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Grower ‘pilots’ enjoying hi-tech Miller ride
Growers are appreciating the opportunity to look over the latest Miller Intelligence sprayers during demonstrations continuing across the WA agricultural region.
Greg O'Neil joins the Moora team at McIntosh & Son
McIntosh & Son has announced the appointment of Greg O'Neil as the new Branch Manager for their Moora branch.
New seeding tech grows better Beaumont crops
WA grower Darren Inkster said a largely timely rainfall season at Beaumont contributed to another solid harvest result over the family’s properties in the area recently, however he said constantly improving seeding system technologies also were helping to grow better crops.
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Greg O'Neil joins the Moora team at McIntosh & Son
McIntosh & Son has announced the appointment of Greg O'Neil as the new Branch Manager for their Moora branch.
Baxters excited to grow Cunderdin business with McIntosh & Son
ONE of the longest family-run agricultural machinery dealerships in the country, Baxter’s Rural Centre at Cunderdin in WA, has transitioned to another family in the industry, McIntosh & Son.
McIntosh & Son expands Precision Farming team
Sagar Vaghasiya might be new to Moora, but he’s not new to precision farming technology, a fact that has already helped cement him recently secure the role of Precision Farming Specialist for McIntosh & Son’s Geraldton, Merredin, Moora and Wongan Hills branches.
Tractors
New Holland extends its T7 Long Wheelbase range
New Holland extends its T7 Long Wheelbase range with a new flagship model that delivers more power and best-in-class power-to-weight ratio while maintaining the dimensions and manoeuvrability of the other models.
Orginally published in Ag Contractor May, 2023
New Holland EOFY Catalogue
It is your last chance to take advantage this EOFY, on a range of New Holland Tractors.
T5 is tailored to specialty crop sector
The fuel-efficient and powerful New Holland T5 Auto Command is getting runs on the board within the Australian specialty crop sector.
Originally published in Quarter Fold Magazine January 26, 2023
Harvest
McIntosh & Son Harvest catalogue out now
Get ready for harvest season with our huge range of parts from the biggest brands including; New Holland Agriculture, FarmScan, CropScan, Primary Sales, Peerless Products, GME, Stedi and more!
Dry Hay in Days, Not Months With Mower Conditioners
When it comes to hay production, the ability to quickly and efficiently dry your crop can make all the difference. Traditional methods of hay drying can take months, that's where mower conditioners come into play.
New Holland balers deliver the goods
NEW Holland Agriculture’s Pro-Belt series variable chamber round balers have helped farmers produce more uniform and dense bales per hour, despite a disruptive and wet hay season in some parts of Australia.
Orginally published in Farm Weekly March 9, 2023
Construction
New equipment arrivals sets up ‘landscaping with LiuGong’
With a new mini excavator joining its family and the launch of a range of skid steer loaders in early 2024, expanding construction equipment manufacturer, LiuGong, is set to have a line-up to suit all landscaping operators.
CASE Construction customers sent on a trip of a lifetime to Tomahawk Experience Centre
CASE Construction Equipment has sent over 60 Australian and New Zealand customers and dealers to experience an unforgettable week at its Wisconsin-based Tomahawk Customer Centre.
McIntosh & Son Perth Parts & Consumables catalogue out now
From replacement components to filters, oil, consumables, tools and toys, we've got you covered. Big brands including; New Holland, Case Construction, Peerless Products, Stedi, Toledo, Forch, GME and more!
Seeding & Tillage
New seeding tech grows better Beaumont crops
WA grower Darren Inkster said a largely timely rainfall season at Beaumont contributed to another solid harvest result over the family’s properties in the area recently, however he said constantly improving seeding system technologies also were helping to grow better crops.
Seeding problem solved for Pingaring growers
ACHIEVING accurate seed placement and an ideal seedbed in deep light soils has been a challenge for south-eastern wheatbelt grower Joe Varone, however upgrading to one of the latest precision bars that automatically adjusts to soil conditions has provided the solution.
Orginally published in Farm Weekly June, 2023
Gunyidi growers excited for larger, more efficient rig
“There was a trial at Badgingarra, where the Morris C2 Contour drill achieved higher plant numbers than an Equalizer bar and John Deere air hoe drill.”
Weed Control
Clean farm focus wins the war on weeds
Years of managing weeds in a continuous cropping program has conditioned Aaron Candeloro to understand that you never farm for maximum profit; you farm for maximum cleanliness – and then you will win.
Harvest weed seed destructors on the move
Harvester-integrated weed seed control systems are quickly becoming more commonplace in the grains industry as continuing refinement and design enhancements broadens their adoption.
Fight resistance; learn from past mistakes
Pest resistance has quickly become prevalent in Iowa; to slow its spread will take an integrated approach and learning from past mistakes.
Technology
McIntosh & Son Hosts Data Deep Dive Event for Local Agronomists and Farm Advisors
McIntosh & Son recently hosted a Data Deep Dive event in Geraldton, bringing together local agronomists and farm advisors for a session and discussion on data management.
Growers switch to expanding cellular GPS network for machine guidance
An expanding cellular RTK (Real Time Kinematics) differential GPS network in the WA agricultural region is attracting increased grower uptake for its improved accuracy, reliability and repeatability with machine guidance compared with existing systems.
Orginally published on Countryman September 4, 2022
Spray system specialist back in the flow with Miller
User-friendly operation of some of the most sophisticated application technologies in the agricultural spraying industry has seen a surge in demand for Miller self-propelled sprayers.
Originally published in Farm Weekly March 24, 2022
Grounds Care
Rexedim now available at McIntosh & Son Perth
Redexim, the innovative turf management product manufacturer, is available now at McIntosh & Son through our Perth dealership.
Trimax Mowing Systems announce McIntosh & Son as new dealer
McIntosh & Son are excited to announce the addition of Trimax Mowing Systems to their Grounds Care and Turf Machinery range, available at their Perth dealership.
More Mowers than staff at Araluen Golf Resort
McIntosh & Son and Araluen Golf Resort have joined forces, upgrading their entire fleet to ensure the grounds and the course continue to be of the highest standard.