Machinery News
MANN+HUMMEL reveal a compact and powerful heavy duty air cleaner
MANN+HUMMEL a leading global company in filtration technology has just released their ENTARON HD 2.5 as the market leader for off-road vehicles This is the latest
MAXAM expands its premier agricultural tyre series the AGRIXTRA and FLOTXTRA
As a major global specialty tyre manufacturer and distributor MAXAM has built a strong reputation in farm tyres and is also known for delivered value
Caterpillar® D3 Series compact loader range transforms to just about anything
Caterpillar® compact track loaders just keep on giving for their owners, reinforcing how these models are the most versatile performers ever released in a compact
SDLG LG946L wheel loader was an easy first choice for busy farming family
With a vibrant cropping program as well as cattle and sheep to look after across several land holdings it came down to choosing a SDLG
Nokian TR Forest 2 tyres offer stability for light and medium weight forestry tractors
It’s a tough tyre for tough conditions and has now been updated for forestry work with optimised edges, traction boosters and flow guides Nothing puts
Komatsu takes giant lead in emissions reduction and care for the safety and health of operators
Komatsu has revealed the most comprehensive suite of leading-edge models intended to provide low or no harmful exhaust emissions It is not often that a
KUHN dealer network gets a major expansion in NSW and QLD as sales hot up
Global farm machinery manufacturer KUHN has increased its dealer footprint by adding ten new yards from the Vanderfield group with a network that criss-crosses New
Merlo TF35.7 115 telehandler offers a smooth ride for farm operators
Merlo’s dedicated farm telehandler the Turbofarmer TF 35.7 115 offers a 6.6m lift height and with a 3500kg load capacity this puts this model into
Briefs
Ag Visa extended to Indonesia to entice more foreign workers
Landmark talks are underway for Indonesia to become a participating country in the Australian Agricultural Worker Visa. This is a major step forward to relieve the workforce pressures that Australian
Water Research will open up the Top End for more farm production
A project to bolster water sustainability in northern Australia is about to start, gathering the insights Northern Territory producers need for greater crop yields while reducing water usage. The three-year Water Productivity Trial will be
Strike hits an already tight farm machinery supply line as Deere & Co workers throw down tools
It’s the UAW workers that are up in arms about pay conditions, and have walked off the job and threaten Deere & Co with a protracted shut-down unless their demands
Pilot scheme to reward farmers for improving their native vegetation is now open
Applications are now open for the Australian Government’s $22.3 million Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot, but hurry as applications for the scheme close on 27 October 2021. Six regions will be
Future Drought Fund hands out $1.4 million in round one with more to follow
Regional communities are expected to share in more than $1.4 million to help them better prepare for drought under the Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. There
Mardie Salt & Potash Project has now chalked up $490 million in loan support
Increased funding now takes to support for the expansion of BCI Minerals’ Mardie Salt & Potash Project in Western Australia to $490 million with an Australian Government, Northern Australia Infrastructure
Melbourne Cup defender among 13 international runners subjected to a double quarantine
Horses arriving from overseas for the 2021 Spring Carnival racesunderwent 14 days’ pre-export quarantine overseas and also must complete 14 days’ post-arrival quarantine at government approved facilities. Last year’s Melbourne
Deputy Premier’s plan for fruit picking public servants sends sector into outrage
The Public Service Association has lodged a dispute over a plan to get NSW’s public servants to harvest fruit and grains, saying it is a pie in the sky idea
Future Drought Fund is spending more than $11 million on a new generation of leaders
The Australia Government is spending in the hope of finding drought resilient leaders through the $5 billion Future Drought Fund. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said applications