Machinery

Vandersee talks cotton, consolidation, innovation

Bruce Vandersee talked customer service, cotton in northern Australia, and innovation, and not just from John Deere, to the Rural Press Club audience at the Toowoomba Showgrounds yesterday…Read More

Liz Wells, March 28, 2025

Software upgrades improve John Deere spray efficiency

Updated John Deere See & Spray Select software is now available in Australia to offer variable-rate applications via AutoTrac automation and ExactApply technologies…Read More

Grain Central, March 21, 2025

Canadian Wolf shares lowdown on spraying at GRDC Updates

Canadian spray-application specialist Tom Wolf steps through what operators and manufacturers can do to get the most out of spray rigs, as heard at recent GRDC Updates. ..Read More

Liz Wells, March 11, 2025

John Deere talks up tractor, cart, drill combo for seeding

THE power of the John Deere 9 Series Tractor, when combined with the accuracy of the new C-Series Air Cart and P600 Precision Air Hoe Drill delivers a total seeding..Read More

Grain Central, March 3, 2025

HIVE removes bottlenecks, boosts harvest efficiency

A new 225t HIVE Motherbin has brought increased efficiencies to Brad and Kate Jones’ Bungulla Farming operation at Tammin in WA…Read More

Grain Central, December 10, 2024

CLAAS demo does its bit for harvest efficiency

As harvest rolls south through Australia’s grainbelt, a highly specialised group is adding to the number of European visitors here to work the season…Read More

Liz Wells, November 18, 2024

Treasurer’s productivity push boosts hope for legislated R2R

The TMA, NFF and GrainGrowers have welcomed a Federal Government announcement that the R2R looks set to be part of a package aimed at improving Australia’s productivity. ..Read More

Grain Central, November 15, 2024

Autonomous farm machinery survey closes Nov 8

Farm owners and managers are being asked to complete a GPA online survey to help build a picture of grower use and understanding of autonomous farm machinery…Read More

Grain Central, November 1, 2024

DPIRD trial sheds light on electric weed control

DPIRD trials are showing potential for electric weed-control technology in small and broad-scale applications, providing solutions to herbicide resistance, and posing minimal risk to soil health…Read More

Grain Central, October 25, 2024

Frosted, pulse crops pose added harvest fire risks

Frosted crops may create extra fire risks this harvest, and growers are advised to follow the GRDC checklist developed with experts as a pro-active measure. ..Read More

Grain Central, October 14, 2024

Carnamah’s tractor the next big thing for Australia

A replica of a Chamberlain 40K has parked itself in the record books as the world’s biggest tractor, and celebrates WA’s history of manufacturing, engineering and agriculture…Read More

Liz Wells, October 8, 2024

WorkSafe Victoria warns against taking chances at harvest

Ahead of harvest, WorkSafe Victoria is advising extra caution around powerlines and machinery, and an overhaul of farm safety management. ..Read More

Grain Central, October 8, 2024

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