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Rata Power Claw a shrewd investment for Victorian farmer AEH Group to demonstrate New Holland’s latest combine harvester Dieci bringing Agri Pivot T70 telehandler to Australia BYPY Transmissions ready to keep farmers moving

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Industry news

Farming Register your details for our free Contractor Capability Showcase Farmer producing modular fertiliser from crop residue Gunnedah Rural Museum keeping machinery and community alive

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National Farmers Federation CEO Tony Mahar to step down Topcon releases Value Line Steering solution Government invests in Western Sydney Uni Agri Tech Precinct Nutrien Ag Solutions to triple domestic manufacturing capacity Victorian horticultural netting grants fully allocated Drought support package available in Victoria Sustainable aviation fuel production facility gains funding Report tips fertiliser prices to remain volatile

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FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome As Australia moves into the busy harvest season, attention naturally turns to the machinery involved in this process.

Recent field days, including those at Henty and Elmore, showcased much of this machinery, and the highlights from our visit to Elmore feature in this edition.

One machine which caught the eye was New Holland’s Next Gen CR combine.

Having secured a demonstrator unit, dealer AEH Group will run a series of onfarm demos near its branches in New South Wales and Victoria in the coming weeks.

We speak to the group about these demos and the excitement surrounding New Holland’s latest release.

Maintaining farm machinery, and all components of it, is naturally an important task and we catch up with BYPY Transmissions which reminds farmers of the need to keep clutches and PTO shafts in working condition ahead of this crucial season.

Speaking of harvest time, it is when many rely on the services of contractors.

For this reason, Farms & Farm Machinery is again running our Contractor Capability Showcase following its first version late last year.

This edition contains further details of what the showcase will involve and how Australian contractors can submit their information and participate free of charge, therefore promoting their services to a national audience of active farmers.

Farming can be a constant game of looking forward – and our focus is to keep readers informed of the latest machinery trends and how it can boost productivity.

It is always worth keeping an eye on the past though for a healthy dose of nostalgia.

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This is what happened when we spoke to volunteers of the Gunnedah Rural Museum during AgQuip earlier in the year, to learn about their vintage machinery and hear more than a few tales from life on the land.

Vintage machinery and the present day have also collided, thanks to the unveiling of the World’s Largest Tractor in Western Australia. We have spoken to several key players to learn more about the project.

Also in the west, independent dealer CNE Ag Innovations has widened the catchment area in which it sells JCB products and we discover more about this move.

A new telehandler is also bound for Australia – namely Dieci’s Agri Pivot T70 – and this unique machine combines the benefits of a telehandler and a wheel loader.

Often a machine is only as good as its attachments, which is why we have customer testimonials about Rata Equipment’s Power Claw along with Kerfab’s pallet forks and four-in-one buckets, the latter of which is our cover story.

All of this is complemented by a healthy dose of industry news to ensure readers are aware of every aspect of Australian agriculture.

Happy reading!

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After years of planning and fundraising, the World’s Biggest Tractor has finally been unveiled in the Western Australian town of Carnamah Standing at 11.5m tall, it is impossible to miss the World’s Biggest Tractor.

In a nation renowned for its ‘big’ structures that have helped to put various towns on the map, it was only fair a particular agricultural icon got its turn.

The Western Australian town of Carnamah, located about 300km north of Perth, is now the proud home of the World’s Biggest Tractor.

It was officially unveiled before a crowd of about 2,000 at a grand opening last month, which included a day of family fun and a vintage tractor parade.

Fittingly, the replica is of a Chamberlain 40K, a now-discontinued tractor which holds a significant place in WA’s history as the first tractor commercially produced in the state.

The dream has now been realised, with the project becoming reality and Carnamah now instantly associated with the big tractor, but the process to reach this point has been anything but instant.

Origin story The project’s origins can be traced back almost 30 years, when Bob Lukins – the founding president of the Vintage Tractor & Machinery Association of WA – had the idea of honouring the Chamberlain 40K through a massive replica.

The association – better known as TracMach – now has John Piavanini as the president, and he was heavily involved in overseeing the project from concept to design stage, while engineer Frank Kidman donated about 450 hours doing working drawings. The Geraldton base of Diab Engineering then took over the design, fabrication and construction.

While Piavanini played a key role in making the project a reality, his hands-off approach during building meant he was able to experience a feeling of excitement when finally seeing it in person.

“After six years on the job, it was quite overwhelming,” he says.

“The biggest thing that that struck me

was I followed it through from the first sketch on a bit of paper right through the build, right up until there was a picture of it outside of the factory at Geraldton.

“I never saw it again until I arrived in Carnamah the day before the launch and looked up and saw this great orange thing.

“I think the orange paint made it look twice as big as I’d imagined.”

More than $600,000 has been raised to turn the project into reality, with nearly all money coming from individuals and companies from across the state, along with contributions from the Shire of Carnamah and Midwest Development Commission.

Set backs along the way included rejections for other government grants, along with rising costs for both labour and materials during this time, but Piavanini says there was a moment where the organisers made a leap of faith, backed up some of its supporters, to finish the project.

“At about 90 or 100 grand short we decided to hit the start button and issue the

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The World’s Biggest Tractor was unveiled in Carnamah

order on the promise of some very loyal supporters who guaranteed to pay the bill, which has been done with interest free loans,” he says.

“We are still raising funds to pay those people back and that’s really helped us.”

While the project has now been unveiled, fundraising will continue for this purpose, but also to enhance the tourist experience of what is available.

“We need to get some more signage up, some more history and put a bit of seating around the site,” Big Tractor Committee chairman Brendon Haeusler says.

“Our budget was spent and our time was

spent, but it will be a work in progress.

“It will be good to get a viewing platform as well one day so we can get up to the driving area, but that’s going to be a health and safety and engineering job in itself.”

The big day Carnamah’s big moment in the spotlight was a full day event, which also included a Country Carnival.

Live music, food vans, children’s activities and a tractor pull all featured, along with a tractor parade of about 50 vintage Chamberlain tractors, of which about 20 came from Hal Walton’s dedicated museRetired farmer Harry James in front of a Chamberlain 9G tractor

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um, with others from private collections and 9G tractor club members.

The North Midlands Agricultural Society was responsible for organising the entertainment, and the group’s president Angela Dring says the positive atmosphere made for a successful day.

“It was just a happy day and everyone was getting into it,” she says.

“We had great stalls - all the sponsors set up a stall and TracMach had a stall there and the tractors were on display so people could see them.

“For the town and community of Carnamah it was a very positive event, “We’ve had a really positive response and feedback about the day and what the tractor will bring for our community.”

Her sentiments were endorsed by Haeusler, who says the event “went extremely well”.

“Everyone seemed really happy with the end result of the tractor and we’ve just got a couple of finishing touches to go on the site such as putting up a shed up to house the original 40K that’s been donated to us as well,” he says.

“It’s going to be here forever, so for four years of work for us, it’s going to benefit Carnamah and the entire midwest region of WA for many, many years to come.”

The original 40K was donated by Dick and Barbara Garnett of Gnowangerup, who led the parade and will live onsite with the Big Tractor once its shelter is built.

Leaving a mark Carnamah is located on the Midlands Road, which travels north of Perth through the northern parts of the Wheatbelt towards Geraldton, but Piavanini says this road has often been overlooked – with the World’s Biggest Tractor aiming to rectify this.

“Since that road was put in many years ago, you’ve got the Indian Ocean Drive and you’ve got the Brand Highway and the quickest way to get to Geraldton is up either of those two roads,” he says.

“Carnamah’s been the side track, so this will probably bring a lot of people, mainly the tourists, up through the Midlands Road again.

“It will be a big advantage to Carnamah I’m sure and they have a very good tourist wildflower season, so they’ve got something to put with their wildflower tourism promotion.”

Ideas are flowing plentifully in terms of how the tractor can be the catalyst for further tourist activity.

“There was some talk about the potential of building a tractor highway,” Dring says.

“We’re trying to bring people back inland and we’re thinking all the farms could put out their old tractors on the side of the road and

A parade of about 50 vintage Chamberlain tractors also featured during the unveiling

create this tractor highway.

“I’m sure every farm’s got at least one of them hanging around here and there. We could put them out and add to our theme.”

Haeusler’s focus remains on finishing the tractor project, including housing the original tractor and sorting the signage and seating.

This is not to say grander ideas have not been floated.

“There’s also talk of a giant Chamberlain plough to go behind it, but I think we’ll just

let the dust settle on this one before we go making any bold moves to build a giant plough,” he says.

The World’s Biggest Tractor is located in the Lions Park on Midlands Road, Carnamah.

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Kerfab’s pallet forks and fourin-one bucket have made light work of a New South Wales vineyard rejuvenation

Attachments manufacturer Kerfab prides itself on making products that are easy to use and that stand the test of time.

The experience of The Wild Vine vineyard has had with two of the company’s attachments shows how a well-made product can create significant benefits for the user – despite its apparent simplicity.

Primarily operating as a wedding venue, The Wild Vine is located just outside the New South Wales city of Wagga Wagga. It is spread across 7.7 hectares (19 acres) and about half the property is used to grow several different grape varieties.

The “beautiful but tired little vineyard” is also being slowly rejuvenated, having been purchased by Nick and Kate

Shepherd in late 2018, when it was also rebranded to The Wild Vine.

Ever since the Shepherds decided to give new life to the vineyard, Kerfab’s pallet forks and four-in-one bucket played key roles in the work being undertaken.

The Wild Vine’s relationship with Kerfab first came about after the Shepherds needed a new tractor and approached Hutcheon & Pearce, which is part of both Kerfab and John Deere’s dealer network.

While discussing the tractor purchase, the salesman was “pretty complimentary” about Kerfab’s attachments, which led to the Shepherds investing in the Kerfab bucket and forks to be paired with a new 42hp (31kW) John Deere 4044R tractor.

Nick Shepherd uses the Kerfab forks at the vineyard

Ticking the boxes Sometimes in farming, new and innovative uses are discovered for machinery and attachments well beyond their original intended purposes.

Other times, simply ‘doing what it says on the tin’ and doing so to an exceptional standard is all that is required.

The latter provides an accurate summary of Nick’s experience with both the Kerfab pallet forks and four-in-one bucket.

“The pallet forks are a bit of a Godsend really,” he says.

“It’s just simple – it’s so easy to use, and easy to attach and detach. It’s a great bit of kit.

“The four-in-one bucket is nice and solid.

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The pallet forks have excelled at The Wild Vine

“They’re well built, plenty of power, easy to attach and easy to connect up your hydraulic lines and everything else – it’s a really good bit of gear.

“The quick attachment system is simple to install and take off, so it’s not a huge chore to try and change from the bucket to the forks.

“It makes it a really simple task and means we use it all the time.”

Local manufacturing Kerfab is based in the northern Victorian town of Kerang, where it recently opened a second factory to cater for increased demand for its attachments.

Everything is manufactured in-house and is backed by more than 30 years of experience, meaning customers can have confidence their attachments are built locally and for Australian conditions, The four-in-one bucket has also been a valued addition

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something which resonates with Nick.

“Being Australian made is always a good thing - that’s something we try and support wherever we can,” he says.

In addition to its products being suited to local conditions, another benefit of Kerfab being an Australian manufacturer is that products can reach farms quickly without the risk of shipping delays from overseas.

As a result, Kerfab offers an Attach + Go promise on its core products, including its pallet forks and four-in-one buckets, along with bale forks.

Kerfab’s Attach + Go promise involves firstly providing an official quote within two hours and then getting these attachments dispatched within seven working days of the order confirmation.

Free delivery around Australia is also included to further sweeten the deal.

A warehouse and office in Perth also help with product distribution across the country, while a strategically placed network of dealers nationwide means customers such as The Wild Vine can access Kerfab’s products and receive support near to them.

Kerfab’s headquarters in Kerang are the heartbeat of its production, with the second factory having been necessary to keep up with national demand.

Opened in 2022, this 2,000 square metre facility is primarily dedicated to the attachments covered by Kerfab’s Attach + Go promise and features an array of new

technology to streamline the production process – along with an investment in more staff including expert design engineers and qualified welders to maintain quality control throughout.

Problem solving Before investing in the pallet forks and their accompanying tractor, Nick and The Wild Vine team were using forklifts to complete a lot of jobs in the vineyard.

His description of these pallet forks as a “Godsend” is based on the extra capabilities they have provided, along with the ease of use in what he says can sometimes be a challenging environment – with the property located at Oura, just east of Wagga Wagga, and close to the Murrumbidgee River.

“We’re on fairly silty, muddy land not far from the river and the slightest hint of rain means everything turns to a bit of a bog,” Nick says.

“The number of times we’ve had to tow our forklift out means the pallet forks on the 4WD tractor have been an absolute Godsend, particularly during winter.

Lifting posts is just one task made easier by Kerfab’s forks

“It gets used a fair bit during harvest, carrying grape bins around but also just odd jobs around the property.

“It’s much more practical than trying to get a forklift out into the paddock,” he says.

While being able to use the forks on a machine better suited to that environment has been a significant benefit, the Kerfab pallet forks have also been extremely useful beyond just this use.

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Shepherd says attaching and detaching the bucket and forks is easy

“It gets used for everything from collecting firewood to lifting posts to moving bins around, and the girls use it all the time for landscaping and cleaning up around the property,” Nick says.

