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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
Simulators give a taste of tractor tech
Technology at your fingertips. That’s the sales pitch for many businesses in the agtech sector, whether they are start-ups or well-established machinery manufacturers.
Originally published in Farm Weekly April 7, 2022
TeeJet's AccuPulse TwinJets feature non-air induction
A new family of AccuPulse TwinJet (APTJ) flat spray nozzles for pulse width modulation (PWM) equipped sprayers has been introduced by TeeJet Technologies
Originally published in Farming Ahead December, 2021
Latest Balers Round Up: New Holland Balers
New Holland Agriculture continues to upgrade its Roll-Belt variable chamber balers with changes to the pickup and wind guard to further enhance the flow of material into the bale chamber.
Originally published in Farming Ahead - September, 2021
Crop dividers now essential for busy WA spray contractor
ADDING a set of crop dividers to spray equipment costs to help prevent wheel damage while in-crop spraying can be considered a bridge too far for some, but contractor Trent Ridgway now won’t run a self-propelled sprayer without them and his workload has doubled since making the move.
Originally published in Farm Weekly - Thursday, October 14, 2021
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.
6 Reasons Why You Need a Cel-Fi Go!
Learn more about the smart signal repeater, used to increase signal indoors and outdoors using one unit.
New Holland systems recognised at SIMA
NEW Holland Agriculture’s innovation in combine harvesters have been rewarded with silver and bronze medals for the in-harvest nutrient analysis system, NutriSense and the cleaning system pressure sensors respectively at the SIMA 2021 Innovation Awards.
What is Cel-Fi Go?
Learn more about the smart signal repeater, used to increase signal indoors and outdoors using one unit.
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
Big upgrade for New Holland farm machinery connectivity technology
New Holland has announced the first major update of 2021 for the MyPLM Connect Farm desktop platform and mobile app.
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…
The Rise of ISOBUS
Reece Salter, McIntosh Katanning precision farming specialist, breaks down the essentials of ISOBUS and the importance of consulting a specialist when choosing precision products.
Published in Farm Weekly July 11, 2019
A New Era for Spare Parts
McIntosh & Son continues to prove its commitment to the industry and sending a message it is here for the long term with new Katanning facility.
Published in Farm Weekly April 25, 2019