TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

John Deere announces electric utility tractor plans.

JOHN Deere has announced their first battery-powered electric utility tractor will be launched in Australia in 2026.

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 John Deere says it will have an autonomous electric tractor on sale for the Australian horticultural industry by 2026.

John Deere says it will have an autonomous electric tractor on sale for the Australian horticultural industry by 2026.

The announcement was made by John Deere Australian and New Zealand production system manager Steph Gersekowski at Hort Connections 2022 in Brisbane last month. "Machinery of this kind will create a...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Livestock Management Software (September 2024)

Kondinin Group's September Research Report looks at a range of livestock management software platforms which can make life a lot easier when it comes to efficient sheep and cattle production.

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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.