Machinery News
Massey Ferguson 8S Dyna tractor competes in Morocco Desert Challenge
Massey Ferguson 8S Dyna E-Power becomes the first tractor to complete the Morocco Desert Challenge and beats almost half the field A modified Massey Ferguson
Case IH tractor purchase comes with a $150,000 RAM Ute
The luckiest farmer in Australia buying a new Case IH tractor will be in the running to win a new RAM Ute for free A
Countrywide has the ideal disc cultivator for this season
If you need to break-up paddocks at speed or even dig a little deeper take a look at the Countrywide 8-4 Series 42 Triple flex
Nokian Tyres expands Soil King VF line in the mid power range
Nokian mid to high power efficiency is behind the popularity of its Soil King VF tractor range with three more sizes released Nokian Tyres has
CJD Equipment has remained focused on expansion and innovation for 50 Years
The launch of Volvo’s zero-emission construction equipment in CJD’s 50th year of operation highlights a commitment to sustainability In 2024, CJD Equipment, a proudly Western
Yanmar adds the SM475 small utility tractor to an already impressive line-up
Yanmar has released the SM475 tractor into several world markets and many local dealers would welcome the chance to offer the SM model range here
OTR design Tyres Wheels Axles for the way you work
OTR has opened more locations to better serve farmers who require custom style solutions for all vehicles in their fleet OTR Tyres Wheels Axles are
Ultrasafe provides the safest cabin filters for tractors harvesters and sprayers
Ultrasafe holds the reputation for having the most technically advanced and therefore safest tractor and farm machinery filters and they are designed locally Of great
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Labor plays tit for tat as it nullifies the Coalitions instant asset write-off pledge
CPA Australia today welcomed Labor’s pledge to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off by 12 months, but noted the measure remained much too politicised. CPA Australia Business Investment Lead Gavan
Trump tariffs to hit Victorian businesses the hardest
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is warning of significant consequences for Victorian exporters, particularly in agriculture, food production and manufacturing, following the United States introducing a 10% tariff
NSSN funding grants of $360,000 matched by a further $430,000 in industry partnerships
Grants have been awarded for next generation ‘Fitbits’ to track the health of livestock, and a device that will accurately identify mould spores in homes, with in addition a technology
Deere reports first quarter 2025 net sales and revenue decrease of 30%
Deere & Company reported net income of US$869 million for the first quarter ended 26 January 2025, compared with net income of US$1.751 million for the quarter ended 28 January 2024. Worldwide
President Donald Trump’s daily ramblings could disrupt an already fragile farm equipment market
Putting aside the daily ramblings of Donald Trump, such as taking over the Gaza strip and replacing the bombed-out homes with his version of the French Riviera. In the process,
Apprentice Incentives of $10,000 leaves key industries behind
According to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the Australian Government’s announcement of a $10,000 incentive payment to attract apprentices into the residential construction and clean energy sectors is
Mahindra reports tractor sales of 324,327 in their domestic market in 2024
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd reported a 16% rise in overall vehicle sales in December 2024 to reach 69,768 units, for all divisions. Amongst this impressive tally were Ute sales soaring
Horticulture growers step up solutions to ease labour shortages
Labour shortages in the horticulture sector have eased slightly, according to a report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences based on a survey of over
Next-generation plant and animal breeding boosted by $13M training fund
Efforts to address rising global food demand were under the spotlight at the launch of the ARC Training Centre in Predictive Breeding at The University of Queensland on Friday. The