Farming has been around for thousands of years, with the first agricultural practices dating back to the Neolithic Revolution about 10,000 BC. Early farmers grew crops like wheat, peas, and lentils and gradually learned the benefits of soil cultivation for planting and sowing. Today, depletion...
In the Riverina region of New South Wales, a combination of flat planes, warm climate and ample supply of water facilitate some of the highest-yielding farming operations in the country. The area’s agricultural diversity provides key support to Australia’s food production and export industries, but...
With facilities in Australia, South America, the United States, and Europe, JBS Meat Processing is one of the largest meat processing operations in the world. Following a refurbishment on one of their grain feed trucks as part of a planned upgrade program, the company was...
Matching the right belt to a drive system can be the make or break of entire operation, mitigating unplanned downtime and costs associated with machine failure. When a belt is old or damaged, replacement isn’t as simple as finding a new of one of the...
Taking their name from the black oxide treatment coating their exterior, the Black Bearings from NTN are ideally suited for harvesting equipment due to their extreme resistance to corrosive factors like water and dust. Ensuring efficient crop yield is dependent on the reliability of machinery...
During harvest season, canning facilities process fresh fruit 24/7 to accommodate for high volume demand and maximise uptime. According to Troy Markland, National Product Manager for Power Transmission at Motion Australia, reducing the risk of equipment failure is the utmost priority for many businesses during...
During harvest season, it’s important to keep things moving. The time-sensitive nature of the industry calls for only the most reliable drive assemblies, and Gates has a wealth of expert knowledge backing their range of industrial grade V-belts. Catering specifically to the agricultural market, they have...
Commonly used for steering or towing implements like balers, mowers and ploughs, tractor attachment systems must contend with heavy-duty environmental factors present on Australian farms. Following a considered design process informed by customer feedback, Walterscheid has developed a Tractor Attachment System that boasts high performance and...
Sprayer boom and arm assemblies often face challenges due to failed hydraulic cylinders. This is the result of too much pressure running through the pipe, compromising the structure’s overall integrity. In answer to this common problem, CRAM has developed a solution that regulates the hydraulic...
Mark Watson, Group Forecasting and Planning Manager for Motion Australia, is urging customers to engage with their local branch representatives on factors such as business growth, equipment use, and capacity for warehousing. “In order to plan for seasonal crops, we’re having to place our purchase orders...