“A fair bit of work goes into keeping gardens and everything mulched, cleaned, tidied and trimmed. It’s very, very useful and it’s been a really good tool.”

Kerfab’s pallet forks are specifically designed for tractors, although similar units for skid steers, telehandlers and wheel loaders are available.

Offered as either ITA or floating pallet forks, they offer capacities between 600kg and 2,500kg and have a load guard for extra strength during heavy-duty lifting and to protect against potential load damage.

Standard tines are 1.07m long, with the option of increasing this to 1.22m on the high back frame version.

The distance between the tines can be

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easily adjusted and securely locked into place.

On both models, the open back frame enables maximum visibility and increases operational safety.

It is also customisable to exact specifications required, as is Kerfab’s range of four-in-one buckets for tractors.

The bucket is offered in various sizes, with widths ranging from 1.58m through to 2.4m and capacities varying between 0.3 cubic metres and 0.6 cubic metres.

Also built to be versatile and heavy-duty, it has an opening in the middle which Kerfab says can be used to grapple green waste and clamp large rocks, tree trunks, logs and other obscure objects.

A pivoting jaw in the middle allows the user to control how much material is emptied by opening at different widths, while the rear fixed bucket section is an ideal tool for back blading and levelling.

Its hydraulic rams and connecting pins on either side at the rear of the bucket are well protected, and all main pivots have replaceable self-lubricant bushes which make the bucket easier to maintain.

Kerfab’s attachments are all backed up by a 12-month warranty, but customers like Nick are seeing them as worthwhile and reliable investments for a much longer period than that.

“They are just rock solid, built to last, really well put together and I can’t see us having any issues with it over the lifespan of the tractor – that’s for sure,” he says.

“It’s made work a whole lot easier and since getting it, it’s paid for itself over and over.”

Kerfab’s factory and head office is at 11 Tate Drive, Kerang, while its full product range and national dealer network can be viewed at www.kerfab.com.au

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Changing hands National Farmers Federation CEO Tony Mahar will conclude his role in December, after a decade of service to the organisation and agricultural sector National Farmers Federation CEO Tony Mahar has resigned, with president David Jochinke thanking him for his contributions to the organisation and agricultural sector.

Mahar joined the NFF as general manager of trade and economics in 2013 and became CEO in 2016.

He will now take up the position of Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner – an independent role appointed by the Federal government, reporting to the Minister for Climate and Energy.

“During his tenure, Tony has strengthened NFF’s position as the leading national advocacy body for agriculture through his integrity, stakeholder management skills and dedication to the industry,” Jochinke says.

“His passion, professionalism and approachability earned him respect across industry, government and corporate partners, and we have greatly appreciated

his leadership.”

Jochinke says Mahar’s efforts have resulted in NFF’s growth from a small team to a staff of over 40, with a broader membership base and a consolidated and stable financial position.

His ability to build and maintain relationships across the industry has established NFF as a key stakeholder for both government and industry bodies, NFF adds.

Jochinke praised Mahar’s industry leadership, relationship management and tireless efforts to represent Australian agriculture both domestically and internationally.

“It is a challenge to lead a national peak body, in this case bringing together all elements of our primary industries and engaging effectively with supply chains both upstream and downstream, and I commend Tony’s professionalism, credibility and determination in doing so,”

National Farmers Federation CEO Tony Mahar served the organisation for a decade

Jochinke says.

One key achievement under Mahar’s leadership was leading the development of the NFF 2030 Roadmap together with former president Fiona Simson, which set a target of $100 billion national farm gate value by 2030, gaining bipartisan support and industry-wide adoption since its launch.

The NFF board will begin the process of recruiting a new CEO immediately, with Mahar formally concluding his role in December.

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Topcon Agriculture hopes its new ‘Value Line’ auto steer system will provide more farmers access to precision technologies.

Topcon Agriculture has released its new Value Line Steering solution, designed specifically for farmers using mid-range tractors on small to medium-sized farms.

The autosteering solution includes a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, electric steering wheel controller, touchscreen console and Horizon Lite software, which is compatible with frontwheel-steer tractors.

Farmers also have the option to add local, satellite or RTK correction services, such as Topcon’s Topnet Live, for enhanced precision based on their unique needs.

The company says its Value Line Steering solution represents a significant step in making this type of technology more accessible to a broader range of farmers.

“With the Value Line, we are opening up opportunities for farmers who have older

Farmers have the option to add local, satellite or RTK correction services to Value Line Steering solution

or smaller machinery, or smaller specialty farms, to boost the value of their machinery,” Topcon Agriculture executive vice president and general manager Antonio Marzia says.

“It is an integrated system designed to seamlessly work with a variety of tractors, including compliance with ISOBUS-UT functionality to offer universal compatibility and ease of use.”

Autosteering systems allow for more efficient use of resources, leading to reduced input costs for seeds, fertilisers and fuel.

Topcon says this not only improves the

farm’s bottom line, but also contributes to more sustainable farming practices. It can also lead to improved crop yields due to the increased accuracy in the field.

“There is tremendous potential for growth in the agriculture industry, and Value Line is another step for Topcon in being a preferred partner in this evolving landscape by fostering adoption and effective collaboration both with original equipment manufacturers and the farmer,” Marzia says.

The Value Line Steering solution is available through Topcon Agriculture’s global network of authorised dealers.

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Manufacturing expansion Nutrien Ag Solutions has commenced work to establish a new plant nutrition, crop chemical and animal health product manufacturing facility in Laverton, Victoria.

The company says the facility will be able to produce critical farming inputs for growers on the east coast of Australia.

With increasingly volatile global supply chains, Nutrien Ag Solutions Australia managing director Kelly Freeman says it makes sense to expand the company’s onshore manufacturing capability and inject more reliability in the local supply chain.

“Over the past few years, geopolitical tensions, cost of energy and fuel, shifting global economies, longer shipping lead times, congestion at ports, extreme weather events and labour shortages have all contributed to an increasingly unpredictable supply chain,” Freeman says.

“Having the ability to manufacture significant volumes on both sides of the country is vital for us.

“That’s why we’ve made the decision to invest in more manufacturing capacity on the east coast of Australia to give even more confidence to our farmers that they will have reliable access to all the key inputs they need to make the most of varying seasons and markets.”

The new Laverton site will triple Nutrien’s domestic manufacturing facility, according to national manufacturing manager Cherine Kerbaj.

“Transporting goods from our plant in Western Australia to east coast customers can be costly and complicated, so it makes sense to boost our capacity on the east coast as well,” Kerbaj says.

In addition to the work-in-progress Laverton facility, Nutrien Ag Solutions’

The new Laverton site will triple Nutrien’s domestic manufacturing facility

current manufacturing portfolio includes a facility in Kwinana, Western Australia and one in Dandenong, Victoria.

Kerbaj adds that the new site will produce plant nutrition products and adjuvants, alongside crop chemical and animal health products.

“This is a great news story for farmers focused on more reliability, more flexibility and increased production of much needed agri-chemicals right here in Australia,” Kerbaj says.

“Given we work in a rain-dependent industry, having more capacity on home soil also allows us to be flexible with our volumes in a far shorter timeframe, so we can successfully meet the seasons’ needs.”

The fit out of the site is underway with the first line of products expected to commence at Laverton in 2025.

Image: Nutrien Ag Solutions

Nutrien Ag Solutions has announced plans to expand its local manufacturing footprint to better serve Australian farmers and increase supply chain security

Tech investment Western Sydney University received a large investment into its Agri Tech Precinct, which will advance sustainable and resilient food systems The federal government has pledged $16.7 million to be invested into Western Sydney University’s Agri Tech Precinct, at its Hawkesbury campus, located just outside Richmond, NSW. The investment will be delivered under the government’s Priority Community Infrastructure Program and will be jointly funded by the university.

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innovation, research, incubation and production to advance sustainable and resilient food systems.

It is also set to host Australia’s first hightech commercial, teaching and research greenhouse, driving agricultural innovation for Western Sydney, the university’s vice-chancellor and president George Williams adds.

“The precinct will draw on the university’s expertise and research innovation ecosystem, with a focus on challenges

faced by communities globally, to be advanced in genuine partnership with industry, government and community,” he says.

“Offering exceptional work-integrated learning opportunities for students in agriculture and food production, it will create much-needed career pathways and a future jobs pipeline for Australia’s agricultural sector.”

Delivered across two stages, the precinct will span approximately 50 hectares and will comprise a high-tech, industry-partnered greenhouse array.

State-of-the-art agriculture technology will also be housed for teaching, research and commercial food production at scale, Western Sydney University says.

Stage one of the precinct is expected to open to students in late 2025, generating 150 direct jobs during the construction phase of the project and up to 240 jobs in day-to-day operations once open – creating more opportunity for those in the region.

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The Agri Tech Precinct will include a high-tech, industry-partnered greenhouse array

INDUSTRY NEWS

Care package A support package will be provided to farmers impacted by drought in Victoria’s southwest

$5,000 as a co-contribution grant to support water infrastructure upgrades to pipes, tanks, troughs, dams, stock containment areas and grain and fodder storage.

The package also includes a $1.18 million investment in counselling and advice for farmers experiencing financial and emotional distress, to help them make informed financial decisions and protect their wellbeing.

A dedicated drought regional coordinator will be also appointed to make sure support is reaching people effectively.

“I’ve heard directly from farmers in the southwest about the impact drought conditions are having on our communities,

Net gain A grant that supports the installation of new netting is helping Victorian horticultural producers protect their crops and increase productivity The $15.9 million Horticultural Netting Program is now fully allocated with 190 grants delivered to 150 Victorian producers over three rounds.

Funded by the federal and state government, it has provided up to $150,000 to producers of commercial horticulture crops, excluding wine grapes, to purchase and install new netting over production areas.

Besides protecting produce from environmental damage such as hail and sunburn, the Victorian state government says horticultural netting can also help to keep out pest animals and can reduce orchard water use by up to 20 per cent.

The state government adds that new netting installed will increase fruit quality, while reducing the impacts of adverse weather and pest damage – leading to more revenue for growers.

“The Horticultural Netting Program has enabled Victorian producers to build more resilience into their businesses and

and this package will drive the long-term resilience the south west needs,” Victorian Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence says.

The support package builds on existing support available for farmers to prepare for and respond to drought, including through providers such as the National Centre for Farmer Health, farmer workshops and field days, and a database of practical information on the Agriculture Victoria website.

For more information on the drought support package, visit agriculture.vic. gov.au/dryseasons.

Horticultural netting can help to keep out pest animals and protect against environmental damage

continue to provide Australians with high quality produce for which we are renowned,” Federal Minister for Agriculture Julie Collins says.

One happy grant recipient is Temhem Pty Ltd, a grower and packer of fresh fruit for the domestic and export markets.

Based in Lemnos, near Shepparton, the grant supported the installation of netting over four hectares of Nashi Pears to limit hail damage and protect against birds and bats.

“These grants have enabled us to significantly expand our netted land area, leading to a substantial increase in the production of premium-quality fruit and boosting the profitability of these blocks,” Temhem Pty Ltd director Shannan Mehmet says.

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A $13.28 million package will go towards farmers in 11 southwest Victorian local government areas

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The Victorian state government is providing a support package to farmers impacted by drought conditions in the state’s southwest, helping deliver on-farm infrastructure grants and increase the region’s resilience into the future.

A $13.28 million package will go towards farmers in 11 local government areas in the state’s southwest, including Glenelg, Southern Grampians, Warrnambool, Moyne, Corangamite, Colac Otway, Surf Coast, West Wimmera, Ararat, Pyrenees and Golden Plains.

Farmers in this region are currently facing the lowest rainfall on record, which is impacting stock and harvest, as well as putting pressure on feed and water.

As a result of this, the state government will invest $12.1 million to help farmers prepare their properties for increasing dry conditions.

Eligible farmers will receive up to

For more information on how Agriculture Victoria is supporting the horticulture industry, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/ crops-and-horticulture

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Fertiliser prices Australian farmers can expect a volatile global fertiliser market in the year ahead, according to a Rabobank report escalator but coming down via the stairs in terms of the pace of the price correction,” he says.

“International supply and demand issues have a direct impact on Australian fertiliser prices and ability to procure fertiliser.

“As a relatively small player in the global buyer market, Australia is not in a position to dictate prices,” he says.

From an Australian purchasing perspective, Joules expects a positive outlook for the Australian dollar.

Rabobank is predicting that the exchange rate between the Australian

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Rabobank’s Semi-annual Global Fertiliser Outlook report expects that 2025 fertiliser prices will be unpredictable, with Australian farmers depending on other countries for their supply due to a lack of local manufacturing.

Report co-author, RaboResearch agriculture analyst Paul Joules, says the three most used fertilisers by Australian farmers – nitrogen, phosphates and potash – have all seen prices ease from the highs recorded in 2022, following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war.

“Fertiliser prices have been going up by

Sustainable fuel Townsville is set to gain a sustainable aviation fuel production facility, which could drastically cut domestic carbon emissions, through the help of farmers.

The federal government has announced it will support a homegrown sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project that will convert ethanol – made from agricultural waste – into jet fuel.

Through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, the Commonwealth has committed $9 million, with the Queensland state government contributing an additional $5 million to the project through the Queensland New-Industry Development Strategy to grow local production capabilities and establish SAF value chains in Queensland.

