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Siosi Koka: A journey from hospitality to parts interpretation
We caught up with Siosi Koka, a recent graduate of our Certificate III in Automotive Sales (Parts Interpreter) traineeship at McIntosh & Son, to learn about her journey into parts interpretation following a 20-year career in hospitality as she shares insights into the course and student life with McIntosh Training Academy.

HIVE removes bottlenecks, boosts harvest efficiency
It's aptly called the HIVE, with grain harvest chaser bin drivers feeding into it and trucking operators feeding out of it.

Kondinin Group Research Report: Elmers Haulmaster
Elmers Haulmaster, distributed in Australia by Waringa Distribution, offers 30t to 63t chaser bins.
Learn about the in and outs of these chaser bins from the Kondinin Group Research.

Celebrating 20 Years of McIntosh & Son in Dalby
This December marks a significant milestone for McIntosh & Son: 20 years of serving the Dalby region.
Since 2004, McIntosh & Son has proudly worked alongside local growers, contractors, and businesses, building partnerships that have strengthened agriculture and machinery operations in the vibrant community.

Kickstart your career: Cert III in Automotive Sales
Are you looking to build a career in sales, parts, or administration?
If yes, then the McIntosh Training Academy’s Certificate III in Automotive Sales (Parts Traineeship) is the course for you!

Maximising new spray tech in WA’s Great Southern
Western Australian grower JP Van De Velde has enjoyed a taste of green-on-green (GoG) spot spraying and the latest in individual, pulse width modulation (PWM) nozzle control in his cropping program at Wagin this season and is now eager to maximise the benefits of these new technologies next year.

No more liquid fuss with Morris seeding bars
Attending to liquid kit issues on seeding bars has become an accepted part of applying liquid cropping inputs today, however McIntosh Distribution has moved to ensure the liquid kits on its Morris seeding bars are simple to manage, and, more importantly, the most reliable to use.

The Redexim Rink DS1600 Hybrid: Light enough for greens, big enough for fairways
If you’re looking for a topdressing solution that blends efficiency, versatility, and precision, the Redexim Rink DS1600 Hybrid disc spreader is your answer.

CR11 impresses with demonstrations
Billed as New Holland's most productive combine yet, the CR11, which was unveiled to a crowd of 700 at the Perth Convention Centre back in September, is designed with a near zero-loss capability during harvest.

McIntosh & Son Hosts Successful Ascot Demo Day for CASE Minotaur DL550
McIntosh & Son Perth provided the opportunity for operators to drive their latest machinery at a demo day at Ascot Racecourse, Perth, showcasing the innovative CASE Minotaur DL550 along with a range of other high-performance CASE equipment.

Big savings, limited time to secure hi-tech Miller sprayers
Growers keen to upgrade to the latest in spraying system technologies and machine data control could save themselves tens of thousands of dollars by taking a look at this option over the next two months.

Tyler Murray: From Lecture Theaters to Agricultural Mechanics
We caught up with Tyler Murray at McIntosh & Son Moora to hear all about his first year completing his Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology through the McIntosh Training Academy. With his unique journey to agricultural mechanics, Tyler offers a fresh perspective on what it’s like being an apprentice with McIntosh Training Academy and McIntosh & Son.

Weed spot spraying in high demand for Perth councils
Environmental Industries is one of the major players in Western Australia providing weed and pest control services throughout Perth and regional areas, and its spot spraying service is in high demand across Perth.

LiuGong dig days take on Kalgoorlie!
This is your chance to feel the power and find out why LiuGong construction equipment is so popular in WA.

Redexim Verti-Drain 2519: A New Era in Turf Maintenance & Aeration
The Verti-Drain® from Redexim stands as the flagship of turf maintenance excellence, celebrated globally for its cutting-edge design, superior build quality and dependable performance. The all-new Redexim Verti-Drain® 2519 stands at the forefront of this evolution, combining unparalleled speed, versatility, and robustness to set a new standard in turf aeration.

New Holland CR11 combine harvester sets benchmark
ONE of New Holland’s completely new twin rotor combine harvesters, the CR11 was unveiled in front of more than 700 people at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in August 2024. Hosted by McIntosh & Son, the CR11 is one of two new next generation machines that have been built from the ground up.

McIntosh Group Showcases Latest Agricultural Innovations at Dowerin Machinery Field Days
The Dowerin Machinery Field Days held over the 28th and 29th of August were one of the most successful to date according to the McIntosh Group as they released 7 brand new machines to Western Australian growers.

New Holland previews the CR11, the next-generation flagship combine
The new CR11 builds upon the success of the current New Holland flagship combine range, incorporating new cutting-edge technologies that will help drive down the total cost of harvesting for large grain farmers, and increase their bottom-line profitability.

McIntosh & Son 2024 Perth Parts & Consumables catalogue out now
From replacement components to filters, oil, consumables, tools and toys, we've got you covered. Big brands including; New Holland, Case Construction, Peerless Products, Stedi, Toledo, Forch, GME and more!

McIntosh & Son 2024 Spraying catalogue out now
Stay well prepared this spraying season with our extensive selection of parts from the biggest brands including New Holland Agriculture, Miller, FarmScan, Raven, Hardi, Peerless Products, E-Kay, Banjo, TeeJet, Stedi, BatchMaster, and more!

The CASE Minotaur Road Show.
DOZE. LOAD. DRIVE.
Your chance to get up close and personal with the industry first CASE DL550 Minotaur. Jump in the cab and see what the CASE Minotaur could do for you!

CASE Construction Equipment Drives Kamco Arenas' Success
Stewart Kammann, founder and owner of Kamco Arenas, is renowned by his clients as an unyielding operator. With a lifetime involvement in the equine industry, it was a natural fit for Stewart to transition into constructing horse arenas.

Latest, in-demand Morris air cart unveiled at field days
The latest Morris 10 Series air cart is set to take centre stage at the upcoming round of machinery field days and will be joined by the popular Morris Quantum air drill.

Reliability and support key for WA grain farmer
For fifth generation Tambellup grain farmer Rhys Brown, the availability of spare parts and fast and efficient customer service are key considerations as he prepares his operation for the 2024 harvest.

New air cart lifts a tough start
It’s been a tough start to the season for most growers this year, including for the Messina family in the northern wheatbelt, however the use of a new airseeder, that has helped to reduce their downtime and plant more hectares more accurately, has at least put a smile on their faces.

WA grower says new-age air cart the future of farming
Western Australian grower Daniel Bradford was the first in the country to put the new Morris 10 Series air cart to the test last year and while a tough season meant he couldn’t add it to the family’s farm equipment fleet, he wished he could have.

Latest Morris bar stands up in ‘breaker country’
Seeding Question: 'Is it going to stand up to our country?' Answer: Enter the latest 24-metre Morris Quantum air drill, which, after completing more than one-third of the seeding program this season, is all systems go for this Esperance grower.

CASE Launches The Minotaur DL550 Compact Dozer Loader
CASE Construction Equipment is revolutionizing the construction industry with the Australian launch of the CASE Minotaur™ DL550 Compact Dozer Loader.

New air cart puts seeding into another realm
It appears Australian grain growers are in for another eureka moment when they next sow their crops following the launch of the latest Morris 10 Series air carts.

