Farmers Archives - Page 4 of 4

03 Sep Come rain or shine, the harvest goes on

Posted at 00:07h in News

For Rob Pickles, who owns an agricultural contracting business in north central Victoria, every job is different from the other. Depending on the season and the type of crop being harvested, he needs to make sure his harvesting and baling machinery can work efficiently through...

03 Sep Extending tractor life with a tried-and-tested oil formulation

Posted at 00:07h in News

As farmers and agricultural equipment repairers gear up for the spring harvest season, Steve Keown, BSC’s National Product Manager for Lubricants and Lubrication Equipment says keeping some tips in mind can help achieve better equipment and lubricant efficiencies. “Choosing the right type of lubricant is the...

17 Jul NSK Agri Disc Hub meets expectations of sugarcane equipment manufacturer

Posted at 01:35h in News

Wayne Willis speaks proudly when he talks about the history of Hodge Industries, where he is the owner as well as design engineer. A brief review of the company’s manufacturing legacy tells us why.

17 Jul BSC customer gets a quick turnaround with Lovejoy Quick-Flex® couplings by Timken

Posted at 01:34h in News

When a leading Australian grain producer needed to replace three hammer mill couplings at its grain mill, the BSC Shepparton branch in Victoria delivered the Lovejoy Quick-Flex® couplings by Timken overnight and replaced the old couplings within minimal time, resulting in zero downtime for the customer.

17 Jul BSC opens the Gates to quality hoses for Australian premium winemaker

Posted at 01:32h in News

For a winery with a history as rich as South Australia’s Oxford Landing Estate winery, choosing the right equipment is essential to ensuring the wine’s quality. This is why when BSC Sales Representative, Robert Harris first introduced Gates’ food-grade hoses to the winery, he did not expect the winemakers to approve the product right away.

17 Jul A well grown relationship

Posted at 01:30h in News

The Costa tagline is a promise: well grown. It’s a simple, down to earth statement that’s completely fitting of the leading Australian fresh produce grower. It’s also apt when describing the relationship that’s been cultivated between the BSC Campbellfield branch and Costa’s mushroom farm in Mernda, located on the outskirts of Melbourne.

31 Jan Harvesting the benefits of lubricants in farm equipment

Posted at 05:22h in News

For cane and broadacre farmers, maximising crop yield is a constant challenge. To confront this challenge, farmers can turn to a number of different solutions, such as soil testing, changing chemical treatments, and better utilising fertilisers. A commonly under-utilised method, however, is to treat harvesters with better-quality lubricants.

21 Nov Agri Hubs: Keeping the farming sector moving

Posted at 06:13h in News

Australian farmers face a myriad of challenges – drought, severe weather conditions, fluctuating market prices – and having to deal with these in addition to the daily demands of the job. Which is why alleviating some of the challenges associated with running a farm, such as maintaining critical farm equipment, can make a significant difference.