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Stories from the Shed, the Paddock, and Beyond
Here’s where we share what’s happening in our world, and yours.
From machinery tips to behind-the-scenes stories, these posts are written by people who actually live and breathe agriculture in WA.
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Maintaining Farm Machinery During Record WA Heat
What to watch, what to prioritise, and what not to ignore Western Australia isn’t easing into summer — it’s already there. Record-breaking temperatures, sustained heat and dusty conditions are pushing machinery hard right now . When the heat is relentless, it’s no longer about preparation. It’s about maintaining equipment under load and spotting small issues before they turn into downtime you can’t afford. In these conditions, machinery doesn’t usually fail dramatically.It
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Looking Back on 2025: A Year on the Ground with WA Farmers
As the year comes to a close, it’s a good moment to pause — not just to look ahead, but to reflect on what this past year has been like for farmers, contractors, and rural businesses across Western Australia. 2025 has been a year of contrasts. Challenging weather patterns. Tight windows. Long days. Hot finishes. Through it all, the same steady determination that keeps WA agriculture moving forward year after year. At De Rosa’s Highway Motors , we’ve spent the year doing what
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🔴 Case IH Geared Up Promotion
Limited Time Offers Case IH has launched its Geared Up promotion for 2025, and it’s packed with value for farmers looking to upgrade...
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New Holland’s Ready to Roll Promotion is Here
Spring’s the season to gear up, and New Holland has rolled out a promotion built to reward farmers who are ready to move. From 18 August...
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Why Deep Ripping Still Matters in WA
It’s no secret that much of WA’s sandy and duplex soils are prone to compaction—caused by heavy machinery, livestock traffic, and years of farming pressure. Left untreated, that compaction can quietly rob your paddocks of productivity.
That’s where deep ripping still proves its worth.
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Winter Workshop Wisdom: Save Your Season Before It Starts
Winter in WA might look like downtime in the paddock, but the truth is—it’s when the smartest operators pull ahead. While the rain sets in and paddocks rest, your workshop should be buzzing. A little planning now means fewer breakdowns, smoother seeding, and less stress when spring rolls around.
This is your chance to turn “quiet” months into a competitive edge.
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Why Deep Ripping is the Smartest Pre-Season Move You’ll Make
📍 Cookernup Results Speak Loudest You don’t need fancy sales talk—just take a look at the paddocks in Cookernup. That lush, even growth?...
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The Case IH Maxxum 135 CVT: Built for WA’s Mixed Farming. Ready When You Are.
The rain’s here. The paddocks are waking up. And for many WA farmers, that long-held “wait and see” approach just hit its tipping point....
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EOFY Isn’t Just a Deadline – It’s a Window of Opportunity for WA Farmers
As the end of financial year approaches, most people think about tax returns, receipts, and spreadsheets. But if you're on the land —...
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Behind the Brand: Why De Rosa’s Chooses New Holland, Case IH & K-Line
At De Rosa’s Highway Motors, we don’t chase trends. We don’t pick brands based on brochures or overseas sales numbers. We stock what...
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