Section control savings just the start at Bolgart
WA grower Curtis Guthrie, Bolgart, says Morris section control technology has helped reduce overlap in some paddocks from about 10% down to only 1.5%. The quick return on the investment means he is unlikely to purchase another air cart without it.

TEST DRIVE: LiuGong 9017F ZTS mini excavator
LiuGong is Australia’s No. 1 wheel-loader brand and rates in the top five machinery manufacturers globally for units sold. Landscape Contractor magazine was very keen to get hands-on with a 9017F ZTS to see what made the brand so popular.
Orginally published in Landscape Contractor April, 2024

Subscription Headaches - Now A Thing Of The Past!
All by using our free service to monitor & manage our customer's subscriptions for MNet, Topnet Live, Data Sims, Base Stations, OmniStar, Topcon, Trimble & VMS (CNH guidance).

McIntosh & Son Esperance continues to grow
While McIntosh & Son have been settled in Esperance for over 7 years, the past 18 months have marked a significant chapter in the branch's history as they expanded into new premises and larger teams, setting the stage for unparalleled growth.

Grower ‘pilots’ enjoying hi-tech Miller ride
Growers are appreciating the opportunity to look over the latest Miller Intelligence sprayers during demonstrations continuing across the WA agricultural region.

Greg O'Neil joins the Moora team at McIntosh & Son
McIntosh & Son has announced the appointment of Greg O'Neil as the new Branch Manager for their Moora branch.

New seeding tech grows better Beaumont crops
WA grower Darren Inkster said a largely timely rainfall season at Beaumont contributed to another solid harvest result over the family’s properties in the area recently, however he said constantly improving seeding system technologies also were helping to grow better crops.

LiuGong graders joining loaders on regional roads
MORE and more LiuGong wheel loaders are popping up along WA roadsides, working for regional shires, with the Shire of Nungarin one of the latest to make the move and also since adding a grader and ordering a multi-tyre roller from the manufacturer.

Baxters excited to grow Cunderdin business with McIntosh & Son
ONE of the longest family-run agricultural machinery dealerships in the country, Baxter’s Rural Centre at Cunderdin in WA, has transitioned to another family in the industry, McIntosh & Son.

McIntosh & Son Hosts Data Deep Dive Event for Local Agronomists and Farm Advisors
McIntosh & Son recently hosted a Data Deep Dive event in Geraldton, bringing together local agronomists and farm advisors for a session and discussion on data management.

New equipment arrivals sets up ‘landscaping with LiuGong’
With a new mini excavator joining its family and the launch of a range of skid steer loaders in early 2024, expanding construction equipment manufacturer, LiuGong, is set to have a line-up to suit all landscaping operators.

Seeding problem solved for Pingaring growers
ACHIEVING accurate seed placement and an ideal seedbed in deep light soils has been a challenge for south-eastern wheatbelt grower Joe Varone, however upgrading to one of the latest precision bars that automatically adjusts to soil conditions has provided the solution.
Orginally published in Farm Weekly June, 2023

Rexedim now available at McIntosh & Son Perth
Redexim, the innovative turf management product manufacturer, is available now at McIntosh & Son through our Perth dealership.

CASE Construction customers sent on a trip of a lifetime to Tomahawk Experience Centre
CASE Construction Equipment has sent over 60 Australian and New Zealand customers and dealers to experience an unforgettable week at its Wisconsin-based Tomahawk Customer Centre.

McIntosh & Son Harvest catalogue out now
Get ready for harvest season with our huge range of parts from the biggest brands including; New Holland Agriculture, FarmScan, CropScan, Primary Sales, Peerless Products, GME, Stedi and more!

Big moves forward with green-on-green spot spraying
AFTER gaining considerable crop chemical savings and improved weed control and operational productivity, WA Mid West grower Kade Mutter is quite unequivocal about green-on-green spot spraying.

Gunyidi growers excited for larger, more efficient rig
“There was a trial at Badgingarra, where the Morris C2 Contour drill achieved higher plant numbers than an Equalizer bar and John Deere air hoe drill.”

Dry Hay in Days, Not Months With Mower Conditioners
When it comes to hay production, the ability to quickly and efficiently dry your crop can make all the difference. Traditional methods of hay drying can take months, that's where mower conditioners come into play.

‘Surf ’n turf’ suits Cockmans
THE Cockman family have a history steeped in the crayfishing industry out of Dongara and they are now leaving no stone, or soil, unturned in their farming efforts in WA’s northern wheatbelt.

Improved seedbed pays off despite dry early conditions
The ability to chase moisture and accurately place seed during dry sowing conditions is paying big early crop dividends for the Jones family near Wyalkatchem in Western Australia.
Orginally published in Grain Central June, 2023

McIntosh & Son Perth Parts & Consumables catalogue out now
From replacement components to filters, oil, consumables, tools and toys, we've got you covered. Big brands including; New Holland, Case Construction, Peerless Products, Stedi, Toledo, Forch, GME and more!

McIntosh & Son expands Precision Farming team
Sagar Vaghasiya might be new to Moora, but he’s not new to precision farming technology, a fact that has already helped cement him recently secure the role of Precision Farming Specialist for McIntosh & Son’s Geraldton, Merredin, Moora and Wongan Hills branches.

McIntosh & Son Spraying catalogue out now
Stay well prepared this spraying season with our extensive selection of parts from the biggest brands including New Holland Agriculture, Miller, FarmScan, Raven, Hardi, Peerless Products, E-Kay, Banjo, TeeJet, Stedi, BatchMaster, and more!

McIntosh & Son Welcomes Byron Blevin as New Service Manager for Narrogin
When Byron Blevin got the call from his manager offering him the Service Manager role at the newly acquired Narrogin McIntosh & Son dealership, he knew it would come with high expectations to perform, lead, communicate and set a strong example.

Merredin Ride & Drive Day
Get up close to an extensive range of agriculture and construction equipment at the McIntosh & Son Merredin Ride & Drive Day! Including tractors, sprayers, seeding bars, chaser bins and the Swarmbot autonomous sprayer - all in one location.

Industry recognises rise of LiuGong
ONGOING demonstrations of LiuGong construction and materials handling equipment are continuing to underpin the brand’s strong market penetration, as more and more operators across a range of industries recognise the high performance and superior value with the machines.
Orginally published in Farm Weekly May, 2023

Albany host LiuGong Construction demo day
Get up close to an extensive range of excavators, wheel loaders & graders, allow your operators to test drive and speak to product specialists about your needs - all in one location.

Operators test latest LiuGong machines in Perth
FOR all those growers waiting to take advantage of the exclusive benefits of the unique Morris Quantum air drills in a larger machine – the day has arrived!
Orginally published in Farm Weekly May, 2023

Perkins Machinery hands over the reins to McIntosh
McIntosh & Son has expanded their Western Australian dealer network by signing an agreement to acquire Perkins Machinery, coming into effect July 2023.

Morris Quantum benefits now in bigger air drill
FOR all those growers waiting to take advantage of the exclusive benefits of the unique Morris Quantum air drills in a larger machine – the day has arrived!
Orginally published in Farm Weekly May, 2023

New Holland extends its T7 Long Wheelbase range
New Holland extends its T7 Long Wheelbase range with a new flagship model that delivers more power and best-in-class power-to-weight ratio while maintaining the dimensions and manoeuvrability of the other models.
Orginally published in Ag Contractor May, 2023

McIntosh Training Academy expands with Parts Traineeship
The McIntosh Training Academy expanded its offering in 2023 by launching a Parts Traineeship, after identifying a gap in the industry for specialised agricultural parts training courses.

