Bryce Eishold

Victoria

National machinery and agtech writer for ACM. Stories appearing in Stock & Land, Queensland Country Life, The Land, Stock Journal, Farm Weekly and more.

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Articles

Three agtech items you need to protect yourself against livestock theft

1 week ago | farmonline.com.au | Bryce Eishold

University of New England senior lecturer in criminology Kyle Mulrooney has shared his tips for farmers looking to tighten up their on-farm security. Picture suppliedSynthetic sprays, artificial intelligence, GPS tracking and closed-circuit television cameras are just some agtech items that could revolutionise how farmers protect their properties and livestock from thieves, according to a rural crime expert. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Would you consider renting an agricultural machine? This app will let you

1 week ago | farmonline.com.au | Bryce Eishold

Australian grain grower Jack Naughton, Wyalkatchem, WA, has created an app where farmers can list and hire agricultural machinery. Picture suppliedRising machinery costs and tight seasonal windows have prompted an Australian grain grower to develop an app to repurpose unused or surplus tractors, implements and trucks. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Livestock industry says emergency animal deaths in abattoirs need 'context'

1 week ago | farmonline.com.au | Bryce Eishold

Agricultural analyst and Episode3 founding director Andrew Whitelaw is one of several industry representatives who said some media reports into livestock deaths in abattiors lacked context. File pictureThe livestock sector has defended thousands of emergency animal deaths after internal government records revealed "significant welfare problems" with livestock arriving at abattoirs. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Are 'unrealistic' supermarket standards hindering fruit and veggie growers?

1 week ago | goodfruitandvegetables.com.au | Bryce Eishold

NSW citrus grower Vito Mancini, Redbelly Citrus, Griffith, NSW, produces 1500 tonnes of blood oranges each year and says he is proud that none of his produce goes to the major supermarkets. Picture suppliedAustralian farmers are struggling to find markets for millions of tonnes of produce amid claims that big supermarkets are forcing fruit and vegetable growers to invest in unrealistic high-tech sorting equipment.
Revealed: the breakthrough allowing large-scale dairies to embrace robotics

2 weeks ago | farmonline.com.au | Bryce Eishold

Dairy farmer Nigel McNeil, Myall, Vic, runs an automated milking system supported by robots. Picture suppliedAustralian dairy farmer Nigel McNeil was struggling to find workers and facing a $1 million rebuild of his family's aging milk shed when he came across an opportunity to overhaul his operation with robots.
The three key strategies for livestock farmers transitioning to net-zero

2 weeks ago | farmonline.com.au | Bryce Eishold

University of Tasmania Carbon Storage Partnership director and professor of sustainable agriculture, Matthew Harrison, has shared his top tips so farmers can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Picture suppliedAn Australian university researcher has encouraged farmers to take the plunge to move towards net-zero emissions, saying his research had found farmers who move to net-zero stand to make long-term financial gains by actively reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
Why farmers, innovators are in the prime seat for Australia's agtech boom

2 weeks ago | farmonline.com.au | Bryce Eishold

Farmers2Founders head of technology Pete Walsh, Melbourne, works with entrepreneurs in the agrifood sector to promote innovation and technology. Picture suppliedPractical tech solutions to agriculture's biggest issues will be at the forefront of some of the world's largest companies in the coming years, and Australian innovators should be ready to capitalise on the opportunity.
Could a machine that produces liquid nitrogen make urea redundant?

2 weeks ago | farmonline.com.au | Bryce Eishold

Former agricultural contractor turned importer Michael Lyne said the machine could produce about 1000 litres of liquid nitrogen for $20. Picture suppliedA US invention imported into Australia in the last 90 days to create liquid nitrogen is receiving rave reviews from dairy farmers who say the technology could replace the need for urea altogether.
Are 'unrealistic' supermarket standards hindering fruit and veggie growers?

2 weeks ago | dailyadvertiser.com.au | Bryce Eishold

NSW citrus grower Vito Mancini, Redbelly Citrus, Griffith, NSW, produces 1500 tonnes of blood oranges each year and says he is proud that none of his produce goes to the major supermarkets. Picture suppliedAustralian farmers are struggling to find markets for millions of tonnes of produce amid claims that big supermarkets are forcing fruit and vegetable growers to invest in unrealistic high-tech sorting equipment. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Pig farmer halves electricity bills by using biogas to power his piggeries

3 weeks ago | northqueenslandregister.com.au | Bryce Eishold

Pork producer Caleb Smith, Pyramid Hill, Vic, uses biogas to power his piggery and has halved his electricity costs since converting his methane to power. Picture suppliedPig farmer Caleb Smith saves close to $200,000 each year in power and hot water bills since he started capturing biogas from his effluent ponds and turning it into energy.