lateral irrigation design and application Upton Agricultural Technology has the ideal solution From its long-term head office base in Corowa NSW the third-generation family-run Upton Agricultural Technology, formerly Upton Engineering, is currently celebrating its eightieth year in business. The company originally founded in 1944 is a proven leader […]
Ocean Roads builds a farm Ute tray that gives farmers more space
As part of their Ute tray design Ocean Roads has concentrated on the main two tray categories that farmers operate Nestled within the name ‘Ocean Roads’ lies a story that might not immediately bring farming to mind. But take a look closer, and you’ll find its beginnings rooted in the world of farm Utes. What […]
John Deere X9 Combine Harvester triumphs in 1000-tonne challenge
Setting out to harvest 1000 tonnes of wheat in one day was a challenge between two brothers operating a John Deere S790 and X9 1100 combine harvester Chris and Dale Bartlett put their John Deere S790 and X9 1100combines to the test to determine who would be the first to harvest 1000 tonnes a day. […]
Growers given more reasons to own a drone for remote crop monitoring
A sensor system developed for drones can switch between edge detection and detailed infrared imaging to tell growers everything they need Development is well underway to fit a compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities to a drone for remote crop monitoring and help growers get an overall better view of their crop’s progress. […]
Munro Post Driver celebrates 60 years of solid working innovations
Munro launched their revolutionary post-driver in 1964 and has led the market ever since While Munro is celebrating 60 years of its revolutionary Post Driver, first launched in 1964, the company actually started the family business in 1867. Munro Engineers was a leading manufacturer for farmers who were venturing further away from the main regional […]
Australian Sheep and Wool Show has everything sheep and Wool producers need
It is more important than ever to attend the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in July this year to catch up on all the trends happening in the sheep and wool industry The Australian Sheep & Wool Show is the largest exhibition of its type in the world. More than 2700 sheep including 25-plus breeds […]
Winter plantings point to a solid farmgate income for grain growers
It’s a strong start to the 2024-25 season with at least 23.6 million hectares planted and a long-range forecast for average to above-average rainfall in most regions Growers in the eastern states in particular started the season with plenty of moisture in the ground, while Western and South Australian growers had to contemplate a riskier […]
John Deere brings all the connectivity you need to Hort Connections
John Deere is showing the horticultural industry just why they need the brand’s latest technology advances to increase income for growers Hort Connections is the most supported event for the horticulture sector to be held from the 3 to 5 June at the Melbourne Convention Centre VIC and it’s where attendees will also see the […]
Saputo gazumps Fonterra with opening milk price for season 2024-25
Hot on the heels of Fonterra advising their farmgate price range for season 2024-245 Saputo has increased the stakes with an opening milk price of $8 to $8.15 per kgMS Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced to suppliers its opening weighted average milk price of $8.00 to $8.15 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for […]
Fonterra announced farmgate milk price for season 2024-25
With a suggested farmgate price range from $7.25 to $8.75 per kgMS Fonterra is hinting at a mid-point of $8.00 per kgMS Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has plenty to announce but of utmost interest to dairy farmers is an estimate of what they can expect to receive for their product in the 2024-25 season and […]