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DEALERS

West blessed

Dealerships in Western Australia and New South Wales were successful at New Holland’s Dealer of the Year awards

McIntosh and Son’s Katanning branch claimed the main prize - the 2023 New Holland Dealer of the Year – at the manufacturer’s awards.

The dealer, located in the Western Australian Wheatbelt town, was acknowledged for excellence in service and performance during New Holland’s Australia and New Zealand dealer conference in Auckland last month.

Two other awards for the best CNH Industrial Capital dealers were won by New South Wales dealerships.

Geronimo Farm Equipment, in the northern NSW town of Walgett, won the dealer of the year for single or dual branches.

AEH Group New South Wales won the same award for multioutlet dealerships.

Several dealer anniversaries ranging from 10 to 75 years were also recognised during the conference.

New Holland’s Australia and New Zealand general manager Bruce Healy says these dealerships, along with the award winners, are deserving of recognition.

“Through these annual awards, we recognise the outstanding efforts of our dealers across several criteria of excellence throughout 2022, including operations, market share, customer focus, parts and service and use best-in-class business practices,” he says.

“Each dealer group recognised through these awards has demonstrated excellence in service, collaboration, and commitment - particularly to upholding the values and standards New Holland has become known for.

“We are very pleased to see the strength of our network continue to grow and are committed to supporting our dealers to continue delivering the best in the market.

“Australian farmers truly are in the most capable hands, as demonstrated by the deep roots held by our dealers in their respective communities.”

DEALERS

Best case

Manufacturer Case IH has named its latest Australian dealers of the year

O’Connors and Darling Downs-based Stag Machinery Group have claimed two of the major prizes at Case IH’s annual dealer awards.

O’Connors, based across NSW and Victoria, was named Dealer of the Year for dealerships with three branches or more, while Stag took out the same title for dealerships with one or two branches.

Case IH’s dealership awards are based on several criteria including finance and business management, sales and marketing performance, parts and servicing, Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) certification and total market share.

“O’Connors has again demonstrated the standard of service

and performance that has made them one of our top dealers for some time now,” recently-appointed Case IH Australia general manager Aaron Bett says.

“I commend the effort, expertise and commitment so prevalent within the entire O’Connors team and across their whole network.

“For Stag Machinery Group, winning one of the brand’s top awards is great recognition for all the hard work that’s gone into establishing the group’s footprint in South-East Queensland in recent years and I look forward to seeing their ongoing growth and development.

“These dealers, and indeed all the dealers that have claimed

awards this year, embody the strengths of our brand and represent the level of knowledge, service and support our customers have come to rely on.”

Larwoods Ag, located in South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula, was another big winner.

It was named Dealer of the Year – Parts, while also being named CNH Industrial Capital’s Dealer of the Year for groups with one or two branches.

NSW-based Kenway & Clark was the CNH Industrial Capital Dealer of the Year for three branches or more.

Case IH ANZ General Manager Aaron Bett, Richard Lewis, CNH Industrial ANZ agriculture managing director Brandon Stannett, Tim Sheridan, CNH Industrial Asia Pacific president Chun Woytera, Lisa Day, Gareth Webb, Daniel Speed, Case IH Global president Scott Harris, and Zach Holmes with O’Connors’ award

Case IH Global president Scott Harris, CNH Industrial Asia Pacific president Chun Woytera, Shani Dopon, Noel Baines, Bruce McGregor, CNH Industrial ANZ agriculture managing director Brandon Stannett, and Case IH ANZ General Manager Aaron Bett with Stag Machinery Group’s award

New Holland ANZ general manager Bruce Healy, McIntosh and Son CEO David Capper and Katanning general manager Devon Gilmour, New Holland’s Chris Milentis and CNH Industrial ANZ managing director Brandon Stannett

AEH central-west NSW dealer principal David Thomson and CNH Industrial ANZ head of sales Claire Miles

MILESTONE

Magic number

John Deere has celebrated production of the two millionth tractor at its largest factory outside North America

John Deere’s factory museum will be the eventual home of the two millionth tractor to roll off he production line at its German facility.

The factory in Mannheim, which is now Deere’s biggest outside North America, originally manufactured Bulldog tractors when it opened in 1921 and has produced Deere machines since 1956.

A John Deere 6R 250 tractor – the largest ever built in Mannheim – had the honour of being the two millionth produced by the factory and was unveiled last month. The tractor will be used for ceremonial purposes, being

wrapped in portrait photos of more than 300 employees.

It will be on display at the John Deere Forum before gaining a permanent home in the factory museum.

It will sit alongside a JD 6400 tractor, which was produced in 1993 and was the one millionth tractor built.

After taking almost 70 years to reach the one million milestone, the Mannheim factory’s lifetime output has doubled in just 30 years.

Deere says about 40,000 tractors per week are produced by the 3,300 employees at Mannheim, which is located close to the Rhine river in Germany’s south-west.

PRECISION

Smart purchase

CNH Industrial has bought Augmenta to enhance its precision sprayer technology offering

CNH Industrial has purchased Augmenta, a technology company which the Case IH and New Holland parent company had previously invested in through its ventures program.

Augmenta will be integrated into Raven Industries, an autonomous farming technology company which CNH had previously purchased.

With the acquisition, CNH Industrial says it hopes to accelerate the growth of Augmenta’s Sense & Act technology for sprayers.

Augmenta’s selective spraying work includes the development of a multispectral camera and software which monitors a machine’s operating environment and uses the machine to act directly.

It uses camera vision and artificial intelligence to automatically control precise application rates, based on factors like canopy health.

This helps to increase yield while reducing chemical and fertiliser use and overall costs.

PRECISION

Top tech

Topcon’s new transplanting system will help increase fruit and vegetable crop production by up to 15 per cent, the company says

Technology and positioning company Topcon Agriculture has unveiled its latest product in the USA – Transplanting Control.

Designed particularly for fruit and vegetable farmers, this turnkey system provides global navigation satellite system (GNSS) based guidance, autosteering and control.

Topcon Agriculture’s vice-president of product development Michael Stone says this automated system will increase efficiency on farms.

“Manual measurement is still common practice in areas where specialty and permanent crops are grown,” he says. “Our precision GNSS-based guidance and control allows for more elaborate planting patterns and has been proven through countless industries and applications.

“This now-affordable transplanting technology can help growers increase crop production by up to 15 per cent, if not more.”

Transplanting Control is a turnkey system that uses GNSS based guidance

The solution eliminates the manual labour required to physically outline fields, Topcon says, while it also provides streamlined setup through an easy-to-use task planning interface.

Farmers can also expect reductions in fuel and other inputs through the reliability of GNSS, resulting in fewer mistakes and corrections.

“Crops placed in an optimised space maximise available resources like soil nutrients, water and sunlight; this also allows more accessible angles for maintenance, like cleaning and weeding, which will further improve output,” Stone says.

“More uniform transplanting executed through GNSS generates a healthier crop for increased production and quality.

“This technology can even improve efficiencies with tasks like soil sampling and post hole digging.”

CNH Industrial previously held a 10.5 per cent stake in Augmenta through its CNH Industrial Ventures program, which will transfer to full ownership.

“We are extremely excited to become part of CNH Industrial and continue building deep technological solutions together that enable a more sustainable future for farms of all sizes, as well as the environment,” Augmenta co-founder and CEO George Varvarelis says.

“Our beyond-state-of-the-art ag perception stack combined with CNH Industrial’s high-quality ag equipment and tech stack will give a material advantage to farmers in their daily farming practices, resulting in increased efficiency, precision, and profitability”.

Existing Augmenta technologies will be commercially available through Raven’s aftermarket channels, while Raven also plans to develop and integrate Augmenta products into its wider portfolio in the coming years.

“Augmenta’s unique AI and vision-based perception technologies add a new, distinct value and scalability to Raven’s industry-leading technologies,” Raven vice president of product development John Preheim says.

“We look forward to adding innovative Sense & Act capabilities to our products, further driving profitability for our customers.”

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John Deere’s two millionth tractor from its Mannheim factory is a 6R 250.

TRACTORS

Step up

Kioti’s new 130 and 140 horsepower tractors will be ideal for rugged paddocks, the manufacturer says

South Korean manufacturer Kioti has brought its most powerful tractors ever to Australia.

The HX series features two models, which offer 130hp and 140hp engines, and means Kioti can now cater to a bigger farming market.

“It takes Kioti into the serious farming segment

and it’s the next step for Kioti in terms of refi nement,” Michael Cook, dealer co-principal of Engage Ag in Toowoomba says.

All major components, including the engine, transmission and cabin, are built by Daedong, as Kioti is known in its homeland.

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The tractors feature a fuel efficient 3.8L diesel engine, eight-speed Powershi ft , 32 x 32 transmission, 230L fuel tank and a 4,852kg lift apacity.

They also feature work and drive modes, threespeed PTO with PTO cruise control that sets the working rpm and automatic 2WD, which disengages the 4WD when travelling more than 20km/h.

Comfort and convenience have also been factored in.

There is an adjustable multifunctional armrest, an air seat which swivels both ways, head rest and seat warmer.

Kioti says HX series tractors have been built for versatility, with the increased size making them ideal for rugged paddocks and towing heavier implements, while still being convenient to transport via road.

Kioti Australia national sales manager Stuart Phillips says interest was high ahead of the HX series’ release Down Under.

“We did anticipate a surge in interest given Kioti’s build up and investment in the HX, but the response is phenomenal,” he says.

“The way it looks, its capabilities, toughness and deluxe features have set the bar to new levels.”

Kioti tractors are distributed locally by PFG Australia and its dealer network.

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SPRAYERS

Sprayer solutions

A self-levelling boom will feature on new models of Silvan’s Paddock Pak sprayers among a series of upgrades, while two new quad bike sprayers have made their debut

Silvan has announced upgrades to its Paddock Pak sprayer range while also launching a new sprayer and towbar spray boom range for side-by-side vehicles.

Silvan’s 2500 and 3000 litre Paddock Pak sprayers will now feature a self-levelling boom that includes hydraulic tilt and fold and lift nd parallelogram suspension. The 18m boom is also fully galvanised for improved protection against erosion.

Operators using the new Paddock Pak range will get the choice of either a PTO or hydraulic pump, as well as four di fferent axle and tyre options to suit their individual applications.

The spray tank is manufactured with Polytuff mpact resistant polyethylene completed with a calibrated fi ll sight line. Both the 2500 and 3000L sprayers

are fitted with a 100L freshwater tank mounted forward on the chassis for easy tank flushing or handwashing.

Four di fferent control options are available from a three section Silvamatic electric controller, a Bravo automatic spray rate controller, a Bravo 400S spray controller with guidance or the ISOBUS compatible IBX100.

Options on the Paddock Pak range include two varying foam markers, a Silmix chemical hopper and three or five section electric over hydraulic controls. At the same time, the spraying specialists also launched two new 200L Trupak model sprayers, as well as two towbar spray booms as part of its Autumn 2023 range.

