Machinery News

Midwest EOFY offer on leading draper fronts is worth catching
Locally made harvest fronts are at a reduced price for a short time in an end-of-financial-year sale at Midwest Fabrication The EOFY sale at Midwest

AusCut releases TruTill and arms you with everything you need for tillage
Everything you have ever wanted to do with tillage operations has just been made much simpler with the release of TruTill For three generations, AusCut

KIOTI reveals a mini excavator it intends to offer farmers
The KIOTI MX Series of mini excavators includes three models ideal for small operations working in the 3.5 to 5.7-tonne category KIOTI continues its thrust

McDougall Certified transform old farm equipment into as new condition
McDougall Certified restoration and refurbishment services are breathing life back into old equipment at a fraction of the new price Revitalise your farm machinery without

Kimberley Ag expands dealer operation in Broome
Kimberley Agricultural Supplies has lifted its focus from a servicing agent for CNH to become a full flight Case IH and New Holland dealership Case

NHVR advises primary producers not to delay vehicle maintenance
Farm operations have been given a gentle maintenance reminder from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator about start of season maintenance The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

CNH takes Reman Day reconditioned parts to a whole new dimension
Farmers are warming to fitting reconditioned second-hand parts for cost savings and in some cases to reduce downtime to avoid waiting for a new part

John Deere offers remanufactured parts line at a hefty discount to new
With over 2,300 remanufactured parts available John Deere Reman offers ways to outfit your machinery at 20 to 30 percent less than buying brand-new OEM
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Kylie Porter steps up to the CEO role with the Queensland Farmers Federation
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has announced the appointment of Kylie Porter as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). QFF President Aaron Kiely said that Kylie’s deep experience in regional economic
Deadly H5 bird flu virus detected here for the first time
The discovery of the H5 bird flu virus in a dead migratory bird on a remote Western Australian beach east of Esperance at Cape Le Grand has sounded alarm bells
Over the Farm Gate grants get another $400,000 for drought and bushfire support
An additional $400,000 is now available through the Look Over the Farm Gate program to support farmers in drought and bushfire recovery. Delivered by the National Centre for Farmer Health,
NSW Government takes over management of the Rural Fire Service
The NSW Government has advised that from 1 July 2027, it will take over ownership and responsibility of the NSW Rural Fire Service’s mobile assets – commonly referred to as
Queensland farmers outline key priorities for agriculture ahead of State Budget
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and its peak body members, CANEGROWERS, Cotton Australia, Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, eastAUSmilk and Greenlife Industry Queensland, have outlined the top priorities for Queensland
Almarai prize for Food Security Research in Dryland Regions is valued at US$500,000 with entries now open
The Almarai Prize has officially opened, calling on leading research institutions, distinguished scientists, and global experts to nominate pioneering research that advances food security in the world’s driest regions. At
Reserve Bank faced with runaway inflation from USA ISRAEL attack on Iran takes the high road to cut off further consumer spending
The Reserve Bank (RBA), in the face of a likely harsh Federal budget just one week away, has shown true independence and resolution to tackle inflation by increasing the base
Driving Scholarships for women now open for applications but act quickly
Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is now accepting applications for the next round of Driving the Difference scholarships. These scholarships provide unique opportunities for women in the transport and logistics
With nowhere to turn the dial but up the Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 points
Many will blame the US-Israel attack on Iran as the reason for the Reserve Bank, of Australia (RBA) increasing the cash base rate today to 4.1%, up from the 3.85%