Farms & Farm Machinery reported in September that Australian farmers could play a key role in decarbonising the

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nation’s aviation industry through the development of a SAF refinery, and now this is possible.

With a total value of $36.8 million, the project would support the development of a Townsville production facility capable of producing approximately 110 million litres of low carbon liquid fuels such as SAF and renewable diesel each year.

“This presents an opportunity for farmers to sell their waste products into a supply chain that ultimately ends up as SAF,” Airbus chief representative for Australia and the Pacific Stephen Forshaw says.

“It would essentially turn the farming sector’s waste into a new fuel source which could contribute $13 billion to Australia’s

dollar and US dollar to rise to US72c to A$1 over the next 12 months. If this comes to fruition, Joules says it will make fertiliser purchases more affordable.

“The strength of the Australian dollar and waning global demand point towards lower prices for Australian farmers,” he says.

“However, ongoing global supply-side issues for nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers will likely limit downside potential.”

Phosphate and potash usage rates are strongly correlated to price, Joules adds.

“It’s important to remember that this is happening against a backdrop of declining grain and oilseed prices, high interest rates and high machinery costs in Australia. Negative sentiment surrounding these pressures could impact fertiliser application decisions,” he says.

In terms of nitrogen prices, the Rabobank report states there is no clear direction. This could lead to potential overactions in prices of urea, either in an upward or downward trend, the report says.

“We should continue to expect price volatility, a common pattern in the nitrogen market,” Joules says.

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Nitrogen, phosphates and potash have seen prices ease from the highs of 2022

gross domestic product annually.”

Domestic aviation approximately for about 2 per cent of Australia’s greenhouse gas, with the bulk of emissions coming from medium to long haul flights.

Based on initial modelling, the Townsville plant could cut net domestic aviation carbon emissions by 70 per cent per litre compared to conventional fossil fuel use, displacing up to 225,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

Airbus, Qantas and Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan have already invested heavily into companies looking to develop and produce SAF, one of which is Jet Zero Australia.

Jet Zero Australia has now formed a consortium of partners to support delivery of the project with the technology to be supplied by US-based LanzaJet. The technology, known as alcohol-to-jet (ATJ), uses ethanol created by sugars in agricultural food products.

The project will include a Front-End Engineering Design study and further project development work to assess the viability of a subsequent commercial scale ATJ production renewable fuels facility.

This will see agricultural byproduct-based ethanol being converted into low carbon liquid fuels, with the project being due for completion in late 2025.

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JCB’s 560-80 telehandler is designed to work in enclosed spaces as well as out in the paddock. Image: JCB CEA

Independently-owned JCB CEA dealer CNE Ag Innovations has expanded its footprint in Western Australia, aiming to use its local knowledge to grow both tractor and telehandler sales Being “genuine country people” and providing specialised service by focusing on specific brands might sound like a simple formula for a dealership, but it has proven to be a winning one for CNE Ag Innovations and JCB CEA. The Western Australian dealer has announced an expansion of its JCB catchment area from the Esperance district in the state’s south – to now take in both the Avon Valley region and an area it is dubbing the ‘western wheatbelt’ that encompasses towns such as Moora.

It is a logical step for CNE Ag Innovations, with father and son co-owners Bryan and Dylan Crane being recognisable faces in the Avon Valley region, having previously farmed in the area.

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Having sold JCB products in the state’s south for about 18 months, CNE Ag Innovations is proud that they continue to grow while remaining both independent and family-owned - in a farming landscape increasingly being swallowed up by large dealership groups.

“We’re just genuine country people that are passionate about the farming community in Western Australia,” Dylan says.

“There’s been a big shift in not just farming becoming more corporatised, but in the machinery industry as well, hence it opened up some opportunities for an independent like ourselves to come in.

“We’re not a corporatised business, it’s still only my father and I that own the business and we have a clear plan in place

to try and grow and support the farmers in the areas.

“We used to farm in that area, so we know the area really well.

“We know a lot of the people and have a great network through that area and it’s pretty exciting for us.”

The traits that CNE Ag Innovations highlights about itself have also been praised

by JCB CEA’s dealer network general manager Paul Barry, who believes CNE’s focus on customer service and specialised nature makes them an ideal partner for the brand.

“I think CNE are the new dealer of the future,” he says.

“They’re a dealer that’s a bit more of a specialist rather than a generalist.

“We’re not looking for them to be a one stop shop, rather they’re specialising with their sprayers and material handling and are really good at it.

“For them, customer service is the ultimate thing rather than having something for everyone.

“Bryan is from the farm so they really understand what their customers need from a machinery dealer and we hold them in very high regard.”

CNE Ag Innovations owners Bryan and Dylan Crane. Image: CNE Ag Innovations

Meeting needs CNE Ag Innovations’ expansion means it will be catering to two distinct groups – broadacre growers in the Wheatbelt region plus farmers on the smaller properties more common in the Avon Valley.

This creates opportunity for two major JCB product lines – telehandlers and Fastrac tractors.

Dylan says JCB telehandlers have been the most popular product with existing customers in the Esperance region, something which he expects to continue in the dealer’s new areas, while also seeing plenty of growth opportunities for the Fastrac tractors.

“JCB telehandlers have good market share in the country,” he says.

“There are also a lot of the tractors out there, but people have generally got into a JCB telehandler first and then explored the idea of the Fastrac.

“With our expansion, I think it will be a similar pattern because there is a lot of hay in those areas.

“There’s still a heap of work for a telehandler to do, and it’s such a diverse, flexible machine.

“You can get attachments for basically everything now to fit on a telehandler, so I think the telehandler is the one that that will be the most prominent throughout that Avon Valley.

“We also see a heap of growth with Fastrac. It’s such a comfortable, flexible tractor around that 330 to 350 horsepower mark.

“You can’t put a price on the comfort of the thing if you’re sitting in all day. That’s where it comes into a class of its own.”

Product focus The jewel in the crown of JCB’s tractor range is the Fastrac 8330 iCON. It is a powerful beast designed for broadacre environments, boasting a 348hp (260kW) engine and 1450Nm of torque.

Arguably its most impressive feature is its maximum speed of 70km/h, enabling farmers to get between paddocks considerably quicker, while doing so in a tractor praised for its superior comfort.

The Fastrac 8330 iCON also has a 10,000kg rear lift capacity to handle the

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Fastrac tractors are an area in which CNE Ag Innovations sees growth.

Image: CNE Ag Innovations

most demanding of implements, while the smaller Fastrac 4220 iCON still offers an 8,000kg lift capacity.

That smaller tractor gives operators a 235hp (175kW) engine and still has the same 70km/h maximum speed and impressive operator comfort as the 8330.

JCB’s iCON concept relates to its new touchscreen display and armrest console.

This technology-packed suite gives operators fully integrated ISOBUS connectivity, precise GPS guidance and implement control applications, all of which are controlled through a new 30cm colour touch screen display.

JCB’s telehandler range is diverse, designed for a wide variety of industries and to be applicable anywhere in Australia.

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sizes and capacities designed to suit both broadacre and smaller operators.

The largest telehandler offered by JCB is the 560-80, which offers a powerful 145hp (108kW) engine, 5,500kg lift capacity and 7.9m maximum lift height.

In addition to being its most powerful telehandler, the 560-80 offers an impressive 6.7 tonnes of breakout force and has also been designed in a way that its wheelbase is no larger than any of the other machines in its range.

It is also fitted with a Z-bar linkage, which forms what JCB describes as its toughest-ever telescopic boom.

JCB also offers the 542-70 telehandler, which has a maximum lift capacity of 4,000kg and lift height of 7m while also being powered by a 145hp (108kW) engine.

It is available in many configurations, in-

cluding the top-end Agri-Pro model which boasts a two-in-one variable transmission that enables seamless transition from hydrostatic to powershift transmission.

One South Australian farmer who Farms & Farm Machinery spoke to last year said the 542-70 Agri-Pro helped to cut their working hours by about 30 per cent while producing 45,000 hay bales.

Other telehandlers in JCB’s agricultural range include the 532-60 and 525-60.

These offer lift capacities of 3,000kg and 2,500kg respectively, with maximum lift heights of 6.2m and 6m and engines capable of 109hp (81kW) and 74hp (55kW) respectively..

United front CNE Ag Innovations has thrived since joining the JCB CEA dealer network about

18 months ago, and Barry is full of praise for how they have represented the brand.

“They’ve hit every mark we’ve set them so far,” Barry says.

“The Western Australian machinery market has been very depressed the last 12 months off what has been extraordinary highs, but through all of that CNE has outperformed what we thought they would do.

“What they’ve been able to do with the Fastrac products has stood out.

“They have very quickly got their head around the concept, they’ve spent hours and hours demonstrating products to customers and will continue to do so.

“The Fastrac does need that ‘bums in seats’ approach and they’ve done extremely well in doing that.”

From the dealership’s perspective, Dylan says the quality of product combined with JCB’s reputation makes it a brand he is proud to be associated with, saying he is excited for what lies ahead.

“It’s an incredibly well renowned brand already and it’s a premier product which is what we like,” he says.

The 560-80 is JCB’s largest agricultural telehandler.

Image: JCB CEA

“It’s a quality machine and something which is important to us is JCB is still a family-owned business – there are a lot of values that align with our business.

“We’re also not starting from scratch and we’re not bringing a new product because there are already a lot of machines out in the market already and a big client base, so it’s about us getting out and supporting them.

“We’re really proud to put our name to a quality product.”

CNE Ag Innovations’ head office and warehouse is at 52 Mordaunt Circuit in the Perth suburb of Canning Vale. They can be contacted on 1300 026 604 or via www.cneaginnovations.com.au JCB’s full product range can be viewed at www.jcbcea.com.au

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Clawing ahead

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Adding a Rata Equipment Power Claw is expected to bring both short-term and long-term benefits for Victorian family business Fankhauser Apples Brad Fankhauser is a farmer with an eye on machinery trends and farming technology.

As the fifth generation to work on Fankhauser Apples in Victoria’s west Gippsland region, where he is general manager, any purchasing decision he makes has been carefully considered for its potential to maximise productivity.

Located in the town of Drouin, the family’s farm constantly innovates – having tested a harvest robot over several years, operating its own weather station and introducing harvest platforms from overseas.

The most recent purchase was a Power Claw from Rata Equipment, bought through his local dealer Gendore Tractors and Machinery.

The simplest definition of Rata’s Power Claw is as an alternative to a four-in-one bucket, with the added advantage of its claw-like nature opening additional capabilities and making materials handling easier.

While farmers around Australia have

found advantages beyond the straightforward definition when buying a Power Claw, Fankhauser’s purchase was inspired by its textbook use – albeit accelerated by the need to clean up fallen trees on the family’s property after recent heavy winds.

“I’ve got a wheel loader and I’ve got a four-in-one bucket on it, which I’ve been using as a grab for last five or six years,” Fankhauser says.

“It keeps tearing the hitch point out of the bucket, so I’m obviously using it for what it’s not designed.

“The Power Claw was the fairly logical thing I needed to buy,” he adds.

“I spoke to the guys at Gendore about it probably six months ago and then after the wind storm, I had no choice but to follow up because I’ve got gum trees down everywhere.”

Rata Equipment’s Power Claw is available in three different models – standard, mid-range and compact – which are designed to suit different sizes and types of farm machinery.

Rata’s compact models are designed for tractors between 25-45hp, while the midrange Power Claw is suitable for tractors between 45-75hp, along with small loaders such as Fankhauser’s.

The standard range is aimed at tractors above 75hp, plus telehandlers.

Rata offers the standard Power Claw in five different size options with widths of between 1.6m and 2.6m, ensuring all customers have access to a unit ideally suited to their specific requirements and their machine’s power.

There is also the ability for further customisation in the form of tine spacings, with Rata able to efficiently turn around units to ensure they are quickly operating on Australian farms in situations when they are needed – such as Fankhauser’s.

Despite the surge in popularity of Power Claws in the Australian farming landscape, Rata Equipment has shown it is a company not resting on its laurels.

Late last year, the compact model was redesigned to add a new folded-plate back frame.

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Rata’s Power Claw attaches easily to a variety of farm equipment

This upgrade made the compact Power Claw more efficient to build, the company says, while further protecting the hydraulic hoses inside from branches or any other obstacles.

Across the Power Claw range, AR450 abrasion resistant tines provide excellent strength and durability, while these are also interlocking to ensure an excellent grip on whatever it being handled.

This means anything from large logs to small debris can be handled with ease, while grips on the irons are a further benefit when dealing with slippery materials.

While Rata says anecdotal evidence is that farmers are choosing to keep the Power Claw on their tractors permanently, another unexpected benefit has emerged from the company’s packaging.

The Power Claws are stored in Rata’s warehouse on stands, which are delivered with the product and have proven to be a handy storage method for farmers, who are able to reuse them when the claw is not in use.

All of this speaks to the Power Claw’s versatility and its ability to handle multiple jobs on farm, even beyond what it was initially bought for.

This rings true for Fankhauser, whose purchase may have been recent and necessitated by storms, but who is already eyeing off long-term benefits to his farm productivity.

“When we pull out apple trees, and we pull out a hectare or two hectares every other year, you’ve got to go through and

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The Power Claw provides a stronger grip on logs than a four-in-one bucket

pick up all the roots,” he says.

“We do that by hand and we have a couple of guys following the trailer around.

“Hopefully this means we can eliminate needing the three guys walking behind a trailer for two days and just have one person on a tractor solely pulling out roots with the grab part of it.

