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New Machinery John Deere X Series Combine makes short work of wheat crop

NSW grain growers had a front-row seat to see John Deere’s game-changing X Series Combine Harvester make short work of an irrigated wheat crop

staff reporter

“Extremely concerned”PremiumShort-term AdBlue supply concerning WA truckers

Western Roads Federation chief executive Cam Dumesny said truckstops were running out of supply on major freight routes.

Shannon Verhagen

Show Cancelled Agritechnica postponed to 2023 because of COVID-19

The world’s biggest trade fair for agricultural machinery has been postponed for a second time, meaning there will be no event in 2022, as a third wave of COVID-19 grips Europe and its home country Germany.

Cally Dupe

new rolePremiumPilbara trucker to give voice to owner-operators

“We need to protect our owner-drivers so they are robust enough to continue being a profitable transport industry.”

Shannon Verhagen

Machinery Deal MacDon inks deal to build draper headers for Case IH

MacDon Industries has inked major agreements to build draper headers for two of the world’s biggest machinery companies, in a boon for farmers looking for more options in the machinery equipment market. 

Cally Dupe

John Deere overhaul John Deere ‘simplifies’ its operations centre

John Deere has overhauled its operations centre, with a range of changes set to make the flow of information from machines to farmers more “streamlined” and “in-depth”. 

Staff Reporter

Right to Repair PremiumRight to repair: Productivity Commission hands down report

It should be easier for farmers to get machinery fixed at a repairer of their choice, the Productivity Commission has deemed in a landmark report pushing for the “right to repair”. 

Cally Dupe

border chaosPremiumWA truckies turned around at border amid ‘chaos’

“At the time, he’d been away from his family for two weeks.”

EXCLUSIVE Shannon Verhagen

trucking debaclePremiumTruckies quit over WA border debacles

The extra time spent on the road is costing companies thousands, thrown freight deadlines into disarray and sparked concerns over the welfare of drivers.

Shannon Verhagen

shipping debaclePremiumAFGRI reveals impact of Freo shipping debacle

AFRGI marketing and small ag manager Jacques Coetzee said he was incredibly proud of staff that went above and beyond to get growers their machines “as soon as possible”.

EXCLUSIVE, Shannon Verhagen

‘over and above’PremiumNYC and England collectors snap up Burekup tractors

After 40 years collecting and restoring old tractors, Burekup’s Greg Baker said goodbye to all but two of them at the weekend as bidders from overseas and around WA snapped them up.

Shannon Verhagen

afgri openingCamera IconIN PICTURES: Narrogin AFGRI branch opens

About 40 farmers from the region attended. The new $1.2 million branch opened after the Pingelly and Wagin branches closed earlier this year.

Shannon Verhagen

Farm MachineryPremiumStranded farm machinery makes its way back to WA

Most of the farm machinery equipment detoured to the Eastern States during industrial action at the Fremantle Port has made its way back to WA, according to Farm Machinery Industry Association of WA.

Cally Dupe

new chapterPremiumAFGRI looking to expand Narrogin team by six

WA’s biggest John Deere dealership officially opened its new Narrogin branch on October 21, starting a new chapter company figureheads believe will offer better services for farmers.

Shannon Verhagen

LATEST MODELNext-generation tractor impresses

Case IH Australia New Zealand’s latest release will feature enhanced connectivity and data management previously only available on larger and higher horsepower machines.

Staff reporter

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysBrookton’s Eagle Eye among Newdegate award winners

Innovative designs, unique ventures and educational endeavours were celebrated at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days exhibitor awards ceremony.

Shannon Verhagen

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPlans to take ‘Muscle Mite’ to schools to educate

The 1988 Mini Moke with a Mini Minor engine has a long history promoting road safety with the Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA, dating back almost 30 years.

Shannon Verhagen

Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days‘Ag is on the up’ — WA industry booming

If you ask around about the state of agriculture in WA at the moment, there is a general consensus that it is an exciting time to be in the industry.

Shannon Verhagen

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPresident ‘honoured’ to be part of 49th Field Days

The idea of the Blue Tree Project combined well with our theme of Growing Mental Health and now has made a prominent impact on the landscape as you enter the field days.

Craig Newman

New DealershipPremiumWheatbelt Equipment dealership opens in Merredin

Eastern Wheatbelt farmers have another machinery dealership and two more brands at their fingertips with the opening of Wheatbelt Equipment Merredin this week.

Cally Dupe

streamlined journeyPremiumNew truck permits to allow Perth access via Greenmount

WA truckies forced to unhook trailers or detour for hours on “undesirable routes” due to State Government red tape are hoping a new permit system will streamline their journeys into Perth.

Shannon Verhagen

Long journeyPremiumChamberlain 9G Tractor Club’s long journey

“We re-did the trip in 2010 and were supposed to do it again last year but that was cancelled due to COVID-19 so now we’re just doing a run around the Eastern Goldfields.”

Carwyn Monck

Mingenew Midwest ExpoMingenew machinery section busiest it’s been ‘in years’

Sales are up across the State as agribusinesses recover from years of drought, sending machinery businesses into overdrive sourcing products, putting on extra staff and taking on more apprentices.

Shannon Verhagen

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysNewdegate’s ‘can-do’ attitude a stand-out

“It’s a very small town that can drag in 15 to 16,000 people to a field days each year, and they’ve been doing that for close on 50 years now. That says something about the community.”

Adam Poulsen