News Seeding
Section control savings just the start at Bolgart
WA grower Curtis Guthrie, Bolgart, says Morris section control technology has helped reduce overlap in some paddocks from about 10% down to only 1.5%. The quick return on the investment means he is unlikely to purchase another air cart without it.
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.”
‘Surf ’n turf’ suits Cockmans
THE Cockman family have a history steeped in the crayfishing industry out of Dongara and they are now leaving no stone, or soil, unturned in their farming efforts in WA’s northern wheatbelt.
Improved seedbed pays off despite dry early conditions
The ability to chase moisture and accurately place seed during dry sowing conditions is paying big early crop dividends for the Jones family near Wyalkatchem in Western Australia.
Orginally published in Grain Central June, 2023
Morris Quantum benefits now in bigger air drill
FOR all those growers waiting to take advantage of the exclusive benefits of the unique Morris Quantum air drills in a larger machine – the day has arrived!
Orginally published in Farm Weekly May, 2023
McIntosh & Son Seeding catalogue out now
Get ready for seeding season with our huge range of parts from the biggest brands including; New Holland Agriculture, Groundhog Industries, FarmScan, Agmaster, Primary Sales Australia, Maxi Point, Stedi, BatchMaster and more!
Quality seeding tools from Groundhog Industries
Groundhog Industries is an Australian owned, family run business. All products are designed in Australia by Groundhog and made to the highest quality standards.
Originally published in Farm Weekly January 26, 2023
Morris takes leap with C2 Contour
A SEEDING bar with “exceptional contouring ability” is gaining traction in Western Australia’s Great Southern region.
Orginally published on Farm Weekly September 8, 2022
Strategic seeding decision for next cropping leap
INVESTING in a new seeding rig is one of the biggest decisions for any cropping operation, ensuring it suits your farming system and conditions, and also offers the technology advancements to deliver your next jump in productivity.
Orginally published on Farm Weekly July 23, 2022
Section control to help save on fertilisers
Continuous cropping program of wheat, barley and canola. Soils on the family property range from heavy river and granite soils through to sandy gravels.
What’ new in… Fertiliser Technology and Spreaders: Agri-Spread Series
The AS2000 Series: Leading the future of precision spreading technology.
Farmers looking to reduce inputs as chemical costs rise are driving the uptake of spot spraying technology.
Originally published in Australian AgContractor Magazine November/December 2021 Edition
Rock Picker Features and Options
Why the Highline Rock Picker is Better?
It is as simple as 1, 2, 3!
Morris Seeding rig featuring 12m Quantum bar and 9 Series Aircart demo
WITH a vast array of equipment on display the McIntosh & Son Merredin machinery field and demonstration day in Nungarin on Tuesday, June 22, truly had something for everyone including the Morris Seeding rig featuring 12m Quantum bar and 9 Series Aircart.
Gessner deep ripper draws an audience
THE McIntosh & Son Merredin branch certainly made it worthwhile for growers who attended their machinery demonstration day, displaying a wide range of farm machinery and vehicles available through their dealership and franchises including the Gessner Deep Ripper.
Agri-Spread AS 2150T SC and Highline NT78 Rockpicker presented by Waringa Agriculture
THE McIntosh & Son Merredin branch certainly made it worthwhile for growers who attended their machinery demonstration day, displaying a wide range of farm machinery and vehicles available through their dealership and franchises including the Agri-Spread AS 2150T SC and Highline NT78 Rockpicker by Waringa Agriculture
Seeding done and dusted at Mt Barker
THE 2021 seeding program is done and dusted for Mt Barker mixed farmer Kieran Allison.
Seeding decision rigour ensures machine confidence at Coorow
Continuous cropping wheat, canola and lupin enterprise on sandplain to heavy loam soils.
Seeding blockage monitoring pays off at Walkaway
YOU only have to do a quick calculation to be convinced of the value of a blockage monitoring system at seeding, according to McIntosh & Son.
Plenty of tech in latest Morris seeder
WITH seeding programs starting to gear up across WA, there have been some impressive rigs emerging from sheds to get the job done - including the one that Mt Barker farmer Keiran Allison is using.
Australian-made precision application from Liquid Systems
Renowned for build quality & targeted liquid input, accurate, consistent even placement.
Originally posted in Farming Ahead 17 March 2021
Bar upgrade opens sowing window, boosts crops at Babakin
Despite having a turn of the century air seeder, a strong focus on accurate seed placement meant the Crombie family at Babakin in Western Australia recently decided it was time to upgrade to a Morri Quantum bar, which has allowed earlier sowing and improved crop establishment.
Published in Farm Weekly, 25 February 2021
Gessner Deep Ripper Demonstrations Jan/Feb/March 2021
McIntosh & Son Merredin will be demonstrating the Gessner HDR-6011 Deep Ripper. Register your interest to host a demo or to find out more.
‘Hands-off’ seeding with unique Morris system
You're on the seeder in a dry-sowing dust bowl, and/or in the middle of the night, pulling a tow-between bin and 21-metre bar “road train’’ heading towards a completed headland run.
Best ever crop germinations with variable pressure packing
The West family in Kulin were looking at sowing systems for years before deciding on a Morris Quantum air drill and 9 Series air cart with section control. It also included variable pressure packing, a new feature now having a big impact with progressive growers…
Get ready for variable pressure packing
The industry is taking the next major step toward variable pressure packing with Auto-Pack, a technological breakthrough made possible via new live hydraulics.