McIntosh & Son Perth is now a New Holland AG Dealer
McIntosh & Son Perth are excited to announce that New Holland Agriculture is now available via the dealership in Redcliffe.

New chemical batching system answers need for accuracy
The Batchmaster chemical batching system, which can easily be transported on the tray of farm utes, has been assisting precise applications for numerous growers and latest developments with the units are set to lift accuracy levels even higher.

LiuGong big dig days return to Perth
The big LiuGong Dig, Ride and Drive that attracted equipment enthusiasts from regional, rural and metropolitan areas around the State back in 2021 is set to return to Perth next month.

Dealer of Year honours for Katanning team
McIntosh & Son, Katanning, is New Holland’s 2023 Dealer of the Year for Australia and New Zealand.
Orginally published in Farm Weekly April 6, 2023

DIG, RIDE & DRIVE with LiuGong machinery
Get up close to an extensive range of excavators, wheel loaders & rollers, allow your operators to test drive and speak to product specialists about your needs - all in one metro location.

Multi-use Miller sprayers in high demand
An increasing return to swathing canola crops, as well as proven success with Bilberry green-on-green weed identification systems, is sending sales of Miller sprayers to some of their highest ever levels in Australia.
Orginally published in Farm Weekly March 24, 2023

New Holland EOFY Catalogue
It is your last chance to take advantage this EOFY, on a range of New Holland Tractors.

New Holland balers deliver the goods
NEW Holland Agriculture’s Pro-Belt series variable chamber round balers have helped farmers produce more uniform and dense bales per hour, despite a disruptive and wet hay season in some parts of Australia.
Orginally published in Farm Weekly March 9, 2023

McIntosh & Son Seeding catalogue out now
Get ready for seeding season with our huge range of parts from the biggest brands including; New Holland Agriculture, Groundhog Industries, FarmScan, Agmaster, Primary Sales Australia, Maxi Point, Stedi, BatchMaster and more!

T5 is tailored to specialty crop sector
The fuel-efficient and powerful New Holland T5 Auto Command is getting runs on the board within the Australian specialty crop sector.
Originally published in Quarter Fold Magazine January 26, 2023

Clean farm focus wins the war on weeds
Years of managing weeds in a continuous cropping program has conditioned Aaron Candeloro to understand that you never farm for maximum profit; you farm for maximum cleanliness – and then you will win.

Quality seeding tools from Groundhog Industries
Groundhog Industries is an Australian owned, family run business. All products are designed in Australia by Groundhog and made to the highest quality standards.
Originally published in Farm Weekly January 26, 2023

Tractor prototype cuts emissions
Finding ways to reduce emissions is all the rage, yet what if there was a way to not only hit carbon neutral but surpass it?
Originally published in Quarter Fold Magazine January 5, 2023

New Holland debuts new electric tractor
Does a utility tractor offering a 90 percent reduction in operating costs sound too good to be true? It isn’t.
Originally published in Quarter Fold Magazine December 29, 2022

LiuGong mini excavators reach new heights
LiuGong’s new range of mini excavators have hit the Australian market to deliver big performance in a compact design.
Orginally published on Earthmoving Equipment Magazine January, 2023

KMH not looking back after LiuGong jump
How have you reviewed the decision to add the growing LiuGong construction equipment brand to your heavy industry fleet?

How to correctly use Snatch Straps, Bridles and Axle Straps
Australian Made Snatch Straps that are designed to meet the demands of today’s large machinery. All straps however have their limits.

Geraldton's Annual Christmas Colouring Competition
The annual Christmas colouring competition is underway at our Geraldton branch, with the winner receiving a toy barn!

Later harvest now hitting top gear
THE southern Queensland harvesting season got off to a slow start mainly due to the weather, but is now in full swing.
Orginally published on Queensland Country Life November 17, 2022

New Holland Spring Catalogue
Spring deals are now available across the New Holland compact and sub-compact range of tractors and construction machinery.

New Holland shows off quiet T7 HD cab
YOU couldn’t wipe the smile off Ben Mitchell’s face as he spoke about the New Holland T7 Heavy Duty tractor recently.
Orginally published on Farm Weekly September 8, 2022

Employee Focus: 30 years with Phil Walker
30 years. Not many people can say they have worked for one company for that long, but our service technician Phil Walker can!

Demand increases for bigger chaser bins
THE size of harvesters and bin-busting yields is driving farmers across the country to upgrade their chaser bins.
Orginally published on Farm Weekly September 8, 2022

Morris takes leap with C2 Contour
A SEEDING bar with “exceptional contouring ability” is gaining traction in Western Australia’s Great Southern region.
Orginally published on Farm Weekly September 8, 2022

Growers switch to expanding cellular GPS network for machine guidance
An expanding cellular RTK (Real Time Kinematics) differential GPS network in the WA agricultural region is attracting increased grower uptake for its improved accuracy, reliability and repeatability with machine guidance compared with existing systems.
Orginally published on Countryman September 4, 2022

Nedd Brockmann Sets Off For His World Record Attempt
Lets Go! Australian sparky Nedd Brockmann sets off for his World Record attempt across Australia backed by list of iconic Australian brands, including Case Construction.

Josh’s Success Sees Growth in Precision Farming Role
Former Precision Farming specialist in Moora, Josh White, has recently been appointed Precision Farming Regional Manager for McIntosh & Son Geraldton, Merredin, Moora and Wongan Hills.

McIntosh & Son Acquires Purcher International
McIntosh & Son has again added to their dealer network through the acquisition of the Midwest agricultural dealership, Purcher International in Geraldton, effective 1st September 2022.

McIntosh & Son Acquires Staines Esperance
McIntosh & Son has expanded their Western Australian dealer network by signing an agreement to acquire Staines Esperance effective from 1st August 2022.

Strategic seeding decision for next cropping leap
INVESTING in a new seeding rig is one of the biggest decisions for any cropping operation, ensuring it suits your farming system and conditions, and also offers the technology advancements to deliver your next jump in productivity.
Orginally published on Farm Weekly July 23, 2022

Stock available at McIntosh & Son
With the end of financial year around the corner, McIntosh & Son are changing the narrative that's in the industry about not having stock to sell - all thanks reading the writing on the wall 2 years ago. Originally published in Farm Weekly June 23, 2022

Bilberry Green-on-Green systems start to roll with Miller sprayers
The first Bilberry “Green-on-Green’’ spot spraying systems installed on Miller Nitro 7000 Series sprayers are hitting the ground in WA’s northern and eastern wheatbelt regions.
Orginally published on Farm Weekly July 4, 2022

Harvest weed seed destructors on the move
Harvester-integrated weed seed control systems are quickly becoming more commonplace in the grains industry as continuing refinement and design enhancements broadens their adoption.

Big smiles after New Holland T9.670 tractor arrives
After a 12 month wait, the big 453kW, four-wheel-drive, articulated New Holland T9.670 tractor Shayne Smith and his brothers had ordered during seeding last year, arrived.

New Holland TT350 tractor debuts
Distribution of New Holland’s TT3.50 tractor has commenced in Australia, joining the brand’s current versatile, small utility range.
Orginally published on tradefarmmachinery May 11, 2022

Justy goes trackside with the Red Bull Ampol Racing Team at Perth SuperNight
McIntosh & Son service tech Daniel Just is the first winner of several opportunities to join the Red Bull Ampol Racing Team pit crew trackside during the 2022 Supercars Championship season.

