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Aidan SmithJournalist

Aidan joined the Countryman team in March after a short break from working in the media. He has worked as an agricultural journalist for six years, been self employed and was also an Army reservist in NZ. He writes about wool, machinery, livestock, biosecurity and political issues that matter to the WA ag industry.

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MILLER NITRO 7000 SERIESLeap in spray data control offers new efficiencies

The latest Miller Nitro 7000 Series sprayers are taking advancements in spraying application and machine data control to a whole new level.

Aidan Smith

BIG CAPACITY X9 reaches ‘phenomenal numbers’ harvesting 910t/day

After two very different seasons operating a John Deere X9 1100 combine harvester, Daniel Winter remains impressed by the ‘phenomenal numbers’ the powerful, big capacity machine brings to the field. 

Aidan Smith

AGWEST PRODUCT EXPANSIONAgwest Machinery expands product range

Agwest Machinery is boosting its offerings to customers with the addition of Shantui and React International agricultural, quarrying and construction machinery equipment.

Aidan Smith

WOOL HUB LAUNCHNew wool traceability hub expected to be launched in 2024

The new Australian Wool Traceability Hub is expected to be up and running by the next wool-selling season as the industry collaborates to mitigate the risk of a potential Emergency Animal Disease outbreak.

Aidan Smith

MILK QUALITY AWARD WINNERSWA dairy farmers ‘cream of the crop’ in milk quality awards

Ferguson Valley dairy farmers Matt and Angela Brett have been awarded their ninth consecutive gold diamond plaque in the State’s 2023 Australian Milk Quality Awards.

Aidan Smith

GRAINGROWERS ELECTIONThree West Aussies join GrainGrowers policy team

GrainGrowers members in the western region have elected their five National Policy Group representatives, with Narembeen grower Renee Lynch joining the team.

Aidan Smith

Infrastructure mappingAg tech companies revolutionise mapping for farmers

Two Australian ag tech organisations, AxisTech and Spatial Hub Analytics, have partnered to advance the way farmers approach farm infrastructure mapping.

Aidan Smith

FORECAST DROP IN PRODUCTIONTough decisions as growers plan for next season

Australia’s agriculture industry is bracing for a downturn in production as increasing global supply and drier conditions affect crop planting decisions going into next season.

Liv Casben and Aidan Smith

PORK EXPORTSPork exports up 22 per cent due to demand from Singapore

Australian pork exports are booming as demand from Singapore continues and minor increases in trade to Vietnam and the Philippines help push the figures 22 per cent higher than last year.

Aidan Smith

AFGRI PremiumAFGRI team up with the Western Force in ‘clinic for kids’

WA John Deere agricultural machinery dealer AFGRI Equipment joined the Western Force rugby team at its first ‘open clinic for kids’ event held in Albany.

Aidan Smith

POSITIVE OUTLOOKPrice rise encouraging as wool industry prepares for recess

The Australian wool industry is hoping to head into the three-week Christmas recess on a positive note as prices lifted to 1177c/kg in the east and to 1305c/kg in the west during week 23 of the season.

Aidan Smith

PORK EXPORTSAustralian pork exports reach 2500t per month

Australian pork exports are sizzling as demand from Singapore, the Philippines and Asia pushes the trade 22 per cent above the five-year average.  

Aidan Smith