The range includes the S10R-1 and S10R-2 model

Silvan has unveiled a host of sprayer technology as part of its Autumn 2023 range

sprayers and the RP1-35 and RP1-36 spray booms. Both sprayers with tank and hose reel are suited to a range of weed management applications including blackberries, fence lines and roadside spraying.

The Trukpak spray range is self-contained and produces up to 14L per minute open flow and up to 10 metres with the factory-fitted pressure regulator through the Varijet spray gun from either the 15m retractable hose or 30m manual wind reel depending on the model.

The new RP1-35 towbar spray boom features a width of 120cm meaning it can fit inside the wheel track of many side-by-side vehicles and ATVs. Featuring five nozzle height adjustments that can be turned off or on or many spraying applications, the RP1-35 is ideal for fence lines, driveways fi rebreaks, horse arenas and broad spraying applications.

The RP1-36 is similarly suited for spraying around obstacles which could damage traditional booms such as fences, trees, power poles and guardrails. It can spray in an arc of either 90 or 180 degrees and achieve a spray width of 7.4m or 3.7m with one nozzle.

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JCB’s new teleskid has now arrived in Australia – an innovative combination of a telehandler and a skid steer

Described as the world’s fi rst and only skid steer loader and compact track loader with a telescoping boom, the Teleskid is now available to order in Australia through local JCB CEA dealers and comes in wheeled and tracked con fi gurations.

JCB says the Teleskid is a versatile and robust machine, bringing together components from a range of machines to perform the role of a forkli ft , telehandler, compact loader and skid steer all in one.

The Teleskid can access places traditional skid steer loader cannot reach, with 4m of vertical

reach and a forward reach of 2.5m. Operators can now reach out and grab trees or branches or dig below ground for up to 90cm because of the unique abilities of the Teleskid.

The Teleskids can lift ,676kg with the boom retracted or 732kg with the boom fully extended.

“The JCB Teleskid is a great option for the conventional constructional market, but there are also so many other applications the machine can be used for,” JCB says.

“The lift apabilities of the Teleskid provide a range of benefits for users. Operators can easily load high sided truck bodies without needing a ramp, or

over the top of structures, such as fencing.”

Side door cabin access is another feature, meaning operators can get in and out of the machine safely and quicker than other traditional skid steers on the market.

Inside the cab, operators can enjoy 60 per cent more visibility thanks to a new cabin design including the large front windshield that offers 270-degrees of visibility from inside.

The windshield can be easily removed for a quick exit in case of emergency while the recessed rear door also provides increased protection from damage.

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DEALERSHIPS

New hands

Brown and Hurley has purchased six Case IH dealerships in Queensland, with four of them also set to expand into New Holland machinery

Six Queensland Case IH dealerships are set for new ownership.

Truck and trailer dealer Brown and Hurley will purchase dealerships in Ayr, Mackay, Proserpine, Cairns, Innisfail and Tolga, marking a major expansion for the company which fi rst bought a Case IH dealership in Roma four years ago.

There will also be further changes at four of the dealerships, with speciality tractors from fellow CNH Industrial brand New Holland to be sold at Ayr, Cairns, Innisfail and Tolga, providing new opportunities and greater choice.

Brown and Hurley CEO Paul Hurley says it will

remain ‘business as usual’ for the six dealerships and is excited to be moving back into the agricultural machinery sector, an area in which the company was originally involved.

“Our business started with ag dealers and machinery in the 1940s before moving into the truck section of the market, so we’re enjoying being back in the ag machinery sector and this further expansion into Queensland represents an exciting new chapter,” he says.

“Customers of these six North Queensland dealerships can be assured their machinery and servicing requirements will continue to be top priority, and we

look forward to working with them to identify new opportunities for their businesses.”

Brandon Stannett, Australian managing director of Case IH parent company CNH Industrial, believes Brown and Hurley will be an asset to the company thanks to their experience.

“Brown and Hurley have been a leader in their field for many years, so we know our customers are the big winners here, benefitting from the knowledge and vast experience of the Brown and Hurley team, as well as the changes to the product line-up, which present fresh options for farming businesses in these Queensland locations,” he says.

“Case IH customers in these areas have always enjoyed exceptional support and a fter-sales service from their local dealership, and that will continue to be the case, with Brown and Hurley renowned for its focus on the customer and their business priorities.”

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Great green

Leading John Deere dealers from across the country travelled to California to see the manufacturer’s latest release – the 5ML Series of cab tractors – in action during a field training session.

Designed for horticulture customers, the 5ML tractor offers a fi ltered cab and the latest precision ag technology, speci fically designed to fit between tight orchard rows.

“Seeing the new 5ML in action in the US only heightened our excitement to bring the tractor to Australia to respond directly to the needs of growers looking for a low-profi le cab, more power, and industry-leading integrated precision ag technologies, typically only available on machines in broadacre production systems,” Deere’s Australian precision ag manager Benji Blevin says.

“We had the opportunity to sit in the tractor, and many were surprised by just how spacious and comfortable the cab was given it has been designed for those narrow rows.

“The new inclusion of the cab and optional fi ltration system is a major step change in improving

the health, safety and comfort of operators across Australian horticulture production enterprises.”

One key aspect of the new tractor, which Blevin says has been keenly anticipated, is the Category IV fi ltration system kit.

If installed, this provides additional cabi n fi ltration and pressurisation, preventing external chemical and particulate hazards from reaching the operator and eliminating the need for personal protective wear.

The 5ML is available in three models – the 5105ML (with 103hp/77kW engine), the 5120ML (118hp/88kW) and 5130ML (128hp/95kW).

Each of them has a low-profi le cabin and is available with PowrQuad Plus 16F/16R transmission or Powr8 32F/16R with creeper.

They provide up to 117L per minute of hydraulic flow and are available with working widths as narrow as 1.55m, making them ideal for the tightest of orchard or vineyard rows.

Two front axle con fi gurations are available, while operators can also add a limb li fter kit to move

away low hanging branches that can often cause headaches.

While in the US, dealers were able to see the 5ML existing alongside Deere’s Smart-Apply Intelligent Spray Control System.

This system is an add-on kit for tow-behind airblast sprayers which can reduce the potential for chemical drift nd decreases the amount of product applied by adjusting spray volume based on canopy density.

“Most sprayers today apply a blanket spray, even between trees,” Blevin says.

“Smart-Apply adjusts spray volume based on tree canopy density and shuts off ompletely between trees, providing an enormous chemical saving for producers.”

This is far from the only piece of important technology available to farmers with the 5ML.

Blevin says several other additions from Deere’s technology suite will give orchard and vineyard operations the advantages of everything from remote data tracking to hands-free guidance.

“JDLink is available to track machine data remotely, allowing customers wit h fleets of tractors to manage equipment location, monitor machine health and productivity, and give their team the information and direction they need to fi nish jobs accurately and on time,” he says.

The 5ML, and the 5ML Narrow, are available to order in Australia now through John Deere’s national dealer network.

“The range is also Greenstar/ISOBUS ready for rate-controlled implements, to help more accurately apply liquid and dry products, and documenting those applications for record-keeping and analysis.

“AutoTrac basic also comes as an option, offering hands free guidance at a lower cost than ever from John Deere, giving customers the ability to eliminate implement overlap and optimise machine efficiency when completing jobs such as spraying, planting, and mowing.”

John Deere’s full tractor range can be viewed at www.deere.com.au or through the manufacturer’s nationwide dealer network

John Deere’s latest tractor release – the horticulture-focused 5ML series – is one step closer to appearing on Australian farms

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The 5ML is designed to excel in the tight spaces of orchards and vineyards

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How do you pick the best vineyard-orchard tractor?

The most demanding task asked of a specialist tractor is spraying, distributor Inlon says, where the individual unit’s features and performance in the field make a di fference not only to the spraying task itself, but also to overall farm costs, productivity and yield.

“A true specialist vineyard-orchard tractor is an engineering marvel with high performance and sophisticated features and functions in a compact package,” the distributor says.

So to answer that question, Inlon’s Landini tractor product specialist Max Allan has made his knowledge, gleaned over more than four decades in the

industry, available as an easily accessible resource to customers.

Allan says much of his experience has been with specialist tractors across several brands, now brought together in a comprehensive vineyard-orchard tractor buyers guide, which covers the key issues to consider when buying a new tractor.

“The vineyard-orchard tractor buyers guide will be helpful for any grower who realises there are long-term costs and benefits in the choice of tractor,” he says.

“Operators of vineyards and orchards have di fferent spraying requirements with varying ground conditions, planting con fi gurations and chemical costs.

“The vineyard-orchard tractor buyers guide helps you to consider what is most essential for your specific set-up.

“It covers factors such as PTO speed, engine performance, ground speed, tractor dimensions, cabin features, hydraulics, linkage, driveline, braking, ergonomics and cost of ownership.

There is also another companion resource available through Inlon – the vineyard-orchard tractor comparison tool.

Allan says this resource allows customers to compare what is available from a tractor specialist like Landini and others.

“The tool enables you to identify what is important to you and make your own independent comparisons with other tractors,” he says.

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Australia is in prime position to take advantage of an increased global appetite for sustainable food production, industry experts say Tackling challenges around climate, COVID-19, con fl ict and cost formed the basis of a panel discussion at February’s Evoke Ag conference in Adelaide.

Called ‘the collision of the four Cs’, the discussion featured four industry experts and was facilitated by food and agribusiness consultant Tim Hunt.

Held as part of the AgriFutures event, it featured Macdoch Group executive chairman Alasdair MacLeod, Charles Sturt University Yindyamarra research fellow Jack Jacobs, Shelman Group founder Mary Shelman, and Tasmanian Agricultural Company co-founder and managing director Sam Trethewey.

One pertinent topic of discussion was around cost pressures and a belief that consumers were not necessarily willing to pay extra for products and inputs produced either locally or sustainably.

Trethewey said consumers’ desire for cheap food meant savings needed to be found somewhere in the production process, and it was often the environment which bore the brunt.

“Cheap food comes at a cost and if the consumer is not paying that cost the environment pays the cost,” he said.

“I think we’re seeing that increasingly now in Australia and around the world that we’re starting to see systems break down because we’re just so focused on cheap food.”

Shelman expanded on this point and related a story from a recent talk in Ireland where a professor said the industry needed to recalibrate its thought process.

She relayed the viewpoint that moving towards sustainability should not focus purely on whether consumers were willing to pay more for products.

“That’s really not the right conversation to have - the conversation around sustainability is about license to operate,” Shelman said.

“Unless you can basically demonstrate to the area that you’re in or to your consumer that you are on a path to a more sustainable production, you will either be out of their consideration set or maybe regulated out of business.”

MacLeod believes Australia is in a strong position to take advantage when global consumer drive for sustainable products increases.

He says an important step will be for the industry to clearly defi ne what sustainability means.

“Clearly that is fi nancial sustainability, it’s clearly about environmental sustainability, and

it’s clearly about the sustainability of our regional and rural communities,” he said.

“The tricky bit in all that is what does environmental sustainability actually look like and how do we understand how to make it better?

“The fi rst thing to say is it’s more than just emissions.