Employee Focus: 25 years with Terry Clark
Recently Terry Clark, from our Dalby branch, celebrated his 25th year working at the dealership.
We wanted to chat to Terry about his massive milestone, what's changed over his time here and what is it about McIntosh & Son that's made him stay all these years!

McIntosh Training Academy providing career opportunities for new apprentices
AS McIntosh & Son’s first two female first-year agricultural mechanical technician apprentices, Georgia Dalton and Chloe Ludlow, are typical of the eclectic mix of their apprentice colleagues.
Orginally published on Farm Weekly April 12, 2022

Spray system specialist back in the flow with Miller
User-friendly operation of some of the most sophisticated application technologies in the agricultural spraying industry has seen a surge in demand for Miller self-propelled sprayers.
Originally published in Farm Weekly March 24, 2022

Simulators give a taste of tractor tech
Technology at your fingertips. That’s the sales pitch for many businesses in the agtech sector, whether they are start-ups or well-established machinery manufacturers.
Originally published in Farm Weekly April 7, 2022

Shake-up to training for McIntosh Training Academy apprentice mechanics
First-year mechanic apprentices traditionally went out and bought a toolbox and as many hand tools - sockets, spanners, rachet, ball-pein hammer, pin punches, screw drivers - as they or their family could afford.
Orginally published on Farm Weekly April 12, 2022

Section control to help save on fertilisers
Continuous cropping program of wheat, barley and canola. Soils on the family property range from heavy river and granite soils through to sandy gravels.

Latest addition rounds out High Density baling range
After successfully launching the BigBaler 1290HD square baler last year on to the Australian market and receiving positive feedback from local farmers, New Holland is following up with the launch of its BigBaler 1290HD Packer model that the company said offers higher capacity and durability.
Orginally published on farmmachinerysales 18 March 2022

TeeJet's AccuPulse TwinJets feature non-air induction
A new family of AccuPulse TwinJet (APTJ) flat spray nozzles for pulse width modulation (PWM) equipped sprayers has been introduced by TeeJet Technologies
Originally published in Farming Ahead December, 2021

Waringa Introduces Huge 63T Haulmaster Chaser Bin
The Elmer’s Manufacturing Haulmaster is a high-capacity, heavy-duty chaser bin with industry exclusive features and technology aimed at maximising operator unloading efficiency and increasing productivity.
Originally published in Farm Weekly January 6th, 2022

Seed Destructor has the answers...
Originally published in Farming Ahead November 2021

Spray system specialist back in the flow with Miller
LONG-TERM industry specialists are more of a unique breed today and after a brief period away from the spraying equipment sector, Peter Vella is now keen to continue his passion for spray technologies as National Miller Sales Manager with Australian distributor, McIntosh Distribution.
Originally published in Farm Weekly December 9, 2021

McIntosh take on Elmer’s chaser bins
Waringa Distribution have announced the appointment of McIntosh & Son as the new Western Australian dealer for Elmer’s chaser bins.
Originally published in Farm Weekly 2 December 2021

Bilberry green-on-green technology available on Miller front-mounted sprayers
Green-on-green weed identifying technology is the latest feature to be added to Miller spray range.
Originally published in Queensland Country Life 28 November 2021

What’ new in… Fertiliser Technology and Spreaders: Agri-Spread Series
The AS2000 Series: Leading the future of precision spreading technology.
Farmers looking to reduce inputs as chemical costs rise are driving the uptake of spot spraying technology.
Originally published in Australian AgContractor Magazine November/December 2021 Edition

What’s new in… Grain Harvesting Equipment: CR Twin Rotor
In 1975 New Holland proudly introduced the ‘Original Twin Rotor’ combine, the 145-168hp TR70. And now, 46 years later, that concept has evolved to a whole new level, based on 46 years heritage of Twin Rotor combines.
Originally published in Australian AgContractor Magazine November/December 2021 Edition

What’s new in… Grain Harvesting Equipment: Harrington Seed Destructor
Riverina farmer Andrew Alexander has seen the benefits of mechanical weed seed control.
Originally published in Australian AgContractor Magazine November/December 2021 Edition

Weed Seed Destruction latest move in ‘Horses for Courses’ Weed Control
Weed management in a full-time cropping operation has been a constant journey for the Taylors near Horsham in Victoria and their latest move has involved harvester-integrated weed seed control, however, they will continue to adopt a ‘horses for courses’ approach depending on crop type and weed populations.
Originally published in Australian AgContractor Magazine November/December 2021 Edition

Latest Miller move a ‘clear winner’ at Kojonup
A NEED for greater crop clearance when spraying flowering canola to control sclerotinia disease saw an addition to the Warburton’s Miller sprayer family near Kojonup this season and it came with the bonus of a host of other benefits.
Originally published in Farm Weekly

Interest In WeedSeeker 2 Growing Quickly
Farmers looking to reduce inputs as chemical costs rise are driving the uptake of spot spraying technology.
Originally published in AgTrader 26 October 2021

Wheel Loaders: A perfect fit for the farm
For high capacity and efficient bulk handling, no machine comes close to the wheel loader.
Originally published in Farming Ahead - October, 2021

Crop dividers now essential for busy WA spray contractor
ADDING a set of crop dividers to spray equipment costs to help prevent wheel damage while in-crop spraying can be considered a bridge too far for some, but contractor Trent Ridgway now won’t run a self-propelled sprayer without them and his workload has doubled since making the move.
Originally published in Farm Weekly - Thursday, October 14, 2021

Latest Balers Round Up: New Holland Balers
New Holland Agriculture continues to upgrade its Roll-Belt variable chamber balers with changes to the pickup and wind guard to further enhance the flow of material into the bale chamber.
Originally published in Farming Ahead - September, 2021

New track loaders and wheel loaders from CASE load up on power & comfort
McIntosh & Son Perth General Manager Mike Foskett says the operator environment in the new G-Series CASE wheel loaders is the most intuitive, comfortable and easy to manage environment of any CASE wheel loader every produced.

Big moves at McIntosh & Son Moora
McIntosh & Son have created a new role within their Northern branches, with Cadeyn Catto being appointed group sales manager, representing the Merredin, Moora, Geraldton and Wongan Hills branches.
Published via Farm Weekly, 30th October 2021

Air-assisted spraying benefits at Callington
THE thought of applying crop sprays with water rates as low as 30 litres per hectare was not easy for Callington brothers Nathan and Brett Wegener to comprehend, however since making the move to air-assisted spraying they have not looked back.

McIntosh Training Academy gearing up for 2021
TWENTY SIX agricultural machinery apprentices will begin their training with McIntosh Training Academy in January.

McIntosh & Son’s parts warehousing sets them apart
IN a worst-case scenario, some combine harvesters that break down this year could see out harvest sitting in the paddocks where they stop. That is the dire prediction of McIntosh & Son southern group - Albany, Esperance, Katanning and Kulin - dealer principal Devon Gilmour. But he is adamant it will not happen to his customers in the Great Southern.

McIntosh & Son win Most Outstanding Exhibitor at Dowerin Field Days 2021
McIntosh & Son claimed the title of most outstanding exhibitor at the Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days for the first time in recent years.

