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Program: Farmers win 'Right to Repair' for agricultural equipment

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In what's been labelled a historic win, Australian farmers have secured a commitment from the federal government this week that will give them more freedom to choose who services and repairs their agricultural machinery.

According to modelling by the Productivity Commission, the extension of Right to Repair reforms could see close to $100 million a year added to the GDP.

  • Guest: Hamish McIntyre, President of the National Farmers Federation
  • Producer: Grace Stranger

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Tractor company John Deere has vehicles on display at AgFest in Tasmania and said it was aiming to launch a fully autonomous, electric tractor in Australia in 2026.

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