“Emissions are very important, but we need to be thinking about how we are sustainably maintaining biodiversity, what are we doing about soil health, what are we doing about water quality - these are all the things we need to be thinking about.”

MacLeod and the Macdoch Group partnered with the National Farmers Federation in 2021 for an ongoing project called Farming for the Future.

This research project aims to test and quantify the link between natural capital and farm profitability, with the aim of building alignment and identifying opportunities for growth.

“This is a big research project that is looking at how you actually optimise that sweet spot between fi nancial sustainability and environmental sustainability, because I think it’s incredibly important and it’s going to be the most important thing to ensure that our industry thrives in the coming decades,” MacLeod said.

“Traditionally there has been a question mark around whether or not farming in a way that’s good for natural resources has to come with the price of productivity and profitability.

“I do not believe that that is the case, particularly when you look at the cost of inputs at the moment.

“I believe there is a sweet spot between optimising what’s going on with your natural resources and what’s going on with your profitability, and we really need to get farmers thinking about how we get to that optimal point.”

Evoke Ag is an annual event, with the 2024 edition scheduled for February 20-21 in Melbourne.

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World champion

More than 40,000 people visited Lardner Park near Warragul in Victoria for this year’s Farm World.

Changed to a three-day event and held between Friday March 24 and Sunday March 26, visitors could browse between more than 480 exhibitors and get an insight into the depth of agricultural machinery available.

Some of the highlights included:

TTMI

TTMI displayed a range of Case IH tractors suitable for hobby and lifestyle farmers through to large farming operations ranging from 20-240 horsepower.

Australian standards compliant TGB quad bikes in 500cc and 600cc were shown, along with some models new for 2023 in the Target 600 Sports and Blade 1000 LTX two-seater.

TTMI’s six and eight-wheel drive Argo amphibious vehicles drew interest from young and old with many eager to learn about their capabilities over the hills as well as their use in low lying paddocks during the wet.

The new Househam Harrier self-propelled sprayer also featured on the site, with TTMI taking on the UK-brand’s import and distribution for Australia.

Kuhn

Two of the latest additions to Kuhn’s Australian stable caught the eye of visitors at Farm World.

The fi rst of these was the VBP 7190 baler-wrapper combo.

Hype has surrounded the machine since its win at the 2023 Farm Machine of the Year awards, announced at the SIMA Expo in France late last year, where it was identi fied as the most powerful and versatile in its category.

The other new machine to Australian shores

was the FC 9330 RA mower conditioner. It has been designed to adapt its swath delivery from 1.80m to 3.60m and is adaptable to suit a variety of balers, particularly those with wide pickups where the forage density is high.

Ag Farm Machinery

Having only just arrived in Australia, there was plenty of interest in Kioti’s HX series tractors.

These are the largest models ever made by the South Korean manufacturer, offering 130hp and 140hp versions.

Local dealer Ag Farm Machinery, which is Victoria’s largest PFG dealer, had the new machines on display, which are covered in more detail elsewhere in this edition of Farms & Farm Machinery

Another brand which has been taken on by Ag Farm Machinery is the American-made Bad Boy Mowers.

Both residential and commercial grade mowers are available in the range, including the top-end Renegade.

This has a 24.7hp, 1100cc engine and a 1.55m working width to ensure the bigger jobs can be done with ease, while also remaining comfortable for the operator and built for reliability.

Lemken

German manufacturer Lemken had machinery across its cultivation range available, along with equipment from Steketee.

One machine being highlighted was Lemken’s Karat 9 intensive cultivator.

Tractor mounted, this machine easily handles both shallow and deep stubble cultivation. Operators can quickly and easily switch between modes, while the machine also has an easily accessible working depth adjustment system.

Farm Implements

Based nearby in the outer-eastern Melbourne suburb of Pakenham, Farm Implements had attachments from its Cosmo, Cosmo Bully, and ‘house’ brand Kanga on show.

One product proudly bearing the Australian-made sticker was the Kanga KMH130 twin rotor slasher.

This slasher has a 3m cutting width, which is just 30cm smaller than its overall width of 3.3m, and a cutting height between 50mm and 300mm.

It requires a tractor between 80hp and 130hp and i s fitted with 360-degree spinning suction design blades plus front and rear stone guards.

The KMH130 is the second largest of five models within the Kanga rotor slasher range.

Farm Implements’ offering also includes the likes of flail mulchers, rotary hoes, power harrows, fertiliser spreaders, grader blades, cultivators and harrows, post-hole diggers, bale spikes, rakes and mixers.

Claas

Claas Harvest Centre Gippsland had an array of machines for all purposes on show, including the Terra Trac Axion 960 tractor.

First introduced to Australia less than two years ago, the unique Terra Trac concept combines the advantages of a tracked tractor in terms of traction and soil protection with the more comfortable drive characteristics of a conventional wheeled tractor.

Another brand represented by the dealership is Väderstad, with the Rapid 300 C seed drill was also on display.

This machine allows farmers to complete seedbed preparation, leveling, drilling, and reconsolidation in one pass and delivers consistent seeding results at high operating speeds.

Crowds flocked to Victoria’s Gippsland region for a successful Farm World last month

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TGB quad bikes were part of TTMI’s display

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TTMI showed a range of Case IH tractors

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The Kanga KMH130 twin rotor slasher

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Lemken’s Karat 9 cultivator

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Claas’ Terra Trac Axion 960 tractor

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Vaderstad’s Rapid 300 C seed drill

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Kuhn’s FC 9330 RA mower conditioner

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Kioti’s new HX series tractor

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Kuhn’s VBP 7190 baler-wrapper combo

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Bad Boy Mowers Renegade model

Brandt

John Deere’s range of machinery was being displayed by Victorian dealer Brandt.

Plenty of agricultural equipment drew interest, including the 5095M utility tractor interest, while Deere’s compact construction equipment was also of note.

One such machine was the E36ZS compact excavator, which offers 29.7hp (22.2kW) and a maximum digging depth of 3.24m, while maintaining an operating weight of 3,718kg. Deere’s compact excavator range also features a zero-tail-swing design and retractable undercarriage.

Mahindra

Ballarat Mahindra travelled to Lardner Park to display some of the manufacturer’s tractors.

One of the popular models being shown was the Japanese-made Max28.

The 28hp compact tractor has three-range hydrostatic transmission, industrial tyres as standard and a 330kg front lift nd 1,200kg rear li ft Available as a tractor, loader and with four-in-one bucket, it was a highlight at the dealer’s stand.

John Berends

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The John Deere E36ZS compact excavator

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Mahindra’s Max28 compact tractor

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John Berends’ Cyclomatic 1800 low body mulcher

conditions, John Berends Implements had its Cyclomatic 1800 low body mulcher on show.

There are four models within the range, all of which are multi-purpose, heavy-duty machines capable of everything from rejuvenating old pastures to cutting up pruned branches and scrub up to 50mm in diameter.

This model has a cutting width of 1.75m, overall weight of 2m and body height of 50cm.

It requires a tractor between 48hp and 72hp and features 40 Y-blades, which offer high durability.

ABARES has found 84 per cent of Australian sugar is exported

Number crunching

ABARES has quanti fied the role of agriculture in the Australian economy in its latest snapshot

Agriculture accounts for 55 per cent of total Australian land use, while 72 per cent of all agricultural production is exported.

These are just two pieces of data revealed in the 2023 Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) snapshot of Australian agriculture.

Australia’s total agricultural output is tipped to hit $90 billion for this fi nancial year, as reported in the last edition of Farms & Farm Machinery

Delving further into the numbers, the snapshot reveals that, excluding timber production, agriculture

accounts for 55 per cent of Australian land use, or 427 million hectares in real terms.

In the 2021-22 fi nancial year, agriculture accounted for 2.4 per cent of Australia’s GDP, 2.5 per cent of employment, and 11.6 per cent of goods and services exports.

The biggest agricultural sector in terms of production value during the 2021-22 fi nancial year was cereal grains, which accounted for 21 per cent.

This was followed by cattle and calves at 18 per cent, with a clear gap ahead of other areas.

The next biggest was fruit and nuts (7 per cent),

followed by both oilseeds and vegetables (6 per cent each) plus milk, and sheep and lambs (level at 5 per cent each).

ABARES also found that 72 per cent of Australia’s agricultural production was exported during the three fi nancial years between 2017-18 and 2019-20.

Rice was the sector was the highest export percentage at 92 per cent, ahead of sugar at 84 per cent, followed by beef and veal, plus mutton and lamb, which were both at 78 per cent.

Conversely, only six per cent of pig and poultry products were exported, as were 33 per cent of fruit and nuts and 39 per cent of dairy products.

Broadly speaking, ABARES says exports to Australia’s top eight Asian markets (China, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam and India) are rising, while exports to New Zealand, United States and other markets are falling.

ABARES also found there were 87,800 agricultural businesses in Australia during 2021-22 with an estimated value of agricultural operations exceeding $40,000, and 54,400 of these were broadacre and dairy farm businesses.

Within those 54,400 businesses – about 62 per cent were classi fied as livestock farms, about 30 per cent were cropping farms and about 9 per cent were dairy industry farms.

Events calendar

Here are upcoming field day and agricultural events for 2023. Information was current as of going to press

Agfest - Carrick

Agfest is a multi-award winning event and offers an excellent opportunity for your business to showcase its products to thousands of people. Operating for over 35 years, Agfest is a Tasmanian success story that injects millions of dollars into the local economy annually.

When: May 4–6, 2023

More info: agfest.com.au

Tocal Field Days - Tocal

Highly regarded for its educational aspects, Tocal Field Days provides an opportunity each year for landholders and the community to see fi rst-hand a range of livestock and animal handling and husbandry skills.

When: May 5-7, 2023

More info: www.tocal fielddays.com

Primex Field Days - Casino

Positioned as being ‘Australia’s sustainable farming expo’, Norco Primex has evolved from a localised event to become one of the country’s leading primary industries expos. It now boasts in excess of 1,000 di fferent companies on show and more than 25,000 visitors across its three days.

When: May 11–13, 2023

More info: primex.net.au

Riverina Field Days - Griffith

Held at the Gri ffith Showgrounds, Riverina Field Days attracts over 5,000 people each year and showcases what’s new in farming, best farming practices and new technology, and forms a networking opportunity for farmers across a vast range of industries.

When: May 12–13, 2023

More info: riverina fielddays.com

Bellingen Show - Bellingen

Begun in 1881, the Bellingen Show is a yearly event that brings together members from throughout the community providing a venue for both young and old to showcase their unique skills and talents through traditional agricultural events, the exhibition of agricultural produce, arts and cra fts, and top class local entertainment.

When: May 13–14, 2023

More info: bellingenshow.com.au

Mildura Field Days - Mildura

Mildura Field Days are two full days of the best that the region has to offer as well as the latest in agricultural machinery and innovation. Agriculturally-focused exhibitors are joined by others forming a wide range

including local food & wine, health & beauty and more. Events include live music, presentations and kids’ activities.