New Morris air carts push seeding performance
GROWERS keen to reach the next level in seeding productivity and efficiency will laud the latest additions and enhancements to the popular Morris range of air seeding carts.
Published in Farm Weekly, 11 September 2020
AgriSpread AS2150T - Customer Review
Waringa Distribution Australia talk to Kojonup grower, James Heggaton about his new AS2150T
Broadacre crop seeding boost with new Morris C3 Contour
A monster seeding bar arrival that sets new levels of floatation, seed and fertiliser delivery, hydraulics for faster cycle times, and which also suits the most popular controlled traffic farming (CTF) systems adopted by serious broadacre croppers is always going to turn heads.
Gessner Industries Delving Plate Prototype
SNEAK PEAK: Gessner Industries delving plate prototype, just landed in Moora!
No guesswork at Gessner
Gessner were recently featured in a deep ripping research report for Farming Ahead - read more about their products and hear from growers here.
Published in Farming Ahead,5 August 2020
Morris Industries Welcomes New Ownership
After a period of intense competitive bidding, Rite Way has signed an agreement to purchase Morris Industries and take over full ownership of the Canadian seeding, tillage and hay specialist.
New Gessner ripper put through is paces
MCINTOSH & Son Moora dealership has completed a successful inaugural demonstration program with several Gessner trailed deep rippers.
Published in Farm Weekly April 30, 2020
Deep Ripper Demos Draw Interest
Gessner Deep Ripper demos continue across the state while growers continue to be impressed with the results.
Published in Farm Weekly March 12, 2020
Grizzly handles tough dirt
MCINTOSH & Son Geraldton recently demonstrated a Grizzly Tiny TXO28-460 28-plate offset disc at Binnu to show its amelioration characteristics, with 102 centimetre-wide (42 inch) plates.
Published in Farm Weekly February 20, 2020
Agri-Spread AS2150-T Demonstrations Jan/Feb 2020
McIntosh & Son Geraldton will be demonstrating the NEW Agri-Spread AS2150-T. Register your interest to host a demo or to find out more.
Increasing the Efficiency with New Bar
“The new Morris air drill increases seeding efficiency with section control and modern GPS systems.”- Murray Leach, Corrigin, on his new Morris Quantum bar.
Published in Farm Weekly May 30, 2019
Section Control, New Air Drill Enhances Seeding at Amelup
The Moir family at Amelup are already achieving 5% crop input savings since moving to section control with their seeding system last year and is now targeting further significant efficiencies ahead.
Published in Farm Weekly May 23, 2019
Morris Industries President in Wongan Hills
W.A. Morris owners at a training day were given a pleasant surprise with the attendance of two senior Morris executives.
Published in Farm Weekly April 11, 2019
It’s the Right Time for Lime Spreading
Farmers will be out spreading lime over the next couple of months across WA with AgriSpread doing plenty of the spreading.
Published in Farm Weekly February 14, 2019
Quantum Sales Pressure Supplies for 2019
Huge demand for the revolutionary new Morris Quantum air drill already is putting it in short supply for the 2019 season.
Published in Farm Weekly November 15, 2018
Wise Crop Investment Set to be Recouped in Just Two Seasons
Input Control Technology (ICT) has proven to be a wise investment for a large farming operation in Northampton.
Published in Farm Weekly September 27, 2018
Seeding Sectional Control Saves 10% at Toodyay
WA Farmer Jerome Candeloro has found since investing in Morris ICT sectional control technology they've saved up to 10% on inputs; "...it was a no brainer".
Published in Farm Weekly August 16, 2018
Crayfishing Family Invests In Top Rated Machinery for Cropping Move
IN an Australian-first, custom-fitted Elmers Transfer Tracks were fitted to a Morris air cart to reduce soil compaction.
Published in Farm Weekly July 26, 2018
McIntosh & Son Trial Seeding Boots
WHERE can you find independent data related to matching seeding boots to speed of operation and soil types? McIntosh & Son looks to independent trials to find the answer.
Published in Farm Weekly July 5, 2018
‘Best Bar Ever’ Kept on Seeding at Kondinin
“It’s as good a tillage equipment as I’ve ever used, so it’s going to be hard to part with it,’’ Read Allen Smoker's recent testing results with the all new Morris Quantum bar.
Published in Farm Weekly June 28, 2018
Quantum Leap for Seeding Bars
EVERY so often, something comes along that can change the landscape of farming and while revolutionary can be a loosely used term in today’s agricultural industry, it’s a rather apt description for the all-new Morris Quantum air drill.
Published in Farm Weekly June 21, 2018
York Growers Become Early Morning Advisers for New Sowing System
“If you were in the market to buy a new air cart, I just can’t really see why you wouldn’t invest in the technology.” - Find out why this York Grower is so happy with Morris ICT Technology
Published in Farm Weekly April 13, 2018
Morris Section Control ‘Demos'
The Morris 9 Series precision air carts with "section control", which are saving growers thousands of dollars in seed and fertiliser costs, are being demonstrated to growers across the wheatbelt during seeding.
Published in Farm Weekly November 15, 2017
Agrispread a breeze in windy Condingup
But you’re on the South Coast at Condingup so you’ve got to expect that. The program is to spread 10,000 tonnes of lime at 12...
Published in Farm Weekly April 20, 2017
Morris - Section Control Delivers Better Seeding Savings
WA CROPPERS who have enjoyed the benefits of section control on their sprayers are now reaping the savings from using it on their seeders, right into their back pockets.