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High Performance Magazine Edition 15 Autumn 2018
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Contents
Welcome
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A word from our CEO on the year ahead
Global celebrations mark centenary
Apprentices in the spotlight
Funding boost for much-loved charities
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2018 R4045 boasts industry-first features
Precision Ag team talks integration benefits
H&P backs new Family Room
New App helps assess risks in-field
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Michael Casey Marketing Manager michael.casey@hutcheonandpearce.com.au
Welcome to the 2018 Autumn edition
Boom technology: A new frontier
100 years of John Deere tractors
Integration improves efficiency
Building one team culture
Support helps lighten the load
Thowing support behind Skyworks
Safety at the touch of a phone
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Welcome to the 2018 Autumn edition of High Performance Magazine.
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don’t know about you, but I have started the year feeling excited to be part of the whole agribusiness ecosystem and the future of agriculture. Australian agriculture is becoming a bigger and more sophisticated animal as we move to ramp up production to feed and clothe the world, and this huge growth we’re seeing underpins all that we do at Hutcheon & Pearce. I’m really positive about what lies ahead for us, our farmers and our communities. Here’s to a big 2018! Things seem to have kicked off well, with the season ahead looking promising. While winter crops are in a holding pattern until the winter break, the rice harvest and cotton pick is about to start, and from all reports there’s a few farmers that are fired up for a good season. At Hutcheon & Pearce, summer harvest has kept us busy with incredibly high levels of equipment going out. We worked hard to skill-up and tool-up to handle the additional pressure. From a machine reliability standpoint, we had an extremely successful harvest. I’m very happy with how well all the machines performed and I’m proud of how the service team rose to the occasion to handle the few breakdowns that did occur. At the moment, everyone is focused on getting ready to support our customers in the season ahead. Following a much-needed break post-Christmas, we’re all about training – whether that’s product training, sales skills or team-leading. Having just arrived back from John Deere’s annual CEO Summit in Dallas, where we heard about John Deere’s high-level strategy for the immediate future as well as the long-term, I’m confident that we are well on track for another big year. In fact, I’m proud to say Hutcheon & Pearce is incredibly aligned with the John Deere vision in what we’re trying to achieve, which is putting the customer at the centre of everything we do.
Before my trip to the US, I had the opportunity to attend the 2018 Header Drivers Convention, held in Narrandera on February 2. This was a fantastic night, with more than $18,000 raised for Can Assist. Congratulations from all of us at Hutcheon & Pearce to the event organisers and all who contributed to this great outcome. In this latest edition of High Performance, we’re continuing the theme of looking to the future. We take a look at some industry-leading technology for real on-farm advantage. Like the 2018 R4045, which is a great machine made even better by exciting new spray system technology. I had the privilege of seeing this machine in action a couple of weeks ago and am excited about our team getting out there to demonstrate its capabilities. We also get an update on the MyJohnDeere platform, which now integrates with other software platforms and applications to create a single-point of data access and farm management, driving on-farm efficiencies. And on the people front, in this edition you can read about our apprentice orientation and graduation – all part of our decision to build the workforce we need from the ground up, and our commitment to having the very best people at H&P and fostering talent from within. The whole team is invested in getting the very best out of these guys, because we know they are going to be our future and that’s absolutely an investment worth making. Whatever is happening in your patch, I wish you the best for the year ahead. We look forward to meeting your needs in 2018. Arron
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In March 1918, John Deere entered the farm tractor business through the acquisition of the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company.
Cover story
100 years of John Deere tractors
A history of firsts for John Deere tractors First John Deere tractor with an adjustable rear-wheel tread and one-piece transmission case (which provided for high under-axle clearance): the model A (1934). Both innovations were also industry firsts. First John Deere tractor with a diesel engine and factory cab: the model R Diesel (introduced 1949).
We look forward to celebrating the centenary of John Deere tractors in 2018, and we are working towards something big at Henty come September.
First tractor with a three-point hitch: the model 40 (1953). First four-wheel-drive tractors: the models 8010 and 8020 (1960). First models with closed-center hydraulics (that greatly enhanced hydraulic performance): the models 3010 and 4010 (1961). First garden tractor: the model 110 (1963). First tractor with a factory-installed turbocharger: model 4520 (1969).
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or nearly two centuries, John Deere has been helping its customers feed the world through innovations in farm machinery. In March 1918, John Deere entered the farm tractor business through the acquisition of the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company and the rest, as they say, is history. To commemorate this centennial, John Deere has planned several celebrations across the globe throughout 2018. At the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, the museum’s American Enterprise exhibition will mark 2018 as the year of the tractor. The museum’s 1918 green, yellow and red Waterloo Boy tractor will be installed at the entrance of the business history exhibition. Within the exhibition, a new display on “Precision Farming” will examine a more contemporary story of disruptive technology in today’s agriculture industry with the use of technology including a GPS antenna donated by John Deere. John Deere will also be placing iconic tractors on display at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum in Waterloo, Iowa, the John Deere Pavilion and John Deere World Headquarters in Moline, Illinois, as well as at the John Deere Forum in Mannheim, Germany.