When: May 19–20, 2023

More info: mildura fielddays.com.au

Casino Beef Week - Casino

Casino Beef Week is an annual celebration of this iconic Australian industry and the rural way of life. Taking place over 11 days, the festival provides entertainment, education and an authentic country experience for the whole family. With over 100 vibrant events to enjoy, there is no shortage of fun things to see and do.

When: May 20–30, 2023

More info: casinobeefweek.com.au

Rotary FNQ Field Days – Mareeba

The Rotary FNQ Field Days has grown exponentially since its conception in the mid-1980s. Held over three days on a biennial basis, the award-winning field days is the largest community event on the Tablelands and all monies raised are donated to charities and community organisations in the Atherton Tablelands area.

When: May 24–26, 2023

More info: fnqfielddays.org.au

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day

Countryman Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day is the place where those living and working on small farms in the agricultural sector can come together at the one time to view and compare from a selection of products and services designed for efficient farming and rural practices.

When: May 28, 2023

More info: gidgegannup.info/small-farm-field-day

Hort Connections – Adelaide

Hort Connections is an opportunity for networking, education and business for the entire fresh produce industry. Speakers and exhibitors will showcase the latest research, technologies, and innovations to offer new perspectives on the future of Australasia’s horticulture industry.

When: June 5-7, 2023

More info: hortconnections.com.au

Elders FarmFest - Toowoomba

Elders FarmFest is Queensland’s largest premier primary field day. More than 2,500 individual companies and organisations will come to together to exhibit everything from ATVs and boom sprayers to grain driers, harvesters and rock pickers.

When: June 6–8, 2023

More info: acmruralevents.com.au/farmfest

Expected drop

Tractor sales took another hit in February, the Tractor and Machinery Association says, and several factors have contributed

February tractor sales saw another sizeable fall, down 29 per cent on the same month last year and now down 27 per cent for the year to date.

All states and territories, except for the Northern Territory, experienced a decline in sales for the second consecutive month.

Sales in Queensland were down 21 per cent, New South Wales was down 38 per cent and Victoria recorded a drop of 27 per cent.

Sales in Western Australia were down 18 per cent, South Australia recorded a 36 per cent decline and Tasmania was off 7 per cent for the month, with sales in the Northern Territor y fi nishing 43 per cent ahead.

Not surprisingly, sales in all machine categories were down this month - with the small under 40hp (30kw) category experiencing the smallest fall, down 5 per cent.

The 40-100hp (30-75kw) range was down 31 per cent in February and the 100-200hp (75-150 kw) category was also down, this time by 27 per cent.

Sales in the large 200hp plus (150kw plus) range took a massive hit to be 60 per cent lower than last February.

Combine harvester sales remained healthy in February, supplying the back end of this year’s harvest, with a further 20 units being delivered in the month.

Baler sales were in line with last year, while sales of out-front mowers continued their downward trend and were off y 3 per cent this month.

There would appear to be three main reasons for this drop off

Gary Northover is executive director of the Tractor & Machinery Association of Australia (TMA). He can be contacted on (03) 9813 8011 or at gary@tma.asn.au

The fi rst is stock availability – machine supply from the USA is slow, with lead times often stretching beyond 12 months – with the situation out of Europe only slightly better.

Secondly, interest rate increases are having an effect, particularly on the smaller and mid-size tractor product ranges.

There are also delays in processing roll on, roll off product at Australian ports.

New vehicle offshore pre-loading biosecurity requirements introduced by the Federal Government’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources require all new and used vehicles imported to Australia to meet strict new biosecurity requirements before being allowed entry into the country.

These requirements include inspections, treatment if necessary, and documentation to verify compliance.

A senior industr y fi gure contacted by the TMA has con fi rmed these additional regulations are creating signi ficant bottlenecks at the wharves, with long waiting times for shipping vessels to be processed.

Under the new regulations, if any foreign material

is found on any item of imported machinery, the whole shipment is put on hold for de-seeding and further cleaning.

This slow and manual process can only take place at approved facilities which is causing enormous inefficiencies for the system, leading to huge volumes of vehicles being left n quarantine awaiting processing.

The delays are also causing signi ficant challenges for shipping companies, with many vessels being forced to divert to other ports in the region.

To address these challenges, the government has announced a range of measures aimed at improving the efficiency of the shipping industry.

These measures include increased investment in biosecurity infrastructure and additional resources to support the processing of incoming vessels.

Despite these efforts, industry experts warn the processing delays are likely to continue for some time, with the complex nature of biosecurity requirements meaning it is unlikely these issues will be resolved any time soon.

Particularly a ffected will be farmers looking to sow winter crops and harvest crops such as grapes, as the unprecedented backlog in vehicle processing leaves their incoming machinery stuck in ports around the country.

Just a reminder, the annual TMA conference is being held this year on Wednesday July 19 at the Stamford Plaza, Sydney Airport.

Ticketing and event information will be available on the TMA’s website in the coming weeks as we look forward to another great event.

Baler sales were steady in February, defying the drop in tractor sales

Wide network

Australia is a key market for Bourgault, with two distribution centres and ongoing product testing forming just part of the story

Developing products speci fically for the Australian market and having full distribution centres on both sides of the country makes Bourgault much more than just a machinery importer.

Specialising in seeding and cultivation equipment for the broadacre market, the Canadian manufacturer’s commitment to Australia extends as far as testing prototypes on local farms with the goal of developing products exclusively for customers Down Under.

Bourgault Australia’s head office is in the Perth suburb of Kelmscott, and this western distribution centre and assembly site is complemented by another at Ettamogah, near Albury in New South Wales.

Both distribution centres have dedicated company staff nd full stock of spare parts, meaning Bourgault Australia is able to serve its customers quickly regardless of where in country they are based.

This is complemented further by a localised dealer network, which Bourgault Australia marketing manager Ryan O’Sullivan says creates a smooth operation from start to fi nish.

“We assemble everything in our workshops and assembly facilities and then package it for transport from our distribution centres, either direct to the customer or to the dealer, depending on where they are,” he says.

“I’m not sure how many other manufacturers have full distribution centres on both sides of the country.

“Typically, they might have a dealer network on the other side, but not another distribution centre that has a full stock of spare parts and company sta ff that are there to provide both sales support to the dealer group and technical support to the dealer group and customers.

“Something that’s really important to our end users is support, backup and spare parts, and having this means farmers don’t have to wait as long to get their parts.”

Having an efficient supply chain and quick access to parts helps minimise any downtime for farmers,

however this would all be redundant if the products themselves were not suited to customer needs.

Despite being made in Canada, Bourgault invests plenty of time and research into ensuring its machinery is suited to Australian conditions.

Two examples of this are with the Frame Mounted Seeders (FMS) and Hydraulic Variable Breakouts (HVB), which Bourgault has developed speci fically for Australia in recent years.

Prior to their release, considerable prototype testing took place on Australian farms – a concept which is continuing.

“We’ve actually got five more prototypes that are going to be running this year in Australia,” O’Sullivan, who is also an engineer, says.

“We’ll have one of the engineers coming out from Canada and obviously myself looking at them, and there is a research and development team in the factory that we have a close relationship with.

“It’s important that we get feedback from Australian farmers and products are tested in our conditions, because they’re quite a bit di fferent to what you get anywhere else in the world.”

While some of these prototypes may become Australian-exclusive products, others will also be ideal for other markets.

“At the moment, we’re constantly releasing products solely for the Australian market, so we’ll go to the factory and say ‘this is a product that we need for our market’,” O’Sullivan says.

“They’ll send some of the R&D guys out here to do some research on it and then we’ll work together to come up with products that suit the Australian market better.

“What we’ve found is that as we discover what works here, it typically works in other areas as well.

“The factory will open those products up to other markets as well on the back of all the testing that we do and market testing as well here.”

Beyond simply their homeland being a fertile testing ground for future products, Australian customers

can also tap into Bourgault’s engineering skill and experience to have existing products modi fied to suit individual requirements.

“We’ll get a customer wanting a speci fic modi fication and we’ll do whatever we can to make that work, within reason of course,” O’Sullivan says.

“We’re pretty well connected with the growers here in Australia a nd fi nding out what they need and adjusting our core equipment to suit.”

Bourgault Australia’s distribution centres are located at 70 Gillam Drive, Kelmscott, and 604 Wagga Road, Ettamogah.

The company’s full Australian product range and dealer network can be viewed at www.bourgault.com/en-au

Bourgault’s head office and western distribution centre is located in Perth

Bourgault’s HD848 frame mounted seeder running on a farm in NSW

Power platform

The power factor of ifm’s moneo platform can help farmers reduce energy use and ultimately save money

As farms strive to reduce their energy use, be more sustainable and save on operational costs, ifm’s self-service Internet of Things (IoT) platform, moneo, offers an easy solution.

According to Freddie Coertze, the national IoT business manager for ifm Australia, moneo draws on all the data collected from an industrial power meter – including historical data and livestream analytics – then uses arti ficial intelligence to provide insights that can be actioned immediately.

“Unlike other systems that only monitor power usage, moneo will measure voltage, current, power factor and harmonics – which are commonly used to identify a lot of mechanical faults – and having these insights available can be hugely beneficial to an industrial business,” he says.

“For starters, you can determine what your power factor is and if this needs to be corrected.”

Power factor expresses the ratio of actual power used in a circuit compared with the power delivered to the circuit.

The higher the power factor, the more energy efficient you are - whereas a lower power factor indicates inefficiency.

“If I explain this using the beer analogy, true power factor is the useful beer liquid in the glass, whereas the total power delivered includes the useful beer liquid in addition to the foam on top,” Coertze says.

“That foam represents lost or wasted power – energy being produced but not doing any work.

“If your circuit is 100 per cent efficient then the power that is delivered to you is all useful. “It’s the good stu ff; the liquid part of the beer.”

If an agricultural business has a lot of this ‘foam’, they are also potentially wasting a lot of money.

“Once you have corrected your power factor, moneo can be used to set a benchmark on that – so you can set limits with moneo to provide ongoing monitoring,” Coertze says.

“If something changes, such as the condition of a

machine or if a motor starts degrading, or a circuit is acting out, moneo will actually flag you and let you know that your power factor is out again.”

While power factor is important, Coertze says that the moneo toolbox can provide a whole host of insights that can help agricultural businesses be more energy efficient.

“By having this extended visibility of the energy used at your site you can actively optimise your system to save power,” he says.

“The other aspect with this is the harmonics. This tells you what’s happening with your machines in real time.”

One practical use for moneo on Australian farms is for irrigation pump health and enabling farmers to protect their crops by ensuring water supply.

Another is by providing pump efficiency data.

However, Coertze emphasises that moneo isn’t only a condition monitoring tool, but is also a predic-

tive maintenance platform that gives you information well in advance of any event.

The point of di fference is that moneo has been designed as an out-of-the-box, all-in-one solution, that is easy to integrate with existing systems at an agricultural operation.

“It comes with the hardware, soft ware and predictive formulas included so that you just hook it up to your power meter and it will give you insights straight away,” he says.

“It is self-service and you can expand easily, or ‘grow as you know’ is what I like to say.