New T7 HD heading to Australia in 2022
NEW Holland has released its latest heavy duty tractor to the European market but it wont reach Australian shores until 2022.

Trimble RTX GPS Receiver Changes - Action before 30 September
We would like to inform you about an upcoming Trimble RTX satellite beam transition, which will require Trimble RTX customers to change the frequency and baud rate in the GNSS receiver before September 30, 2021.

Dalby branch has begun newest dual apprenticeship
McIntosh & Son’s Dalby branch has commenced training with their newest dual apprentice, Beau, the fourth for the branch.

Brydie embraces agriculture career path
AT 26 years-old, Brydie Creagh has wasted no time gaining experience in the agricultural industry. Armed with an agricultural science and management degree from The University of Western Australia, Ms Creagh has already dipped her feet in many areas of the industry and is no stranger to challenging herself.

Fight resistance; learn from past mistakes
Pest resistance has quickly become prevalent in Iowa; to slow its spread will take an integrated approach and learning from past mistakes.

Spot spraying a popular point of difference for contractor
ADDING spot spray technology to his contracting operation has been a strong point of difference for Greg Williment’s G & M Ag Spray business at Griffith in New South Wales, and as he continues to demonstrate its benefits and related savings for growers, the more popular it becomes.

Rock Picker Features and Options
Why the Highline Rock Picker is Better?
It is as simple as 1, 2, 3!

Bootcamp to Employment gets ringing endorsement
Lecturers can't recommend the McRTO apprentice program offered by McIntosh & Son enough.
Find out why our graduates are getting a step ahead in their careers.

Miller gets nod for most used farm machine
THE most used machine on a farm is always going to involve a careful decision and for the Fuller family at Koolunga in the State’s Mid North, it’s the reason behind a long journey with Miller sprayers.

"Most recommended" apprentice program now taking applicants
Lecturers can't recommend the McRTO apprentice progam offered by McIntosh & Son enough.
Find out why our graduates are getting a step-ahead in their careers.

Morris Seeding rig featuring 12m Quantum bar and 9 Series Aircart demo
WITH a vast array of equipment on display the McIntosh & Son Merredin machinery field and demonstration day in Nungarin on Tuesday, June 22, truly had something for everyone including the Morris Seeding rig featuring 12m Quantum bar and 9 Series Aircart.

Gessner deep ripper draws an audience
THE McIntosh & Son Merredin branch certainly made it worthwhile for growers who attended their machinery demonstration day, displaying a wide range of farm machinery and vehicles available through their dealership and franchises including the Gessner Deep Ripper.

Merlo Turbo Farmer 42.7 and Multi Farmer 40.9 put to the test
THE McIntosh & Son Merredin branch certainly made it worthwhile for growers who attended their machinery demonstration day, displaying a wide range of farm machinery and vehicles available through their dealership and franchises including the Merlo Turbo Farmer 42.7 and Multi Farmer 40.9

Agri-Spread AS 2150T SC and Highline NT78 Rockpicker presented by Waringa Agriculture
THE McIntosh & Son Merredin branch certainly made it worthwhile for growers who attended their machinery demonstration day, displaying a wide range of farm machinery and vehicles available through their dealership and franchises including the Agri-Spread AS 2150T SC and Highline NT78 Rockpicker by Waringa Agriculture

Big crowds at Merredin demo day
THE coldest day in Western Australia for two years did nothing to deter the crowds from attending the McIntosh & Son, Merredin, machinery demonstration field day last week in Nungarin.

Seeding decision rigour ensures machine confidence at Coorow
Continuous cropping wheat, canola and lupin enterprise on sandplain to heavy loam soils.

Seeding done and dusted at Mt Barker
THE 2021 seeding program is done and dusted for Mt Barker mixed farmer Kieran Allison.

New Holland Range In Demand In Great Southern
MCINTOSH & Son, Albany, has been in full swing lately with high demand for the New Holland T Series tractor range - large and small.

6 Reasons Why You Need a Cel-Fi Go!
Learn more about the smart signal repeater, used to increase signal indoors and outdoors using one unit.

Seeding blockage monitoring pays off at Walkaway
YOU only have to do a quick calculation to be convinced of the value of a blockage monitoring system at seeding, according to McIntosh & Son.

New Holland systems recognised at SIMA
NEW Holland Agriculture’s innovation in combine harvesters have been rewarded with silver and bronze medals for the in-harvest nutrient analysis system, NutriSense and the cleaning system pressure sensors respectively at the SIMA 2021 Innovation Awards.

Contractor comfortable in Miller sprayers
FRONT-mounted booms and then air-assist spraying technology got WA agricultural contractor Allen Hathaway into the seat of Miller self-propelled sprayers, while developments with their latest and future machines are keeping him in them.

More Mowers than staff at Araluen Golf Resort
McIntosh & Son and Araluen Golf Resort have joined forces, upgrading their entire fleet to ensure the grounds and the course continue to be of the highest standard.

Merlo 42.7TT Telehandlers – lift, weigh and drive better
The Turbofarmer 42.7TT CS 140 builds has a boom side shift and chassis levelling as standard, and the option of a CVT transmission. The latest model builds on an already popular model, with added safety.

What is Cel-Fi Go?
Learn more about the smart signal repeater, used to increase signal indoors and outdoors using one unit.

Hathways gear-up for own Morrell liming program at Kalannie
LIKE for many WA farmers, soil health and liming have been a strong focus for the Hathway family near Kalannie and since following a local trend to using Morrell lime reserves on their own property, they have geared-up to support the amelioration program and have not looked back.

New Holland T8 & T9 Series Release – with PLMi
We spoke to Dalby Dealer principal Cameron Jordan about the new T8 Series from New Holland, available at the branch for inspection now.

Plenty of tech in latest Morris seeder
WITH seeding programs starting to gear up across WA, there have been some impressive rigs emerging from sheds to get the job done - including the one that Mt Barker farmer Keiran Allison is using.

Australian-made precision application from Liquid Systems
Renowned for build quality & targeted liquid input, accurate, consistent even placement.
Originally posted in Farming Ahead 17 March 2021

Perth equipment business to manage distribution of Case Construction machinery in Australia
WA-based McIntosh Group has been appointed as the national distributor for Case Construction Equipment (CE) in Australia and as such is acquiring the Dandenong-based construction equipment dealership, Case Vic, formerly managed by CNH Industrial.

Big upgrade for New Holland farm machinery connectivity technology
New Holland has announced the first major update of 2021 for the MyPLM Connect Farm desktop platform and mobile app.

NEW HOLLAND INTRODUCES NEW GENERATION LOOP MASTER™ KNOTTER
No matter what they are made of (and for), big bales all have something in common: they need to be tightly-packed for more efficient handling and storage.

Weed seed control veterans wait for the ideal system
DESTROYING weed seeds via their harvesters was always going to be a natural progression for the Boultbee family near York – they were just waiting for the latest integrated weed seed control systems and technology to mature.

The latest in New Holland Technology
THE latest technological innovations were on display in New Holland’s new T8 and T9 tractor range at the McIntosh & Son New Holland roadshow, the first in a series of dates, just east of the Geraldton last Thursday.
Published in Farm Weekly, 11 March 2021

Smooth ride delivers better spray result
"One of the biggest advantages of the latest Miller Nitro 7000 series self-propelled sprayers is the suspension" - Mike Symes, Miller Product Specialist talks to us about the many area in which Miller SP sprayers are leading the pack.

