Machinery News

Marshall Multispread developed with over 100 years of trust and innovation
Manufactured by a local family-run company Roesner there is a 124-year history behind the innovations of the top selling Marshall Multispread spreader brand The manufacturer

Nokian Tyres expands the Soil King VF range for demanding farm work
Nokian is offering four additional Soil King VF tyres ideal for demanding farm jobbing with a unique combination of high traction with low soil compaction

CNH spotlights A Sustainable Year in a digital magazine release
CNH charts its progress in brand manufacturing of sustainably advanced agriculture and construction models in a comprehensive magazine It has become even more obvious that

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
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Firearms changes impact farmers as guns have fallen into the wrong hands
Following the Bondi Beach massacre of 15 innocent souls attending a Jewish festival, on 14 December 2025, the Albanese government has thrown a blanket across all firearm holders with strict
Financial assistance for farmers following devastating Victorian bushfires could unlock grants of up to $75,000
Agriculture Victoria has indicated that their Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements include Primary Producer Recovery Grants worth an initial $40 million, includes grants of up to $75,000 available for eligible primary
Rural based Vets may not be the most expensive after all as a family dog treatment tops $56,000
While everyone dreads a call to the vet, farmers may find that rural-based practices may be more conscious about the bill size than their city counterparts. What is thought to
Social media minimum age access implemented at 16 and above in a world first
History has been made as anyone in Australia under the age of 16 is barred from entering the social media websites they have accessing from the age of 3 and
Headless economy with a lack of direction other than to increase debt holdings is adopted by the RBA at their December meeting
Expect investors to pour further into the housing market and completely shut out first home buyers following the decision of the RBA to adopt the Federal government’s lack of direction
Melbourne Water activates its assets to empower farmers as leaders in Climate-Smart Agriculture
Melbourne Water is partnering with the agricultural industry, farmers, Landcare and local government to deliver on-farm trials, workshops, and peer learning that boost farm productivity, protect soil and improve biodiversity.
Cargill completes acquisition of Teys beef processing
Cargill and Teys Investments Pty Ltd have completed the successful ownership transition of Teys Australia and Teys USA, with Cargill now holding 100% ownership. This follows the approval of all
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