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...
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,...
Roller chain is rapidly becoming an outdated technology on Australian farms, due to its heavy, noisy, and rust-prone characteristics. Luckily, the engineers at Gates have been developing safer, more efficient alternatives, including their innovative Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ synchronous belt solution. To read the full article,...
According to Mark Boyle, Hydraulic Seal and O-Ring Product Manager at Motion Australia, carrying out routine maintenance on farming equipment often requires more than just patching up a few leaks. “In throws of harvest season, when sites are operating around the clock, any downtime on hydraulic...
A recent component overhaul for a national snack food brand saw BSC’s involvement in supplying premium NTN steel bearings. Ongoing issues with the company’s potato peeling machinery was causing accelerated wear and eventual equipment breakdown, resulting in costly downtime. Motion Australia Sales Representative for the Food...
Recent estimates from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) demonstrate the need for sustainable practices in farming and food production on a global scale. Motion Australia is working alongside suppliers, customers and partners to deliver greener solutions including energy efficiency and waste reduction across 110...
