Farm Machinery

TMA dealer survey shows confidence in new tractor sales

A record number of dealers have contributed to the TMA’s latest sentiment survey, with optimism about tractor sales increasing

BMES welcomes cost-effective Hercules telehandlers

With high demand for telehandlers, Brisbane Mini Excavator Sales is kicking off the new year with 2025 models of its Hercules T-3 model

Bourgault seeders designed to handle demanding needs

Bourgault’s range of seeding equipment, plus its suitability for local conditions, reflects the brand’s commitment to the Australian market

Case IH harvesters set grain quality standard

Case IH has opened orders on combine harvesters for the year ahead, with new models adding excitement to the manufacturer’s range

BvL mixer wagons helping to deal with seasonal change

Offered by Michael’s Group, BvL mixer wagons have been playing a key role in a 700-cow dairy farm operation in Victoria

Hercules loader duo lending a hand for Butler Grazing

Queensland-based Butler Grazing has purchased two Hercules wheel loaders from Brisbane Mini Excavator Sales to lend a hand in on-farm heavy lifts and general maintenance

Kerfab attachments integral for South Australian contractor

Sticking with Kerfab attachments is a simple decision for South Australian farmer and contractor Grant Clough

Newest Posts

Legume discovery could increase nitrogen fixation

La Trobe University researchers have discovered a genetic regulator that shuts down the process in which legume plants convert nitrogen from the atmosphere into nutrients. Farms & Farm Machinery speaks to the research leader to find out how this discovery could increase crop growth and yield, while reducing reliance on nitrogen fertilisers

Round 2 of Victorian Innovation Fund opens

A Victorian initiative is enabling farmers to implement on-farm projects that increase profitability and productivity, while reducing emissions

Aussie beef production to outshine global producers

A new report says Australia’s beef industry has reason for optimism in 2025, particularly compared to other major producers

New SA grain port opens

A new South Australian port could export up to 360,000 tonnes of grain during its first full harvest season

Small tractors defy decreasing machinery sales

Another sizeable drop in agricultural machinery sales occurred to finish 2024, according to Tractor and Machinery Association sales data, although small tractors bucked the trend

BarbeCURE raising money for cancer research

Nothing brings people together like a barbecue – and a cancer fundraising campaign is encouraging Australians to turn their next one into a BarbeCURE

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Reviews

Collins’ Power Wheel enabling safer grain handling

Collins Machining & Fabrication’s ‘Power Wheel’ is making the grain handling process safer by eliminating the manual and dangerous task of moving an auger

Antonio Carraro tractor the pinnacle for macadamia farmers

Antonio Carraro has always manufactured tractors with unique points of difference – and a look at the local macadamia industry provides further evidence of this

Waringa seeing strong demand for Broughan trailers

Waringa Distribution has recently started importing Broughan agricultural trailers out of Ireland and is already seeing strong demand in the Australian market

Events

‘Once in a lifetime’ vintage header showcase

Vintage machinery collector Kerry Pietsch is holding a one-off event to showcase his historical headers harvesting a wheat crop – a scene that he says may be once in a lifetime

Elmore Field Days machinery wrap: part two

Crowds browsed rows of machinery at this year's Elmore Field Days. Here is the second part of our event wrap

World’s biggest tractor unveiled in WA town Carnamah

After years of planning and fundraising, the World’s Biggest Tractor has finally been unveiled in the Western Australian town of Carnamah

On-farm demos of New Holland’s newest combine harvester

Fresh from its eastern states debut at the Henty and Elmore field days, New Holland’s Next Gen CR10 combine harvester will continue its tour with on-farm demos by AEH Group

Agriculture

Hamilton branch helping Greg Allan grow

A  Claas Lexicon combine harvester with Terra Trac and Vario 1230 variable cutter bar.

China to review Australian barley exports

TTMI Latrobe adds Case IH machines

New Holland ready for EOFY rush

JCB launches new electric wheel loader

Farming

Whole asparagopsis reduces methane emissions effectively

Using whole Asparagopsis seaweed in cattle feed has been found to be more effective in reducing methane emissions than using its primary compound on its own

Growing more profitable and sustainable grain crops in WA

High rainfall-zoned WA grain farmers are set to benefit from research that will determine the best crop rotations to improve long-term yields

Victorian Carbon Farming Outreach Program announced

Victorian farmers can participate in free training sessions that will provide information on reducing their emissions

ABARES predicts strong year for agricultural production

ABARES’ agricultural outlook for the new year is predicting the gross value of production to be the second highest result ever recorded

Helping sheep producers combat climate change

Charles Sturt University researchers have received $2 million to develop strategies for sheep producers to combat climate change