Wheel loaders digging deep in WA Market
FARMERS had the chance to put a LiuGong wheel loader through its paces at the McIntosh & Son New Holland Roadshow at Geraldton last Thursday.

Employee Focus: 20 years with Carlene Cramb
Recently Carlene Cramb, from our Dalby branch, celebrated her 20th year working at the dealership.
We wanted to chat to Carlene about her massive milestone, what's changed over her time here and what is it about McIntosh & Son that's made her stay all these years!

Reduced weed burdens on horizon for Andersons
Farming brothers Chris and Scott Anderson are looking forward to the days of reduced weed burdens on their Broomehill and Katanning properties in Western Australia after completing their second season targeting weed seeds during harvest.
Published in Farm Weekly, 25 February 2021

Bar upgrade opens sowing window, boosts crops at Babakin
Despite having a turn of the century air seeder, a strong focus on accurate seed placement meant the Crombie family at Babakin in Western Australia recently decided it was time to upgrade to a Morri Quantum bar, which has allowed earlier sowing and improved crop establishment.
Published in Farm Weekly, 25 February 2021

New Holland WA Road Show!
The newest series of New Holland T8 & T9 series tractors with PLM Intelligence has landed. To celebrate, we're taking the range across the state for a series of machinery road shows.

New Holland tractors line up for roadshow
Freshly-landed in WA, the latest tractor range from New Holland is likely to garner plenty of attention from potential buyers at the upcoming roadshows from McIntosh & Son, the first of which is happening just east of Geraldton on Thursday, March 4.
Published in Farm Weekly, 18 February 2021

Tracks keep Borgs out of bog at harvest
Mick Borg, who farms between Dubbo and Narromine in New South Wales, says when he first saw ATI High Idler tracks at McIntosh & Son at Dalby in Queensland, he thought “my God – they are so big and strong".

New ‘smooth Destructor’ limits weeds at Moonyoonooka
"It’s so much simpler". WA grower Warren Treasure, Moonyoonooka, chats to us about his 2020 harvest with the vertical Harrington Seed Destructor (iHSD).

New Holland & Agri-Spread Demonstrations Jan/Feb/March 2021
McIntosh & Son Merredin will be demonstrating the New Holland T8.350 & Agri-spread AS2.150T. Register your interest to host a demo or to find out more.

Josh grows into new role
FORMER Morawa grower, Josh McBeath, has recently been appointed as Sales Manager for McIntosh & Son Geraldton, affirming the dealership group’s commitment to supporting the career development of its staff.

Gessner Deep Ripper Demonstrations Jan/Feb/March 2021
McIntosh & Son Merredin will be demonstrating the Gessner HDR-6011 Deep Ripper. Register your interest to host a demo or to find out more.

‘Hands-off’ seeding with unique Morris system
You're on the seeder in a dry-sowing dust bowl, and/or in the middle of the night, pulling a tow-between bin and 21-metre bar “road train’’ heading towards a completed headland run.

Highline announces new distribution with Waringa
Highline Manufacturing has announced the appointment of Waringa Distribution as their distributor for Western Australia and South Australia.

Larger booms pushing efficiency, sprayer use
Comfort and durability have been the big attractions and by opting for a 48-metre Pommier boom with their latest Nitro 7420 sprayer, they are going to enjoy the comfort for a lot longer…and save a lot of fuel doing it.

McIntosh Training Academy expands to Parts
McIntosh Training Academy has expanded its portfolio to include a parts certification course.

Best ever crop germinations with variable pressure packing
The West family in Kulin were looking at sowing systems for years before deciding on a Morris Quantum air drill and 9 Series air cart with section control. It also included variable pressure packing, a new feature now having a big impact with progressive growers…

McIntosh & Son's Guiding Move
FORMER McIntosh & Son precision guidance manager Allan Garrity has moved to sales, reflecting the dealership’s focus on supporting staff with career pathways.

Get ready for variable pressure packing
The industry is taking the next major step toward variable pressure packing with Auto-Pack, a technological breakthrough made possible via new live hydraulics.

Dowerin ride & drive day a big hit with growers
Last week McIntosh & Son held a ride & drive day with a huge range of machinery on offer for growers to jump in the cab and test drive,with a great response.

New Morris air carts push seeding performance
GROWERS keen to reach the next level in seeding productivity and efficiency will laud the latest additions and enhancements to the popular Morris range of air seeding carts.
Published in Farm Weekly, 11 September 2020

AgriSpread AS2150T - Customer Review
Waringa Distribution Australia talk to Kojonup grower, James Heggaton about his new AS2150T

Broadacre crop seeding boost with new Morris C3 Contour
A monster seeding bar arrival that sets new levels of floatation, seed and fertiliser delivery, hydraulics for faster cycle times, and which also suits the most popular controlled traffic farming (CTF) systems adopted by serious broadacre croppers is always going to turn heads.

Gessner Industries Delving Plate Prototype
SNEAK PEAK: Gessner Industries delving plate prototype, just landed in Moora!

No guesswork at Gessner
Gessner were recently featured in a deep ripping research report for Farming Ahead - read more about their products and hear from growers here.
Published in Farming Ahead,5 August 2020

Harrington Destructor Right Tool In The Toolbox
WEEDS. You’ll never get rid of them. But you can out your boot on them and that’s what farmers have been doing for more than 30 years with Integrated Weed Management (IWM) practices, ranging from spray-topping to chaff carts to windrow burning.
Published in Farm Weekly August 20, 2020

Harvest weed seed destruction benefits set to add up
Andrew Alexander thought it might be interesting having one harvester with mechanical weed seed control and one without last harvest on the family’s Riverina property. As rains prompted weed growth from earlier this year, the differences became quite stark. Andrew says where the weeds seeds were destroyed in some paddocks, there were virtually no weeds.

WeedSeeker 2 Demonstrations - Emerald (QLD)
McIntosh & Son Dalby will be demonstrating the WeedSeeker 2 in the Emerald region from the 20th - 24th July. Register your interest to host a demo or to find out more.

Morris Industries Welcomes New Ownership
After a period of intense competitive bidding, Rite Way has signed an agreement to purchase Morris Industries and take over full ownership of the Canadian seeding, tillage and hay specialist.

Stratfords enjoy more spraying, less fuel
IT’S that time of the year again when you spend plenty of hours on the sprayer and while the Stratford family near Dowerin have long been fans of front-mounted self-propelled systems, they also are particularly appreciating the power and efficiency gains with their latest machine.
Published in Farm Weekly July 2, 2020

Controlling Feathertop Rhodes Grass The Economical Way
Feathertop Rhodes grass can become a problem very quickly and the most effective herbicides to control it require significant investment. The Peters family on the Darling Downs found a solution.

Riverina growers step up harvest weed seed control
Ryegrass and wild oats, including herbicide-resistant populations, continue to be a problem for the Days at Lockhart in New South Wales. They have conducted windrow burning to help control weed seeds, but prefer to maintain their stubbles. They have also fitted a swather sprayer to their canola windrower with good results. Last harvest, they tried a new option…

Harrington Seed Destructor - Live Webinar, Q & A
On Friday 22nd May, Harrington Seed Destructor held a free webinar for everyone to join from the comfort of their home or cab and ask questions on the day to be answered live.