“That was the other reason for buying it – it will be used as a root rake as much as a grab.

“It certainly looks heavy enough that it’s going to withstand anything that I’ll use it

with - it looks impressive.”

Gendore Tractors and Machinery, where Fankhauser purchased his Power Claw from, has only recently joined the Rata network as its exclusive dealer for the west Gippsland region.

Gendore has four branches in Tooradin, Leongatha, Warragul and Maffra.

It was the Warragul branch – and specifically sales representative Brad Carpenter – who Fankhauser bought his Power Claw from.

“I’ve known Brad, who we deal with

The Power Claw has become a popular attachment on Australian farms

mainly, for a long time – but they’ve always been very helpful and honest with their products,” he says.

“They’re really good at Gendore and I couldn’t complain about them.”

As an experienced user of various machinery types, Fankhauser’s final testimonial of the Power Claw sums up the product’s ‘ready to work’ nature.

“We have a saying on the farm that what we can’t buy, we build, and what we can buy, we modify,” he says.

“I can honestly say the grab is only about the third piece of machinery I don’t feel the need to modify.”

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New Holland’s latest generation of combine harvester has made waves since being launched to the local market in Perth in August, with this momentum and popularity now spreading across the country.

Eastern states dealership group AEH Group had the Next Gen CR10 combine on display at the recent Henty Machinery Field Days and Elmore Field Dayswhere it was a standout attraction and gained “a lot of traction.”

AEH Group has one of only four CR Next Gen combines currently in Australia – and the only CR10 – and will be demonstrating it across properties near the group’s New South Wales and Victorian dealerships during November and December.

The CR10, along with its companion model CR11, were both introduced to Australian customers and dealers at a launch event in Perth following its international unveiling at last year’s Agritechnica in Germany.

Both combine harvesters are the product of a complete ground-up rebuild, rather than minor adjustments, leading

New Holland to describe the CR units as an “absolute game changer”.

The CR10 boasts a 12.9L engine producing 635hp (473kW) and a 16,000L grain tank capacity, while the even larger CR11 offers a 15.9L engine producing 775hp (578kW) along with a 20,000L grain tank.

The CR11 and CR10 have unloading rates of 210L/sec and 159L/sec respectively, while both also feature twin 600mm rotors of increased diameter and length, which New Holland says provides greater capacity for the crop to circulate and for the grain to be threshed and separated.

Also featuring are New Holland’s revised and improved IntelliSense automation systems, which make automatic adjustments according to an operator’s chosen harvest strategy, whether that is limited loss, best grain quality, maximum capacity or fixed throughput.

The Next Gen CR combines also include a totally new Twin-Clean cleaning shoe, which consists of two sieve systems in sequence, with each having its own upper and lower sieve and clean grain auger.

As a result, New Holland says the CR combines can handle all materials coming from the rotors and can reduce grain loss “close to zero”.

Another major improvement has been the development of a driveline described by the manufacturer as the cleanest on the market.

Helping to significantly reduce maintenance and downtime, the number of drive components inside the combine harvester have been reduced by 25 per cent while drive chains have been totally eliminated.

This clean driveline was one of the main features which AEH Group’s demonstration coordinator Steve Dinham believes will appeal to customers.

“Having the cleanest driveline on the market is a huge advantage and that redesign is going to be a huge benefit to the machine in general,” he says.

“You’ve got the latest technology in the cab with the IntelliView 12 guidance system, which has been implemented from our high horsepower tractor range like the T7, T8 and T9.

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The Next Gen CR units had their Australian launch at an event in Perth. Image: New Holland

“The increased capacity is obviously a given and it all comes back to your total cost to harvest - are we decreasing our costs while maintaining increased capacity?”

New Holland’s combine harvesters are units designed for high capacity, with the previous CR10.90 – along with the CR9.90 – having broken world records for the most wheat harvested in eight hours.

The CR9.90 remains a popular part of the New Holland range and Dinham believes it appeals to a different demographic to the new CR10.

The CR9.90 will also feature in the upcoming swing of on-farm demonstrations, sometimes in the same environment as the CR10 demonstrator unit to test them side-by-side for customers choosing between the two models, but also separately on occasion.

Dinham is excited to demonstrate the CR10 – along with the newly released MacDon FD261 Flex Draper - on farms near AEH Group’s six New South Wales dealerships for the remainder of 2024,

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with plans for the unit to then travel south to farms near the group’s Victorian locations.

“We’ll be getting this demonstrator unit out and about to paddocks to essentially show off what the latest machine is, plus all the technology that comes along with it and how it performs,” he says.

“We’re really trying to push what this new product is and test it to compared to what the farmers currently have on their properties.

“Doing this allows us to get the machines on to farms and farmers get to see it operating in a familiar setting.

“From our point of view, we’re also very open to try and bring that new customer base in.

“There’s a lot of potential out there that we may not know about or see, so there’s no point in hiding.

“We do obviously demo these to our current customers, but we’re really trying to get that new customer base and strengthen our foothold.”

AEH Group’s desire to get the CR10 in

front of a new customer base is already proving successful if the experience at the recent Henty and Elmore field days where it was first shown to eastern states farmers - is anything to go by.

“It’s obviously a very new product to Australia, and while there has been plenty of testing over the years, I think there is a huge interest to see it and a lot of hype around it as far as the regular customer goes,” Dinham says.

“We’ve got interest from all over the state, even interstate, for dealers to come and they want to bring customers along to look at this machine.

“Henty and Elmore definitely had a lot of traction around it. Those big contractors and your bigger farmers all made a bit of an effort to get there just to see it, being the launch on the eastern side of the country.

“When we were at Henty it was non-stop from when the gates opened until when the gates shut.

“Everyone was at that machine and there was actually a path worn in the dirt and grass around it,” he says.

AEH Group kicked off its run of on-farm demonstrations in late October and these will continue for several weeks.

They are planned so farmers located near AEH Group’s six New South Wales dealerships – which are in Cowra, Forbes, Parkes, Temora, West Wyalong and Young – will have the opportunity to see the CR10 demonstrator in action near them.

Customers near Rural Group’s three dealerships in Cobram, Echuca and Shepparton will then get the opportunity to see it operating on farms.

New and existing customers can get in contact with their local AEH dealer to find when and where their nearest demonstration will be held.

To find your nearest dealer and explore AEH Group’s full product range, visit www.aehgroup.net.au

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Whether you specialise in cropping, hay, tillage and seeding or livestock work, or provide earthmoving, fencing, irrigation, precision agriculture or transport services – or all of the above, we want to hear from you.

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Dieci Australia’s product range is set to grow, with a unique new model on its way to the country

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Farmers will soon have the benefits of a telehandler and wheel loader in the one machine, thanks to Dieci’s new Agri Pivot T70.

This articulated telehandler expands on Dieci’s existing range, offering the height benefits of a telehandler with its 5.2m reach along with the agility and movement of a wheel loader.

This makes the Agri Pivot T70 ideally suited to agricultural jobs such as animal feeding, moving and dumping sand and soil, according to Dieci Australia’s national sales manager Bob Mules.

“The new Agri Pivot T70 with its 80-degree steering angle will be ideal for feeders,” he says. “With its agile and precise movements, when you need to carry feed to your troughs, the articulated centre allows you to place the feed where you need to, even in the tightest of areas.

“This also means you reduce waste and save money as the placement of the feed is much more accurate.

“The new T70 Pivot has been developed to use a variety of attachments including forks, buckets, lifting hooks and more.

“This machine is ideal for tasks that require precise placement of a load into a bucket.

“With a standard telehandler, you can side shift, but you typically can’t swivel the bucket. However, because this machine has the arm positioned at the front, you can rotate it to align the bucket precisely with where you’re placing the load.”

The latest addition to Dieci Australia’s range will complement the existing telehandler models, such as the industry-specific Haymaster, Poultry Pro, Piggery Pro and Cotton Pro, along with other units such as the Agri Plus and Agri Max. Its raw numbers show the Agri Pivot T70 weighs in at 7,150kg and has a maximum lift capacity of 3,000kg, in addition to the 5.2m lift height.

It is powered by a 115hp (86kW) Perkins engine, has a pull-out force of 6,000 daN,

towing force of 6,650 daN and a maximum speed of 40km/h.

Dieci Australia says it is perfect for operating in confined spaces or when a high-performance compact vehicle with affordable running costs is needed.

One important benefit of combining a telehandler with a wheel loader lies in the articulated chassis.

By having a double-joint central articulation joining the front and rear chassis, Dieci says this ensures stability, strength and manoeuvrability in all movements.

A steering angle of 80 degrees helps the Agri Pivot T70 to remain stable even in extreme conditions, while the rear oscillating axle makes it adaptable to all types of ground and guarantees four support points.

A 45 per cent differential lock, which is a standard feature across Dieci’s range, is another feature which Mules says will be appreciated by operators.

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The Agri Pivot combines the benefits of a telehandler and wheel loader

make it a practical and easy-to-use vehicle for agricultural needs, along with those of other industries.

It has also been designed to handle a variety of implements such as forks and buckets, with quick and easy changeover plus a double-cylinder, double-action hydraulic accessories lock for maximum stability.

Dieci has also added a number of features to ensure farmers can get maximum functionality while using the Agri Pivot T70.

One of these is Shift on Fly transmission, which allows for gear changes without stopping and less time spent on manoeuvres.

This, along with travel direction and boom functions, are controlled exclusively by the new joystick.

An Eco function reduces both fuel consumption and noise emissions, even while travelling at the maximum speed of 40km/h, while another function automatically limits the speed of travel while the boom is raised.

An electronic accelerator and inching pedal provide accurate and controlled movement at any speed, even with the boom at full power.

Dieci has also added four advanced controls to the boom – which are shake, wall, memory and floating – and each are

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A maximum lift capacity of 3,000kg adds versatility to Dieci’s T70

designed to make different aspects of daily work easier.

The boom is centrally located, guaranteeing high visibility and removing the risk of accidental impacts, while Dieci’s patented compensation cylinder inside the lifting cylinder protects all components.

The engine has been installed longitudinally to ensure maximum balance and accessibility.

Other advanced technology in the Agri Pivot T70 includes an anti-tipping system and an easy dumping system, the latter of which is specifically designed to increase the service angle and provides benefits when the bucket in moved to the ground and when it is unloaded at the maximum height.

Inside the cabin, the seat has been moved slightly back to offer increased legroom, while the redesigned dash-

The Agri Pivot T70 will arrive into Australia in the coming months

board and new monitors provide clear access to all important information.

It also has a clear instrument panel, two doors which both open 180-degrees, large windows and an elevated seat for 360-degree vision even with the boom raised.

The Agri Pivot T70 is on order and is expected to arrive to Australia by February 2025.

Dieci Australia’s comprehensive range of telehandlers, mixers and dumpers is accessible nationwide through their

flagship branches located in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

For further product information, visit www.dieciaustralia.com.au

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The company stocks a full range of drive shafts and can also help with maintenance. Image: BYPY Transmissions

Smooth moving With the experience to know what is required in PTO shafts and clutches, and the warehouse stock to provide it, BYPY Transmissions is ready to keep farmers operating at crucial times Gearboxes, drivelines and PTO shafts might not be the most glamorous parts of farm machinery, but their smooth operation is critical to ensuring minimal downtime and therefore maximum productivity.

The team at BYPY Transmissions has the products and expertise to make sure farmers can go about their business with complete confidence in these often neglected components of their machinery.

As the Australian distributor of Bondioli & Pavesi products, farmers can go to BYPY confident the company is backed by premium products, which are made in Italy from high-quality raw materials.

While the name of a parts manufacturer may not be as familiar to some as the names of tractor and machinery brands themselves, Bondioli & Pavesi gearboxes and PTO shafts are the preferred brand for

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BYPY has the stock to quickly dispatch parts to customers around the country. Image: Prime Creative Media

many large-scale contractors and farmers across the nation – along with multiple OEMs. Boasting more than 70 years of manufacturing history, Bondioli & Pavesi’s popularity has increased in recent years – seeing the company become the go-to for numerous European machinery manufacturers.

The brand’s PTO shafts and gearboxes provide a longer life span, less downtime and reduced operating costs, according to BYPY, meaning they are ideal for any Australian farmer needing their machinery to work for long hours in harsh conditions.

Applicable to everything from tractors to balers, the rising demand for Bondioli & Pavesi products has meant BYPY Transmissions has stocked up, ready to dispatch orders around the country – generally on the same day to ensure any downtime is minimised.

BYPY is not just a reactionary company though, as its service goes far beyond just providing replacement parts when breakdowns occur.

Located in the Melbourne suburb of Dandenong, BYPY’s national warehouse also includes a computerised clutch testing facility.

Customers can send their torque overload clutches directly to BYPY for testing, ensuring they are in working condition and ready to excel.

This is particularly crucial when a machine is brought out for the start of a new season after sitting dormant for an extended period, with older machinery even

Bondioli & Pavesi products are BYPY Transmissions’ specialty. Image: BYPY Transmissions

more susceptible to issues and requiring pre-season maintenance.

“If they’re left out in the open, even during winter, they can actually rust up and basically form a solid connection instead of being a clutch,” BYPY’s Ashley Male says.

“When farmers then expect that clutch to go off with an overload situation, it doesn’t. It can then break the machine and be a lot more costly in the long run.”

