Machinery News

Titan Australia offers a leading home grown manufacturing hub
You might know Titan Australia for its expertise in tyres, wheels and axles, but the company also excels in the engineering, design and fabrication of components for any agricultural machinery

BKT offers an insight into tyre performance for stony and sandy cropping ground
BKT AGRIMAX V-FLECTO, AGRIMAX TERIS and FL 630 tyres were shod to a tractor and harvester fleet where they came under a performance analyst Euston

Kubota releases autumn 2021 Catalogue with all the models you will ever need
There’s something for everyone in Kubota Australia’s autumn catalogue with four exciting product releases across agriculture, lifestyle and construction

Fendt offers Fendt Connect telemetry to Australian and New Zealand customers
Fendt Connect is a telemetry solution that provides machine location data and diagnostics to both operators and dealers

Merlo Turbofarmer 42.7TT CS 140 is an ultra-safe telehandler with the option of a CVT transmission
Truly versatile around the farm, the Turbofarmer TF42.7 TT CS-140 will lift and load safely with exclusive boom side shift and frame levelling as standard, it makes its case to be your first choice on the farm.

New Holland will add methane powered tractor to range in 2021
Seeking an alternative fuel source has been high on the agenda for the New Holland badge for over 14 years – it turns out that methane is the winning fuel

Case IH orchard cab tractor fills an important market segment for almond and macadamia growers
The striking design of the Case IH Farmall C 115 Orchard Cab tractor and its prowess around orchards during deomostration earned it the moniker of “Mad Max Tractor”

Yanmar autonomous tractor Series offers real time fantasy transition as it goes on sale in Japan
Yanmar will take a brief grab at fame when it becomes the first tractor maker to go full retail with its autonomous tractor series on 1 April 2021 in Japan
Briefs
Disaster assistance extended to more communities impacted by severe tropical cyclone Seroja
Disaster assistance has been extended to the local government areas of Carnamah, Corrow, Dandaragan, Mingenew, Mount Marshall, Perenjori and Three Springs following widespread damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
Charles Darwin University becomes a centre for drought resilience in Top End hub
A new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub based in Darwin is set to transform the way that Top End producers and communities prepare for and respond to drought.
ALRTA gives its response to the proposed horse transport standards
The ALRTA has responded to a consultation paper containing proposals to establish new standards and guidelines for the land transport of horses.
Assistance for Tropical Cyclone Seroja provides payments of $1,000 for adults and $400 for children
The Australian Government has activated the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to support those heavily affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja in Western Australia.
Macadamia co-operative expands in Queensland
Aussie macadamia growers working together in a co-operative have announced they are expanding their joint operations in Queensland, creating 40 additional jobs.
Applications open for $23.5 million Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot
Applications for farmers to participate in the Australian Government’s $23.5 million Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot are now open.
International Dairy Federation lobbies for positive role for lactose in diet
The International Dairy Federation says there is a lack of evidence-based information about the important role of lactose as part of a healthy diet.
Cane growers are lining up for a 29.5 million tonne harvest
Queensland’s sugarcane growers are counting down to the start of 2021 harvest, buoyed by the news that Australia has jumped to second place in the list of raw sugar exporting nations, even with weather reducing the expected crop.
A series of webinars will get our greatest pest and weed threats into perspective
Learn what pests and weeds to look out for by viewing the 2021 Environmental Biosecurity Webinar Series.