John Deere X9 1000 harvester combines connectivity and capacity
John Deere X9 1000 combine harvester connectivity allowed the operator to see machine movements in near real-time for more accurate results Connectivity and capacity paid dividends for third-generation New South Wales farmer Broden Holland at Koolpari Enterprises this harvest. It was a case of looking back with the satisfaction and relief after having completed a […]
Bourgault accepts excessive Linamar bid to buy all its assets
It’s not often a market leader can be bought out but that’s exactly what happened when Linamar made an offer to Bourgault Industries that it simply couldn’t refuse Bourgault, one of the world’s leading names for tillage and seeding has accepted a CAD$640 million lock stock and barrel bid to sell to Linamar who appear […]
Guardian drone first to begin large scale on-farm operations
Guardian Agriculture applies its SC1 drone to become the first eVTOL authorised to operate on farms in US airspace For many, they are looking at a drone, but the farm industry has determined these flying creatures will now be termed electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems. Part of an estimated global commercial agriculture segment […]
Industry mourns sudden passing of Satch Santilli founding Semco CEO
Satch Santilli the ever affable and respected CEO of Semco Equipment Sales has passed away unexpectedly aged 63 By anyone’s measurement on the character scale, Satch Santilli always presented as a larger-than-life industry figure who made a massive impact throughout his forty years in business. Following his unexpected passing, Satch’s presence will be deeply missed. […]
Brandt shows season spirit with a welcome $500,000 in Community Donations
The season of goodwill just got a lot more festive for 14 charities, thanks to $500,000 in donations from the Brandt Group of Companies’ Thanks A Billion Holiday Fund. Brandt employees arranged the funds to support 14 organisations across Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. “We are very grateful to our customers, employees, […]
Buhler Industries gets the takeover bid it so desperately craved
Long suffering combine maker Rostselmash Ltd has divested its ownership and debt in Buhler Industries by selling its shares to a Turkish based division of ASKO Holdings Buhler Industries Inc had already cashed up earlier in the year with the sale of two properties located in Fargo ND and Vegreville Alta and also completed the […]
Tasmanian Irrigation launches of water sales for a redesigned 13,500-megalitre Tamar Irrigation Scheme
Water sales launched for the redesigned Tamar Irrigation Scheme Farmers in the Tamar Valley has encouraged farmers to seriously consider the value that irrigation can bring to their enterprises now and in the future with water sales opening today for a redesigned Tamar Irrigation Scheme. Tasmanian Irrigation has released details of a new-look Tamar Scheme, […]
United States certifies irradiation for horticulture trade pathways
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has certified Australia’s Steritech Merrifield irradiation facility for the export of horticulture produce with approved irradiation trade pathways to the United States. Acting Head of Trade at the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Nicola Hinder said US approval of the Merrifield facility in Victoria was an […]
Tasmanian Tiger supporters make resurrection bid
It was a genius move to call the dog-like animal Thylacine a Tasmanian Tiger as it captured imaginations worldwide when learnt a Tiger was about to become extinct Early settlers to Tasmania became obsessed with wiping out the Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine) once they formed a view it was eating too many of their birthed lambs. […]
Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo booking fast for 2024
The National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo for 2024 has the latest equipment and innovations you need in just one convenient location The organisers of the National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo understand we live in a fast-moving and competitive business environment, where information and knowledge are critical to keep everything running efficiently. This is […]