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In June, 100 John Deere tractors and engines will be displayed at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum and the Waterloo Convention Center. Both displays will include a mix of company and customer-owned equipment and will feature tractors and engines spanning across John Deere product lines and from around the world, as well as other exhibits, food and family-friendly activities. Closer to home, Hutcheon & Pearce will commemorate the centennial throughout the year and according to Arron Hutcheon, we can expect to see big things.
First series to offer a powershift transmission: optional on the models 4050, 4250, 4450, 4650, and standard equipment on the model 4850 (1982). First tractor offering front-wheel drive as standard equipment: the model 3150 (1985). First tractors equipped with rubber tracks: the 8000 series (1997). First use of an automatically shifting transmission: the 8000 Ten series of tractors (2000).
“John Deere is a world leader in providing advanced products and services.
First tractor with front axle suspension: the 6020 and 8000 series (2002).
“Since 1837, it has been committed to the success of its customers as they work the land to meet the world’s food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure needs. Hutcheon & Pearce is proud of its association with John Deere, an innovative company supplying superior products to our farming communities.
First model series to offer a continuously variable transmission: the 7020 series (2003).
“We look forward to celebrating the centenary of John Deere tractors in 2018, and we are working towards something big at Henty come September.”
www.johndeerejournal.com/2018/03/celebrating-a-100year-legacy-of-tractors-at-john-deere
Read about the origins of John Deere tractors:
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Apprentices in the spotlight
Building one team culture Recognising achievement and fostering new talent are key aims for Hutcheon & Pearce.
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rom recruiting the best apprentices through the TOPGUN Program to recognising the achievements of final-year apprentices, Hutcheon & Pearce knows how to build a team and nurture talent.
In February, the first crop of TOPGUN apprentices were celebrated at a graduation dinner. TOPGUN is Hutcheon & Pearce’s yearly recruitment program designed to select the best of the best. Applicants complete tasks and interviews to determine their aptitude and fit, ensuring they meet the company’s high standard of entry. “We want to let people know we’re really proud of our guys,” Group People Specialist Sarah Johnson said. “It’s been a long, hard slog for the past four years and to show them how incredibly proud of them we are, we put on a formal graduation dinner. “It was an opportunity for the 11 graduating apprentices to let their hair down and have their achievements recognised. I asked the Service Managers to give us an anecdote about each of them. Their stories really showed just how proud the Service Managers are of them.” Coming full circle on Hutcheon & Pearce talent, first year apprentices – in Wagga Wagga for their Hutcheon & Pearce orientation – were also invited to attend the graduation. “We invited the first-years so they can see exactly what’s in store for them at the end of four years and to understand what the end goal looks like. It also helps form relationships between first and fourth years, so back in the workshops they know each other a little better and they can go and ask questions if they need to.”
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Annual First Year Apprentices versus Service Managers orientation paintball competition.
Orienting the best As part of the TOPGUN Program, each year Hutcheon & Pearce brings all first-year apprentices together for an orientation. This year, the Program included 15 apprentices from seven branches. “We bring all of our first-year apprentices together to go through TAFE expectations, entitlements in terms of living away from home allowance, setting work expectations and professional boundaries, and answering any questions they may have,” Sarah said. “For a lot of these first-years, it’s their first time away from home and a lot of them have only just turned 18, so it’s a big step for them. “From a Hutcheon & Pearce standpoint, we go through a number of policies, teach them about their leave entitlements, overtime, breaks, how to take care of themselves, and our Group WHS Manager Peter Goodsell came in to speak about how to be safe, how to identify any risks, our obligations as a company and their obligations as an employee. “Orientation helps to break down those walls between branches and introduces each apprentice to other people they can rely on who are going through the same journey at the same time. Fostering those inter-branch relationships and building that one team culture is such a big aim for the company. That’s how we maintain talent at Hutcheon & Pearce.”
At the end of each year, TAFE NSW’s automotive department in Wagga Wagga recognises the high achieving apprentices at the automotive graduation ceremony.
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he 2017 ceremony was a special one for Hutcheon & Pearce, as three of our apprentices took out awards.
Phillip Creighton (Finley Branch) won First Year Apprentice of the Year and Lachlan Bremner (Condobolin Branch) won Third Year Apprentice of the Year, while Evan Gargaro (Griffith Branch) took out the Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Leadership Award. As HR Mentor Matt Duffy explains, the awards evening was one to remember. “Each year since our move to bring all of our apprentices and trainees to the (TAFE) Riverina Institute, our apprentices have managed to take out one of the awards within our trade, but the 2017 presentation night was our proudest and best so far. “This year is a little more special than the rest as our apprentices now compete against a New Holland class as well as a Case class in each year of the apprenticeship, so there are significantly more apprentices competing for the title. “The awards mean a lot to the apprentices and to Hutcheon & Pearce. We try to recruit the best of the best and, just like Riverina Institute, we like to provide our apprentices with the best training and start to their career as possible. “To me, when our apprentices get these awards it means we are doing something right.” We asked Josh Croker, Teacher – Agricultural Mechanical at TAFE NSW to give us a run down on each of our three award recipients:
Phillip Creighton receives his First Year Apprentice of the Year Award, with his foreman Adam Kent and TAFE Teacher Josh Croker.
