AFGRI Equipment Esperance Trade-A-Toy Day 2025

Maximising Farming Efficiency with John Deere’s See & Spray™ Technology

Holiday Greetings From AFGRI

A message of thanks to our customers, suppliers and staff

John Deere MY25 S7 and X9 Combines are Redefining Harvesting for Australian Farmers

The John Deere MY25 S7 and X9 combines bring advanced technology, superior efficiency, and tailored solutions to Australian farms, ensuring higher yields and reduced input costs.

John Deere Introduces The World's First CTL with Integrated Grade Control | John Deere SmartGrade™ Compact Track Loaders

Discover the power and precision of the John Deere SmartGrade™ 333G Compact Track Loader – the world’s first CTL with fully integrated grade control technology, designed to elevate productivity in construction, landscaping, and site development.

Brad Forrester Appointed as AFGRI Equipment's Construction & Forestry General Manager

AFGRI Equipment announces Brad Forrester's promotion to General Manager – Construction & Forestry. Brad’s expertise and leadership will propel AFGRI’s growth in the Australian construction and forestry markets, powered by John Deere’s top-tier machinery.

75 Years of John Deere Dozers

Celebrate 75 years of innovation in John Deere dozers, featuring cutting-edge SmartGrade technology. Discover our expanded offerings, including the 450 P-Tier, 550 P-Tier, and updated 650 P-Tier models.

AFGRI Equipment Apprentice and Trainee Academy: Shaping the Future of Agricultural Innovation

The AFGRI Equipment Apprentice and Trainee Academy prepares the next generation of agricultural technicians and parts interpreters. Offering hands-on training and academic instruction, the academy equips apprentices and trainees with skills for a fulfilling career in the agricultural industry.

AFGRI Connect is Driving Precision Agriculture with Expert Support

Discover how AFGRI Connect is transforming precision agriculture and customer support. Learn how this innovative service helps farmers, turf professionals, and construction managers maximise the performance of their John Deere machinery through expert remote support and advanced technology.

AFGRI Equipment Expands to Meet Growing Demand in WA

AFGRI Equipment has doubled the size of its South Guildford headquarters to meet growing demand for agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment across Western Australia. This significant expansion improves parts availability, reduces downtime, and enhances customer service, further strengthening AFGRI’s support for its expanding customer base.

AFGRI Equipment Technician Wins John Deere Australian Agriculture & Turf Service Technician of the Year

AFGRI Equipment proudly celebrates Bradley Skinner's outstanding achievement.

AFGRI Equipment Celebrates Regional Finalists in the 2024 John Deere Technician Awards

AFGRI Equipment proudly announces that four of its exceptional team members have been named regional finalists in the prestigious 2024 John Deere Technician of the Year Awards.

Wongan Hills' Caleb Dover Reflects on Inaugural Tech Awards Parts Apprentice of the Year Win

We are proud to share the story of our Wongan Hills Parts Manager, Caleb Dover, who won the John Deere inaugural Parts Apprentice of the Year in 2021, before joining AFGRI in 2023.

AFGRI Awards

AFGRI Equipment's prestigious 2024 Awards Night, held at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, was a celebration of outstanding achievement and significant milestones within the agricultural machinery sector

Harvesting More, Faster, and Easier with the John Deere X9 Combine

Agricultural innovation is at the heart of everything we do at AFGRI Equipment, and with John Deere’s latest creation, the X9 Combine, is engineered to do more.

The Next Generation Has Arrived

For John Deere CONEXPO/CON-AGG Show held in Las Vegas last month, was the opportunity to showcase the continued commitment to their Construction and Forestry Division.

New P-Tier Skid Steer and Track Loader

John Deere is introducing a new generation of large frame compact track loaders and skid steer loaders, for a total of five new machines....

John Deere Electric in E-Drive & E-Power

The John Deere electrification/hybrid journey might have begun in 2013 with the introduction of the 644K Hybrid wheel loader, but since then we have seen the evolution across the range including today’s 644 X-Tier.

