Victoria’s Gippsland region was the place to be in late March for the annual Farm World event
Visitors had three days to browse through rows of agricultural machinery during this year’s Farm World.
Held at Lardner Park near Warragul in Victoria, this year’s event took place between a Thursday and Saturday, a change to last year’s schedule which saw the event run between Friday and Sunday.
Organisers have already confirmed next year’s Farm World dates, with the 2026 edition to run from Thursday March 26 to Saturday March 28.
Here is the second part of our machinery wrap from the event, with the first part available online here.
John Berends Implements rake
One of the Australian-made products on display from John Berends Implements was the arena rake.
Able to be used for cultivation and grooming, it is a strong and versatile rake which can aerate and level arenas.
It is fitted with an adjustable and removable tow hitch and three-point linkage, while its front row has adjustable 32 x 10mm ‘S’ tines and the second row has 32 x 10mm rake tines.
Easy to adjust wheel combined with an adjustable top link allows for a variety of different working depths, plus an optional adjustable side grader will remove built up material along the arena perimeter.
New Holland tractor
One of New Holland’s high-end tractors – the T9.700 – was showcased by dealer Gendore Farm Machinery.
This tractor has a rated power of 620hp (462kW) and is fitted with the manufacturer’s PLM Intelligence.
This Precision Land Management software gives excellent connectivity and remote viewing, allowing for a superior level of fleet management and control.
A wheeled version was shown at Farm World, however the T9.700 is also available with SmartTrax.
Gendore Farm Machinery also won the show’s best agribusiness exhibit award.
Bednar seeding
In addition to its Case IH machinery, dealer group TTMI also showcased the Bednar range of seeding equipment.
One machine was the 6,000L Omega OO_FL seed drill, which is a powered unit with a double-chamber hopper design.
TTMI says its versatility is highlighted by the fact it can be used for cultivation with speed discs, or as a direct drill with turbo coulters and double disc openers behind it.
It was paired at Farm World with the Alfa Drill seeding unit, with this particular model offering a 400L capacity.
Kuhn feeder
One product which Kuhn displayed was the Primor 2060M straw blower and feeder.
This mounted unit is a multi-functional machine which can handle long fibres thanks to its patented Polydrive system which drives the separator.
It has fully autonomous loading and requires no external tools, helping to spread straw evenly over the full depth of the bedding area at up to 18m away.
Its capacity of 2 cubic metres means the tub can handle either a round bale up to 1.8m in diameter or a cubic bale up to 2.7m in length.
Rata aerator
Rata Equipment had a 304 Panerazer on show at Farm World, which will be one of the last times this product is seen at a field day.
This is a durable subsoil aerator which can work to a maximum depth of 450mm and has the choice of five, seven or nine legs.
It is being replaced in Rata’s range by the Fieldwave subsoil aerator, which can aerate almost any type of soil and has a V-frame design for easier pulling and a better result.
Auto reset springs can also be retrofitted to this product, which continues the strength and reliability which Rata products have become known for.
John Deere tractor
Deere dealer Brandt had the 6100M utility tractor as part of its Farm World display.
Ideal for livestock operations, this tractor has 100hp (72kW) rated power and a 4.5L, four-cylinder engine.
Its three-point linkage can handle heavy implements, with its short frame also enabling versatility through a small turning radius.
Increased visibility inside the cabin helps with safety and precision while working in tight spaces.