Phillip Creighton (Finley Branch) First Year Apprentice of the Year for the Agricultural Mechanical qualification. From the first class he attended, Phil showed the qualities that made him stand out above the rest. He brings a professional attitude to the class that makes everyone strive for their best. He is very approachable, which is what you want in your employees dealing with customers, and he is very capable in any practical task he is given. Lachlan Bremner (Condobolin Branch) Third Year Apprentice of the Year for the Agricultural Mechanical qualification. During his time at TAFE, Lachlan has grown in leaps and bounds, especially in his third year. Lachlan stepped it up at TAFE in 2017, with all staff commenting on the commitment he showed towards his studies. Coming off the farm and located where he is, Lachlan is required to think outside the square to get machines operating while waiting for parts to arrive, and he has demonstrated the knowledge and skills needed to become an excellent in-field technician. Evan Gargaro (Griffith Branch) The Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Leadership Award. This award is not just for Automotive students, but for any student studying at the Wagga campus. During his three years at TAFE, Evan was always happy to help his classmates during practical work and in class to ensure that everyone gets the most from their studies. He has always done his own research and share his knowledge on different systems that most qualified technicians would struggle to understand. Inspiring other students to learn more, Evan lifted the overall learning capabilities of the class.
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Agreement explores new farming systems
Temora Salesman Steve Ruskin beside a 9520R.
Showcasing capability For Temora Branch Manager Russell Menzies, this five-year agreement allows Hutcheon & Pearce to demonstrate the ability of John Deere as a solution from start to finish.
A new agreement is set to improve the productivity and profitability of the FarmLink site while enhancing farmer knowledge.
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utcheon & Pearce has just signed a five-year agreement with FarmLink to supply equipment and precision ag consultancy services to FarmLink’s Temora site.
Representing more than 800 individuals from 300 farming enterprises, FarmLink gives growers the power to influence research priorities and be actively involved in the research process. FarmLink is based at Temora Agricultural Innovation Centre (TAIC), located 5kms north of Temora on the Trungley Hall Road, which it manages on behalf of Temora Shire Council. With the help of Hutcheon & Pearce, FarmLink will be transitioning from a tine-based system to a controlled traffic, precision ag, stubble-retained system. “Hutcheon & Pearce will provide us with all of the equipment we need to prepare for and undertake sowing, manage the commercial crop in season and the harvesting at our Temora farm,” FarmLink Chief Executive Officer Cindy Cassidy said. “We’re moving away from what has been fairly traditional farming practices, which involve a tine seeder and burning stubble to a minimum till, controlled traffic system to improve the productivity and the profitability of our commercial cropping enterprise. “Our focus is on how you make a transition like this in this region.” In addition to improving profitability and productivity, FarmLink hopes to create a small-scale model farm for local farmers to learn about this farming system.
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“I see the real value for members as being able to watch our transition happen. We will be making a complete transition from a tined system to the disc system, so they’ll have an opportunity to see that in action and to learn with us. “They’ll be able to see the impact of our decisions on farm and members will have an opportunity to have an input as we look at some of the things they’re struggling with or use some of the practices they’ve been successful with. “As part of this approach, we’re setting up an Advisory Group of farmers who have experience in both the transition and the long-term benefits of the system, as well as farmers who have alternative systems in operation.” One of the key activities will take place at FarmLink’s annual open day held each September at TAIC for the region’s farmers, advisors and researchers. A focus at this year’s open day will be farm innovation and precision ag. Hutcheon & Pearce will be supplying precision ag consultancy services to FarmLink, which Cindy hopes will benefit the project in two ways. “We’re hoping to make use of the data we’ve collected in the past. Many farmers are collecting a lot of data but finding an application for it and unlocking the value of that data seems to be the challenge. Through this process, we’re hoping to unlock the value of this data, and test the idea that through precision technologies you can reduce inputs, improve efficiency of operations, and make more effective management decisions around the cropping program. “We’re also looking to demonstrate how other farmers might also do the same thing.”
“We want to help FarmLink make the TAIC enterprise profitable and give them all the benefits of using John Deere equipment and having a Precision Ag consultant on hand.
“Our focus is on how you make a transition like this in this region.”
“The agreement is over five years, so we have time for the machines to help implement a totally different farming practice and because Temora is central to our dealer network, we’ll be able to use it to demonstrate the benefits of data as a resource in decision making not only to FarmLink members, but to our clients and Hutcheon & Pearce staff.” As part of the new five-year partnership, Hutcheon & Pearce will be supplying the following equipment to FarmLink for use in its commercial cropping enterprise (growing canola, wheat, lupins and barley undersown with Lucerne): John Deere 8345 RT tractor John Deere 1890 40 ft disc seeder John Deere R4045 sprayer with 120ft carbon fibre boom John Deere S780 combine harvester Shellbourne stripper with 42ft front John Deere 45ft Flex Draper platform For more information about this machinery, please contact your local Hutcheon & Pearce branch. For information about Precision Ag, contact TECSight on 02 5924 5111.
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Throwing support behind Skyworks Hutcheon & Pearce Managing Director Arron Hutcheon attended Skyworks and describes it as one of the biggest events Wagga Wagga has ever seen.
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Country Hope received a cheque for $10,000 to support local children and families in need.
t Hutcheon & Pearce, we like to give back to our communities. Two of our favourite charities have been given a much-needed boost through the Wagga Skyworks event held on New Year’s Eve, which we were proud to support.
