Low gas output bred cows move to the front line of climate change fight
With methane playing a major role in climate change breeding less flatulent cows could significantly reduce rising emissions levels aggravating climate change A Curtin University study has revealed breeding less-flatulent cows and restoring agricultural land could significantly reduce rising methane emission levels, which play a considerable role in climate change. The food system, including grazing […]
Nokian Float King VF tyres get a carrying capacity boost
Additional flotation tyres have been added to the Nokian Float King range to cater for ever increasing load-carrying requirements With higher carrying capacity agricultural trailers being released along with big capacity tankers Nokian has answered the call by adding four additional tyres to theFloat King VF range. Nokian was able to effect the upgraded carrying […]
Mouse activity reported as high in several growing regions with vigilance advised
The little bastards are back with mouse activity in growing regions from as far apart as the WA Wheatbelt to the Mallee and Wimmera in Victoria and the Darling Downs in QLD The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are urging growers and advisers to be vigilant due to […]
Labor’s high gas prices put fertiliser and food production at risk according to The Nationals
The high cost of gas prices is putting the production of fertiliser at risk, in a worrying sign for families and farmers amid a cost-of-living crisis. Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said revelations from a WA-based State Parliamentary Inquiry that gas prices were having a serious impact on the production of fertiliser were deeply […]
Cotton Australia offers a Photo Comp prize pool valued at $7000
Winner to be announced at the Cotton Conference and to be in the running to win a share of the prize pool simply take the most outstanding photo of the cotton industry environment Cotton Australia (CA) has launched a creative competition that invites entrants to take unique photographs to showcase their experiences and dispel myths […]
CNH Industrial advises Scott Wine’s tenure as CEO will end and names Gerrit Marx as replacement
CNH Industrial N.V. has appointed Gerrit Marx to the role of CEO effective 1 July 2024. He succeeds Scott Wine, whose request to leave the Company at the end of the current three-year business plan cycle to pursue other interests, has been accepted by the Board. Gerrit Marx in fact re-joins CNH from Iveco Group […]
John Deere lubricants prove the importance of product selection
Operators of all tractor and machinery brands can take advantage of the John Deere lubricant range and the economics results from lower failure rates Farmer and contractor Richard Stecher admits grease, oil and coolants are seldom seen as the ‘star of the show’ but is adamant high-quality lubricants are integral to the success of his […]
Mealybug pest potential highlighted for grape growers and horticultural crops
Research backed by Nutrien Ag Solutions over the past few seasons has the longtailed Mealybug on the run and deemed for future eradication Completing an extensive study of mealybugs on two Margaret River wineries and integrating the research findings into practical advice for growers is all part of the job for Scott Paton from Nutrien […]
Trelleborg propels sustainable farming with TM1 Eco Power tyres
Trelleborg’s ongoing commitment to more productive and sustainable agriculture tyres is achieved with the release of specialty electric-powered tractor tyres Trelleborg is playing a pivotal role in advanced tyre technology by designing an innovative tread design with soil-preserving solutions for the next generation of electric-powered tractors. Trelleborg’s TM1 Eco Power tyre has been designed together […]
Westfield Augers Australia offers a product line that suits local growers
Offering the greatest combination of lengths and capacity options than any other auger brand has grown Westfield Augers Australia into the market leader Growers in the grain industry have come to realise the benefits of dealing with one supplier that can meet every need for shifting their valuable grain product efficiently to achieve the best […]