Male and the experienced BYPY team want to be more than just salespeople, firstly aiming to go above and beyond through their ability to customise all its PTO shafts based on a customer’s horsepower requirements and different applications.

The team also prides itself on being problem solvers and is always ready to help and do all that they can together to find a solution to sometimes difficult-to-meet driveline requirements.

While BYPY is a Bondioli & Pavesi specialist and has both completely new shafts along with a full range of spare parts in stock for that brand, the team is ready to help customers regardless of which brand’s products they are using.

“We can service, repair or replace any manufacturer and supplier’s shafts,” Male says.

“We have the full range of spare parts to repair their existing Bondioli & Pavesi shafts and access to the market to get the parts to repair their shafts in general, regardless of the brand.

“We’re happy to field and answer any questions that they may have about their shafts and whatnot and are happy to lead

them through any remedies or rectifications.”

BYPY’s focus on these aspects of machinery comes from not only wanting to help farmers maximise productivity but also to help them operate safely.

One area in which BYPY can help farmers with safety is through PTO shaft covers.

Designed to protect the area where implements connect to tractors, this is a simple solution which can have significant safety benefits.

BYPY offers a comprehensive set of shaft covers for the entire Bondioli & Pavesi range which meets both Australian and overseas safety standards.

It also supplies covering systems that are external to the shaft safety covers, while also having an extensive network that means it can generally get any special products it does not have in stock.

Adequate safety covers are so important because a high percentage of driveline accidents occur when safety shielding is missing or does not function properly, Male says.

With shafts rotating at high revolutions per minute, accidents caused by not replacing broken safety covers can lead to catastrophic consequences, he adds.

It is important for users to ensure the implement input connection shield is compatible with the driveline and the application, while damaged or missing components must be replaced with original equipment spare parts, correctly installed, before using the driveline.

BYPY’s expertise means farmers can confidently approach the company for both advice and parts, with Male saying even mobile phone photos sent to him have enabled the identification of some problems.

Calling on BYPY’s knowledge – whether virtually or by physically sending a part – can determine whether replacement or repair will be the better option.

“Generally replacing is one of the quicker, easier and more convenient options, but depending on what’s broken there are certain components of the safety systems that are obtainable separately,” Male says.

“More often than not, by the time they’ve become damaged to the point where they need servicing as such, replacing is probably a better option.

“We’re here to support the customer in identifying what they’ve got, what they need, and how soon we can get it to them.”

BYPY Transmissions’ national warehouse is at 16 Dingley Avenue, Dandenong and they can be contacted via www.bypy.com.au or 03 9794 5889.

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A Shantui SE25SR mini excavator is helping M&B Farms build farm fences. Image: Cobra Equipment

Handy companions Cobra Equipment’s Shantui machines continue to thrive in rural applications, evidenced by their work building farm fences for a contractor and moving materials in a sawmill With a wide range of equipment, spanning everything from excavators and loaders to graders and dozers, Shantui has something for every operator.

Authorised dealer and distributor of Shantui machinery Cobra Equipment Sales can attest to this, having seen the machines thrive in the earthmoving and construction landscapes, and increasingly in rural applications.

This is evidenced by one of its customers, M&B Farms, a family-owned contracting business specialising in all styles of rural and farm fencing.

Based in the northern New South Wales town of Kyogle, M&B Farms serves the coast and the northern parts of the state with a Shantui SE25SR mini excavator supplied by Cobra Equipment Sales.

M&B Farms M&B Farms owner Mike Sneath says this machine, which weighs in at only 2.5 tonnes, is easily transportable and ready to tackle any job that is thrown at it.

“As a contractor there’s obviously a lot of travel, so we need to be able to drive our equipment from job to job,” he says.

“Having the Shantui mini excavator means we can put it in a trailer with all the attachments and tow it with a ute.”

Due to the compact nature of the machine, Sneath can rock up to a job and knows he’ll have all the equipment required to build a fence or gateway entry.

To assist him in his jobs, a post hole digger attachment has been fitted to the 19.9 horsepower (14.6kW) mini excavator.

Using the attachment’s auger, Sneath can complete fence-making tasks such as

digging holes and installing fence posts.

The Shantui SE25SR also comes with a tilt quick hitch, allowing Sneath to switch between a variety of attachments to suit different sized posts.

One of these attachments is a power head that rams fence posts into the ground after the hole has been dug. With the ability to tilt the quick hitch, Sneath can adjust the hammer to make sure it is directly in line with the post – which is important when working in uneven terrain.

Sneath has a plethora of experience working on rural properties, having been farming for more than 20 years.

Originally working with a tractor, the Shantui mini excavator has provided him with even greater success.

“We always wanted a mini excavator, so we could easily transport it to service

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The tilt quick hitch allows Sneath to adjust the hammer. Image: Cobra Equipment

smaller jobs,” Sneath says.

“Compared to the tractor, the mini excavator can access tight areas a lot better.”

Cobra Equipment Sales founder George Nason said he was happy to hear this, having recently visited Sneath’s property to see how the mini excavator was performing.

“It’s quicker and easier to manoeuvre than the tractor he was using, particularly in difficult terrain,” Nason says.

“In this application, the 2.5 tonne excavator will do everything that a tractor can, but it’s faster and easier to move around.”

In addition to supplying the ready-to-go Shantui SE25SR, Nason and Cobra Equipment also sourced the post-hole digger attachment for Sneath, making sure the machine would thrive in his field of work.

This speaks to Nason’s dedication to the customer, with the ability to source parts and attachments that are requested.

Another rural customer that has benefited from this dedication is Dan Hanna, of Hanna Timbers.

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The Shantui SL30W is feeding logs into the sawmill and loading sawn timber. Image: Dan Hanna

Dan Hanna says he has been impressed by the visibility of the cabin. Image: Dan Hanna

Hanna Timbers Based in Whiporie in northern NSW, the family business has been operating a sawmill since 1974 and has been in the timber industry for five generations.

Wheel loaders are integral to the success of the business, with multiple units always kept on site and allocated to different jobs.

This can include anything from loading sawn timber and unloading logs, to moving residues around the site.

A key staple of the fleet is a Shantui SL30W wheel loader, bought from Cobra Equipment Sales.

Weighing in at 10.5 tonnes and with a 130hp (97kW) Cummins engine, Hanna Timbers has been using the Shantui wheel loader to feed logs into the sawmill and load sawn timber onto trucks.

“It’s a good mid-sized loader than can lift materials up to four and five tonnes quite comfortably,” owner Dan Hanna says.

“When you’re loading trucks with timber or picking up logs and feeding them into the mill you’ve got to be precise.

“The cabin allows us to do this, because it provides better vision and height compared to older loaders we’ve had in the past.”

A hydraulic quick hitch also enables Hanna to swap through a range of attachments depending on the task at hand.

Having worked with a variety of different-branded wheel loaders over the years, Hanna says he decided to go with Shantui because of its cost-effective nature.

The brand new SL30W was purchased in 2018 – a time when the used-machinery market was seeing prices going through the roof, Hanna says.

“It was really heating up and I found that prices were too expensive for what you were getting,” he says.

“I decided to switch my attention to a

machine that I could get brand new, and more worthy of an investment than some of the other options.”

He adds that the loader has never let him down over the past six years and has been highly durable.

Hanna knows that if he ever does have a problem, he’s is in safe hands, thanks to Cobra Equipment Sales.

“George is always available on the phone and he’s a good communicator,” Hanna says.

“He’s been able to source parts for a lot of our equipment.”

Nason recently checked up on Hanna to see what he thought of the Shantui SL30W wheel loader.

His response was that he’d buy another one in a heartbeat.

For more information on the Shantui machines offered by Cobra Equipment Sales, visit www.cobraequipmentsales. com.au or call 07 3379 9419.

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FARMING Mandurama mixed farmer and winner of the 2024 Rabobank Business Management Prize Stuart Tait with wife Izzy and son Henry. Image: Rabobank

Out of the box NSW farmer Stuart Tait is exploring on-farm production of modular fertiliser made from crop residue. He has since been recognised with a prestigious award for his business development plan that seeks to make the idea a commercial reality Born and raised on a Mandurama-based farm on the New South Wales Central Tablelands, Stuart Tait’s family has been farming in the same location for more than four decades.

Working with his father, their business Tait Agriculture has three different enterprises involving cropping, cattle breeding and cattle trading.

They also own a farm in Lyndhurst, just down the road from Mandurama, and another in Canowindra, roughly 50km west of Mandurama, which solely focuses on cropping.

Although he grew up in Mandurama, Stuart wasn’t always working for the family business. After finishing school, he made his way to Victoria to study at Geelong-based agricultural institution Marcus Oldham College, before applying his agricultural training in New Zealand for another year.

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Nuffield Scholar Upon returning to the family business, Tait looked to improve profitability and was soon awarded as a Nuffield Australia Scholar for his research about cost-effective ways to manage and fill the seasonal feed gap in pasture-based beef systems.

Using the scholarship, Tait travelled across 14 different countries in 2017, visiting a variety of farming businesses.

“It really opened my eyes and broadened my horizons to the world of agriculture and what there is to see out there,” he says.

“It helped me think outside the box a little bit which has probably contributed to the project I’m working on now.”

Business expansion Looking to improve Tait Agriculture financially and explore potential expansion, he performed a review of the business with the help of an external consultant.

While productivity was high, the financial returns weren’t reflecting it.

“We were keen to continue to expand our farming operations within a 50km radius of Mandurama, but profitability was a challenge due to the high asset value of local farmland,” he says.

Looking for expansion alternatives, Tait’s interest was sparked at a field day when he came across Australian hydrogen technology startup HydGene Renewables, which turns biomass into products, such as hydrogen.

Fertiliser production At the time, there was a gap in the market for urea fertilisers due to shortages, so Tait identified on-farm fertiliser production, using crop residue, as a potential opportunity to expand.

“Small-scale modular production of nitrogenous fertiliser on-farm presented

a growth opportunity for us and also addressed a number of critical industry issues, including fertiliser market volatility, CO2 emissions and utilising crop and straw residue,” he says.

“Due to reduced domestic supply of fertiliser and an increased reliance on global supply chains, the supply and price of fertiliser has become increasingly volatile, placing additional strain on farming businesses to procure product at suitable prices.”

Straw and crop residues can provide soil benefits to broadacre farming systems through moisture retention, Tait says, but can also present many challenges as residue can host a range of pests and can be a physical impediment for the next crop.

The breakdown of straw, either through deliberate burning or retention, is also a significant source of carbon emissions on farm, he says.

Aiming to reduce these challenges and the emissions of conventional fertilisers, he formed a business plan as part of Rabobank’s Executive Development Program (EDP), outlining the use of crop residue in creating a carbon neutral or carbon negative fertiliser.

Development program Still heavily involved with Nuffield, Tait is the organisation’s current New South Wales chair and benefits from several ‘post-grad’ learning opportunities as a former scholar.

Tait (left) receiving the 2024 Rabobank Business Management Prize from Rabobank Australia CEO Mark Wiessing. Image: Rabobank

Rabobank’s EDP was one of the opportunities made available to him, in which he has been an active participant.

The course runs as two modules over an 11-month period and is developed for farmers looking to build strategic planning capabilities and commercial management skills to explore options for business growth.

“The program content has been the perfect fit for me – providing the tools and knowledge I was looking for at this point in my career,” he says.

After presenting his fertiliser production

business plan to the EDP, Tait was awarded Rabobank’s Dr John Morris Business Development Prize for 2024.

Taking his plan and concept into a commercial reality, he has now partnered with HydGene Renewables to commence a field-pilot program from next year.

“We are working towards completing a techno-economic feasibility study and will undertake pilot programs through 2025 and into 2026,” he says.

“The ultimate goal is to develop a modular, localised urea-manufacturing process from waste straw.”

Tait’s Canowindra-based farm solely focuses on cropping. Image: Stuart Tait

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FARMING

Looking back

Owen Tydd with his beloved 1952 Minneapolis-Moline GTB tractor

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While AgQuip showcased the latest and greatest in farm machinery and technology, one corner of the expansive site was focused on the past Tucked away in a corner of the seemingly endless AgQuip Field Days site, outside Gunnedah, NSW, one display stands out.

Amidst a maze of large-scale new machinery and the latest tech innovations, this site is in many ways an outlier.

Not just literally – with its corner positioning deliberately planned to help draw visitors to the event’s outskirts – but also for the stark contrast in what was being displayed.

The site in question belongs to Gunnedah Rural Museum, a volunteer-run organisation which describes itself as having “one of Australia’s largest collections of vintage agricultural machinery and items from past rural lifestyles”.

At the helm is Owen Tydd, a retired farmer and windmill repairer who holds the title of president but who steadfastly refuses to call himself the boss.

His stories of life on the land could fill volumes on their own – as could those of the 1952 Minneapolis-Moline GTB tractor which he describes as a “family pet”.

The scratches on the tractor, particularly a prominent one on the front, each tell of a moment in time during decades of farm work – moments which Owen is only too willing to share.

While it was a row of vintage tractors which initially caught the eye when walking the rows of AgQuip, it quickly became clear that the stand – and Gunnedah Rural Museum itself – is about so much more than its exhibits.

Story telling By definition, a museum is a place where objects of historical interest are stored and exhibited – but Gunnedah Rural Museum is not just a building to house otherwise-forgotten objects.