While Wagga Wagga City Council Fiery Fireworks Finale was by far the most popular element of the event, 400 plus patrons counted down to the New Year at the Waterfront NYE Party at the Boat Club and 240 guests took part in New Year’s on the Green at the Wagga Wagga Country Club.
As the major beneficiary of the event, Country Hope received $10,000 and $2,500 worth of John Deere toys donated by Hutcheon & Pearce. Ronald McDonald House Wagga Wagga also received a percentage of the proceeds from the soft drink sales on the night, which had an estimated attendance of between 10,000 and 12,000 people.
Hutcheon & Pearce Managing Director Arron Hutcheon attended Skyworks and describes it as one of the biggest events Wagga Wagga has ever seen. “I was amazed how well the team at Skyworks put that whole piece together – whether you were interested in sitting by the lake and listening to music, dressing up as a Hawaiian hula girl and partying hard all night long at the Boat Club or enjoying a formal, fine dining experience at the Country Club, I think they catered for whatever anyone wanted to do, and it was just a great vibe. “When the opportunity arose to help out at Skyworks, the main beneficiaries being Ronald McDonald House and Country Hope, we didn’t think twice about jumping on board. “The thing we’re really passionate about is helping sick children and the families of sick children, so of course we are only too happy to be involved. We know that through the support of events like Skyworks, these organisations can do amazing things for sick kids and their families.”
“When the opportunity arose to help out at Skyworks, we didn’t think twice about jumping on board.”
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Next revolution in mowing has arrived It’s not a tyre. It’s not a wheel. Michelin’s X Tweel Turf is not quite like anything you’ve seen before. Exclusive to the John Deere ZTrak zero-turn mowers, the Michelin Tweel is new to Australia and available for demonstration at our Albury Branch. What sets the Tweel apart? First of all, it’s airless. It has all the qualities you’d want from a pneumatic tyre but never needs air. No more flats, downtime, patch kits or replacement tyres. But performance is where it really shines. With its unique construction, the outer portion has a strong, yet flexible beam called a shear beam which is connected to the inner hub by thin yet very strong deformable spokes. Upon contact to turf, the spokes at the bottom deform, taking the force of the surface and providing a unique energy transfer that reduces ‘bounce’. The overall result is a much smoother ride for enhanced operator comfort. When it comes to wear and tear, the Tweel has no competition. High performance compounds and an efficient contact patch produce a long-life that wears two to three times better than that of a pneumatic tyre.
To see the Michelin X Tweel Turf in action, contact Hutcheon & Pearce Albury today.
The Tweel also has a consistent hub height which ensures the mower deck produces an even cut, and a multidirectional tread pattern optimised to provide excellent side hill stability and prevent turf damage.
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Boom technology: A new frontier S pray contractors and growers will have the chance to inspect the 2018 John Deere R4045 selfpropelled sprayer at a series of demonstration days in southern NSW.
The demonstrations will focus on the R4045 self-propelled sprayer, the new John Deere 8000 Series tractors, John Deere 1890 18.2m disc seeder, 1910 430 bushel air cart and the S780 combine harvester. The R4045 sprayer boasts a carbon fibre boom, individual nozzle control, faster spraying speeds and an updated cab. Hutcheon & Pearce Integrated Solutions Manager Andrew Watt said it would be part of a Smart Farm project studying inputs and data to determine the economic advantages of precision agriculture. Facilitated under the National Landcare Program, Smart Farm supports the adoption of best practices to improve management and quality of natural resources and increase on-farm productivity. “The track widths, tyre options and crop clearance on the John Deere sprayers give us more access to the row crop market for in-crop sprays in corn, sorghum and cotton, so many broadacre growers are seriously considering the economics of moving from trailing to self-propelled sprayers.” The 2018 R4045 represents a revolution in technology, with some industry-first and practice-changing features. We asked Andrew to take us through some of the highlights:
Carbon fibre boom – The R4045 pushes into a new frontier of boom technology with the introduction of the 36m or 40.2m carbon fibre boom. The carbon fibre is lightweight with low inertia - the result is a more stable boom that can flex without damage. Repairs can be simply carried out on-farm without any special tools or equipment, significantly reducing downtime. The new boom design is 35% lighter than conventional steel models and has a pivoting arm supported by industrial strength HDP rope, which is light and durable. There are greaseless bushings in all the pivoting points meaning no maintenance, plus the carbon fibre is resistant to corrosion and fading. The boom’s swing link suspension translates into horizontal movement allowing spray height to be maintained and the delivery of a precise spray pattern. “If there is any roll on the machine itself, it doesn’t transfer that to an up and down movement but rather a horizontal movement on the boom – that is an industry exclusive.” ExactApply nozzle control – A revolution in spray technology, this nozzle results in improved spray quality, precision and speed ranges, allowing the operator to better manage drift. ExactApply offers individual nozzle control, turn compensation, air induction nozzle compatibility and programmable rates by nozzle or selection. “This isn’t just any three-tier individually controlled nozzle system – it is compatible with all our different boom widths.
Hutcheon and Pearce Integrated Solutions Manager Andrew Watt with the 2018 John Deere R4045 self-propelled sprayer.