“For example, you can start with your power meter, but then expand into water tracking for water monitoring or temperature tracking – it’s not limited, whereas other suppliers can perhaps just give you an energy monitoring platform. moneo can be used to enable a successful predictive maintenance program across your entire facility.”

ifm’s moneo platform can bring benefits to Australian farmers

Southern star

Rata Equipment has brought one of its star performers across the ditch, introducing the subsoil aerator to the Australian market

Helping to overcome subsoil compaction and improve root penetration is the aim of Rata Equipment’s subsoil aerator.

The New Zealand manufacturer, which bolstered its Australian presence by opening a Ballarat depot last year, has enhanced its product offering by bringing the Panerazer aerator Down Under.

Aimed primarily at the pasture market, the subsoil aerator is available wit h five, seven and nine leg options which operate best with tractors of between 120 and 190 horsepower.

They have working widths of 2.5m, 3.5m and 4.5m respectively.

The five-leg model, which requires a 120hp tractor, is the fi rst introduced by Rata into the Australian market, with the company planning to also add the larger models later on.

Rata sales director Glenn Walton says the subsoil aerator has been a successful product in New Zea-

land and offers multiple benefits to farmers.

“It’s about overcoming subsoil compaction and helping pasture and crops to have a better root penetration to the ground,” he says.

“There is also the benefit of fertiliser being more readily available to the root system because of the better release of oxygen in the ground.

“Dairy, sheep and beef farmers are three groups that would defi nitely benefit from working with subsoil aeration.”

All three of Rata’s subsoil aerator models can work up to 450mm deep.

This working depth is easily controlled via the rear roller setting and tractor’s three-point linkage.

“We’re not talking about doing deep ripping, but it’s more about breaking the pan and fracturing the subsoil,” Walton says.

“In a pasture situation, you can run through the field, and it just li ft s the subsoil and just fractures the surface rather than making a big mess.”

The Panerazer’s legs are in a V-shaped formation, which reduces drag between the legs.

This makes the machine more fuel-efficient and easier to pull, while also meaning the legs leave the ground independently at the headlands.

Heavy machine pins secure the rear roller to the main aerator frame.

The rear roller is securely mounted into a sealed bearing to ensure smooth operation with minimal wear and is also kept clean by a scraper mounted just behind.

Another option available on Rata’s subsoil aerator is an Auto Reset.

This is classi fied as a separate model, with the Auto Reset Panerazer sitting alongside the standard 304 Panerazer.

“The Auto Reset is for situations where rocks in or under the subsoil could continually break the shear bolt, so it’s a lot more efficient to have an Auto Reset than a shear bolt that has to be replaced all the time,” Walton says.

As part of Rata’s growing Australian presence, the company now has a full-time sales staff ember based at its Ballarat depot.

Rata has a demonstrator machine available and Walton says the company is keen to showcase to potential customers what the subsoil aerator can do.

“We’re happy to run on-farm demonstrations for people to see how it works and see what the benefits are, particularly in western Victoria and across to the Gippsland region,” he says.

“From what we’ve found, it seems to be beneficial that we’re a New Zealand company bringing proven technology to Australia from New Zealand agriculture.

“We’re sharing the technology that’s used in New Zealand and we’re wanting to bring good things to Australian farmers, not just try and take their money.”

The Panerazer can benefit multiple farming industries

Rata’s 304 Panerazer

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Milk magic

From spending hours manually milking his large herd, Paul Smith says the new unit has totally transformed his farm as he just ‘babysits’ the technology now.

Paul’s farm is at Mepunga on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and he has worked there for over 30 years – with he and wife Marsha taking over the running of the farm from Paul’s parents ten years ago.

“We are currently milking around 750 cows, 90 per cent of which are Holsteins, twice a day on a full pasture based system,” he says.

“The cows are producing around 8,000L on a 300-day lactation and about 600kg total milk solids.”

Hunting through various genetics company websites looking for the best bulls to use does not list highly on Paul’s agenda.

In fact, if the genetic traits boost walking and eating, then it’s a goer.

“I do not get into cow genetics at all as I have very little interest in it,” he says.

“As far as I’m concerned I need cows with strong feet and legs as we walk our cows up to five kilometres each way a day.

“They need a big wide mouth to shovel as much grass in as they can. These are the traits my father believed in and I believe they have served us well.

“I think if you build a strong chassis that vehicle will last you a long time, although one thing I am asking for now is more robot ready udders.”

The cows are pasture-based and remain outdoors in one single milking group all year long. There are two additional full-time staff on he farm and Paul carries out all the AI himself.

“Our main feed is grass in the field,” he says.

“Grass is our cheapest and best feed. We also feed a ration in the dairy on the platform, which is a mixture of crushed barley, corn and canola along with some mineral supplements.

“When the cows are milked they walk out of the dairy straight into a large feed pad where there will be up to 40 sliced bales of pasture silage to snack on. A fter that they head off o the paddock.

“I carry out all the AI myself starting at the be-

ginning of April for six weeks then we run bulls for another six weeks.

“Then, any cow we didn’t get in calf, we do a sixweek joining in mid-November as a second chance

and to give us some fresh cows over the summer when I’m running at low numbers.

“I have two full time employees. Craig has been here for about 30 years and Eric about four. “We have also been using backpackers for relief milking over the last six years but with the installation of the new dairy we may not be needing that anymore.”

Paul’s milk is bought by Coles Supermarkets and has been achieving record prices at about $10 per kilogram of milk solids or 70 cents per litre, but like everywhere else the costs have risen as well.

With so many cows to milk, taking up a lot of time, Paul decided to invest in a new state of the art milking system.

Previously, he operated a 50-cow rotary parlour that had been installed in 1998 and milked the cows manually.

“Last October we installed a GEA Dairy Pro Q, which is a fully robotic rotary dairy. It is the fi rst of its kind in the southern hemisphere,” he says.

“Our system incorporates 40 GEA milking robots on it with room to install another 10 if needed. It is working fantastically well and we are extremely happy with it.

“There are about 60 of these systems in use worldwide now but this one is the only one on a full-time batch milking pasture-based system. In reality, it is just a normal rotary dairy with the added benefit of robot technology.

“We have gone from manually milking 750 cows twice a day to babysitting a machine that does it for you. Plus you get all the data that robot technology can provide to you. It will comfortably milk over 200 cows per hour and take all the labour and stress away with it.”

Paul has no plans to expand his operation in the future. Instead, he wants to fi ne tune his system to allow him more time with family – leaving the struggle of fi nding staff ehind him.

“Although we have excellent long term employees, dairy farmers here fi nd it almost impossible to fi nd local labour as the younger generation aren’t interested in manual labour jobs anymore,” he says “I think that is why we may have to think of making the dairy industry more attractive in the future.

“Things like milking robots and smarter machinery may be the only way to attract the younger generation back to our farms.”

New technology in the form of a fully robotic rotary parlour is making light work of milking 750 cows twice a day on a farm in Victoria. Chris McCullough reports

The GEA Dairy ProQ was installed last year and has made a major saving in both time and effor

Paul and Marsha Smith run a dairy farm at Mepunga, Victoria

The Smith’s cow herd is milked twice daily

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Dan Reymer

All seasons

Contractors, whether civil or agricultural, want a robust and versatile trailer they can keep busy when their main work slows down.

With this in mind, Gavin Brownrigg from Brownrigg Agri Gear had a silage, dump trailer (SDT) custom-designed and built by SlurryKat in Ireland, to meet the high demands of the industry.

With many trailers on the market that are purely dump trailers, silage trailers, or grain trailers, Brownrigg’s SlurryKat SDT brings a heavy-duty dump trailer into the silage category, which gives civil and agricultural contractors alike an opportunity to expand their operations without investing in additional pieces of equipment.

We take a look at the second generation of SlurryKat SDTs to come into Australia and New Zealand and see how well it performs in the paddock.

Specs

SlurryKat has earned itself a respected name for manufacturing high-quality equipment that is built to stand the test of time. Having the ability to test their own machines in the field through the contracting side of the operation is a huge advantage.

This allows a constant overview of how the machines perform practically with all the challenges of real-life contracting thrown at them, allowing for any design improvements.

The SlurryKat SDT has been engineered to handle the most demanding trailer tasks, and the design makes it simple to change between silage and dirt.

Being made completely out of Hardox S700, the strength of the steel is second to none, assuring the durability of the trailer for the toughest operations.

The trailer’s length is 5500mm with 1000mm high half pipe/bathtub sides and 6mm Hardox steel. A 200mm extension can b e fitted to increase the side height to 1200mm.

From this, a 1500mm silage bin can b e fitted to the trailer with a 150mm high side. A width of 2.7m brings its total capacity up to 34 cubic metres.

A 48-tonne hydraulic ram provides the power to push up any load. This incredible-sized ram tips the trailer at a steep tip angle to aid sticky soils coming out of the trailer and avoid sticking to the deck.

To achieve the best flow to such a big ram, an 18mm hydraulic hose has been fitted. This helps increase the speed of the hoist in both going up and down.

When using the trailer on silage, the last two stages aren’t needed, as the product is already flowing out the back door, thanks to the unique tub design.

The front of the trailer starts as a halfpipe shape and holds this shape 80 per cent of the way down the trailer where it tapers into a square body.

This allows the product to have an unrestricted flow out of the trailer. This is extremely helpful on sticky clay where clinging to the steel is a considerable inconvenience on day-to-day site jobs.

The non-stick design improves efficiency throughout each day requiring fewer ‘clean outs’ and helping keep the full volume of the trailer available. This also means fewer trips and less fuel – a defi nite consideration in today’s market.

Eff iciency and stability

Saddled underneath this impressive bit of kit is a set of individually sprung, 36-tonne, 14-plate leaf springs.

These are extremely heavy-duty and have 10 stud, high-speed braked commercial axles. This set-up ensures the largest loads aren’t going to have a negative impact on durability and longevity.

The heaviness of the springs ensures the trailer is reassuringly stable on hillsides on silage carting duties, as they are made to handle over 10 tonnes more

than the amount of silage it can actually hold. A sprung drawbar combined with large 710/50R26.5 tyres ensures a smooth ride on the tractor (and for the operator).

Trailer versatility

Adding and removing the silage sides is made simple by the bin coming off ompletely. A couple of locking bolts hold the bin down while locating sections slot into the body of the trailer.

The ease of changeover means you can be carting rock one minute and be set up to cart silage an hour later. This capability of allowing the same machine to change between jobs quickly and easily is a huge asset in terms of overall efficiency.

Hydraulic hoses on each side with quick couplers allow the hydraulic tailgates to be plugged in quickly and easily. Hydraulic up and over tailgates are standard on the premium plus trailer.

Full LED road and marker lights ensure it is well lit up at night. These come as standard with the unit. Rear lights are well protected by a galvanised steel plate, while reflective strips around the trailer give it a distinct tidy look.

A hydraulic jack stand along with central greasing is also standard – a feature sure to impress the machinery junkies.

