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MACHINERYPremiumAg industry welcomes $900m productivity carrot to States

The farming industry has welcomed a push by Jim Chalmers to prioritise right to repair, following the announcement the Federal Government would provide a $900 million productivity carrot to the States.

Olivia Ford

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGYPremiumTractor sales still down despite ‘signs of improvement’

Tractor sales were down 20 per cent across WA last month as demand nationwide continues to return to pre-COVID levels.

Staff reporter

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGYWagin grain grower maximises new spray tech

Wagin grain grower JP Van De Velde has been reaping the rewards of green-on-green spot spraying and the latest in individual, pulse width modulation nozzle control in his cropping program this season.

Staff reporter

MACHINERYPremiumGreeneye Tech’s Precision spraying trials coming here

Australia will host trials for Greeneye Technology’s new AI-enabled precision spraying machinery, which is supported by a partnership with Croplands. 

Ezra Kaye

Road safetySubmissions needed for Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Program

Isuzu has renewed calls for truckies, fleet managers and owner-operators to have their say on heavy vehicle rest areas after the Federal Government launched an initiative to improve highway stops. 

Olivia Ford

MACHINERYMachinery automation top of the list at NSW meeting

Project partners have met in New South Wales as part of Grain Automate — an ongoing initiative aimed at incorporating and strengthening automation in Australia’s grain growing industry. 

Olivia Ford

Cutting edgePremiumElectric weed control tech on display at agronomy conference

New electric weed control technology was on show at this year’s Australian Society of Agronomy conference, presenting the equipment’s potential for use in small and broad scale applications. 

Olivia Ford

Looming deadlinePremiumAutonomous farm machinery survey closes soon

Grain Producers Australia has made a last-minute appeal for growers to complete a short survey designed to help guide the adoption of autonomous farm machinery.

Ezra Kaye

Grand prixPremiumTwo West Aussies go to Japan for mechanic competition

Two WA Isuzu mechanics are competing in the World Technical Competition in Japan. 

Sofia Fimognari

MachineryPremiumAFGRI accepting applications for apprentices

AFGRI Equipment has opened its 2025 intake for its Equipment Apprentice and Trainee Academy.

Olivia Ford

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Middlemen exist only if you allow them to

In the early 1980s, a group of WA farmers grew tired of the growing disparity between the tractor prices offered by their local dealer and what American farmers were paying.

Trevor Whittington

Mower powerPremiumJohn Deere plugs into electric mower market

John Deere’s Z370R Electric ZTrak Residential Zero Turn Mower, the company’s first fully electric grass cutter, has come to Australia. 

Olivia Ford

CHEMICAL USE PremiumGrowers called to submit evidence into chemical review

Grain Producers Australia is calling on farmers across the country to submit evidence on their weed control, following concerns that a new chemical review may restrict the use of spot-spraying technology. 

Olivia Ford

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGY PremiumWA tractor sales on the move

Tractor purchases across Australia have continued to fall in the month of September, but bucked the national trend after recording a rise in sales. 

Olivia Ford

EASIER USE PremiumEOS Data Analytics launches automatic data synchronisation

EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, is now integrating John Deere data into its crop monitoring platform to simplify the process of managing fields.

Olivia Ford

WAR ON WEEDSPremiumProject harnesses power of satellites for weed control

A new four-year research project will be analysing the use of remote sensing technologies for targeting weeds such as annual ryegrass. 

Olivia Ford

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGYPremiumNew tractor sales tipped to ‘bounce back’

New tractor sales are expected to ‘pick up again soon’ in Australia, a new survey has revealed, after market disruptions put the brakes on spending.

Adam Poulsen

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGYPremiumTractor sales fall as WA drops off

Tractor sales have continued to fall across Australia, with WA leading the pack after posting a 31 per cent drop during the latest reporting period. 

Staff reporter

MACHINERY & TECHNOLOGYPremiumFlexi-Coil debuts 7200 Precision Hoe Drill

NSW-based farm equipment manufacturer Flexi-Coil has unveiled its new 7200 Precision Hoe Drill, designed for Australian conditions to help small grain growers enhance yield potential.

Staff reporter

MACHINERYPremiumCombine automation products to help farmers this harvest

With harvest fast approaching, Case IH is promoting the importance of automated and easy-to-use machinery that takes the burden off of farmers. 

Olivia Ford

MACHINERYPremiumFamily business reap benefits of new aircraft loader truck

A family-owned aircraft maintenance and aerial agriculture company has utilised the versatility of Isuzu’s new aircraft loader truck to improve their on-farm performance. 

Olivia Ford

Machinery and technologyPremiumHundreds flock to Toowoomba for machinery ‘boot camp’

Nearly 200 John Deere staff from dealerships across Australia and New Zealand have made the pilgrimage to Toowoomba in Southern Queensland to complete a “technology boot camp”.

Adam Poulsen

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGYPremiumBradley Skinner claims John Deere technician award

A talented member of AFGRI Equipment’s Esperance branch team has scooped a major accolade at the John Deere Technician of the Year Awards in Brisbane.

Adam Poulsen

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGYPremiumHaarhoff takes the reins at BOSS Engineering

Australian automated agricultural machinery manufacturer BOSS Engineering has appointed James Haarhoff as its new chief executive.

Staff reporter