Gollie Coetzee Retirement

AFGRI Equipment Australia CEO, Gollie Coetzee announces retirement

AFGRI Academy 2023

AFGRI Equipment has started the year with a splash. Focused on career development across our branch network saw the commencement of the 2023 AFGRI Academy, where Parts Trainees and Service Apprentices began their 2 to 4 years of training at the Muresk Institute in Northam.

AFGRIculture | AFGRI Australia's Newsletter | February 2023

Check out AFGRIculture - our newsletter for all the latest news and events happening at AFGRI Equipment!

Partnering with the Force

AFGRI is delighted to announce our sponsorship with The Western Force to partner as the official regional rugby partner across the upcoming season.

Deere Launches New Strip-Till Unit

Farmers in America are starting to see new tillage equipment from John Deere.

AFGRI TechTalk | Edition 6, 2022

Whether it’s service-related or insights into Precision Ag, TechTalk is a must read!

The Next Generation has Arrived

AFGRI Equipment has started helping farmers improve their harvest.

John Deere Recognised For Innovation

John Deere has been recognised from the CES 2023 Innovation Awards due to the vision to help transform farming into the future.

This is the fourth consecutive year John Deere has received an Innovation Award from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The CES Innovation Awards, produced by CTA, is an annual competition honouring design and engineering in 28 product categories.

How to Safely Use Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters

As spring rolls around, the temperature rises, daylight hours get longer, and your garden will start to blossom. It’s at this beautiful time of year when your foliage really comes out to play—and so do the garden tools.

Preparing Your Garden for Spring

Most gardeners think of winter as a quiet time, so the tools go back in the shed—only seeing the light of day again when the weather starts warming up.

A guide to Summer Lawn Care

Summer can be a rough time for your lawn. From heat waves and prolonged drought, to sudden tropical storms, your garden’s biggest asset can be put under heavy stress, leaving it dried out, churned up, and generally in need of some TLC.

5 Things to Consider When Buying a Leaf Blower

Leaves. Everywhere. From the moment you pack your sunlounger away, fallen leaves inundate your property, ruining that nicely manicured lawn and blocking your gutters.

How to Clear and Process a Fallen Tree

From extreme weather to old age or disease, trees can fall suddenly for many reasons. Unfortunately, clearing them is no small task, especially in dense areas or if the tree has taken others down with it. 

Perth’s Mitch wins Deere Parts Apprentice of the Year

AFGRI Equipment – Perth’s Mitchell Channer was named John Deere Parts Apprentice of the Year at the second annual John Deere Tech Awards.

New 5130M tractor joins Deere’s MY23 5M range

The John Deere 5130M joins the 5075M, 5095M, 5105M and 5120M in the 5M range.

X9 the standout at new-look Mingenew Midwest Expo

AFGRI Equipment were pleased to attend this year’s Mingenew Midwest Expo, with this year delivering something different from previous shows.

AFGRI TechTalk | Edition 5, 2022

Whether it’s service-related or insights into Precision Ag, TechTalk is a must read!

Picton Civil add to John Deere fleet with two new motor Graders

Picton Civil sat down with Roads & Infrastructure’s Leon Cranswick to discuss their recent purchase of two John Deere motor graders.

John Deere expands excavator relationship with Wacker Neuson

John Deere has announced an expanded relationship with Wacker Neuson.

Geraldton celebrate big win at AFGRI’s night of nights

AFGRI Equipment had the great pleasure of hosting our staff at the AFGRI Awards Night 2022 last month.

Four champions to represent AFGRI at Deere Tech Awards

The awards were established last year to recognise the hard work and expertise technicians provide to farmers across Australia and New Zealand.

AFGRI & John Deere right at home at Perth Tradie Expo

Held from June 17 to 19, the three-day event is WA’s biggest expo for tradies, contractors and serious DIY’ers.

AFGRIculture | AFGRI Australia's Newsletter | August 2022

Check out AFGRIculture - our newsletter for all the latest news and events happening at AFGRI Equipment!

Narembeen tech wins AFGRI Top Tech 2022

AFGRI Equipment – Narembeen service technician Daniel de Gouveia has been awarded AFGRI Top Technician of the Year for 2022.

New P600 drills give grain farmers more choice

John Deere has introduced a new range of Precision Air Hoe drills, expected to be available for order in 2023 for early 2024 delivery.

