Australian farmers rely on effective seeding equipment to accelerate their field planting methods and improve the quality of their yields, especially with a limited seeding window. According to Motion's Russell Randal, farmers must consider several factors when choosing the correct equipment, including the size of...
During seeding and sowing season, cleaning chemicals and degreasers are commonly used to conserve equipment and remove residue from planting fields. However, tough chemicals used during power washing and rinsing can result in local waterways and contribute to groundwater contamination and water pollution. The agricultural industry...
Australia is the world's leading producer of raw cotton with around 1500 cotton farms located in over 150 regional communities. The majority of cotton farms are owned and operated by families. Nearly 90% of Australia's cotton is exported to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East....
Motion welcomes customers, suppliers, and partners to a new year of sowing the seeds of success for Australian farmers. After a challenging year marked by flooding and climate change, many Australians took time off to celebrate with loved ones. As farmers gear up for a...
Motion was recently called to the Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) cotton processing facility in Hay, southern NSW, to inspect a problem with the baling press. The baling press is an important component of the cotton ginning process, with a target output of 900 bales...
Plants use smart methods to transport seeds such as air, water, and attaching to animals. In the industrial world, significant volumes of seeds are required for farmland, and transport must be better. The logistics for seed transport require significant supply chain planning and freight capacity...
LOCTITE's liquid threadlockers have become an essential tool for Australian farmers in preventing downtime during critical periods such as planting and harvesting seasons. Threaded assemblies that hold important components in place on farming equipment can easily loosen due to vibrational force, thermal expansion, fluctuating temperatures,...
Soil ingress is a big problem for farmers, particularly for bearings which are highly prone to failure due to unpredictable conditions. It is therefore important to select the right bearings that can withstand tough weather conditions and long periods of usage to minimize machine downtime...
Timken Quick-Flex® couplings are a game changer for the agricultural industry, says Motion’s Branch Manager for Swan Hill, Bryden Coote. These heavy-duty couplings are designed to deal with strong vibration and shock, and their elastomeric inserts mean they can be quickly replaced without having to...
As the country enters what is expected to be yet another bumper harvest season, Motion Australia is busy getting back on the ground, connecting with farmers nation-wide in a series of agricultural field days. “Harvesting is very much a tactile business,” says Grant Gray, National Manager...
