Ag in Motion, sited near Langham, Sask., has grown significantly from a relatively modest beginning to what’s now arguably the premier summer show in Western Canada.
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Trump tariffs mean fewer machinery purchases, higher costs for Canadian farmers
Yo-yoing U.S. tariff rates will end up costing farmers more for new machinery and parts — and not just farmers in the U.S. either.
This spring, all quiet on the machinery markets front
Given the Trump administration’s fluctuating tariff rules, delivery of new farm equipment has been disrupted in a manner that hasn’t existed since the Second World War.
Could ‘right to repair’ become a cybersecurity problem?
Agco announced in May 2022 it had been the victim of a ransomware cyberattack, which disrupted production at assembly plants. In May of this year, Germany's Lemken announced it too had been attacked by hackers, As OEM brands work to further secure digital systems to protect themselves from these problems, they must balance security concerns[...]
'Tis the season to reduce costs on regular maintenance, repair
After a hectic harvest season, there may be a temptation to park machines in the shed, close the door and forget about them until next spring. But that’s not a good idea. Performing regular maintenance of equipment now can help cut costs. Dealerships looking to keep their mechanics busy in the off season typically offer[...]
Merlo updates the Multifarmer line
Glacier FarmMedia -- One type of machine with a more noticeable presence on the Ag in Motion show grounds in recent years is the telehandler. As on-farm material handling becomes a bigger and heavier job, farmers are paying more attention to them. And one telehandler model designed specifically to appeal to farmers is the Merlo[...]
Prices for used farm equipment down 20 per cent overall
The used farm equipment market has tightened up considerably so far in 2024 compared to the high it was riding on in the past few years. Some equipment types are being affected more than others.
“On those specialized once-a-season assets, people are very selective with what they buy and from where,” says Jordan Clarke, senior[...]
Agco introduces FarmerCore dealer program
When it comes time to buy equipment, the quality of the local dealer, or lack of one, has typically played a big part in many producers’ decisions. A good local dealer is a big advantage for farmers and helps drive sales. It’s a factor of which major brands are well aware. Since its inception in[...]
Shop in ‘grey market’ at your own risk
Several years ago, my neighbour sold his farm to a Dutch farmer who wanted to move his operation to Canada. That immigrating farmer brought much of his European equipment with him when he arrived. It was a kind of novelty to see an unfamiliar tractor design working in a Canadian field. However, despite the fact[...]
Adding new features to older air carts
It seems with each new model year, equipment manufacturers continue to one-up themselves on technology. That means adding an increasing number of digital features designed to increase production and reduce input costs. But with the rising cost of new machinery, many producers may be inclined to take a second look at ways to upgrade features[...]
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
