International markets to boost agriculture sector
Australia’s network of free trade agreements continues to offer valuable opportunities for sectors such as red meat, grain, seafood, horticulture, and other industries in agriculture.
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$1.29M to protect SA from H5 Flu
Full sugarcane genome sequenced, opening new breeding strategies
CRAM engineers a solution for disc seeder equipment operators
One of the biggest challenges with operating hydraulic air seeding equipment is managing and controlling clumping and blockages that accumulate in the seeding hose from residue in the field.
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Case study: Motion delivers pressing, remote solution for AFF cotton baler
The baling press is the last step in the cotton ginning process and therefore has a significant role.
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How cotton productivity was returned to plant with tramper solution
Waiting for an intermittent fault to shut down a vital piece of production equipment is not everyone’s idea of an exciting Saturday afternoon – but that was the scenario for two Motion specialist hydraulics technicians as they waited for a tramper to run to fault at the Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) cotton processing plant in Hay, New South Wales.
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Alemlube’s new cordless grease gun to aid ag sector
To meet market demand, the need to keep farming machinery well maintained and operating to its optimum is more critical than ever.
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Aussie almond growers to benefit from Coit and Hewes harvest supplies
Thanks to the initiative of Motion, almond farmers now have access to premium harvest supplies from renowned Californian nut harvesting equipment manufacturer Coit and Hewes.
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Titan shares the load during seeding season
In the natural world, plants cannot seed themselves so they must rely on clever methods of transport to travel such as air, water, and by attaching to the fur of animals.
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LOCTITE Threadlockers reinforce Australian agriculture
Australia’s robust farming and food products industries are bolstered by locally owned and operated plantations and homesteads that produce a bountiful year-round harvest.
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Stay in the black with corrosion inhibiting bearings
Soil ingress on equipment in agricultural applications can create significant problems for farmers in terms of machine performance and longevity.
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Ground control: Cultivating the future of seeding and sowing
Farming is one of the world’s oldest industries, and the relationship between soil and spade dates back to ancient times when early humans discovered cultivating the ground for growing plants was an effective way to foster abundance during the harsher months of the year, when food was in short supply and resources were scarce.
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Reduce downtime when under the pump
In agricultural applications, the importance of heavy-duty, maintenance free couplings cannot be overstated, says Motion’s Branch Manager for Swan Hill, Bryden Coote.
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Reap the best with power take off tractor tech
We know that each machine has its idiosyncrasies and that every farmer has their preferences.”
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Seeding solutions for faster fields and stronger yields
When the optimal window of time for seeding and sowing crops is short, and there’s plenty of ground to cover, Australian growers rely on high-performance seeding equipment to expedite their field planting processes and improve the quality of their yields.
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A farm safe formula for degreasing parts and machinery
During seeding and sowing season, the use of cleaning chemicals and degreasers is common for maintaining equipment and removing soil build up and residue from fertilisers and contaminants that accumulate in the planting fields.
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Almond shaking and sweeping a belting success
It can be a nutty time of year for those in the almond business, with harvest taking place between February and April in Australia.
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Cosying up with Australian cotton
With around 1500 cotton farms in operation, across more than 150 regional Australian communities, Australia is the largest producer of raw cotton in the world.
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Diamonds are forever
High-performance drive systems are crucial to ensuring farming equipment and machinery can endure the rigours of a harvest season.
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In this together: Seeding prospects for a successful harvest season
To the tune of Paul Kelly’s famous refrain: from little things, big things grow.
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