Machinery News
OTR introduces 150 Series stub axles with fully integrated braking
OTR is behind the resurgence of manufacturing locally to supply large-scale operations has released 150 Series stub axles rated at 20 tonnes OTR – Tyres
Kubota unmanned hydrogen fuelled tractor incorporates many firsts
The tractor is designed to operate without an onboard operator replaced instead with remote control and autonomous driving The autonomous tractor Kubota is expecting to
Nokian smart tyre technology is the ideal load sensing assistant
Nokian Tyres wins prestigious Innovation Award for next-generation smart tyre technology Intuitu 2.0 Smart Pressure Assistant Nokian Tyres Intuitu 2.0 Smart Pressure Assistant developed for
John Deere Grease Oil and Lubricants add to contractors success
After 250,000 hours this farmer contractor proved the value for money savings in running costs using John Deere lubricants and oil Farmer and contractor, Richard
New Holland adds Electro Command transmission to PowerStar Series
The PowerStar tractor Series from New Holland grows with the addition of two electro command models that offer high utility power levels In a year
Case IH Optum tractors take the lead with a 3 metre width option
Case IH Optum tractors now have added appeal to Controlled Traffic Farming with the factory build option of a 3 metre centre This factory-supported set-up
Steiger 785 Quadtrac special edition tractor evokes blast from past
Case IH has been quick to unveil a special edition Steiger 785 Quadtrac that was only launched worldwide in the US last month in a
John Deere Technician of the Year Award winners named for 2025
An outstanding group of John Deere equipment technicians entered the 2025 competition with five ultimate group winners named Five outstanding farm equipment technicians have taken
Briefs
Moments before the start of the Melbourne Cup the reserve bank board announced the base cash rate would remain at 3.60%
Enveloped by the highly static atmosphere just minutes prior to the jump of the Melbourne Cup, it was a unanimous decision by the Reserve Bank Board to keep the base
Bird Flu like symptoms detected on sub-Antarctic Heard Island to be tested for deadly H5 avian influenza
Chicken and egg producers need to stay vigilant following a recent alert from scientists who have observed signs consistent with H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in wildlife during a management
Classrooms connect with agriculture careers for a $2500 bonus
The future of agribusiness is getting a classroom-based boost, and Queensland schools can apply now to help inspire a new generation of leaders in the vital industry. CQUniversity’s Agribusiness Gateway
Future Cotton Leaders Program for 2026 is accepting applications now
Applications have opened for the 2026 intake for the Australia Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP), the cotton industry’s premier leadership development initiative. It is anticipated that the applicants for the
Telco complaints increasing with mobile problems and financial stress rising according to annual report
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received 57,592 complaints in FY 2024–25, an increase of 1.6 per cent from the previous year. Complaint data highlighted in the Annual Report 2024-25 published
Labor backflip on SMSF farm tax grab is a win for farmers according to The Nationals
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said farmers have had an enormous win, after Labor retreated on its poorly conceived, reckless and cruel plan to tax unrealised gains on farms
Rabo Community Hub Program announced 12 rural community hubs to receive $10k to improve facilities
Twelve rural community hubs across Australia have been selected to receive $10,000 each to upgrade their facilities, as the recipients of Rabobank’s 2025 Community Hub Program funding. The program, which
Andrew MacPherson to be appointed CEO of Teys beef processing business
Cargill has announced that it will appoint Andrew MacPherson as the future Chief Executive Officer of Teys, an entity that has been delivering quality Aussie beef to our customers locally
Federal officials face hostile Senate estimates grilling over the funniest of fruit import plan
Bananas have long been the butt of many jokes, but the Shadow Minister for Northern Australia and Resources, Senator Susan McDonald will be deadly serious when scheduled to question senior