See & Spray Select ready to light up night

John Deere has announced MY23 Sprayers equipped with See & Spray Select technology will also have LED lighting to allow for night spraying.

Deere’s first electric tractor planned for 2026 launch

John Deere has announced the first battery-powered electric tractor will be launched in Australia in 2026.

AFGRI receive JDF Platinum Medallion, sixth year running

AFGRI Equipment has been awarded the status of 2022 Platinum Medallion Dealer by John Deere Financial Limited in Australia and New Zealand.

Northam’s Michael Currell celebrates 10-year milestone

AFGRI Equipment service technician Michael Currell admits he still can’t sleep if he’s needing to find a fix or a solution for a job.

See & Spray the focus at Deere sprayer training in Muresk

AFGRI Equipment had the pleasure of hosting sprayer product training at Muresk Institute in May.

The sky’s the limit for Northam’s newest tech Declan Bell

Growing up in Toodyay, Declan completed work experience at the Northam branch whilst still in high school.

AFGRI's Toys Monster Sale | John Deere Toys

For a limited time only, AFGRI Equipment has 15% off a wide range of selected John Deere toys!

Next gen of JD StarFire receivers released

John Deere is introducing the next generation of Precision Ag technology – the new StarFire 7000 receiver, now with SF-RTK.

Deere’s data collab with Food Agility CRC

The collaboration will see John Deere & Food Agility CRC work together to apply a newly-developed Data Sharing Agreement Template to data flow scenarios.

Deere’s joint venture with GUSS Automation

GUSS, Global Unmanned Spray System, is a pioneer in semi-autonomous orchard and vineyard sprayers.

KUHN showcase latest tech in new MoCos

The new KUHN FC 9330 RA and FC 13640 RA will come with an integrated swath grouper, as well as be fitted with lift control suspension and Kuhn’s Optidisc Elite cutter bar.

New automation tools to benefit all grader operators

The adoption of new technology and automation in grading has contributed to increased grade accuracy and operator productivity as well as reducing operator fatigue...

Why consider the John Deere 672GP for your next grader?

Mobile plant operator Jason Vine provided some excellent feedback of the John Deere 672GP grader...

Ensuring our employees receive the same AFGRI support

AFGRI Equipment has a settled HR team tasked with providing support to the company’s near 500-strong workforce.

Carnamah’s Chris praises colleagues after service milestone

AFGRI’s Chris van Zyl believes working at AFGRI opened the door for many opportunities for him and his family, after celebrating five years at the Carnamah branch in May last year.

Deere & Co set goals for next leap in sustainable outcomes

Deere have released the company’s sustainability report for 2021 outlining new sustainability goals for 2022.

Deere release See & Spray Ultimate in US

John Deere have unveiled the next iteration of spraying technology to enable targeted treatment of non-residual herbicide on weeds...

Award-winning EVT available on MY23 8 Series tractors

The technology, recognized with a gold medal at Agritechnica 2019, will now be available on all 410-horsepower machines including 8R, 8RT and 8RX models.

Deere celebrates 75 years of SP combine harvesters

John Deere AU/NZ managing director Luke Chandler said Australian farmers embraced the self-propelled machines when they first entered the market.

Switch to sales further enhances Ellie’s passion for industry

Take a risk and get out of your comfort zone – that’s the message from AFGRI Equipment – Perth sales representative Ellie Vance.

Deere’s new JD14 engine available for 9 Series tractors

The completely redesigned JD14 engine will be available in model year 2023 John Deere 9R 640 and 9RX 640 tractors.

Deere announce new 2022 intake for startup program

The program allows Deere to enhance and deepen its interaction with startup companies whose technology could add value for customers.

Deere gear a big hit at this year’s Big Boys Toys Expo

Extended to three days this year, the event was held on February 11 to 13 at McCallum Park in Victoria Park.

Deere unveils fully autonomous 8R tractor

With those in the Ag world eager with anticipation, Deere unveiled their first entirely autonomous tractor for large-scale use.

What Kind of Tractor Should You Buy?

When it comes to knowing which tractor you should buy, start by thinking about the size of your land and the job at hand.

7 things to consider when investing in a new tractor

With many options available for a range of applications, finding the right tractor isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.