It is a place of stories, with each of these tractors – along with all other machinery being displayed – belonging to a farmer who has their own experiences and memories.

The community aspect of the museum and its attached Men’s Shed is also an out-

let for these experiences and memories to be shared, albeit with plentiful exaggeration – but more about that later.

Across a lifetime on the land, every farmer will use a variety of machinery and equipment.

Often this will be without any emotional attachment, simply perfunctory tools to do a job for as long as possible before being replaced.

For the farmers who have faithfully preserved their beloved tractors to be displayed at events like AgQuip though, these are items of immeasurable emotional value, in addition to their historical significance.

It does not take long to realise how much Owen’s tractor - the 1952 Minneapolis Moline GTB – means to him and how intertwined his family’s own story is with “Twinny”.

Even the mere fact this 72-year-old tractor has a nickname provides an insight into its importance, along with Owen affectionately referring to it as “her” alongside

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John Deere and Case IH tractors featured prominently at the museum’s AgQuip display

endearing phrases such as the “family pet” and “my old dream boat”.

“Twinny is her nickname because Minneapolis-Moline is the modern name for them, but all the farmers knew them as the Twin Cities because they were built in Minneapolis and St Paul in the United States,” Owen says.

The tractor was bought new by Owen’s father Len at a cost of 1,834 pounds, back before Australia introduced decimal currency.

Described by Owen as being “a fairly expensive tractor in those days”, it has spent its entire life working on one farm.

That farm, Ingliston, is in the locality of Kelvin, about 25km north-east of the site where AgQuip is held in Gunnedah, New South Wales, and which Owen and his wife Sandra later worked on.

Owen and Sandra tragically lost a daughter to a brain tumour just before her 15th birthday, and one of Owen’s memories of her life can be seen through a tangible reminder on the tractor – a scratch on the front.

“One day many years ago, I was farming in this old tractor and my eldest daughter was terminally ill with a brain tumour,” he says.

“It rained, and Sandra and my daughter, who was about three-and-a-half or four years old, came to town to do some shopping, and the storm came over.

“I was heading home in a hell of a hurry and everything was wet.

“I wound her on a full lot to go around a bit of a corner on the road. The front wheels didn’t respond and she went straight through a barbed wire fence.

“Every scratch on the tractor, I put there basically.”

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Classic cars also formed part of Gunnedah Rural Museum’s site

Not every story is mired in tragedy though, with others speaking simply of a farmer’s life on the land and the natural evolutions that occur.

“Dad bought the tractor when I was in nappies,” Owen says.

“I went to boarding school in Sydney so I didn’t drive it a lot when I was away, but from there on I did.

“My dad had retired her by then and I brought it back to life.

“She’s a family pet - I’d never get rid of her.”

While now in its eighth decade of life and no longer being used for daily work, it was only due to an eventual inability to source kerosene as fuel that stopped ‘Twinny’ from being Owen’s trusty workhorse.

“I farmed with that until 12 years ago, because it’s a kerosene tractor and you can’t buy power kerosene anymore,” Owen says.

“I was also a windmill repairer, I used to fix windmills under contract and I used to work for a bloke and got paid out of the reject jet fuel, which is kerosene.

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Showing off machinery while educating visitors is the museum’s purpose

“She loved it and that’s how I kept it going as long as I did.

“I bought a new tractor when interest rates came down, then about five years ago we got out of the farm and came to town because we were getting older.

“Town is very convenient but I sort of miss the farm.”

While the latter part of Owen’s farming life required a different tractor out of necessity, there is no doubting where his heart lies.

“I’d much rather farm with this one than any of the modern stuff,” he says.

“I’ve only ever driven one tractor for 3,000 hours that had a cab on it.

“The rest of the time I’ve been on open top tractors and I love them because you can smell the dirt.”

While Owen might not wake up every day to farm any more, his commitment has not waned – arriving at AgQuip at 6:45am, almost two hours before public gates opened, in order to fire up a steam engine ready for display on the Gunnedah Rural Museum site.

Community benefits Providing an outlet for retired farmers’ experiences and stories to be shared among a likeminded community is part of Gunnedah Rural Museum’s purpose.

The museum also has a men’s shed attached to it, which is not a ‘typical’ men’s shed based around building and handiwork.

“It’s different to the normal men’s shed, they don’t come in and make anything,” Owen says.

“They come in, sit down and have a cup of coffee and tell lies – although they probably wouldn’t like me saying that – and re-live their old lives.

“Somebody said back at the beginning that when an old farmer retires and comes to town, unless he goes to the pub and bets on the horses or something like that - what else does he do?

“His wife has got the garden club and all the other things women do, but men haven’t got anything - so a lot of them go out there one day a week and just have a yarn.”

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Many of these regulars were seen at AgQuip, faithfully walking around and answering any questions from visitors both young and old about the agricultural equipment on display.

Some of the equipment was shown in working order, such as the engine which Owen arrived so early to get going, while even the stationary exhibits provided a diverse snapshot of the community.

“The interesting thing about our men’s shed and the museum itself is - and I find this very much being the president of it they are such a wide range of personalities and backgrounds,” Owen says.

“We’ve got people there who are ex-navy.

We’ve got people there who are farmers with different ideas to a lot of the more modern farmers, although OH&S is a bit of

a problem because a lot of farmers have never heard of it.

“It’s just an interesting group of people and they’re not used to having a boss that’s why I refuse to call myself the boss.”

By providing a social outlet for the participants, while giving historical and social context to generations of farm machinery which would otherwise be forgotten, Gunnedah Rural Museum’s existence is enhancing the lives of the retired, current and future farming communities.

Owen’s answer to the question of ‘why do you come to AgQuip?’ perfectly encapsulates all these benefits.

“We’re down here to draw people down into the corner, to show off our wares and have a good time basically,” he says.

“We really enjoy being here.”

MARKET NEWS

Combine harvester sales have ramped up for the season.

Tractor sales were again modest for September, however Western Australia’s figures provided a bright spot along with combine harvester and baler sales Agricultural tractors sales experienced further declines during September with around 800 unit sales reported nationally.

This is 18 per cent less than the same month last year and brings the year-todate position to a level which is 26 per cent behind the corresponding period in 2023, although sales are only 15 per cent behind in dollar terms.

Dealers are reporting a healthy level of enquiry from the market, the Tractor & Machinery Association says, but this is yet to transfer into robust sales.

In a recent pulse survey conducted by Kynetec for the purpose of understanding the sentiment of farmers towards machinery purchases, valuable insight was provided by 184 farmers whose land covers a total area of 536,498 hectares.

Of those who responded, 61 per cent said their last tractor purchase was a new machine, with 13 per cent of purchases occurring in the previous six months, 14 per cent between six and 12 months ago and 30 per cent of these purchases taking place five or more years ago.

The big question on everybody’s mind is when purchases will pick up again.

Based on farmers whose last tractor purchase was a new machine, 11 per cent stated they will be looking to make their next purchase in the next year, and a further 18

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per cent in the next 12 to 24 months.

Farmers were also asked about their economic outlook.

For farmers whose last tractor purchase was a new machine, 49 per cent described their current economic situation as being between good and very good, while 46 per cent also felt their economic situation will grow over the next two to three years.

This all bodes well for machine sales to bounce back in the period ahead.

Looking at the state-by-state picture, sales were down across Australia with only Western Australia reporting a rise of 27 per cent compared to September 2023, however that state is still down 12 per cent compared to the same time last year.

Queensland was behind by 12 per cent against the same month last year to be 23 per cent behind for the year to date.

Victoria was also down by 33 per cent in September to be 24 per cent below last year’s figures, while New South Wales was down 20 per cent for the month and remains 34 per cent behind for the year.

South Australia had another decline, dropping by a whopping 46 per cent, and is now down 31 per cent for the year to date.

Tasmania was off 30 per cent for September, with sales in the Northern

Territory finishing 29 per cent down.

Sales in each of the reporting categories were well off this month.

The small, under-40hp (under-30kw) category was down by 14 per cent in September to now be 23 per cent behind year to date.

The 40hp to 100hp (30-75kw) range was also down, this time by 16 per cent, and is now behind 37 per cent year to date.

The 100hp to 200hp (75-150kw) category reported a drop of 23 per cent for the month and remains 25 per cent down for the year to date.

Finally, the 200hp plus (150kw plus) range was 19 per cent down compared to the same month last year and is now 12 per cent behind year to date.

Sales of combine harvesters were strong in the month in advance of this year’s season, with approximately 350 new deliveries this year to date.

Baler sales continued their upturn, this time up 23 per cent for the month, but are 5 per cent behind for the year to date.

Finally, sales of out-front mowers were down by about 1 per cent.

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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

OPINION

Vision needed

Long term strategies are needed to manage future droughts, WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says. Image: Cynthia/ stock.adobe.com

Protecting Western Australia’s water supply requires all political parties to create comprehensive long-term policies that are properly funded, WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says As Western Australian farmers largely dodge what started off looking like a drought year, it is time to review the government’s approach to drought and the need for a properly funded Farm Water Supply Scheme (FWSS).

The FWSS was established in the 1940s to support on-farm water infrastructure development in WA’s farming regions.

It provided essential resources like dams, tanks and catchment systems, enabling farms to flourish in areas with irregular rainfall.

The program helped transform the Wheatbelt into a productive farming region by offering grants and technical support to farmers.

Importantly, the government also played the role of the supplier of last resort, stepping in during droughts to provide emergency water supplies.

However, in recent years, the scheme has disappeared - at least in WA. The last round was four years ago in 2020, offered by the Morrison federal government, subject to matching funds from the state government.

Of course, the WA state government refused to participate, as then-Minister Alannah MacTiernan was seemingly more interested in funding regeneration schemes than in schemes that filled tanks with life-giving water.

As it stands, it seems the state now has

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a government that has rebooted the old drought policy last seen in the 1990s. If the rains don’t come, farmers can expect a cheque in the mail - subject to the Minister living in their electorate.

This highlights a broader issue: the state’s drought policy seems reactionary and inconsistent. Short-term cash injections are useful in the immediate aftermath of droughts, but without a longterm policy framework, these efforts offer little more than temporary relief.

As election season approaches, one can only wonder whether drought policy will make its way into the platforms of the opposition parties.

We do have the National Drought Hub, which was the federal government’s belated response to the last big eastern states drought, where $5 billion was put into a trust fund and $100 million dished out for anyone and everyone with a great drought project. Unfortunately, most of the money has disappeared into the pockets of universities.

I challenge any farmer not associated with the Drought Hub to name one project they are aware of.

What the state needs is a comprehensive drought policy, not one dictated by short-term electoral gains or captured by bleeding hearts and academics.

A solid framework for drought management should address the needs of all

Trevor Whittington is CEO of WAFarmers

farming regions, not just those politically advantageous to governments of the day.

Let me give the government and opposition parties some ideas.

Historically, the state has served as the supplier of last resort during times of drought. However, emergency water deliveries are expensive and unsustainable.

The government’s long-term responsibility should be to ensure that farms reduce their reliance on emergency interventions.

A key element of this strategy must be the Farm Water Supply Scheme.

By offering even a 25 per cent subsidy for farmers to invest big on water storage systems, be it desalination, bores or 20,000 square metre dams and 10ha catchments, the state can reduce the financial and logistical burden of upgrading an aging $6 billion dollar country scheme water network of 6,000 km of pipelines, which is increasingly struggling to be fit for purpose.

To address the ongoing challenges posed by drought, every political party should bring to the next election a comprehensive drought policy to fix the

Providing subsidies to help farmers invest in dams is one of Whittington’s suggestions.

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confusion and mess that has been made of the state’s drought policy.

Let me put forward some suggestions: • Smart Water Scheme: $20 million to map groundwater supplies across the Wheatbelt and Great Southern.

• Farm Water Supply Scheme: $10 million annually to incentivise farmers with a 25 per cent rebate, directly linked to reducing dependence on the Country Scheme.

• Rural Towns Desalination Fund: $44 million for stand-alone desalination and storage for the 44 Wheatbelt and Great Southern towns, reducing reliance on Water Corp infrastructure.

• State Drought and Emergency Water Policy: A 2050 policy outlining clear boundaries, triggers and relief measures.

• Strategic Review of Water Corp Infrastructure: A long-term review to assess how changes in farming demands and a drying climate affect rural water needs.

• Review of the state government’s criteria around Federal Drought Fund projects that involve DPIRD which are not directly related to drought.

Water security is essential for the future of Western Australian agriculture.

As the state government found in the last extended dry period for the Eastern

Great Southern region, it costs millions to cart water when the state’s emergency water policy kicks in.

It is far better to use public and private capital to get in front of the next drought, rather than hand cash out to hobby farmers in ministers’ electorates.

If the current government or opposition parties want to win the support of rural voters, they should include a clear and robust drought policy backed by genuine investment - in their platforms.

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EVENT NEWS

Events Calendar EIMA International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition Bologna, Italy EIMA is arranged into 14 merchandise sectors joined by specialised salons, EIMA Components, EIMA Green, EIMA Energy, EIMA Idrotech and EIMA M.i.A., with manufacturing industries from around the world presenting avantgarde technologies in the sector at the global level. Each edition hosts some 1,950 companies from 50 countries exhibiting more than 50,000 models of machinery and equipment for all types of agricultural operations or green work for every model of enterprise.