One feature that cannot be missed is the pristine quality paint work the SlurryKat gear comes with. A premium two-pack paint is applied, featuring a special high-gloss coating, which will hold its shine for several years.

Other optional extras include auto greasing and air brakes.

Test time

Hitched to a Case IH Puma 240 CVX, my fi rst impressions on the road were around how well it

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Having a solid trailer that can haul heavy soils and rubble is becoming a necessity as more contractors keep themselves busy during the off-peak period

Minimal soil disturbance thanks to thoughtful design

towed, not only in terms of smoothness but also how easy it was to get up to speed and pull up hills (which surprised me, given the amount of formed steel in the build).

Once in the paddock, the SlurryKat really demonstrates its elegance. With large tyres ensuring minimal soil disruption, even while loaded, travelling is straightforward. Pulling over undulating terrain can prove di fficult with some trailers, but once again, the large tyre circumference proves its worth.

In terms of visibility, unique cut-outs on the right side of the trailer allow the harvester operator to see into the trailer, helping place product with more accuracy.

A galvanised bolt high on the left ide further enhances the ease of fi lling. The well-designed sloping front takes away the need for a hydraulic drop front and provides an easy target for opening up maize crops while giving extra capacity.

I ran the trailer on the pick-up hitch hook. This brings the trailer closer to the tractor than typical, and even in dips while turning, the front of the trailer did not come close to hitting the cab. The 34-cube bin held a whopping 14 tonnes of maize, which gave the springs something to absorb.

The stability of the trailer was also comfortable, thanks to those 36-tonne springs. The manoeuvrability of the SDT was surprisingly impressive and there’s no need for a steering axle.

The geometry of the axles to the drawbar is all perfect, providing a great amount of tractor drawbar weight while being easy to manoeuvre.

This was further heightened while reversing up the stacks and down races, as it was easy to keep on the straight and narrow. The 48-tonne tipping ram is a sight on its own as it uncovered itself while tipping.

The last two stages weren’t needed at all, as the non-stick design allow rapid exit of the maize. Those

The 48-tonne tipping ram has no issues with any load

E Heavy duty 14 plate sprung axles

F Central greasing block

SlurryKat SDT 25

Gross weight 25T

Width 2.8m (at the wheels) 2.7m bin

Length 5.5m

Height dirt sides 1000mm (extension available to 1200)

Height silage sides 1500mm bin, 2000mm to the floor

Cubic capacity dirt 18 cube (with dirt extensions)

Cubic capacity silage 34 cube

Tyres 710/50R26.5

Lights Full LED

Drawbar suspension Sprung – 2 coil springs Axle rating 36T

Tipping ram rating 48T

extra stages are helpful for carting clay to get a much higher tip angle.

A feature to note is the way the hydraulic tailgate latches shut. Most trailers latch vertically, but the SlurryKat latches horizontally, meaning riding up is completely out of the equation. Both silage and dirt tailgates use this latching system, proving to be a tidy and effective design.

The SlurryKat SDT was well suited to the size of the Puma 240, which had a good amount of pull and weight to keep the trailer performing at its peak. The 25-tonne SDT would be well suited to the 180hp to 320hp range of tractors, depending on the terrain.

Quality

There are not many other words to describe the paintwork on the SlurryKat than beautiful. The highgloss coating makes cleaning after jobs easy. The brush glides down the trailer removing all the maize starch, which generally stains like grease on a white towel.

Build quality is paramount with strength in all the right places. The single-formed 6mm Hardox tub

has large supports at the sides and front. The hoses are routed nicely through tubing and tucked out of the way.

The only place for improvement would be a rounded edge where the hoses come out of the box section and go to the tractor, as the square edge could damage the hoses.

Galvanised trims on the trailer complement its look and design greatly and provide a functional accessory to keep the trailer looking great for a longer amount of time.

Summary

It’s hard to fault the SlurryKat SDT as it performed well in all areas of operation, from versatility and ease of use, all the way to the small but crucial features such as the hydraulic jack stand and high quality of build and fi nish.

It’s a unit made to stand the test of time. The ability to rapidly change to and from the silage bin without pulling it to pieces is a big positive. The 6mm Hardox floor and sides further improve the longevity of the investment.

The 36-tonne axles under the trailer are made to handle the toughest situations and provide smooth stable transport while the non-stick floor design improves overall daily efficiency. A trailer that can cart dirt, rock, silage, and maize and perform exceptionally at all of them is a huge advantage to any business.

Having a purpose-designed trailer, and one which is versatile enough to use year-round on a variety of tasks, is a clever move by both Brownrigg and SlurryKat. Well-designed and performing trailers like this are worth their literal weight in gold these days, with increasing demands around machinery that is robust, performs well and is versatile enough to use across several di fferent work requirements.

Tackling methane from cattle is a crucial aspect of Australia’s emissions reduction targets

EMISSIONS

Gas bag

Feed supplements could soon be used to reduce methane emissions from livestock as part of a research project funded by the Albanese Government

Early research has indicated that methane emissions can be reduced by up to 80 per cent by using some feed supplements under ideal conditions.

In all, three research projects are being funded to help Australian farmers reduce methane emissions from livestock, receiving between $1-3 million each in Stage 3, Round 1 of the government’s $29 million Methane Emissions Reduction in Livestock (MERiL) program.

The funding will be used to test methods of delivering the methane-reducing feed supplements to grazing livestock – including through feeding supplements to pregnant cows, cutting the methane production of their off spring and using automated in-paddock feeders.

Minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen says the need to lower emissions in livestock is a crucial aspect of Australia’s targets for emissions reductions.

“Overcoming barriers to uptake new technologies in our grazing systems will deliver significant abatement in the livestock industry,” Bowen says.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt says the government is committed to helping the agriculture sector reduce emissions, build value and remain internationally competitive.

“We are backing new technologies to help farmers tackle the emissions challenge and respond to increasing global interest in sustainable agricultural production,” Watt says. The three new MERiL grants include nearly $3 million for Graincorp to undertake large-scale trials to demonstrate the use of supplements, such as seaweed Asparagospsis, to lower emissions.

Just over $1 million has been committed to the University of Adelaide to investigate feeding seaweed supplements to pregnant cows and its long-term e ffect on methane production in their progeny, while $1.9 million has been awarded to the University of New England to evaluate two automated feeders for methane reducing supplements.

Stage 3 of the MERiL program will provide $15 million for trials to validate supplement delivery technologies and demonstrate the emissions reduction and productivity impacts.

A second funding round under Stage 3 will be launched in early 2024.

AWARDS

Top leader

Rabobank’s annual leadership awards have returned, with a prominent industr y fi gure given the main prize

National Farmers Federation president Fiona Simson has been honoured for her advocacy work, winning Rabobank’s prestigious Leadership Award.

The award was announced at a Rabobank Farm2Fork summit in Sydney last week, along with Emerging Leader and new Community Leadership awards.

Simson has been NFF’s president since 2016 and her work was praised by Rabobank’s Australian regional manager Peter Knoblanche.

“Through her leadership of the National Farmers’ Federation, Fiona has played, and continues to play, an instrumental role in the future growth and prosperity of Australia’s agricultural sector,” he said.

“She is passionate about the power of a uni fied voice for agriculture and the role agriculture advocacy plays in a strong and vibrant future for regional Australia.

“Fiona is a powerful advocate and passionate rural and regional leader who has been a trail blazer in driving a number of key major initiatives for the sector and for NFF.

“These include the National Agricultural Leadership Program, the Young Farmers Council, the Australia-China Agricultural Youth Program and the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.”

Simson’s work as a “key collaborator” in NFF’s 2030 roadmap, which has set a target of $100 billion farm gate output for Australia by 2030, was also considered by the award judges - an independent

panel of former award recipients who were selecting from a list of peer-nominated individuals.

Rabobank’s leadership awards have been judged annually since 1999, although they had not been held since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Emerging Leader award was given to Kate Scott, executive director of New Zealand company Landpro which provides aerial surveying, resource management, environmental and technical services for farmers.

A new addition this year were the Community Leadership Awards, presented to an organisation in both Australia and New Zealand.

Growing Future Farmers, a national training and development program providing career pathways for future farmers, won the New Zealand prize.

Boys to the Bush, an Albury-based not-for-profit community organisation providing preventative and early intervention strategies for disengaged young males, was given the Australian honour. Boys to the Bush will receive a $25,000 grant, some of which will go towards a barbecue trailer to enable more participation in rural and regional community events.

A new initiative – a bush camp for deaf and hearing-impaired youth – will also be funded by the grant.

“The Boys to the Bush program is an outstanding initiative, providing tangible, meaningful benefit to the rural community,” Knoblanche said.

NFF president Fiona Simson

Bees a keeper

Researchers have found bees could be an unexpected weapon in protecting Australia’s avocado crop from an export-harming disease

While it might seem like a stretch, Australia’s avocado exports could be made easier thanks to the natural work of bees.

Preventing avocado sunblotch is important to maintaining Australia’s export markets and researchers have found testing pollen is the quickest way of detecting any issues.

The research has been conducted by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO alongside the University of Queensland.

It aimed to fi nd a way of checking for avocado sunblotch without needing to individually test every tree, and bees were the case cracker.

“Avocado trees are 10 metres tall by 5 metres wide and there might be 20,000 in an orchard, and we needed a way to efficiently gather samples,” Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation associate professor Andrew Geering says.

“Bees are brought in to pollinate the trees as a normal farming practice to improve yields.

“They take the pollen back to their hive, so effectively they’ve done the sampling work for us and all we have to do is test the pollen.

“It’s much better than a team of people climbing up ladders or riding cherry pickers to collect leaves.

Sunblotch has the potential to damage Australia’s avocado exports

“Bees are reliable, free and very thorough in their sampling activity.”

Geering says Australia has had an active control plan for avocado sunblotch since the 1980s, which can cut tree yield by about 80 per cent and is seed-transmitted at a “very high rate”.

“Even though this pathogen has nearly been eradicated, there is a chance there are still pockets of infection and this is a concern for Australia’s trading partners,” he says.

CSIRO senior research scientist John Roberts developed the concept a fter detecting plant viruses alongside bee viruses in hives.

He says bees in approximately 530,000 commercially managed hives delivering paid pollination services around Australia could be recruited for more surveillance tasks.

The next step is to implement the bee surveillance more widely, with initial plans to roll in out in the nation’s biggest avocado producing area – the Atherton Tableland in north Queensland – to demonstrate the

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AWARDS

Leading women

Several states have announced their AgriFutures rural women’s award winners ahead of the national prize being judged

Five fi nalists for this year’s AgriFutures rural women’s award have been announced, with businesswomen and community leaders recognised for their work.

The fi nalists are decided regionally, with states and territories selecting a winner ahead of a national champion being named later this year.

Each state or territory winner receives a $15,000 grant from Westpac to boost their project, program or business and also receives professional development opportunities including access to the award’s alumni network.

The national winner will receive an additional $20,000 grant, with the runner-up receiving $15,000.

Tasmania’s winner, Sisters Creek businesswoman Melissa Duniam, has taken a “trailblazing approach” to professional development for managers, leaders and communicators.