5 signs your farm needs a new tractor

Over the years we’ve worked with many different businesses looking to invest in a new tractor, or customers seeking advice on what will best suit their farming needs.

Manitou partnership expands to newest AFGRI branches

AFGRI Equipment are excited to announce the expansion of our dealer network for Manitou telehandlers and forklifts.

Deere & Co acquire majority ownership of Kreisel Electric

John Deere has acquired a majority interest in Kreisel Electric, an Austrian company that specialises in renewable battery energy.

Ready for next harvest with a pre-season combine inspection

As the new year kicks off, now is the ideal time to get your combine harvester inspected and ready for next harvest.

See & Spray tech honoured at CES Innovation Awards

John Deere’s See & Spray technology has been named a Best of Innovation honouree in the robotics category at this year’s CES Innovation Awards.

Precision Construction brings new era of tech innovations

John Deere has unveiled Precision Construction, an evolution of the John Deere technology portfolio for construction equipment.

AFGRI team raise big for this year’s Movember Challenge

AFGRI Equipment would like to congratulate those who took part in this year’s Movember Challenge.

Deere’s 8R Series receives sustainable farming recognition

Deere has been recognised for its sustainable farming focus at this year’s DesignEuropa Awards for its John Deere 8 Series tractor.

Deere expands mid-size range with four new 6R models

John Deere’s impressive stable of 6R tractors has just gained some extra additions in horsepower with the announcements of four new models.

Deere celebrates 25 years of commercial ZTrak zero-turns

John Deere has celebrated 25 years of manufacturing the ZTrak commercial zero-turn mower.

Minecraft collab to promote agriculture to young gamers

John Deere has collaborated with the creators of Minecraft, with the latest version, FarmCraft, bringing awareness of agriculture to young game enthusiasts.

Importance of safety reminder on National Hay Safe Day

Safety and wellbeing the key message as Australia marked this year’s National Hay Safe Day late last month.

Customers welcomed at new Narrogin branch opening

AFGRI Equipment was proud to host our customers at the official opening of our new branch in Narrogin late last month.

Service pair recognised at Deere’s Technician Awards

AFGRI Equipment are very proud to have had two finalists in this year’s inaugural John Deere Technician Awards for Australia and New Zealand.

Esperance host fantastic ‘triple-header’ in lead up to harvest

AFGRI Equipment have had the pleasure of hosting a series of header schools across our dealer network in Western Australia.

Deere release first compact machine with SmartGrade Tech

John Deere have released the SmartGrade 333G compact track loader, the industry’s first compact machine equipped with integrated grade control.

AFGRI wins big as Esperance Ag Show returns with a bang

AFGRI Equipment were glad to attend this year’s Esperance Ag Show, back after being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moving site a big success at this year’s Perth Royal Show

AFGRI Equipment were pleased to return to the Perth Royal Show this year.

Enabling Remote Display Access for harvest

As harvest approaches, consider making sure you are set up to allow Remote Display Access to the displays on your machines.

Game changer - The John Deere X9 combine

John Deere have added two new combine harvester models to its harvesting array, the new X Series.

Farm Weekly competition caps off memorable Dowerin

It was a fantastic feeling to be back at this year’s Dowerin Machinery Field Days, after last year’s event was cancelled due to the CoVID pandemic.

AFGRI’s new Precision Ag manager excited for the challenge

AFGRI Equipment are delighted to announce Josh Bracken has been appointed as Precision Ag manager for our dealer network in WA.

Proud to win Best Industrial Display at Newdegate 2021

AFGRI Equipment enjoyed another great year at this year’s Newdegate Machinery Field Days, winning Best Industrial Display for our site for the third time in the last four shows.

Deep rip with Agrowplow to improve soil structure & health

If you are considering deep ripping next season, Agrowplow have new stock available for order through your local AFGRI Equipment branch.

Trade-A-Toy Day back with bells on at Esperance branch

Held at the branch on September 4, the branch’s Trade-A-Toy Day is where local kids, with the help of their parents, trade-in their old toys for new John Deere ones.

AFGRI highlight equipment range at this year’s LGSA Expo

AFGRI Equipment were pleased to attend the 2021 LGSA Conference & Expo this year.

