CLAAS dealership GJ’s Farm Equipment has announced several changes to its southwest Ontario location. The full service dealership will be changing its name to GJ’s Harvest Centre Inc. and will expand its CLAAS business focus. To accommodate the growth targets, GJ’s will nearly double in size — adding an additional 7,500 square feet to the […] Read more
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GJ’s Farm Equipment gets new name with expanded CLAAS line
Achieving a state of #AndyClean
How the chase of an Ontario farmer’s equipment cleaning approval has become a global phenomenon
Combining elbow-grease and perfectionism to keep farm equipment pristine – that’s what it means to be #AndyClean. Such is the now globe-spanning hashtag originating with Andy Pasztor, a Norfolk County farmer who makes thorough equipment cleaning a major part of his yearly maintenance program. Why it matters: Attention to detail is critical to achieve a […] Read more
Massey Ferguson launches new mid-horsepower tractor
The all-new tractor features a quieter cab and a focus on dependability
Massey Ferguson has launched a new mid horsepower series of tractors that aims to reinforce the company’s reputation for simplicity and ease of use. The division of AGCO launched the new Massey Ferguson 8S series of tractors during a high-tech virtual show in late July that brought together tractor enthusiasts from around the world. The […] Read more
Editorial: Business lessons from Massey Ferguson
I have to admit to an inordinate amount of joy at the prospect of watching the launch event for the new Massey Ferguson 8S. The event was broadcast around the world once, which meant many different times of the day and night. The website where you signed up had a stream of different times for […] Read more
How to prevent compaction at harvest
Limiting damage starts with decisions when combines go into fields
Field activity makes soil compaction worse. That’s just the nature of the work. But there are methods to reduce it, in favourable and unfavourable conditions. Why it matters: Ways to reduce soil compaction vary, depending on soil type, field conditions, equipment capability, operation style, and other factors. For Alex Barrie, a Bowmanville-area farmer and soil […] Read more
Claas debuts walkers for small grains
Accelerator drum feeds the cylinder to make for efficiency gains
Glacier FarmMedia – The new Lexion 6000 series of straw walker combines are designed to be more efficient than their predecessor, the Lexion 760, with the help of an additional separator drum. Why it matters: The Lexion 760 earned a following with Canadian growers because of its fuel efficiency and precision in crops like wheat, […] Read more
Profiting from a ‘five per cent’ strategy
Small changes can generate large improvements in profitability
Should you buy that new tractor? It is the right colour, after all. What about the farm for sale nearby? You’d rather build equity than pay more rent. For financial experts, answering these and other questions with confidence requires a hard look at existing profitability over multiple years. If the math doesn’t pencil now, small […] Read more
Horsch self-propelled sprayer to roll into Canada
The company’s Leeb SP 6300 brings some new features to the market
Glacier FarmMedia – The Horsch Leeb SP 6300 self-propelled sprayer is a different platform and concept than what’s offered by most sprayers, said Jeremy Hughes, product manager for Horsch. “The focus of this sprayer is to improve spray quality. What we want is to mitigate drift and maximize coverage, making sure more live droplets land […] Read more
Autonomous technology big and small tried in Ontario
Haggerty Creek sees value in its new Dot Power Platform and RoamIO swarm-style robot
The equipment fleet at Haggerty Creek Ltd., a grain elevator and farm service provider near Bothwell, is gaining autonomy both large and small. By June, both a Dot Power Platform and RoamIO swarm-style robot will be active members of its equipment lineup. And, with plans to market at least one of the two autonomous farm […] Read more
Deere taps tractor-hailing tech in bid to break ground in Africa
Low incomes, lack of credit hobble African mechanization
Reuters – It’s ride-hailing, farm style. Deere and Co. is teaming up with the “Uber of tractors” in Africa and betting on a future where farmers summon machines with the touch of a button. The world’s leading farm equipment maker is outfitting its tractors with startup Hello Tractor’s technology, which allows farmers to hail the […] Read more
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