When: November 6-10, 2024 More info: eima.it/en

EuroTier - Hanover, Germany Focused on animal farming, Eurotier covers areas such as breeding animals, breeding programs, trade, reproductive technology; food storage and feed production; climate and environmental technology; milking and cooling technology; management of faeces, solid and liquid manure; transport and technological advancements.

When: November 12-15, 2024 More info: eurotier.com/en

Noorat Show - Noorat, Vic Founded in 1932 to promote agricultural and industrial progress in the region, the Noorat & District Ag & Pastoral Society has been conducting an annual show every year. The Noorat Show s one of the largest one-day shows between Geelong and Mt Gambier. The show boasts an

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amazing variety of local and not-so-local businesses, is a showcase for regional livestock, working dogs and horseflesh and provides an array of entertainment for the whole family throughout the day.

When: November 16, 2024 More info: nooratshow.org.au

Geelong Classic Truck & Machinery Show - Geelong, VIC January plays host to one of the biggest and best displays of classic trucks, tractors, cars, machinery plus much more. As well as having a range of visiting clubs and displays, the event also showcases the Vintage Machinery Section’s own pavilion with more than 15 fully operational steam engines, 12 permanently installed oil engines, a 1,000 horsepower marine steam engine, a wool scouring machine, and a large collection of steam models.

When: January 11-12, 2025 More info: classictruckandmachinery. com.au

International Dairy Week Australia - Tatura, VIC Australia’s International Dairy Week, held in Tatura Park, Victoria, is a forum to showcase the latest developments in Australian dairy cattle, farming practices, dairy knowledge, breeding and genetics, machinery, equipment and technology, environmental management and services. Held during the third week of January each year, IDW is the place to be for all dairy farmers, breeders, producers, companies, organisations and others operating within the dairy industry.

When: January 18-23, 2025 More info: idwaus.com

Eurobodalla Agricultural Show - Moruya, NSW Held at the Moruya Showground in Moruya on the south coast of NSW, the Eurobodalla Agricultural Show will focus on local produce alongside animal shows, showjumping and a vintage and veteran vehicle show.

When: January 25-26, 2025 More info: eurobodallashow.org.au

Berry Show - Berry, NSW The Berry Show is an annual agricultural show held in the picturesque rural town of Berry on the NSW south coast. The show has been promoting excellence in the local community for over 130 years.

Attractions include large cattle and horse shows and fantastic entertainment such as a rodeo, woodchopping, the Young Farmer Challenge, Showgirl announcement and fireworks.

When: January 31-February 1, 2025 More info: berryshow.org.au

World Ag Expo - Tulare, California, USA World Ag Expo is the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition. More than 1,500 exhibitors display the latest in farm equipment, communications and technology on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. Free seminars focus on a variety of topics important to dairy producers, farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals. World Ag Expo is a can’t miss show for anyone in ag.

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Here are upcoming field day and agricultural events for 2024 and 2025. Information was current as of going to press.

Geelong will host its Classic Truck and Machinery Show again in January

When: February 11-13, 2025 More info: worldagexpo.com

Royal Canberra Show Canberra, ACT While having agriculture at its core, the Royal Canberra Show has broadened over the years to reflect more entertainment, educational features and exhibitions, ensuring that there is a vibrant mix of ‘city meeting country’ and ‘country meeting city’.

When: February 21-23, 2025 More info: canberrashow.org.au

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In the field This year’s field day season rolled on with a successful event at Elmore in northern Victoria Machinery was in abundance in northern Victoria last month for the annual Elmore Field Days.

In stark contrast to last year’s milestone 60th event, sunny weather across the three days contributed to healthy numbers through the door and a positive mood among visitors.

Manufacturers and dealers from VicBerti’s TFB/Y 180 low-body heavyduty mulcher

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toria and beyond displayed their wares, which was complemented by an agribusiness pavilion and family-focused exhibits and activities.

Some of the machinery on display at the Elmore Field Days site included: McCormick tractor Clark Equipment showed off a selection

of its McCormick tractors, including the S90 Max. This is a 90hp tractor powered by a four-cylinder turbo engine and offering a fully enclosed and air-conditioned cabin.

Two sets of rear hydraulic outlets and two-speed PTO make this an ideal unit for general purpose farming.

Manufactured in Italy, it also offers a simple design for ease of use without any compromise on performance.

Merlo telehandler The stand occupied by Merlo dealer Farm & Diesel included one of the manufacturer’s most popular machines – the Turbofarmer.

This agricultural telehandler is designed for a variety of industries including hay, almonds, cotton and fruit thanks to features such as its low profile, boom side shift, hydrostatic transmission and impressive cabin width.

The TF42.7, which is the larger of two Turbofarmer models, offers a 4,000kg maximum lift capacity, 7m maximum lift height and 3.9m maximum reach.

A premium finish, excellent visibility

and manoeuvrability plus a factory-integrated load management system combine to make Merlo’s telehandlers well suited to local farmers.

Berti mulcher Italian-made Berti mulchers were represented at Elmore by Bertoli Farm Machinery, which is part of national distributor Ag-Pride Australia’s network.

One model on display was its TFB/Y 180 low-body heavy-duty mulcher.

Designed for tractors between 60-110hp, it offers a 180cm cutting width and can mulch grass, vegetation and branches up to 80mm.

Other features include a rear adjustable discharge hood, mechanical side shift and a height adjustable levelling roller with scraper.

Rata claw Rata Equipment’s Power Claw has rapidly grown in popularity for its ability to handle many farm jobs.

A selection of these were on display at Elmore to highlight the variety of machinery it can be used on, including tractors, small

Rata Equipment showed its Power Claw range

loaders and telehandlers.

Rata produces a compact, mid-range and standard Power Claw, with the machinery size determining which is best for individual needs.

Acting as an alternative to a four-inone bucket, it has the added benefit of its claw-like nature providing extra grip and durability when handling logs and smaller debris.

JCB telehandler JCB products were represented at Elmore by dealership Michael’s Group.

In addition to the popular Fastrac tractors, a selection of JCB telehandlers was also on display.

One of these was the 560-80 Agri Super, the most powerful model in JCB’s agricultural range with a 145hp engine, 7.9m maximum lift height and 5,500kg lift capacity.

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Axial Flow Combine, c/w MacDon FD135 Draper Front, 35ft, upper cross auge. 51276. TA1229558.

$335,500

FLEXI COIL 2340

TBT, 2 bin, 6 tonn, 2013 model, very good condition. 51273. TA1226644.

$55,000

FLEXI COIL 4350

TBH, 15,000Lt, 3 bin, quad castors, c/w single sowing kit, auger. 51280. TA1242277.

$60,500

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c/w rock trap, straw chopper, 2018 model, 910 rotor hrs, very good condition. 51264. TA1205662.

$407,000

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CASE IH 4430 PATRIOT

36m, 6000L c/w 2" fill pump, Aim Command Flex, PRO700, Auto Greaser. 51229. TA1236879.

$275,000

FLEXI COIL 5500

70ft Air Drill, 12" spacing, c/w double shoot air kit, Rootboot points, hyd tynes. 51257. TA1199729.

$216,700

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The T454 tractor from United Heavy Industries

This unit is ideal for big jobs, particularly as it is supported by a Z-bar linkage which provides a tough telescopic boom and achieves significant breakout force.

New Holland combine A demonstrator unit of the manufacturer’s latest combine took centre stage at dealer Rural Group’s stand.

Part of AEH Group, the CR10 combine harvester was a popular attraction for visitors keen to check out the next generation of harvesting.

The CR10 twin-rotor combine harvester offers a 12.9L engine producing 635hp (473kW) and a 16,000L grain tank and sits alongside the even larger CR11.

It is the result of a full rebuild of New Holland’s CR10.90 combine, promising close to zero grain loss, improved residue management and maximum uptime.

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local tractor range has grown since its inception, the original model remains popular.

The T454 was the first model available to Australian farmers and was prominent in the company’s Elmore display.

It is a 45hp tractor with an 1,870kg machine weight and remains ideal for smaller operators, with subsequent tractor releases by UHI being higher powered.

All UHI tractors are also sold with either three or seven attachments included as standard, giving farmers the ability to complete a wide range of jobs.

John Berends slasher Melbourne-based John Berends Implements had its twin-rotor slashers among a variety of implements on display.

These heavy-duty slashers are available in three-point linkage models for its 2.4m, 3m and 3.6m varieties, along with trailing models in the 3m and 3.6m sizes.

Two-plate adjustable slip clutches are fitted between each gearbox for protection, with a 110hp gearbox in the centre driving two 75hp outer gearboxes.

Front and rear chains are fitted as standard, while a 6mm top deck reinforced by RHS provides excellent strength on these units.

Kerfab brush Victorian attachments manufacturer Kerfab had the ActiSweep Megabrush as part of its Elmore exhibit.

Designed to efficiently clean and remove mould, particularly across large surfaces, it is suitable for several industries including agriculture for its ability to clear grain, silage, compost and other small loose materials.

The model on display was the V9-2400, which has nine rows of bristle across a 2,450mm width and is compatible with tractors, telehandlers and forklifts.

Kerfab also won the Life Governor’s

Award for the best overall exhibit at this year’s Elmore Field Days.

Case IH baler Case IH, via dealer O’Connors, displayed the LB436 HD large square baler.

Producing bales at 120cm by 90cm, it promised 15 per cent greater density than its predecessor model when it was first launched.

Features include Case IH’s exclusive two-speed powershift transmission with automatic start-up, hydraulic suspension for excellent ground following and weight distribution, along with a heavier frame to handle high density loads.

TwinePro – an innovative twine knotter system – also helps to boost productivity while eliminating field litter and bale contamination.

Balzer chaser bin A 60-tonne Balzer chaser bin was showcased

by Australian distributor MJM Equipment.

The unit in display was the second largest in Balzer’s range, boasting a 78,000L tank capacity.

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John Deere’s X9 1100 combine harvester paired with a HD45R rigid cutterbar draper

for durability and long-term performance, along with having the capacity to handle big jobs.

A 61cm diameter unloading auger system is a standard feature, along with Balzer’s patented hydraulic engagement clutch system for the horizontal auger, independent running gear, patented Auto-Trail steerable axle system and convenient central joystick control.

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versatility and compatibility of John Deere machinery was on display.

On display at Elmore was an X9 1100 combine harvester paired with its HD45R rigid cutterbar draper to showcase the manufacturer’s grain harvesting options.

The X9 1100 is a big unit, with a 16,210L power folding grain tank, 186.7L/second peak unload rate and its engine providing a maximum power of 690hp.

The HD45R is designed to achieve consistent stubble height, can quickly

adjust the float pressure and has factory installed grain saver draper belts to reduce cutterbar loss.

Leopard ejector Manufactured close to Elmore in the Victorian town of Kyabram, JN&R Engineering’s Leopard ejector has attracted attention both domestically and from the international market.

Improving on the manufacturer’s popular LE model, the Leopard provides farmers with increased load capacity, versatility and towing efficiency.

The L12.0E model on display provides a 3,600m cutting width, heaped capacity of 11.75 cubic metres and suits tractors around 375hp.

JN&R says the Leopard’s ability to handle a variety of soil conditions, particularly muddy environments, has made it a popular choice.

Househam sprayer British-made Househam sprayers were on show at Elmore, with a sign proudly declaring these units can be custom-built to suit individual needs.

The sprayer on display was part of its Harrier range, which is one of four standard models offered by Househam and which is described as being ideal for professional operators.

It can be provided with 4,000L, 5,000L and 6,000L tanks, up to 1100mm underbody clearance and with plenty of twinfold and triple-fold boom options.

These self-propelled units also stands

out for its narrow wheelbase, light overall weight and Total Machine Control operation.

Kuhn baler One machine on display at Kuhn’s stand was its SB 1290 iD large square baler.

Designed with an ‘intelligent-density’ model, it produces bales of 120cm by 90cm size and it powered by Kuhn’s patented Twinpact double plunger system.

This helps to provide up to 25 per cent higher density for all crop conditions compared to conventional large square balers, the manufacturer says.

Other improvements compared to other Kuhn balers include an upgraded bale channel, driveline and transmission components.

Faresin mixer The PF2.24 Plus unit on display highlighted the versatility of Faresin’s feed mixers.

This particular unit is considered a mid-sized model, offering a 24 cubic metre capacity.

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Across the Faresin range, a two-speed gearbox allows for a fast or slow ration mixing, while a conical mixing tub and internal geometry ensure a constant flow of product.

A front-mounted cross conveyer discharge with a honeycomb belt conveyer is standard, which allows for feeding to occur either on the left or the right-hand side of the machine.

A twin-rotor slasher from John Berends Implements

John Shearer airdrill Another locally manufactured product on display was John Shearer’s AS2400LT airdrill.

This airdrill is electrically driven, with maintenance reduced thanks to replacing traditional chains and sprockets.

This also means farmers can control its operations from the tractor seat, while also having plenty of sowing width and opener options.

It has a 2,400L capacity across two compartments and also offers a heavy-duty design plus the ability to fold under 3m for road transport.