Great win in Perenjori as ‘fantastic’ show returns with a bang

In between monster trucks and the beautiful surrounds, AFGRI Equipment had the pleasure of attending the Perenjori Show again this month.

Site display award caps off a magnificent Mingenew Expo

AFGRI Equipment had the honour of winning Best Machinery Display for our site at this year’s Mingenew Midwest Expo, claiming the award for a fourth consecutive show.

Demos near as first X Series combines arrive in Australia

The first X Series combine harvesters have now arrived in Australia with three demonstration models soon to be heading for paddocks across the country.

Deere to further autonomous tech with Bear Flag acquisition

John Deere have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics to accelerate autonomous technology on farm.

Geraldton wins Branch OTY at AFGRI’s night of nights

AFGRI Equipment had the great pleasure of hosting our staff at the 2021 AFGRI Awards Night last month.

AFGRI Equipment to grow staff complement with new opportunities

With the recent acquisition of Ag Implements, now is a fantastic time to join the AFGRI Equipment team.

AFGRI Equipment acquire Ag Implements

AFGRI Equipment Australia is pleased to announce we have acquired Ag Implements.

SmartGrade integration a new innovation for Deere CCE

John Deere has equipped the 333G compact track loader with SmartGradeTM technology in efforts to expand the capabilities of the machine for operators.

Trio of parts managers appointed across dealer network

AFGRI Equipment has the pleasure of announcing three new parts managers across our dealership group in Western Australia.

Farm Weekly subscribers’ chance to win great Gator prize

AFGRI Equipment and Farm Weekly have teamed up to provide Farm Weekly subscribers with the chance to win a great prize giveaway.

New tech advisor brings extra support for tractor repairs

AFGRI Equipment Australia are pleased to welcome a new member to our team of technical advisors, Gert Grobler.

Deere celebrates 50 years of manufacturing backhoes

John Deere have marked 50 years of manufacturing backhoe loaders with a celebration of the launch of its first backhoe model, the JD310.

Wouldn’t trade a great weekend at Perth Tradie Expo

AFGRI Equipment had the great pleasure of being an event sponsor of the Perth Tradie Expo this year.

Four top tips for unlocking the benefits of digital agriculture

John Deere Australia and New Zealand precision agriculture manager Benji Blevin has shared four steps farmers can take to turn digital agriculture into on-farm profitability.

Proud to be part of the WA turf industry at STA WA event

AFGRI Equipment – Perth were pleased to attend the Sports Turf Association (STA) WA’s Turf Seminar and Trade Show this year.

John Deere’s new PowerTech 13.6L engine

A detailed look into the new John Deere PowerTech 13.6L™ engine highlighting it’s real-world usability, and not just power on paper.

AFGRI showcase green choice at Perth Garden Festival

Held May 6 to May 9 at Langley Park, the show is becoming well known as Perth’s premium lawn and garden event.

New beginning for golf and government in Perth region

AFGRI Equipment is pleased to welcome new Golf & Government sales representative Corey Clark to the team.

Another alternative with new lineup of Hagie sprayers

John Deere has announced an all-new lineup of Hagie self-propelled sprayers for the Australian market as another alternative for broadacre farmers.

Apprentice induction day kicks off TAFE for first years

The day saw 18 of our first-year apprentice technicians learn more about the company, what is expected of them and the journey ahead.

Graders live up to positive reputation for Wormall Civil

Transport, plant, site operations manager Shannon Whincup sat down with our team and provided some excellent feedback on how we are a valued part of their operations.

John Deere 8 Series tractors receive update

John Deere’s new 8 Series tractors have received an update that builds on the strong foundation of existing technology by providing new specialised options.

Bourgault breaking barriers with Frame Mounted Seeders

The new units come in working widths of 6m, 8m and 9m and has narrow transport dimensions of 3m wide by 4m wide (4.5m high for 9m models).

WA Farmer wins Deere Green Rewards Combine Comp

A big congratulations to David Smith of Carnamah for winning John Deere’s S700 Series Green Rewards competition.

Deere introduce the next level in self-propelled sprayers

John Deere launch new range of SP sprayers promising to equip producers with the tools for more precise and efficient spraying.

