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...
Hydraulic oils play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing the performance of hydraulic farm machinery. Gulf Western Oil (GWO) is a family-owned business that has been producing high-quality oils specifically for the Australian market since 1988. They have developed some of the most innovative...
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...