“There is turn compensation where each individual nozzle changes its flow rate based on ground speed relative to the machine as it turns. “We also have an LED lighting system allowing operation in low light conditions and the identification of faults as they occur. If there is a blockage, there is an in-cab alert and the actual nozzle will flash. A key fob also allows the operator to remotely identify blockages.” The sprayers come equipped with standard nozzles or can be custom plumbed. BoomTrac Pro™ – The optional height control sensor system maintains a more consistent boom height above the crop, reducing drift and skips. Solution Command System – The 4 Series sprayers are fitted with the Solution Command System allowing for complete automation at the load station with a 12-button keypad. A micro-display provides real-time feedback on system operations and the ability to select the rinse method or monitor progress during the automated rinse function. PowerTech™ 9.0 litre engine – The R4045 is powered by a PowerTech™ 9.0 litre engine rated at 346 hp and with a 9.6 per cent power bulge up to 379 hp.
“The new boom design is 35% lighter than conventional steel models and has a pivoting arm supported by industrial strength HDP rope, which is light and durable.”
Field speeds have increased to 40 km/h and road speeds to 56 km/h.
“Our transport speeds have always been class leading, travelling up to 56 km/h in the field in transport mode back to tank, and that is the major reason why there is no need to have massive volumes of product on board.” Superior tank options – The R4045 is fitted with a 4542 litre stainless steel solutions tank, with options of 3200 or 3800 litres, plus a 646 litre rinse tank. An optional integrated direct-injection system provides additional carrying capacity of up to 889 litres and allows the injection of single, dual or triple products directly into the boom. Faster Load Command system – The Load Command system allows 4542 litres of liquid to be loaded in just minutes, with couplers automatically engaging and disengaging while the operator remains in the cab. “This is similar to a fighter jet with a four-inch pipe and low command pump able to fill the tank in three minutes.” Enhanced cabin comfort – Operator comfort in the R4045 is enhanced by a redesigned ergonomic armrest, a heated seat with a 15-degree right hand swivel, LED lighting, an instructor’s seat, and a memory console in the steering column.
For details on demonstration days or to request a demonstration, contact your local Hutcheon & Pearce Sales team. Autumn 2018
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“Until now, farmers have had to double enter their records into third-party platforms because their systems didn’t ‘talk’. Integration with MyJohnDeere makes the whole process more seamless.”
Integration improves efficiency
“And with the JohnDeere MyAnalyzer app, the farmer can get that drone image (or any other data layer on MyJohnDeere) and walk around the paddock to ground-truth the image, allowing for more informed decision making.” Forbes-based Precision Ag Consultant Russell Bate says the the integration of SST Software with MyJohnDeere is saving farmers time.
Forbes-based Precision Ag Consultant Russell Bate says software integration with MyJohnDeere will save farmers time.
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ohn Deere is making it even easier for farmers to manage their farming operation from their preferred management and software platforms.
John Deere is progressively enabling select thirdparty agricultural companies to integrate with MyJohnDeere, meaning farmers can use their preferred applications without having to double enter information. As Hutcheon & Pearce Precision Ag Manager Clare Robinson explains, John Deere machines record data during operations, which can then be used by the farmer in a range of applications. “With a JDLink Connect subscription and either a 2630, 4600 or 4640 screen, any data being recorded on the tractor or header screen is going up to MyJohnDeere, so ultimately there’s a platform on the cloud recording everything that’s gone over that paddock. “John Deere have essentially decided they just can’t keep up with all the numerous platforms available and their capabilities, so with MyJohnDeere they’ve made it easy for anyone to get data out of or put data into the MyJohnDeere platform. John Deere has released their API to the marketplace, which is basically the software ‘recipe’ needed for data transfer. “Until now, farmers have had to double enter their records into third-party platforms because their systems didn’t ‘talk’. Integration with MyJohnDeere makes the whole process more seamless.”
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“The integration between SST Software and MyJohnDeere has allowed for the efficient management of paddock records from the tractor through to the SST Summit desktop program via MyJohnDeere, where it can be processed into a grower’s agX data account. “SST is being used for processing raw paddock data into valuable and informative reports. More specifically, and most commonly, clients are using the SST systems to effectively process yield maps and data. Clients can now use the integration to receive documentation data directly from the machine and are also able to send variable rate prescriptions to John Deere machinery.
One exciting platform working on integration with MyJohnDeere is Agworld, a platform used by a large majority of agronomists to provide recommendations to their clients. Many growers also use Agworld for crop planning. “To date, Agworld and machinery records have been held separately, leading to cumbersome duplication of entries which increases the risk of errors. However, the recent move by Agworld to work with the MyJohnDeere platform is the first step in making the planning, recommendation, machine application and recording stages of the production cycle seamless, removing the need for duplication of entries, and allowing for more accurate and timely record keeping. “From the farmer’s perspective, the integration is simple – all you need is your documentation available on MyJohnDeere and a subscription to AgWorld. We recommend a one-month trial of the Agworld platform to test it for your business.” Imagery processing platform Agribotix is another company integrating with MyJohnDeere.
“This can then be used to see whether management practices throughout the season have been successful after harvest without the farmer having to use two platforms to look at the same thing.
