A top truck tech from WA has flown to Chicago to compete for the title of best Caterpillar technician in the world.
Danielle Marsland
Weed resistance continues to be a major challenge, and machinery giant John Deere is taking it on with the announcement of new See & Spray technology and Four-Wheel Steering for smarter field movement.
New planter enhancements from agricultural machinery heavyweight John Deere have been released to assist farmers with their agronomic goals have been released ahead of the upcoming seeding season.
Georgia Campion
Farmers are rapidly adopting autonomous machinery and artificial intelligence to boost efficiency, although the industry needs stronger backing to truly thrive.
Allanah Sciberras
Stepping down from his role as Pastoralists and Graziers president means Tony Seabrook has had more time to spend lovingly restoring six tractors reminiscent of the Carnamah giant tractor.
Australian farmers have secured an “historic win” after the Federal Government promised to support long-wanted right to repair reforms giving more freedom over who services and repairs their machinery.
Cally Dupe
Two technicians in WA’s Great Southern and Wheatbelt have lauded at the national John Deere Technician of the Year awards in Brisbane, taking out top honours for their work ethic and positive attitudes.
Melissa Sheil and Georgia Campion
Daniel Popovici never would have believed that when he started his career in Romania a decade ago, he would one day be named Australia’s best service technician.
Melissa Sheil
A Narrogin parts technician has taken out top honours at the national John Deere Technician of the Year awards, with the title marking her second win in the competition in three years.
Case IH’s latest, largest, and most powerful Steiger will make its global debut at the AgQuip Field Days near Gunnedah in New South Wales.
Farmers across WA are set to benefit from faster turnaround times and even more reliable seeding equipment, thanks to a new state-of-the-art laser cutting machine.
Caterpillar, the world’s biggest manufacturer of earthmoving machinery, will be celebrated in Kojonup for its centennial year with roots back to a US merger in 1925.
Bob Garnant
WA tractor dealers are faring marginally better than nearly all other states and territories as the nation’s tractor sales slump to their lowest level in five years.
The owners of an Albany business that provides a vital link in the agricultural chain said they are “really excited” to be able to streamline their operations after installing new laser-cutting machinery.
WA farmers are embracing New Holland’s next gen T8 Series tractors, with more than 20 units sold during the past 18 months.
The 50-year-old was charged following a search warrant executed by police on June 3 at a Camballin property.
The latest model of the Case IH Steiger Quadtrac, which focuses on power, increased productivity, and operator comfort, has been launched in Australia.
A Narrogin apprentice’s dreams came true at Perth Super 440 at the weekend after his dedication to the industry was rewarded by New Holland, Red Bull Ampol Racing team sponsor.
Melissa Pedelty
WA farmers bought more tractors than any other state or territory in Australia in April, as sales in other states plummeted on the back of dry conditions and high input prices.
Australia’s farm machinery industry is being asked a timely question ahead of the its biggest annual get-together in July.
Machinery dealership De Rosa’s Highway Motors has announced its acquisition of the Case IH and K-Line Ag franchises for its Waroona dealership.
It will take a fortnight for 10 tractor drivers to make the trip from Bourke to Birdsville going 23km/h, a long and slow journey for a good cause.
Stephanie Gardiner
Australian farmers are hesitant to adopt autonomous machinery widely until it is more affordable and until they have a clearer understanding of what can be an “overwhelming” concept.
WA farmers will be the first in the country to get their hands on the latest self-propelled precision sprayer, which has been designed to increase precision and performance in the paddock.