As the founder of Leading Rein, she uses equine-assisted learning and her creative ability to apply human and horse herd dynamics to empower teams and individuals.

Her learning process removes language and challenges participants to connect and communicate with body language alone.

“Ms Duniam is an experienced businesswoman with a deep understanding of the value and effects of communication, relationships and dynamics in the workplace,” Tasmania’s minister for both women and primary industries Jo Palmer says.

In Western Australia, Eaton businesswoman Michelle Moriarty was recognised for her commitment to supporting widows in the state’s regional areas.

Her organisation, Grief Connect, provides support and counselling for widows in WA’s South West.

Western Australia’s rural women’s award winner Michelle Moriarty and state agriculture minister Jackie Jarvis, who has previously won the same award

She has also set up two active Facebook groups for widows, one a fter being widowed herself at age 38 and another following her father’s unexpected death.

Queensland winner Emma Gibbons is described as an “innovative dog food entrepreneur”.

Her business Huds and Toke, which is based at Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast, sells dog food and treats made with Australian-farmed insect protein and vegetable surplus.

Using these alternative ingredients means both a lower carbon footprint and a reduction in waste.

Victoria’s winner was entrepreneur Nikki Davey, who has founded digital platform Grown Not Flown.

The platform aims to connect flower consumers with local and sustainable producers, encouraging and enabling them to buy from local small-scale producers within the industry and reduce the distances travelled by flowers.

The Northern Territory winner was business strategist Eileen Breen, whose SustainAbility project implements sustainable initiatives to help regional and remote businesses build resilence and profitability while also contributing positively to local communities and the environment.

South Australia and New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory will announce their winners next month.

All state and territory winners will participate in a three-day workshop and national selection panel interviews in July.

The national award winner will then be announced at a gala dinner in Canberra on Tuesday September 12.

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Tari ffs on beef, lamb, dairy and sugar exports to the UK are on their way out a fter a free trade agreement was signed into law.

Aussie farmers are set to benefit from tari ff-free exports to the UK a fter a trade agreement between the two countries was fi nally agreed.

Under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), tari ffs will be removed on over 99 per cent of the $9.2 billion worth of Australian goods that are exported to the UK each year.

Rati fied by the UK parliament two years a fter it was initially tabled, the FTA is the UK’s fi rst new trade deal since it left he European Union.

The decision was welcomed by National Farmers Federation chief executive Tony Mahar, who says it

“It will also give UK consumers the option of sustainable, high quality Australian produce on supermarket shelves to complement their existing home-grown options,” he says.

“We applaud the Australian and UK governments for reaching a deal that meaningfully reduces trade barriers, at a time when many countries are choosing to step back from trade liberalisation.”

Under the new FTA, Australian beef exporters will be able to export 35,000 tonnes of beef into the UK each year tari ff-free, under a new duty-free transitional quota (TRQ ) – a fi gure higher than the previous

The TRQ will rise in equal instalments to 110,000 tonnes in the tenth year with all beef tari ffs eliminated a fter ten years.

It’s a similar story for lamb. Tari ffs will be eliminated a fter 10 years and, in the lead up, a duty-free quota will start at 25,000 tonnes of sheep meat, rising in equal instalments to 75,000 in the tenth year.

Sugar tari ffs will be eliminated over eight years with an immediate duty-free quota of 80,000 tonnes – rising by 20,000t annually, while tari ffs on dairy eliminated over five years. Australia will have immediate access to a duty-free quota for cheese of 24,000 tonnes, rising in equal instalments to 48,000 tonnes in the fift h year.

The FTA will also see changes in the ag-labour space, with a new ‘agriculture visa’ allowing citizens from both countries to work freely in the other.

The agricultural visa also means UK backpackers will no longer be required to ful fi ll a certain number of hours in agricultural work to have their visa extended by another year.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the decision represented a great opportunity for Australian farmers.

“The Australian Government is determined to create more jobs in export industries and lower prices for Australian businesses and consumers,” he says.

“Our exporters are operating in an increasingly contested and unpredictable environment – the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement is an unparalleled opportunity to deepen our trade with a

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Beef, lamb, sugar and dairy tariffs into the UK will all be eliminated across the next decade

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Cooling down

Farmers in two states have defied a national trend with increased optimism for the year ahead, according to Rabobank’s latest Rural Con fidence Survey

Figures from the survey, which is published quarterly by the agribusiness specialists, suggests sentiment among Australian farmers has dipped to its lowest level in over four years.

The number of farmers expecting the agricultural economy to improve over the coming 12 months dipped to 11 per cent in the fi rst quarter of 2023 – a four per cent dip compared to December 2022.

Yet for two states, the survey was more optimistic.

Western Australian and Tasmanian farmers were the only states to record an uptick in confience for the year ahead – the former buoyed by a second consecutive record-breaking winter grain crop.

Rising interest rates, which went hand-in-hand with falling commodity prices, remained a concern for

the farmers out west, however the grain crop – which was forecast to reach a record of 25.6 million tonnes of grain according to fi gures from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (ABARES) – was enough to boost morale.

In Tasmania, positive season conditions throughout the summer boosted farmer confience for the year ahead, despite the economic factors at play.

Nationally, while 11 per cent of farmers are optimistic about the upcoming 12 months, over half (51 per cent) expect business conditions to remain the same while 36 per cent (a five per cent increase from December) expect conditions to worsen.

Rabobank says the main factor driving the increased negative outlook is falling commodity prices

Farmers in WA and Tasmania were the only states to record a positive outlook in the latest Rural Confidence Survey from Rabobank

– a worry for 68 per cent of respondents expecting conditions to worsen – while rising interest rates were also an increasing concern, up 9 per cent.

There was some relief for farmers, with only 35 per cent respondents citing costs of farm inputs such as fuel, fertiliser and energy as a concern – down from 49 per cent last quarter.

Rabobank Australia chief executive Peter Knoblanche says a combination of commodity prices, global economic challenges and high production costs have compounded to create an unfavourable outlook for some farmers.

“Despite having their resilience tested throughout 2022, most Australian farmers ended last year on a high, buoyed by seasonal conditions and high commodity prices which saw our industry break farm production value records for the third year in a row,” he says.

“However, as we see the heat come off any commodities – albeit down from signi ficant highs –farmers recognise conditions will start to return to more ‘normal’ levels.

“This survey captures their realistic expectations that commodity prices will likely not return to the highs this year that we saw in the previous 12 months.

“Although there’s relief with some input prices easing, the anticipation of further interest rates hikes will continue to place pressure on farm budgets,” Knoblache says.

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The Farm Data Services platform aims to overcome the challenges of modern technology-driven farming.

Testing times

Finding a way to manage the data from multiple technologies across a farm is an ongoing challenge that Telstra and its project partners are hoping to master

Telstra will put a new agriculture data management system to the test in a one-year trial at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga

The Farm Data Services integrated platform was built by Telstra in conjunction with global technology partners IBM and Food Agility, and has been designed to integrate, standardise and distribute the data sets from the agtech deployments at CSU’s Global Digital Farm (GDF) facility.

Ultimately the platform aims to find out how to best manage and integrate the data from the multiple technologies across the farm – which Food Agility says is one of the biggest hurdles in modern agriculture.

Telstra, Food Agility and CSU will trial the platform over the next 12 months at the farm, which Food Agility chief executive Richard Norton says is the perfect place to test it before scaling nationally.

“The Global Digital Farm is a real-world testing environment, where the 1600-hectare commercial farming operation works in tandem with scientists and technologists,” Norton says. CSU vice chancellor Renee Leon says the partnership with Telstra was cementing the university’s reputation as the Australian epicentre of data-driven agrifood innovation.

“Home to the Global Digital Farm and AgriPark, the Wagga Wagga campus more closely connects the people who grow food to the innovation ecosystem, so we can get new knowledge and technologies into the hands of farmers faster,” Leon says.

The GDF was developed by CSU in 2021 as Australia’s first ever ‘hand-free’ farm to demonstrate the future of farming through robotics and artificial intelligence.

The GDF operates technologies such as autonomous robotic tractors, harvesters, drones and surveying equipment as well as artificial intelligence which will make informed decisions on sowing, dressing and harvesting.

CAREERS

Diverse careers

New Holland has partnered with a Queensland career advisory service and will showcase the roles women are playing in agriculture ful fi lling career pathways the agricultural industry offers, careers that they would have never imagined existed.”

New Holland has teamed up with UNIQ You, a notfor-profit organisation increasing the proportion of women working in industries and roles where they are currently under-represented across Australia.

The partnership will see five women within New Holland’s network work with high school girls in years nine to 12 – connecting students during their critical career decision-making years with inspiring women who have chosen a path less taken.

“New Holland has always sought ways to build workplaces and communities free of gender bias, stereotypes, and discrimination–and this partnership will be another way for us to continue to promote that equality,” New Holland general manager Bruce Healy says.

“The future of agriculture, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing industries is dependent on encouraging diversity and inclusivity within the next generation of emerging talent.

“This partnership will be a powerful way to encourage young women to consider the array of pathways available to them in agriculture, as well as support that transition into industry opportunities should they want to pursue them.”

The partnership was announced to coincide with International Women’s Day, which was held earlier this month.

UNIQ You CEO Tanya Meessmann says the New Holland partnership will showcase the diverse range of career pathways the agricultural industry offers.

“The agricultural industry now and in the future is about much more than the traditional understanding of food production,” she says.

“The industry is being transformed through technological advancements and new agribusiness opportunities, while also keeping at its forefront environment and social issues.

“Working with New Holland, we are honoured to be able to connect their inspiring female advisors with students so they can discover exciting and

New Holland says it has committed to setting a standard of gender diversity across the industry, in line with the National Farmers Federation’s goal of doubling the number of women in agriculture’s leadership positions by 2030.

The UNIQ You partnership is another way New Holland is demonstrating this commitment, alongside an existing mentorship partnership with NFF, contributing to industry workshops to deliver diversity and inclusion outcomes, and the network’s successful Apprentice and Technician Program.

The program has seen a number of women launch their careers across the company’s dealership network, including Morgan English, second-year mechanical apprentice at New Holland’s Double R Equipment dealership in Tamworth, New South Wales.

English decided on a career as an agricultural mechanic a fter being introduced to the industry through her grandfather, who was a mechanic, and her father working on cars at weekends.

English believes in both gender diversity and working alongside the best talent available.

Since joining Double R Equipment, she says “no two days are ever the same” and enjoys the challenges involved.

“Being the only female within the workshop, I had an underlying feeling that I was seen di fferently due to my strength and physical size, but I’ve overcome this by taking a creative approach to mastering tasks – like if a bolt is too tight, I will use a bar to help leverage my weight or ask for help,” she says.

“While it’s important to have diversity, I want to work alongside the best of the trade, regardless of whether they are male or female.

“My younger self would be proud that I’ve taken life on the chin and have kept going.”