“In the near future, Sirrus (SST’s application for tablets) and a new web version of Sirrus will integrate with MyJohnDeere allowing for yield data and documentation data to be viewed in the field promptly while scouting or ground-truthing. The producer and agronomist can then make decisions in-field on where to create management zones and how to manage them. Prescriptions can be made and sent directly to machinery from a tablet enabling agronomists and producers to make and implement decisions in the field.” With the ability to share information between platforms now easier than ever, John Deere also takes data integrity and transparency very seriously. John Deere has recently been approved for the Ag Data Transparency seal, issued in conjunction with the American Farm Bureau Federation, which further illustrates John Deere’s commitment to ensuring each farmer controls who sees their data. “Any of these third-party integrations will need to be approved by the farmer before they can access any data. Even then, the farmer has control over how much or how little data can be accessed,” Clare said.
As Griffith-based Hutcheon & Pearce Precision Ag Consultant Shaun Flood explains, Agribotix stitches together images from in-season drone flights to automatically transfer into MyJohnDeere so that the image can be analyzed with other layers, such as yield, all in the one place. “Once a flight is stitched and uploaded, it will automatically shift the image into MyJohnDeere by searching for the correct boundary.
MyJohnDeere integrations is an exciting and fast-paced space, with new partners and enhancements coming onboard every week. For more information on how to streamline decision-making processes in your business, please contact TECSight on 02 5924 5111 or your local Hutcheon & Pearce dealer.
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or more than a decade, Ronald McDonald House Wagga Wagga has been providing a home away from home for families with sick or injured children and expectant mothers from across the Riverina and South West Slopes. It now also runs the Family Room at the Children’s Ward at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. Since opening in 2005, almost 14,000 people have had a place to rest their heads at Ronald McDonald House.
Ronald McDonald House Executive Officer Deborah Braines said this would not have been possible without the support of staff, volunteers and organisations like Hutcheon & Pearce. “We have some wonderful benefactors. Nobody likes to see a child ill and away from home, and our families need their support. “We’ve had a relationship with Hutcheon & Pearce for a number of years, instigated by Arron (Hutcheon). About six or seven years ago we decided to go to Henty Field Days and they very kindly donated a prize for our raffle. “That relationship has evolved over the years. One year they donated a tractor, auctioned it and we got some of the proceeds and they’ve also held mufti-days to raise money and collected food for us. This is very important because a lot of our families who come to the house don’t come here expecting to stay, so we have a pantry for them. “The team at Hutcheon & Pearce is very kind, very generous and very supportive. You’ve got to remember that a very big majority of our families come from farms and the intake to Ronald McDonald House Wagga Wagga almost matches the Hutcheon & Pearce footprint.”
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When Ronald McDonald House took over running the Family Room on the Children’s Ward at Wagga Base Hospital recently, Hutcheon & Pearce was first in line to lend its support.
“Given the fact that a sizeable proportion of families that come to that room are from rural communities, we felt it was only appropriate to put a nice farm scene up in that room.”
“It’s very important for us to give back to the community,” Arron explains.
Since opening, the room has provided parents of sick children with a safe, welcoming environment 24 hours a day.
“If you sit in my seat and see some of the sponsorship and charity requests that come in, it’s a bit overwhelming. So, we went through a process of narrowing down what’s important to us, and what’s really going to make a difference in contributing to the community. “The thing we’re really passionate about is helping sick children and their families. “We’ve had a long relationship with Ronald McDonald House and the Family Room dovetails with that. “We were only too happy to help decorate the Family Room and thought about how we could lighten up the room, not only by providing John Deere toys. “We have a good relationship with the George the Farmer team, who came to visit us at the Henty Field Days last year. We talked to them about whether they’d be willing to help us out with a graphic for the wall and they were happy to help.
“The Family Room provides an oasis for families away from the ward where they can have some time out,” Deborah said. “Whether it is to have a cup of tea or a piece of toast, to do some washing or have a shower, send some emails or just have some quiet time on their own, there will be a friendly face to welcome them to the Family Room, and we are in the process of recruiting around 100 volunteers to assist us. “We thank Hutcheon & Pearce for helping us to make it a warm, welcoming environment.” Hutcheon & Pearce will also be supplying John Deere toys for a new play room being built as part of extensive renovation work at Ronald McDonald House Wagga Wagga. Renovations are expected to be completed by mid-2018.
“We have some wonderful benefactors. Nobody likes to see a child ill and away from home, and our families need their support.”
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John Deere carts are known for their simplicity, design and reliability, and this machine is no exception.
John Deere raises the bar on air cart technology
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Row-to-row accuracy. Four different coloured rollers to vary the seed rates, depending on whether they are small or large seeds, fertilisers or small grains. With individual meter sections controlling the commodity, the result is row-to-row accuracy, stimulating even crop emergence and consistent crop maturity.
Reduced compaction. With the tow between air cart, the weight is on the back of the tractor, giving greater ability to sow in undulating country. The cart does not leave wheel tracks so it is not compacting the soil – it is one clean pass. Some Riverina growers had managed flotation through 3m wheel tracks, wide tyres, duals and a smaller cart size, and there has been an increase in adoption of zero or minimum till and 3m controlled traffic in the Jerilderie, Conargo, Moulamein and Swan Hill areas.