Equipment shines at successful construction demo days

Hosted just south of Gingin, the days provided an opportunity to showcase a large range of John Deere equipment to our customers.

John Deere 6M Series Tractor Specials

Expect more from your mid-size tractor with John Deere and AFGRI Equipment 6M Specials.

AFGRI help get hearts racing at Big Boys Toys Expo

Located at McCallum Park in Victoria Park this year, the show delivered on its aim of something for everyone.

Loose Leaf Co. utilise Deere 5 Series for fields of greens

Regarded as one of WA’s biggest salad producers, The Loose Leaf Lettuce Company produce around 20,000 kilograms of fresh, gourmet vegetables each week.

Double win caps off another fantastic Wagin Woolorama

It feels good to be back doing field days again. That was the buzz around staff on our sites at Wagin Woolorama earlier this March.

AFGRI Equipment pleased to announce new branch in Narrogin

AFGRI Equipment has announced our branches in Pingelly and Wagin will consolidate to form a new branch in Narrogin.

Four new companies added to Deere’s startup program

John Deere have welcomed four new companies into its Startup Collaborator program for its 2021 cohort.

Deere compact track loaders make big impact with MTS

“Mid-year 2020, we as a business, made a decision to defer from our existing supplier of compact track loaders and purchased our first John Deere 325G Track Loader from AFGRI Equipment."

AFGRI apprentices to complete training at Bourgault HQ

A constant flow of AFGRI apprentices will be on site at Bourgault’s Kelmscott warehouse in the next few months.

CommandDrive rolled out across MY21 sprayer range

Deere’s popular CommandDrive system is one of the key updates to their model 2021 range of 4-Series self-propelled sprayers.

A grade above the rest - Deere’s Premium Circle

John Deere has unveiled a new factory-installed Premium Circle option for G-Series, GP-Series and SmartGrade motor graders.

Deere receive CES award in robotics for X-Series Combines

The robotics category highlights programmable or otherwise intelligent machines capable of performing specific tasks.

Get peace of mind with a pre-season combine inspection

Perfect time to organise a pre-season combine inspection with AFGRI Equipment.

Agnire Farming’s green switch to support sustainable future

The Warrs run Agnire Farming, an 8000-ha mixed grain operation near Yuna in WA's grain belt.

Operations Center clinics to be held in South Guildford

With the new production season commencing, AFGRI is running introductory MyJohnDeere Operations Center training clinics this February.

A message of thanks to our customers, suppliers and staff

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

John Deere’s collaboration with BMW’s Designworks

For more than 20 years, Deere have worked closely with Designworks, BMW’s innovation studio on industrial design.

Christmas gifts sorted with local shopping centre stores

It looks like there will be lots of kids waking up to some jolly green gifts under the tree in the Albany and Esperance areas.

A great morning out in Perth with branch open day and mower giveaway

About 200 people attended the event which included a mix of activities for the whole family.

Movember team smash fundraising target for 2020 challenge

AFGRI Equipment would like to congratulate everyone involved on a very successful Movember Challenge for 2020.

Great new location in WA’s South West with move to Busselton

The new Busselton branch, located at 10 Ponsford Chase, opened its doors in November.

Software Update 20-3 Release

John Deere have released the latest update for Gen 4 displays, SF6000 and SF3000 receivers. 

Choose Your Sprayer. Choose Your Rate.

We have a huge range of quality secondhand self-propelled sprayers for your farming operation.

Well-deserved recognition for Farm Weekly’s Ken

Wishing a fond farewell but most certainly, not goodbye to Farm Weekly’s senior journalist Ken Wilson.

Las Vegas Casino Evening tops off 'excellent' LGSA 2020

AFGRI Equipment were proud to sponsor the 2020 Local Government Supervisors Association Conference and Expo.

Esperance double header with harvester school and Ladies of the Land Tour

AFGRI Equipment – Esperance had the pleasure of hosting two fantastic events on the one day in October.

Focus on data collection with latest Operations Center Updates

John Deere has released new software updates to the John Deere Operations Center and its MyOperations App.

Committed to service excellence with new website launch

The new website has been designed to create an improved user experience.