Is This The Last Generation?

Reading Time: 2 minutes The facts seem arrayed all against our young farmers. Economics is no friend, especially the massive capitalization required to generate a living income. Social trends aren t helping either, starting with the fact that this is the first generation whose parents recognize they deserve a healthy retirement. In a way, the job is against them […] Read more

Case International Maxxum Series

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Case International Maxxum series brings eight models from 90 to 120 horsepower. According to the company, these four-and six-cylinder models are powerful, versatile and economical, and offer more flexibility, maneuverability and comfort to meet the needs of today s operators. The Maxxum 110, 115 and 125 models feature mechanical engines with minimal electronics for […] Read more


KUBOTA M SERIES

Reading Time: < 1 minute Kubota s M Series brings four models topped out by the M135X, Kubota s most powerful M-Series tractor with a 374-cubic-inch, turbocharged direct injection diesel engine that generates 118 PTO horsepower. According to Kubota s Christian Bisson, the M-Series tractors feature added power, torque and an electronic common rail fuel system for more power, less […] Read more

Massey Ferguson 5400 Series

Reading Time: < 1 minute Massey Ferguson offers nine models in their 5400 series ranging from 86 to 145 horsepower. It s a series that the company describes as technologically advanced, high powered and economical to operate. The MF 5400 series is powered by four and six cylinder engines. A Power Boost feature increases torque at six km/hr. in the […] Read more


JOHN DEERE 7R SERIES

Reading Time: < 1 minute John Deere launched its new 7R series in June with a focus on increased power, versatility and capacity, as well as improved comfort for superior operator performance. The series brings five new models from 200 hp to 280 hp and equips them with performance features that until now were only available in the larger 8R […] Read more

Land Prices Change Almost Everything

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lobbying is underway for government programs to help farmers especially young farmers cope with the exploding costs of farmland. As just one example, Ottawa is being told it should open up new tax-sheltered trust accounts that would let existing farmers contribute funds that young farmers would then draw on for mortgages, with additional interest rate […] Read more


MASSEY FERGUSON 8600 SERIES TRACTORS

Reading Time: < 1 minute Massey Ferguson says its 8600 series, which features four models starting with the 8650 at 205 hp and topping out with the 8680 at 275 hp, is technologically advanced and exceptionally responsive, but also simple to operate. According to the company, the new 8600 series panoramic cab is the largest, roomiest, quietest and most technologically […] Read more

NEW HOLLAND T8 SERIES 4WD TIER4A TRACTORS

Reading Time: < 1 minute New Holland designed its new T8 series of 4WD Tier 4A tractors to redefine how large-scale agriculture gets done with a revolutionary compact, long-wheelbase design. The five T8 models start with the T8.275 at 185 PTO hp and span up to the T8.390 at 280 PTO hp. These tractors produce more power with less noise […] Read more


FENDT 900 SERIES VARIO TRACTORS

Reading Time: < 1 minute In August, Fendt introduced the latest 900 Series Fendt tractors, rangingfromthe924VarioSCR atPTO200hptothe936Vario SCR at 300 PTO hp. These tractors are Tier 4 interim compliant and deliver up to seven per cent greater fuel efficiency compared to previous models. Each of these tractors also has a reversing operator station, and the 10.4 Varioterminal puts control of […] Read more

The Short And Long Of It

Reading Time: 2 minutes By selling $41.3 billion worth of crops, livestock and related products last year, Canada s farmers generated 2.6 per cent of this country s $1.57 trillion gross domestic product. In its turn, Canada s GDP accounted for 2.5 per cent of the world economy, which means that our farmers who do more than their share […] Read more