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Melody Labinsky

National machinery and agtech writer

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Manufacturers stock up on parts ahead of harvest

Manufacturers stock up on parts ahead of harvest

Parts supply is at an all-time high as machinery manufacturers prepare for what is anticipated to be a bumper harvest.

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New harvester sales up 33 per cent on last year

New harvester sales up 33 per cent on last year

Machinery supply is proving a challenge in some regions as Australian farmers prepare for a mammoth harvest.

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Take advantage of high prices and sell surplus gear

Take advantage of high prices and sell surplus gear

Demand for used machinery is presenting businesses carrying surplus equipment with the opportunity to take advantage of high prices.

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Take a look at the 'transformative' CForce 625

Take a look at the 'transformative' CForce 625

The ATV is manufactured by CFMoto and debuted on the Australian market in mid-2020.

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John Deere celebrates its 'unsung heroes'

John Deere celebrates its 'unsung heroes'

The machinery sector's quiet achievers working away in the background to keep equipment running have been recognised across Australia and New Zealand.

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Need a quad bike? These brands meet the new safety standards

Need a quad bike? These brands meet the new safety standards

Two major safety requirements will become mandatory from today on all new or second-hand imported general-use quad bikes.

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New Holland simulator on show at field days

New Holland simulator on show at field days

South Australian farmers had the chance to experience New Holland's latest technology at the Yorke Peninsula Field Days.

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What do the new quad bike standards mean for you?

What do the new quad bike standards mean for you?

Stage two of Australia's mandatory Quad Bike Safety Standard comes into effect on Monday.

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Could this be the next great 4x4?

Could this be the next great 4x4?

Ineos is branching out into the four-wheel drive market with the Grenadier.

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Polaris rolling out speed control and geofencing technology

Polaris rolling out speed control and geofencing technology

On-farm safety for side-by-side operators has taken another step forward thanks to industry-leading technology released by Polaris this week.

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Record blown to bits at Muttaburra

Record blown to bits at Muttaburra

The auction of Keith and Sharleen Bettridge's 7727 hectare (19,093 acre) property, Leebrook, has not only set a new record for Queensland's Muttaburra region, it's smashed it.

Cultural heritage charges against Scott Harris dismissed

Cultural heritage charges against Scott Harris dismissed

Charges brought by the Queensland government against Cape York grazier Scott Harris under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 have been dismissed, in what has been described as a landmark victory.

Victorian home with bit of Mary Poppins magic

Victorian home with bit of Mary Poppins magic

A house with a connection to Mary Poppins' creator has become a Darling Downs tourist drawcard. But that's not the only enchanting thing about the house.