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2018, 3015 engine 2355 rotor hours, CASE IH 7240 IF800/70R38 drive VF600/70R28 steer tyres, 372 receiver running range point, manual grain lids, folding auger, pivot spout. Has had pre season repairs but not engine service, lightbar, owner operated contractor machine. TA1233999. $346,500

NEW HOLLAND CR9.90 2015, Combine, 2805 Engine Hours, 2188 Rotor Engine, IF580/85R42 Duals Traction Tyres, 750/65R26 Steer Tyres, 2 Speed Chopper, Pro700/Nav/372 Receiver, Bi-fold Auger, D65 45ft Front w/trailer. TA1232596. $462,000

JOHN DEERE 8410T 2021, MY21, 3M TRACK WIDTH, 1065 ENGINE HOURS, TRIMBLE XCN 1050 GPS RTK UNLOCKED, NAV 900, 3PT LINKAGE WITH QUICK HITCH, PTO, 4 REMOTES, FRONT WEIGHT PACKAGE, LED LIGHTS ALL ROUND. PRES... TA1232726. $583,000

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CROPLANDS ROGATOR 1300 2013, Used 2013 Rogator 1300B Bought new 2016, Approx 3984 Hours, 6200L Tank, 36m CASE IH 9240 2015, Header - YFG228297, 2845eng, 2308ror, boom, triple nozzle 50cm spacing 7 sections, Diaphragm NEW HOLLAND LM7.42 TELEHANDLER 3985 Hrs, Bluetooth 620/70r42 dual drive tyres, 600/70r28 rear tyres, Pro 700, Nav $88,000 chemical pump, hypro spray pump, Lincoln auto greaser, Stereo, UHF, Hay Forks, 119 hp.. TA1206492.

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SAMMUT SPREADKING 5000 ORCHARD / VINEYARD SPREADER 2020, H/D Australian build, front or rear delivery. Sizes from 2m3 to 18m3, optional telescopic conveyor, optional end rotor or end spinner, custom built to suit your requirements. S366. TA1025523.

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TOSCANO STONE BURIER EXTRA HEAVY DUTY 2020, Extra heavy duty Hydraulic lift roller, gear drive Anti-pan blades 2200mm to 3200mm. S369. TA1025532.

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UNITED IMPLEMENTS ( USA) NEW TRAILING BOX GRADER MADE IN USA 2022, Made in USA, heavy duty build Hydraulic lift wheels, hydraulic angle adjustment 1800mm to 3600mm. S363. TA1025493.

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NEW HOLLAND TN55D TRACTOR WITH BURDER FRONT END

LOADER 4 in 1 bucket, 4 wheel drive, 3 cylinder diesel, with remotes, air cab, approx. 1,466 hours, new lug tyres all round, 60 horsepower approx. 7249. TA1182872. $36,000 INCL GST

CASE IH MAXXUM 115 TRACTOR Case IH Maxxum 115 Tractor, 4 wheel drive, with Vision-Lift 50 Front End Loader, 3 point linkage, with 4 prong hay fork & bucket, approximately 115 horsepower, 2,900 hours approximately. 7355. TA1227784. $78,000 INCL GST

FORD TW-20 FWD TRACTOR WRECKING PARTS ONLY FORD TW-20 FWD TRACTOR, RUNS BUT MOTOR NEEDS ATTENTION, NO OIL PRESSURE, GEARBOX GOOD, 3 POINT LINKAGE, POWER STEERING GOOD ALL PARTS AVAILABLE RICHARD - 0419 820 318. 7373. TA1237150.

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NOBILI NOBILI/SILVAN VKD230 FLAIL MOWER side shift to the right with hydraulic side shift & height control is by an adjustable full width roller, with new spare blades & bolts, 3 point linkage. 7250. TA1184478. $11,650 INCL GST

ALSO IN STOCK HOWARD 72" ROTARY HOE, 3PL, FULL OVERHAUL $11,450

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CASE 3230 TRACTOR FRONT END LOADER FORKS &

BUCKET 4 wheel drive, Quick Release front end loader, forks & bucket, roll frame & roof, approximately 1,600hours/60 horsepower, immaculate, with books. 7262. TA1190218. $29,000 INCL GST

FORD 5610 TRACTOR Ford 5610 Tractor, 4 x 4, Front End Loader with Forks, Rops, Roof, Windscreen, 72 horsepower approximately, immaculate, approximately 5,280 hours.

7122. TA1155052. $35,000

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KUBOTA K008-3 MINI EXCAVATOR 1,800 hrs approx, 3 cylinder diesel, 2 x buckets:- 450mm GP, 900mm tilting mud bucket, SWL65kg, fold down roll frame, hydraulic track adjustment, new rubber tracks, excellent condition. 7062. TA1121629. $16,250 INCL GST

JCB 3CX BACKHOE LOADER, 4 CYLINDER DIESEL approx.

2,589 genuine hours indicated, rear extender boom, 3 x buckets, no oil leaks. 7135. TA1159450. $89,000 INCL GST

JOHN DEERE Z997R ZTRAK RIDE ON MOWER John Deere Z99R ZTrak Ride on Mower, diesel, approximately 6' deck side delivery, with copy of manual, 1,671 hours as indicated, year 2021 approximately, like new. 7353. TA1227757. $24,850 INCL GST

FENDT 210 VARIO TMS TRACTOR Fendt 210 Vario TMS Tractor, Front End Loader, with forks & bucket, 4 wheel drive, 98 horsepower approximately, 3 point linkage air con cab, vari speed, 5,300 hours approximately, immaculate condition inside and out. 7354. TA1227758.

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Case International 3230 Tractor with Ben Wye KBF3000 Front Fork Attachment with Forks, 4 wheel drive, 60 horsepower approximately, 3 point linkage, roll frame & roof. 7351. TA1227753. $26,450 INCL GST

HOWARD HR-40 A-230 ROTARY HOE Howard HR-40 A-230 Rotary Hoe, total width 2.5mtr, 2.3mtr cut, 3 point linkage, selectatilth gearbox, serial no: 765 N 3465 B, extra heavy duty, extensive recondition. 7370. TA1233700. $13,950 INCL GST

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JOHN DEERE 315C BACKHOE John Deere 315C Backhoe, 4 cylinder diesel. 7314. TA1217240. $22,000 INCL GST

PR POWER 10 KVA GENSET PR Power Genset, model GMS10KS-AU, 415/240 volt, 3 phase, self-excited which allows for automatic switching from your mains power supply to back up diesel generator, 21,421 hours, Kubota 10KVA, fully serviced. 7367. TA1231786.

JOHN DEERE 5525 FWA TRACTOR John Deere 5525 FWA Tractor, year approx. 2005-2008, 4 wheel drive, Front End Loader, with bucket & forks, ROPS & roof, 91 horsepower approximately, PTO, with front weight frame (no weights), approx. 1,900 hours indicated, 3 point linkage (2 OF). 7089. TA1133372. $43,000 INCL GST

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Forklifts, Machine Tools, Pumps, Generators & Industrial Equipment

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$17,600 Shindaiwa DGA50C generator . Tier 3 diesel eng, 50KVA, 3 x 3 phase IP66 plugs • VIC 0488 032 018

$8,000 2007 steel water spray tank 13,000L. Hoist well cut out. Batter sprays. 4" hyd PTO pump • SA 0427 436 442

$16,500 KOMATSU FG25HT-16. 2.5T lift weight capacity, 4.5m lift height, power steering, LPG • NSW 02 8279 7073

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HYSTER H16.00XM-6 2010, low hours and in great condition with Michelin XZM radial tyres, fork positioning sideshift and 2,440mm Forks.

R3525. TA730601.

For Sale or Hire POA Ph: 1800688788 to Inspect

HYSTER H18.00XM-12 with fork positioning sideshift carriage, 2440mm forks, Cummins engine, fully enclosed air conditioned cab Option 20x40 sidelift cont. frame. R3632.

HYSTER H12.00XM 200811,740kg 4500mm lift, sideshift carriage and 2440mm forks. Hire or Buy FreeCall 1800688788. R 3405. TA369982.

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KALMAR DRT450-65S 2013, Stacks laden 20x40 containers 5 high. Cummins QSM11 diesel engine. Dana 15.5HR36000 XMSN. H10300280. TA1153805.

For Sale or Hire POA FreeCall 1800688788

HYSTER H10.00XM 2006, Cummins engine.

Wide Fork Positioning Sideshift Carriage would suit long loads e.g. pipe. R3689.

OMEGA 16-12W Ideal furniture removalist solution Rated 12,000kg with ELME 558 sideslift able to stack up to four high 20 and 40 foot containers.. 353AUFL443. TA1154000.

For Sale or Hire POA FreeCall 1800688788

HYSTER H18.00XM-12 2008, stacks 12,000kg highcube 20' & 40' 3 high. ELME 558 20x40 spreader with top entry twistlocks. Front line unit ready now. R3547. TA829125.

For Sale or Hire POA FreeCall 1800688788

2014, SOLD - Another KALMAR DRT450 Available. Only 11081 hours with original Cummins engine. Stack 45,000kg 1st row 31,000kg 2nd row. Ready Now. R3603. TA998021.

POA For Sale or Hire Ph: 1800 688 788

ISOLOADER 21 Rubber Tyre Straddle Carrier Load Unload and Travel with 32t 20' and or 27t 40' containers . Low cost light weight container handler ideal for less robust pavement or good hardstand. S113. TA1222701.

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2006, Two (2) ISOLOADER HL-PC-35 ISOLOADER Precast Concrete Handling Rubber Tyre Gantries buy one or both for tandem lift and travel each with SWL 35,000kg. R3696 R3697. TA1222670.

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PRENTICE 7,000KG SWL forklift truck ramps (8) to pick from. Ideal for shipping containers.

For sale or hire. R 3274. TA96974. $12,000 + GST = $13,200 For Sale or Hire

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HYSTER H650C 6 new Continental tyres, Cummins 6CT engine this budget priced forklift is ready for work. Option 20' or 20x40 top pick container spreaders.. R3712. TA1216675.

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The Elevating Work Platform Association’s (EWPA) Yellow Card Operator Licence is now available digitally – providing even more information for worksites around Australia A new digital version of the Elevating Work Platform Association’s (EWPA) Yellow Card Operator Licence is now available – helping employers to be confident of employee skills in the workplace.

With over 500,000 operators trained by more than 200 accredited trainers across Australia, the EWPA Yellow Card has been recognised as a mark of quality training and safety compliance since its inception in 1987.

However, the EWPA says that the prevalence of counterfeit Yellow Cards has posed significant risks, allowing untrained individuals to operate machinery and increasing the likelihood of workplace accidents.

The introduction of the Digital Yellow Card aims to address these issues by offering a secure and easily verifiable credential that can’t be duplicated or misused.

EWPA chief executive James Oxenham says the Digital Yellow Card is a major advance in efforts to improve workplace safety.

“By embracing digital credentials, we are making it easier for employers to verify training and ensuring that workers are appropriately trained to operate these complex machines,” he says.

“This is a crucial step in protecting lives and supporting the industry’s commitment to safety.”

Employers and site managers will be able to use the EWPA to drill down on the makes and models of EWPs that operators were trained on, and every training record includes a photo of the operator.

While these features have been available since 2013, the Digital Yellow Card takes it one step further by allowing operators to build on their training records by capturing Verification of Competency (VoC) in addition to the original EWPs

A sample of the Digital EWPA Yellow Card Operator Licence. Image: EWPA

they were trained on - all captured and verifiable via the new Digital Yellow Card.

In addition to the Digital Yellow Card, the EWPA has also launched a digital version of the Telescopic Handler Association of Australia (TSHA) Gold Card for telehandlers, providing the same security and verification benefits. Like the Yellow Card, the TSHA Gold Card helps ensure operators of telehandlers are properly trained and competent.

The EWPA has also secured a trademark for the term ‘Yellow Card’, further protecting the integrity of the training program and preventing unauthorised use by non-accredited providers.

This measure will help eliminate confusion about the legitimacy of Yellow Card training and ensure that only those trained by EWPA-Accredited Trainers receive the EWPA Yellow Card.

Leading light South Australian manufacturer Vailo takes out design awards for wildlife-friendly lighting Australian lighting manufacturer Vailo picked up two Australian Good Design Awards for its Zenith Gen-V PC Amber Floodlight last month, recognising excellence in design and innovation.

The awards showcase excellence in the design, architecture, engineering and business sectors.

Vailo’s ‘PC Amber’ received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in both the Engineering Design and Product Design categories – the third and fourth to Vailo has won in the past three years.

The Vailo 1000W Zenith Gen-V PC Amber Luminaire was designed for outdoor area lighting, focusing on effective illumination while minimising disruption to nocturnal wildlife,.

The award judges said the llight balanced “human usability with ecological sensitivity.”

“The balance between effective lighting and ecological considerations make this luminaire a noteworthy innovation in outdoor lighting,” the judges wrote in their award citations.

Vailo founder and Chief Executive Aaron Hickmann said the industry recognition was important for his team, which had put a significant amount of time into developing the Zenith PC Amber Floodlight.

“We’re very proud of this light, and we are continuously researching new ways to develop our products for the Australian lifestyle and create less of an environmental footprint,” Hickmann says.

“Unlike traditional white or blue lights, which can disrupt natural behaviours of nocturnal animals and heavily attract insects, the Zenith Gen-V PC Amber uses PC Amber-coloured LED lights to provide a light source which complements the environment. It’s an environmentally friendly lighting option for wildlife-sensitive areas.”

The 2024 Awards highlighted excellence across 12 design disciplines, covering more than 32 categories and being evaluated by more than 80 jurors from around the globe, including designers, engineers, architects, and industry leaders.

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