Government incentives buoys Seed Destructor sales
MANY growers view harvester-integrated weed seed control technology as the ultimate step in further improving their harvest weed seed control (HWSC), however, in various cases the investment has been a bridge too far.
Published in Farm Weekly May 21, 2020

New Gessner ripper put through is paces
MCINTOSH & Son Moora dealership has completed a successful inaugural demonstration program with several Gessner trailed deep rippers.
Published in Farm Weekly April 30, 2020

Lock in your Harrington Seed Destructor Now for Less!
Having your Harrington Seed Destructor locked in this harvest was already a no-brainer. Now with the Government stimulus package, you can own yours for less this financial year by taking advantage of the Instant Asset Write-Off.

Reducing Reliance on Chemicals at Carnamah
What happens when a some conservation-minded legends from Carnamah buy a shiny new yellow header and a Harrington Seed Destructor? Success happens.
Published in Farm Weekly April 2, 2020

Deep Ripper Demos Draw Interest
Gessner Deep Ripper demos continue across the state while growers continue to be impressed with the results.
Published in Farm Weekly March 12, 2020

A new direction for machinery
MULTI-franchise machinery dealership McIntosh & Son has broken new ground in the farm mechanisation industry. It is the first dealership to be registered as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with specially-designed training centres at the company’s newest branches at Katanning and Wongan Hills.
Published in Farm Weekly February 20, 2020

McIntosh ups the ante in Geraldton
McIntosh continues to make major milestones with the openeing of a new workshop in Geraldton
Published in Farm Weekly February 13, 2020

Grizzly handles tough dirt
MCINTOSH & Son Geraldton recently demonstrated a Grizzly Tiny TXO28-460 28-plate offset disc at Binnu to show its amelioration characteristics, with 102 centimetre-wide (42 inch) plates.
Published in Farm Weekly February 20, 2020

Service Beats Brand for Geraldton Hay Contractor
“I did look at other balers, but the service and support took me back to McIntosh & Son," - Michael Patience (Geraldton), very happy with our customer service & support after we sent Hamish (Geraldton's service technician) over East to learn about New Holland's latest BigBaler.
Published in Farm Weekly January 30, 2020

Dream start with one of the latest tools to clean up paddocks
Katanning grower Ian Knapp shares his insights after successfully completing his first harvest using the latest Integrated Harrington Seed Destructor.
Published in Farm Weekly January 7, 2020

Extra Harvest Rewards for Katanning Brothers
“I said to a neighbour it’s great that when we see weeds on the header now, we know we are pulverising them to dust right then and there. We are destroying them,’’- Stephen Marshall of Katanning on his new Harrington Seed Destructor
Published in Farm Weekly December 19, 2019

Agri-Spread AS2150-T Demonstrations Jan/Feb 2020
McIntosh & Son Geraldton will be demonstrating the NEW Agri-Spread AS2150-T. Register your interest to host a demo or to find out more.

Weed destructor pays dividends for Campbell
WYALKATCHEM farmer Campbell Jones doesn’t mind the description ‘guinea pig’ when discussing the Integrated Harrington Seed Destructor (iHSD).
Published in Farm Weekly November 21, 2019

New Products Set for Esperance Demo Program
McIntosh & Son Esperance are gearing up for post-harvest demonstrations of new Miller Nitro SP boomsprayers and Agri-Spread spreaders.
Published in Farm Weekly November 14, 2019

MacDon expands to Esperance
McIntosh & Son Esperance is now the sole distributor for the full line of MacDon products for the area.
Published in Farm Weekly November 7, 2019

Unique Spot Sprayer Features Attract Growers
GROWERS keen on investing in a spot spraying system are increasingly being drawn to new features only available with the new generation WeedSeeker 2 spot sprayer from Trimble.
Published in Farm Weekly October 31, 2019

WeedSeeker 2 Demos 'Hit' the Target for Growers
WeedSeeker 2 demos used water sensitive paper highlight the small weed sizes that can be targeted by the system, and did not disappoint.

New Generation Spot Sprayer Released
Trimble has upped the ante in the selective spot spraying market with the launch of the new generation of its WeedSeeker platform.

McIntosh & Son Team Renews Support
"As a business we want to support our small rural communities and Mingenew has been a strong support for us over a long period of time."- Branch Manager Craig Ajduck on renewing the Diamond Sponsorship for the Mingewew Midwest Expo.
Published in Farm Weekly August 8, 2019

A Helping Hand for Community Crops
Community crops continue to be a vital source of funding for various clubs and local initiatives in rural areas and the McIntosh & Son team at Merredin was pleased to throw its support behind a number of crops throughout the region this year.
Published in Farm Weekly August 22, 2019

First Case 50-tonne CX490D excavator lands in Australia
“Just everything about it seems to fit the business.” - Matthew from All Excavator Hire on why he went from test driving in Wisconsin to being the first Australian owner of the 50-tonne excavator

Increasing the Efficiency with New Bar
“The new Morris air drill increases seeding efficiency with section control and modern GPS systems.”- Murray Leach, Corrigin, on his new Morris Quantum bar.
Published in Farm Weekly May 30, 2019

Section Control, New Air Drill Enhances Seeding at Amelup
The Moir family at Amelup are already achieving 5% crop input savings since moving to section control with their seeding system last year and is now targeting further significant efficiencies ahead.
Published in Farm Weekly May 23, 2019

Professional Move by McIntosh & Son
McIntosh & Son applies to have its Katanning and Wongan Hills branches registered as regional training organisations (RTOs).
Published in Farm Weekly April 25, 2019

A New Era for Spare Parts
McIntosh & Son continues to prove its commitment to the industry and sending a message it is here for the long term with new Katanning facility.
Published in Farm Weekly April 25, 2019

Morris Industries President in Wongan Hills
W.A. Morris owners at a training day were given a pleasant surprise with the attendance of two senior Morris executives.
Published in Farm Weekly April 11, 2019

Independent Tests Prove Weed Seed Kill Rate With New iHSD
Recent test results show new iHSD still destroy weeds up to 99%+.
Published in Farm Weekly March 28, 2019

Stoll Boomsprays Excited to Expand West
McIntosh & Son Merredin appointed West Australian dealer for Stoll Boomsprays this week.

Major Game-Changer for Integrated Weed Control Technology
It is not often the words ‘game-changer’ are used in agriculture. But those are the words that come to mind describing the new mechanical-driven Integrated Harrington Seed Destructor (iHSD)
Published in Farm Weekly February 14, 2019

It’s the Right Time for Lime Spreading
Farmers will be out spreading lime over the next couple of months across WA with AgriSpread doing plenty of the spreading.
Published in Farm Weekly February 14, 2019

New Low Cost, Vertical Weed Seed Destructor Launched
The new iHSD comes with several new impressive features, but the biggest attraction for growers is its low price tag.
Published in Farm Weekly January 17, 2019

More Grunt from Miller’s New Nitro 7000 Series
The new Miller Nitro 7000 Series of front-mounted, self-propelled sprayers was unveiled recently, boasting 434 peak horsepower.
Published in Farm Weekly December 27, 2018

Thumbs Up For Seed Destructor Upgrades
The latest developments with harvester-integrated weed seed destructor technology are being given the thumbs up by growers this harvest.
Published in Farm Weekly December 13, 2018