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Various sizes and configurations are available, including tow-behind or tow-between, paired with two or three tank options from 250 bushels through to a huge 550 bushels.
Integration options. There is a variety of different combinations of John Deere to John Deere or John Deere to competitive bars, disc and tyne, making integration simple.
The 1910 offers growers row-to-row accuracy and filling efficiency coupled with low maintenance. We asked Hutcheon & Pearce sales representative at Finley, Myles O’Kane, to take us through some of the 1910 highlights:
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when seeding point rows. An in-cab alarm will notify the operator when sensors detect if gates are open or closed, out of position or operating incorrectly.
Cameras on the rear of the cart. At one time the towbetween carts had a big visibility issue across the bar. The camera on the rear of the air cart now allows the operator to see what is happening. There are also optional cameras in the bins to show the levels and other dealer-installed cameras as required.
A 430 bushel (15,179 litres) tow-between configuration with a John Deere 1890 18m disc seeder on behind is set to be showcase at Temora as part of a Hutcheon & Pearce partnership with FarmLink.
Choice of single-shoot or double-shoot primary manifolds. Single shoot for applying starter fertilizer with the seed, and the double-shoot air system for applying higher levels of fertiliser, with the seed and fertiliser placed in different locations. The system allows for any farming operation with the single or double shoot in any combination up to eight primaries giving the operator an extensive number of secondaries. The sliding handle on the double-shoot primary manifold allows the operator to quickly switch from single to double-shoot air system.
The air seeder can be run on a 7.5 inch (19cm) through to 15 inch (38cm) spacing, and there is a full variable rate seeding application.
Different tyre sizes are available, including wide singles on a 3m track for controlled traffic operations through to duals and front dual-casters to suit a 76cm row configuration or high flotation requirements
rowers on minimum till and controlled traffic systems will have the opportunity to inspect the John Deere 1910 430 bushel Commodity Air Cart at a southern NSW demonstration day.
Standard variable rate and hydraulic calibration, allows for consistent drive power to the meters at all meter speeds.
Myles O’Kane, Hutcheon and Pearce, Finley, with the John Deere 1910 430 bushel Commodity Air Cart.
Hutcheon & Pearce sales representative at Finley, Myles O’Kane, takes us through some of the 1910 highlights.
A volumetric metering system. The operator simply chooses the colour coded cartridge, then uses fine-tuning rings to tailor the meter cartridges to match the number of openers on the seeding tool. All adjustments are made without tools from the left-hand side of the air cart, and meters can be changed when the tanks are full. A manual half-width disconnect is incorporated into the meter housing to stop the flow of seed or fertiliser to half of the meter
Air Power™ 2. The hydraulic motor drives an Air Power™ 2, a dual fan (26 inch and 76mm tubes) system delivering more accurate distribution to all eight primary lines, precisely metering product into the primary air stream. The cast aluminium fan housing helps deliver up to 40 per cent more product per primary than a single fan cart. Catch bag to collect seed or fertiliser samples for calibration purposes. It fits around the manifold chamber and when not in use, is placed in a storage container mounted to the frame. A staircase leads to a stable platform where the lids are 1.5m apart (from centre to centre) making it easy to reposition the auger or conveyor. Gears and in-line drive shaft eliminate many of the chain drives found on other air carts. There are just three drive chains while transmission clutches run in oil. An optional rear hitch is available for the tow-behind carts to pull a roller or liquid tank. For Myles, the 1910 lives up to the John Deere reputation. “John Deere carts are known for their simplicity, design and reliability, and this machine is no exception’.”
For details on upcoming demonstration days, contact your local Hutcheon & Pearce Sales team representative.
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Increased power on display H utcheon & Pearce was pleased to showcase the new John Deere 6250R at a Demo night in Forbes on February 13. Aimed at contractors and arable land farmers, the 6250R rounds out the 6R series.
The first thing you’ll notice about this machine is the increase in power for the size of the tractor. Powered by a 6-cylinder 6.8-litre PowerTech engine, the 6250R has an engine management system that provides another 50hp boost for a maximum of 300hp. The engines are also fitted with DPF and SCR technology to meet Final Tier IV emission standards. The drivetrain is fitted to a lighter chassis that results in a 9.3-tonne total tractor weight for power-to-weight figures of 31kg per horsepower. The 15 tonnes maximum permissible weight also allows a 5.7-tonne payload, which means the tractor is able to transport heavier loads.
Other features include front axle suspension, hydropneumatic cab suspension and an updated joystick as an option. A creeper control function gives the ability to control low-speed operations. The machine has 11 programmable buttons for hitch, PTO and hydraulic remotes. For forward orders, contact your local Hutcheon & Pearce Sales team representative.
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Finley Branch Manager Brendan Prentice said the Take 5 App – developed by CSIRO – is already helping service technicians in the field.
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“With the help of the App, it takes about 4-5 minutes to identify risks for each job, which not only gives our service guys awareness of the risks but also peace of mind that it’s a safe environment or that steps have been taken to make it safe. “The App also creates a log and sends an email to the branch, so we have a record of a risk assessment having been done.” Brendan said Finley Branch will be sending a letter out with account statements to let customers know about the App.
