A new standard in harvesting efficiency is emerging for Australian broadacre farmers, as Case IH’s AF Series sets unprecedented benchmarks in power, capacity, and cutting‑edge technology. New Case IH AF combine series shines during demanding harvest with impressive levels of performance and efficiency. Harvest for the Hallam family wrapped up just before Christmas, with a …
Australian broadacre farmers are experiencing a new era in harvesting efficiency, with Case IH’s AF Series and New Holland’s CR Series setting unrivalled benchmarks for power, capacity, and technology. Power and Capacity Like Never Before Both ranges deliver record-breaking specs. The Case IH AF10 and New Holland CR11 deliver 775 horsepower and 20,000-litre grain tanks, …
As the largest Case IH dealer in Australia, with a proud history spanning over 60 years, O’Connors has always believed in the power of evolution. Over the decades, we’ve partnered with generations of dedicated, like-minded farmers to help drive progress and lead the way forward for our industry. Our mission is to ensure that everyone …
We’re excited to launch a brand-new photo competition, open to both staff and O’Connors customers! This time, we’re celebrating the bonds, stories, and moments that span across time with the theme: “Through the Generations.” Whether it’s a treasured family moment, a snapshot of tradition, or a side-by-side comparison of past and present — we want to …
For the past 15 years, Scott Gladman has managed Gleeson Farms – a large mixed cropping enterprise one hour drive from Swan Hill in the Northern Mallee region of Victoria. It’s a big operation with crops of wheat, barley, chickpeas, lentils, canola and oaten hay on high rotation. Every year 46,000 acres of crops need …
Winters are wet on Simon Allen’s 5,000-acre mixed family farm outside of Hexham in western Victoria. He’s the third generation to work ‘Denholm Green’ – which in the past predominately focused on producing sheep and cattle due to damp conditions. But in recent years Simon has poured his energy into significantly expanding the interests …
Tim McClelland amongst his canola crop. Reduced grain loss is the main advantage of Case IH’s AFS Harvest Command automation on his 7250 Axial-Flow Combine Harvester, according to Victorian southern Mallee mixed farmer Tim McClelland, who achieved sub 2% grain loss at harvest in late 2020. Mr McClelland, a long-time O’Connors customer, purchased the new …
Scott Somers with one of his Case IH LB34SXL Balers and new Case IH Optum 270 A dramatic increase in hay demand recently has been well documented, with extended periods of drought exacerbated by bushfires through the summer. During this time Warracknabeal farmer Scott Somers has seen his own hay production increase from 30% of …
Tim Gaffy, Gaffy’s Hire with his Case IH Maxxum 140 with Stoll Front-End Loader Case IH small horsepower enabling local business Buying farm machinery versus financing – or just hire The pros and cons of buying farm machinery versus financing is an ongoing dilemma for many farmers. So much so that Mooroopna local …
Mark, Alan, Tim and Geoff with the Horsch Sprinter 18NT, May 2018. 200mm increased trash clearance With the upgraded Horsch Sprinter NT Responding to the demand of farmers from the Mallee and Wimmera, Horsch have released an upgraded version of their Sprinter NT air seeder. By lifting the bar’s frame by an extra …