Morgan English started her career through New Holland’s Apprentice and Technician Program

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*Isuzu 3AF1, 22hp, 3 cylinder ..............................................$2,057

*Isuzu 3AE1, 30hp, 3 cylinder ..............................................$2,376

*Isuzu 3AD1, 34hp, 3 cylinder ..............................................$2,557

*Yanmar 2HS66, 11hp, 2 cylinder ........................................$1,155

*Yanmar 2HS80, 19hp, 2 cylinder ........................................$1,765

*Yanmar 3TNA86, 15hp, 3 cylinder......................................$1,770

*Yanmar 3TNA68, 16hp, 3 cylinder......................................$1,870

*Yanmar 3TNA72, 20hp, 3 cylinder......................................$2,035

*Yanmar 3TNA75, 23hp, 3 cylinder......................................$2,075

*Yanmar 3TNA82, 25hp, 3 cylinder......................................$2,629

*Mitsubishi CA700, 15hp ......................................................$2,075

*Mitsubishi K3D, 21hp,

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PTO GENERATOR 50KVA-Three Phase-3point linkagewithheavy dutyjackstands. VEL4156. TA10931.

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$5,850+GST

12"300IS TRAILER MOUNTEDPUMP SET newpumpdirect drivecoupledto secondhand6cyl Nissandieselwith newtandemtrailer withVin.S33. TA750753.

$18,810+GST

CUMMINS66 KVA 6cylinderdiesel generator.S19. DPLIn27568. $13,387

PISTONPUMP XF404 WithDEK4.7hp diesel,4,000litres perhour60metre head.S24. DPLIn27531. $3,300

CASEIHMAGNUM215 2008,FWA/4WD,CabTractoronly,Hours:9334,HP215,VIN/Serial#: Z7R05604,FrontTyreSize:480/70R34FrontTyre%: 30,RearTyreSize:480/80R50RearTyre%:20.

CASEIHPUMA165 2010,CVTCabTractor,6055

CASEIHMAXXUM125ULTMULTICONTROLLER 2009,FWA/4WD,Hours:8000,HP125,goodtyres, beenthroughworkshop.LocatedTrafalgar,contact AndrewNoonan0412610903.Z8BE54898.

NEWHOLLANDT5.105 2019,106HPFPTEngine16x16semi-powershiftTransmission-1728HRS. ChallengeFELStandardbucketandforks.Well maintainedtractorreadyfordelivery.Zkjj000439. TA1167258.

MCHALEV660 2018,RoundBaler,46000rollsknives soldastraded,justoutofpaddockworking "Inoculanttanknotavailable"LocatedTrafalgar contactRon0412544077.805557. TA1161382. $39,900

CASEIHPUMA125 2013,AFS,Hours:5275,HP125, VIN/Serial#:ZCBL57986,FrontTyreSize: 380/85rR28FrontTyre%:70,RearTyreSize: 460/85R38RearTyre%:70.ZCBL57986. TA1151504. $79,900

CASEIHPUMA165Classic 2019,classichours: 3790480/70-30front60%620/70-42rear40%.Cab suspension,iInstructorseat,LEDlightingpackand newdesignroof.540/1000RearPTO.Zjbh50781. TA1152260.

MASSEYFERGUSON390 1993,4WDtractor-7941 HRS.4.1LPerkinsengine,79HP,12speed transmission.18.4R30reartyres,12.4R24front tyres.CallLWillEllis:0475004436.A33054.

NEWHOLLANDTD60D 2011,#200607Hours:2041, hp60,VIN/Serial#:HFD038632,FrontTyreSize:11.2 R-24,RearTyreSize:16.9R-30Rear.HFD038632. TA1150880. $48,400

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GENDORET1400SF 2003,BaleWagon/Feedout,Left andrightsidefeedbeenthroughworkshop.Readyto feed.LocatedLatrobeTascallSimon/Trev036426 4200.2140. TA1039349. $25,000

KUHNVB2190 RoundBaler,netwrap,22000bales. locatedTasmaniacallTasMundy0400077953. VGRL001969. TA1077060. $33,000

LELYV160 RoundBaler,Netwrap.LocatedTrafalgar ContactAndrewNoonan0412610903.175800272. TA1077054. $20,000

VICONRV2160 2008,RoundBaler/Wrapperbale PackBales:55000,LocatedTrafalgarContact AndrewNoonan0412610903.VGRW000382. TA1115035. $38,900

NEWHOLLAND650 baler,RoundBaler,netwrap. LocatedTasmaniaCallSimonMaloney0419348023. 910943. TA1077051. $12,000

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CROSSFIRE400GT 23HPengine withelectronicfuelinjectionand liquidcoolingcapacityis352cc, automaticCVTshaftdriven transmission,ondemand 4WD, NSW. DIY1130342. 02 8783 8411. $10,999

CATERPILLAR140H 2000,140h graderwithcat3306engine, 17.5x25tyres,14ftblade, Cat 3306. NSW. DIY1172154. 0407 234 235. $88,000

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ITALTOWERBASETOWER 2021,4x 300Wmultiled&mast.Quality Italiandesignedandmanufactured lightingsystem.Seephotosfor specificationsandinformation,.. VIC. DIY1171319. 0488 032 018. $11,000

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FEEDMIXERMETAL-FACHBELMIX 2017,goodcondition.9mcube. BelMixfeederwagon,01473.VIC. DIY1171414. 0427 782 482. $40,000

JOHNDEERE8300 1998,8552 hours.Hashadengineandfront differentialrebuilddualwheels,A5 gpsandbasestation.Good condition.LocatedProserpine, RW8300P001080.QLD. DIY1171919. 0427 678 572. $65,000

CASEIH1010 pickupreel,good straightcondition,30footwide. NewHolland971front-batreel, goodstraightcondition,30foot wide,modifiedtosuitCaseIH 8120,$9000 Inc. Discountifbuying bothfronts,588287.QLD. DIY1169177. 0439 655 089. $14,000

KOBOLTK7040 2022,online auction,70H,P4WDtractorwith implements-UNUSED, QC4108T70.NSW. DIY1168942. 0458 940 667. $20,000

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Megalitre Meter

Landowners in Southern Inland NSW have until 1 June this year to ensure their water meters are up to date. Happily for them, the team at Crighton’s Rural Engineering is here to help.

Launched in 2019 before being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, incoming changes to NSW’s non-urban water metering rules require new, tamper proof water meters be installed at some water supply works in the state.

The new rules are designed to set out clearly which users require a meter and the standards that need to be met, with the roll out of water meters occurring in di fferent regions of the state over time.

All these water meters must be pattern approved, have a local intelligence device (LID) and tamper-evident seals, and be installed by a quali fied person.

Back in 2020 the NSW Water Department predicted 7,380 places in the inland southern region would need a new compliant meter installed to meet the guidelines when the new rules came into effect.

Based in Hay and serving properties all around the Riverina, the team at Crighton’s has been hard at work meeting demand, installing water meter setups on pipes ranging from 50mm to 1,200mm.

With 11 certi fied meter installers and validators on sta ff, Crighton’s stocks and supplies a wide range of compliant, pattern-approved water meters suitable to all applications, including axia l flow, submersible, and mixed flow.

Crighton’s spokesman James Bisset says the company’s most common meter installations are for river pumps – used for farm irrigation – and bores.

“One of Crighton’s larger metering projects included the major modernisation of the Hay Private

Perfect match

With an extensive range of forklifts available for hire and sale, the team at A-One Lift Truck Services can help find the perfect machine for you, whatever you’re doing.

For Greg Morris and the team at A-One Lift Truck Services, finding the ideal machine for his customers’ needs is as much a thrill as it is a vocation.

Morris himself has more than 45 years’ experience in buying, selling, repairing and servicing all types of forklifts – today using that experience to ensure his customers have the right machine for their needs.

“Each forklift that comes into A-One Truck Services doesn’t leave unless it has been fully serviced and tested by me personally in the workshop,” he says. “We will be sure to have what you are looking for and, if you are not too sure what you need for a certain job, give us a call or send an email enquiry.”

Irrigation district, where 112 pattern approved meters were installed as well as upgrading the major infrastructure and installing automated outlets to all farms within the district,” he says.

“Crighton’s is able to install and validate all varieties of water meters to ensure customers meet mandatory water meter compliance before June 1.”

Aside from helping customers select the best equipment for their situation, Crighton’s can also help them understand how to comply with the new metering rules, as well as how to maintain the water meter sites.

“Crighton’s were involved in the initial water NSW roll out of pattern approved meters, working alongside the Water NSW meterin g fleet and we continue to work closely with Water NSW to this day,” Bissett adds.

A family business now run by its third generation, and with more than 45 years of local knowledge, Crighton’s specialises in installing and maintaining water meters and pumps from brands such as Aussie, Pomona, Macquarrie, Bates and Kelly & Lewis.

But it also offers plant, pump and machinery hire, steel welding and fabrication and crane work and hire, up to 80 tonnes.

“Crighton’s prides itself on being able to supply you with the most precise and up-to-date solution to your needs,” Bissett says.

To find out more, call on 02 6993 1768 or visit the Crighton’s Rural Engineering webpage at www.crightons.com.au

A-One Lift Truck Services has more than 200 forklifts in its fleet, including models from Toyota, Komatsu, Crown, Linde, Dieci, Yale/Hyster, Genie and many more.

The group has diesel, electric, gas and petrol-powered forklifts available in a variety of sizes, as well as a range of other material handling equipment – including telehandlers, pallet trucks and drum handlers – and essential attachments including bale clamps, jibs, slippers and ramps.

A-One forklifts can be hired for as low as $100 plus GST per week and offers no lock-in arrangements on contracts both long and short, even down to a one-day hire if requested.

Based in the Western Sydney suburb of Minchinbury, A-One Lift Truck Services has a fully qualified service team able to do anything from an oil change to a complete vehicle overhaul and offering a range of spare parts and forklift tyres.

It also has mobile service vans available for repairs on the work site where needed, with tilt tray drivers also available to deliver in the Sydney metro area - and the capacity to arrange deliveries in other areas as well.

A-One Lift Truck Services also offers what it says is Australia’s largest range of tow tugs and trailers – with petrol, diesel and electric models available alongside a large selection of trailers.

To check out the range or to find out more, visit lifttrucks.com.au or call (02) 9832 9777.

A-One Lift Trucks has a variety of forklifts available for sale and hire.

With 11 certi fied installers on sta ff, and a wide range of water meters available, Crighton’s Rural Engineering is helping inland NSW stay ahead of new regulations.

Crighton’s Rural Engineering can install water meters on pumps up to 1,200mm wide

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AGRICULTURAL TELEHANDLERS BUILT TOUGH & RELIABLE

Designed to meet the needs of any farm job- big or small, the Dieci range of agricultural telehandlers are built tough and reliable.

From the compact Mini Agri to the heavy-duty Agri Max, these machines are tailored to suit the harsh Australian conditions and handle loads in even the tightest spaces.

We work every day to evolve our machines, resulting in a range of industry specific telehandlers for Poultry, Cotton, Piggery and Hay.

With a wide range of attachments available, there is a Dieci telehandler to perfectly suit your application, no matter what the requirement.