Machinery News
John Deere Connected Support keeps Mallee grower running on time
Nick Westphalen runs technologies he can rely on to keep his Mallee broadacre farm business on track regardless of distance or access to experts
BKT latest generation efficient tyres are made for sustainable agriculture
Design all the farm machines you can dream up with or without an operator but in the end they will all still have to run on tyres or tracks
Australian researchers probe ethical challenges of using robots in agriculture
Monash University researchers have published the first-ever analysis of the ethical and policy issues raised by the use of robots in agriculture.
Kubota M5-1 ROPS models are simple tractors with FEL option
Kubota is offering a very likely best-selling range of models with the release of its M5-1 ROPS Series with both standard and narrow configurations available
John Deere machine automation is expanded to include wider cover
John Deere has expanded the compatibility of its Machine Sync technology that allows a harvester to control the speed and guidance of a chaser bin working beside it
JCB debuts 505-20E all-electric telehandler
JCB has introduced its first all-electric telehandler, the 505-20E. The machine is based on the diesel-powered 505-20 and has the same 2500kg lifting capacity.
Sy-Klone in the quest for a smart cab filtration system for clean air
For operators working in choking cab conditions where particulate matter (soot) and other nasties are streaming in and choking you, or worse – killing you,
Robotic Gripper with a flexible twist can pick up any object
Nature has inspired engineers at UNSW Sydney to develop a soft fabric robotic gripper that behaves like an elephant’s trunk to grasp, pick up and release objects without breaking them.
Briefs
Growers encouraged to map crops to prevent spray drift damage
All cropping farmers are being encouraged to play their part in preventing off-target spray drift damage by mapping their paddocks with SataCrop.
Queensland Farmers’ Federation calls State Budget a missed opportunity
Queensland Farmers’ Federation calls State Budget a missed opportunity that does not address critical competitiveness and productivity issues.
Table Grape Association awarded grants to boost export markets
Government grants to the Australian Table Grape Association will be used for two projects aimed at improving market access for its growers.
Projects in drought affected communities share $1.2 million in grants
The Australian Government says it is continuing to support drought-affected communities, with 36 projects earmarked to share in $1.2 million of federal funding.
Agriculture Minister slams Food Ministers Forum for abandoning Aussie fruit growers
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is hopping mad as the majority of State and Territory Food Ministers rejected the Commonwealth and farm industry proposal to lock in a minimum 4-star rating
The severe heatwave warning follows driest year on record
When a severe heatwave warning was declared for large parts of the country over the last weekend of November 2020, contributing to dangerous fire conditions, it was the catalyst that
$5 million up for grabs to find ways to make farmland drought resilient
The Future Drought Fund will pay out $5 million for schemes to build drought resilience into agricultural landscapes Project proposals are being awarded a share of $5 million under the
Summer and wet season resource hubs now online
Producers can now access regionally-relevant resources to support seasonal on-farm decision making this summer with the launch of both a Summer Hub for southern producers and Northern Wet Season Hub on Meat & Livestock
$3 million on offer under round two of Traceability to boost our premium exports
Applications will be taken until 21 January 2021 for Round Two of the Traceability Grants Program. This program has the task of ensuring we can show chain traceability to reinforce