Josh Giumelli

[Ben White @1800weevil]

Pulling together some @theGRDC messaging together about grain fumigation timing, process and diatomaceous earth use with @mrchriswarrick and the @AnvilMediaAust team today
#grainstorage

[Mark Saunders @MarkSaundeye]

Some of the gear on display at AgApply in Griffith today @KondininGroup @GoldacresAust @Agrifac

[Ben White @1800weevil]

A warm week in Nth Vic for @KondininGroup ute testing with @DrJewmelon and @MarkSaundeye
This is the lineup of press vehicles we were able to get this year.

[Mark Saunders @MarkSaundeye]

Getting a few utes dirty today @KondininGroup @DrJewmelon @1800weevil and Jenna Santos

[Josh Giumelli @DrJewmelon]

Ute testing in Yackandanda this morning with the Ranger super duty, Dmax, Hilux and Kia Tasman.

[Ben White @1800weevil]

That’s a wrap for @AGRITECHNICA 2025 for @DrJewmelon and I.
54km walking around the halls
1000+ photos
39h flying
2800km driving
Now back home to write it all up for Australian farmers via @KondininGroup Farming Ahead.
We hope you enjoyed the previews here - heaps more to come!

[Ben White @1800weevil]

These Derbluae flexible funnels, buckets and ground sheets have mouldable strips in them and magnets for fixing to equipment when servicing or repairing to minimise spills and contain mess.

[Ben White @1800weevil]

Serious rubber… VF 1250/50R32 tyres from Trelleborg were on show with one imperial @drjewmelon inserted for scale.

[Ben White @1800weevil]

No shortage of UAVs in Hall 21 at Agritechnica with spray tank capacities continuing to increase.
TopXGun FP700: 60L
DJI Agras 100: 70L
XAG P150: 70L
VectorAGR V180: 70L
But what is dynamic spray quality/drift like and what is the optimal balance between lift & battery capacities?

[Ben White @1800weevil]

2026 medium Hp tractor of the year:
FENDT 516 VARIO
174hp (max) 5L 4cyl AGCO power CORE 50 engine with Vario CVT transmission (TA 120) and 155l/min hydraulics via 7 valves. 69dB cab noise
The tractor of the year awards were presented this week during Agritechnica.
26 Judges including European/UK/Irish Ag Journalists/Contractors.

[Ben White @1800weevil]

2026 High Hp tractor of the year: CLAAS AXION 9.450 TERRA TRAC.
448hp 6-cyl 8.7L engine with ZF TMG 45 HD “Silent” stepless transmission (66dB cab noise), 370L/min hydraulic flow.
The tractor of the year awards were presented this week during Agritechnica.
26 Judges including European/UK/Irish Ag Journalists/Contractors.

[Josh Giumelli @DrJewmelon]

Hardi launched their new Arex self propelled sprayer at agritechnica. Will be the successor to the Saritor and Rubicon lines but might be a little while before we see it in Australia. 310hp Cummins engine, 6000l capacity, boom options for Aus TBA

[Josh Giumelli @DrJewmelon]

Krone’s Combi pack HDP CV165 XC baler-wrapper is the most robust round baler I’ve ever seen. Everything is shaft driven, no chains, triple roller drive for single belt. No daily maintenance or oiling, up to 90 bales per hour.

[Mike Wasylyniuk @LowBoomLowDrift]

160 foot fert spreader at agritechnica 🤔

[Ben White @1800weevil]

@Case_IH teasing their plans for round- bale cotton picking.
A spokesperson in hall 3 suggested the timeframe for it to come to market would be 2 years.

[Ben White @1800weevil]

E-Terry toolbar with mechanical weeder going hard on a high-value row crop single row demo. Can do up to 6 rows in different configs
Foldable frame for transport and to suit working widths and transport.

[Josh Giumelli @DrJewmelon]

Krone’s new 8-string Big pack HDP II 1290 VC baler is a beast. Claimed capacity of up to 85t/h and bale density of 235kg/m3, new features including hydraulic soft-start flywheel, tail-free V knotters and variable filling system. Also new bale tagging system in the near future

[Ben White @1800weevil]

BluEX laser weeder consumes 100w per module and can target an area of around 500mm x 500mm at a height of ≈ 500mm. 48volt architecture for safety. Here mounted to a Tipard mid-size autonomous toolbar available in diesel-electric.
But, like a lot of the gear in hall 21 is a ‘working prototype’. #robotfatigue

[Ben White @1800weevil]

Harvester Nutrimeter Grain from @claashc a transmissive NIR analysis system for combine harvesters in operation. Uses cuvette clear-tube style measurement and has its own integrated cleaning probe.

[Josh Giumelli @DrJewmelon]

@ZonderlandAg Yes correct, cameras are 1m spacing

[Josh Giumelli @DrJewmelon]

New Agrifac Endurance 80 looks like an absolute weapon. 8000L tank, boom sizes up to 55m and some pretty good tyre options. Unit shown fitted with AiC plus camera system.