Quantum Sales Pressure Supplies for 2019
Huge demand for the revolutionary new Morris Quantum air drill already is putting it in short supply for the 2019 season.
Published in Farm Weekly November 15, 2018

Sprayer Demonstrations Help Improve Grower Applications
Demonstrations of Miller sprayers have focused on improving results of growers spray treatments.
Published in Farm Weekly November 1, 2018
Upgrades to Further Enhance Seed Destructor
The Integrated Harrington Seed Destructor (iHSD) continues to record up to 99 per cent kill rates of targeted weed seeds, and new adjustments have been designed to enhance its durability.
Published in Farm Weekly October 12, 2018

Wise Crop Investment Set to be Recouped in Just Two Seasons
Input Control Technology (ICT) has proven to be a wise investment for a large farming operation in Northampton.
Published in Farm Weekly September 27, 2018

Nitro Sprayer Gives Precision Control
MCINTOSH & Son has sold the first Miller Nitro self-propelled boomsprayer in the northern Wheatbelt equipped with a Raven Hawkeye Nozzle Control System.
Published in Farm Weekly August 28, 2018

Seeding Sectional Control Saves 10% at Toodyay
WA Farmer Jerome Candeloro has found since investing in Morris ICT sectional control technology they've saved up to 10% on inputs; "...it was a no brainer".
Published in Farm Weekly August 16, 2018

Crayfishing Family Invests In Top Rated Machinery for Cropping Move
IN an Australian-first, custom-fitted Elmers Transfer Tracks were fitted to a Morris air cart to reduce soil compaction.
Published in Farm Weekly July 26, 2018

Phil Notches 39 Years In the Parts Game
Parts is the name of the game for a machinery dealership. Just ask McIntosh & Son parts interpreter Phil Kleeman who has been on the job for 39 years, 17 of them with McIntosh & Son.
Published in Farm Weekly July 12, 2018

McIntosh & Son Esperance the new Miller Dealer
Esperance branch the new Miller dealer, soon to host Miller Owner Days and area demonstrations
Published in Farm Weekly July 5, 2018

McIntosh & Son’s Industry Confidence Boost
McIntosh & Son is investing in it's Katanning branch, constructing the biggest agricultural machinery parts storage in regional Australia.
Published in Farm Weekly July 5, 2018

McIntosh & Son Trial Seeding Boots
WHERE can you find independent data related to matching seeding boots to speed of operation and soil types? McIntosh & Son looks to independent trials to find the answer.
Published in Farm Weekly July 5, 2018

‘Best Bar Ever’ Kept on Seeding at Kondinin
“It’s as good a tillage equipment as I’ve ever used, so it’s going to be hard to part with it,’’ Read Allen Smoker's recent testing results with the all new Morris Quantum bar.
Published in Farm Weekly June 28, 2018

Quantum Leap for Seeding Bars
EVERY so often, something comes along that can change the landscape of farming and while revolutionary can be a loosely used term in today’s agricultural industry, it’s a rather apt description for the all-new Morris Quantum air drill.
Published in Farm Weekly June 21, 2018

York Growers Become Early Morning Advisers for New Sowing System
“If you were in the market to buy a new air cart, I just can’t really see why you wouldn’t invest in the technology.” - Find out why this York Grower is so happy with Morris ICT Technology
Published in Farm Weekly April 13, 2018

Miller Sprayer Shines at Southern Drive Day
A SELF-PROPELLED sprayer ride and drive day coordinated by the Stirlings to Coast Farmers group last week has once again put the spotlight on the Miller Nitro 6000 Series sprayers and the manufacturer’s powerful Spray-Air technology.
Published in Farm Weekly April 5, 2018

Morris Section Control ‘Demos'
The Morris 9 Series precision air carts with "section control", which are saving growers thousands of dollars in seed and fertiliser costs, are being demonstrated to growers across the wheatbelt during seeding.
Published in Farm Weekly November 15, 2017

Major Miller Spray Air Efficiencies Keep on Coming at Bowenville
WHEN Bowenville growers Murray and Lance Wise made the change to a self-propelled (SP) sprayer, the increase in efficiency was instant.
Published in Queensland Country Life November 15, 2017

Paul’s New Miller Spray-Air Nitro Delivers Him from his “Solitary"
Grower Paul Bammann on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia check over the Spray-Air boom on the family's Miller Nitro 6333 sprayer....
Published in Stock Journal October 5, 2017

New Miller Nitro 7310 launches in Australia
A new, adjustable chassis design on the new Miller Nitro 7310 sprayer has resulted in a 5 per cent lighter machine compared with the Nitro 5240..
Published in Farm Weekly September 28, 2017

Fuel Costs Halved with new Miller Nitro 6333
Achieving fuel savings of up to 50 per cent, it’s fair to say that Western Australian farmer Grant Collins is pretty happy with the performance of his new sprayer.Grant, his wife Tracey and their three children farm at ‘Mileura’, near Nyabing, with the property spanning 8000 hectares.
Published in Farm Weekly September 21, 2017

Seed Destructor Owners Excited with Latest Developments
FIRST-TIME grower users of the Integrated Harrington Seed Destructor (iHSD) are looking forward to adopting the latest developments with...
Published in Farm Weekly September 1, 2017

Aussie machinery icons team up for quality, affordable chaser bins
The need for a quality, Australian-made chaser bin at a realistic price for producers has been the driver behind a partnership between WA-based agricultural machinery dealer, McIntosh & Son, and manufacturer, Trufab, that has delivered the new ‘TRUCHASER’ for the 2017 harvest.
Published in Farm Weekly, Thursday 29 July 2017

New Miller spray system reduces rates,improves weed control, efficiency
Being able to reduce water rates when spraying has seen an improvement in the performance of herbicides for Wubin grower Garry Cail.
Published in Farm Weekly May 29, 2017

Agrispread a breeze in windy Condingup
But you’re on the South Coast at Condingup so you’ve got to expect that. The program is to spread 10,000 tonnes of lime at 12...
Published in Farm Weekly April 20, 2017

McIntosh & Son raises bar with opening of its Wongan Hills branch
MULTI-franchise dealership McIntosh & Son has done it again. Last week the company officially unveiled its new Wongan Hills branch, raising the bar for machinery dealerships throughout Australia and, arguably, the world.

‘Game changer’ for weed seed control
THE Integrated Harrington Seed Destructor, which is debuting throughout the Wheatbelt this harvest, is being described as a “game changer”.
Published in Farm Weekly December 1, 2016

‘Command’ to trade for more productivity
IT’S the soft voice you hear sometimes when a farm job is not going well. “Time to trade.” Generally you’re receptive...

The Integrated Harrington Seed Destructor (IHSD)
An Australian farmer's invention, which destroys weed seeds during harvest, has the potential to reduce the...

Morris - Section Control Delivers Better Seeding Savings
WA CROPPERS who have enjoyed the benefits of section control on their sprayers are now reaping the savings from using it on their seeders, right into their back pockets.

Case Grader Shines at its Western Australia Debut Demonstrations
The new Case 865B grader has impressed many local government operators and contractors at demonstrations held at Goomaling and Trayning in late June.

Integrated Harrington Seed Destructor
MCINTOSH & Son has taken on the national distributorship of the Integrated Harrington Seed Destructor.

Demand grows for cost-effective summer spraying
SPOT spray technology is helping growers in the Wongan Hills region target harder-to-kill summer weeds in...