Farms and Farm Machinery

All out at Farmfest

It’s no secret that dry conditions in Queensland have seen farmers do it tough, but there was little evidence of this at this year’s CRT Farmfest, with over 2,000 exhibitors taking part in the event.

Recognised as one of the state’s best events for showcasing new products, roughly 60,000 people attended the event over three days to inspect the latest in machinery for crops and livestock.

Here are some highlights of the event.

REDBACK WEEDWIPER

Taking a concentrated, targeted approach to weed spraying, the Redback Weedwiper is

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Farms and Farm Machinery

Farms and Farm Machinery3 min read
New Arrivals
Some major manufacturers will be unveiling hotly anticipated new machines at the EuroTier livestock show, set to be held in Hanover later this month. Among the new products are a new mixer wagon for Faresin, two new feeders and a series of upgrades t
Farms and Farm Machinery2 min read
New Connections
The universal service obligation (USO) is used by government to guarantee a service in the remote parts of the country for privatised or corporatised (government owned but run by a board) utilities. Prior to needing the USO, government-owned water, p
Farms and Farm Machinery2 min read
Spring Growth
A new report from ABARES, ‘Growing the Australian Vegetable Industry by Diversifying Products and Improving Quality’, has highlighted the industry’s significant growth over the past five decades by taking advantage of changes in consumer incomes and

Related