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“The Take 5 App helps ensure no one gets injured doing their job and that’s what’s most important to us. At the end of the day, we all want to go home to our families.”
“Whenever our guys go onto a property or in any environment out of our Work Health and Safety control, they activate the Take 5 App to assess the task at hand and any hazards associated with the task. “For example, they might be working on a sprayer, so the assessment will take into account risks of slips and falls and any contaminants.
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t Hutcheon & Pearce, the safety of our people is paramount. So, if you see your field technician arrive on site and whip out their phone, rest assured they have safety top of mind.
A new App is helping our team assess and mitigate risks on-site before they get to work.
Enjoy all round versatility. 5E Series Tractors provide John Deere dependability and performance to a wide range of applications like arable farming, small-scale livestock, daily duties in dairy production as well as front loader work or tasks at specialised farms.
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“We don’t want customers to see our guys using their phones and think they’re on Facebook or YouTube – they’re definitely working.
“The tool is all about bringing awareness to the risks of each site and helping our guys create a safe working environment. “Coming into an unfamiliar environment can be quite challenging. You can never predict where a break down will happen and it’s often in a very uneven paddock. “The Take 5 App helps ensure no one gets injured doing their job and that’s what’s most important to us. At the end of the day, we all want to go home to our families.” The App helps Hutcheon & Pearce field technicians complete these steps: Stop and observe the scene Think about what they are trying to achieve Identify any hazards Plan a safe course of action Safely complete the task
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Sow much faster: 1890 No-Till Air Drill
A 30cm cast closing wheel – Trailing the press wheel, the closing wheel can be adjusted to run on top of the furrow or parallel designed for minimal soil disturbance. There is enough downpressure and width on the cast wheel to push the dirt over for seed to soil contact. Three or five section drawn flexible frame with an overcentre fold for transport or storage. Unfolding time for the three section machine is about 60 seconds and three minutes for the five section machine. Transporting and horsepower – The transport width for the 18.2m drill is 5.7m. Horsepower requirements range from 300hp for the 12m version to over 450hp for the 18.2m drill.
Since its release, the 1890 No-Till Air Drill has been a real flagship air seeder for John Deere, quickly earning a reputation for seed placement, accuracy and simplicity of operation.
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ero or reduced till growers will have the chance to see an 18.2m John Deere 1890 No-Till Air Drill in action during a series of demonstration days in southern NSW.
Available in widths of 9.1 to 18.2m, the 1890 has proven popular with regional growers on controlled traffic, and those wanting to sow on the clock in dry conditions. Hutcheon & Pearce is partnering with the agricultural research and extension organisation, FarmLink, to showcase the latest tillage, spraying and harvesting machinery in the field. The demonstrations will focus on the John Deere 1890 18.2m disc seeder, the 2018 John Deere R4045 self propelled sprayer, the new John Deere 8000 Series tractors, 1910 430 bushel air cart and the S780 combine harvester. The 1890 is available in widths of 9.1, 11, 12.2, 12.9, 15.2 or 18.2 metres to cover any scale of farming operations. One of the key components of the 1890 drill is the air distribution system – this machine is well-equipped with blockage sensors on every tube.
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RelativeFlow™ blockage system – allows operators to see the flow rate of seed and fertiliser from the cab. The blockage monitoring system operates through the Greenstar ™ 3 2630 display screen, and sensitivity levels can be adjusted if desired. There are two options available – primary blockage on each air tower or full row secondary blockage. Two ranks of 90 Series single-disc no-till openers – comprising 45cm disc blades mounted at a seven degree angle for aggressive action in high residue paddocks, the openers are gang-mounted and hydraulically raised or lowered. A patented active hydraulic down-force maintains penetration pressure by allowing the hydraulic cylinders to extend or retract in response to changing terrain. This provides 51mm of free travel in the opener before the spring down pressure takes over. Adjustable point for spring tension and seeding depth – the 1890 drill has height adjustment in (6.4mm) quarter inch increments from half an inch through to 3.5 inches seeding depth to sow most crops in any depth, in any condition. Operators have the option of locking one rank of the openers to sow on a 19, 25 or 38cm spacing. Allowing, for example, pasture and hay to be sown on 19cm while later cereals, brassicas and oilseeds can be sown at 38cm. Free travel of 51mm allowed the opener to follow the ground in any conditions, from a cattle track to a gilgai, and maintain seed depth.
“John Deere has made significant improvements in recent times, including the spoked gauge wheel, which assists with cleaning mud and debris in wet conditions.
Hutcheon & Pearce is partnering with the agricultural research and extension organisation, FarmLink, to showcase the latest tillage, spraying and harvesting machinery.
“There is still the option of the smooth-side and steel gauge wheels, depending on trash clearance and ground conditions, and the 1890 is easy to maintain with three grease points for the gauge and closing wheels.’’ For details on demonstration days, contact your local Hutcheon & Pearce Sales team representative.
The air towers have twist-off lids for easy access.
Since its release, the 1890 No-Till Air Drill has been a real flagship air seeder for John Deere, quickly earning a reputation for seed placement, accuracy and simplicity of operation.
Here are some of the other features of the 1890:
Sales representative from Finley Branch, Myles O’Kane said the 90 Series opener had proven popular among southern NSW zero and minimum till growers.
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