Research and Development Partners

Agrowplow actively supports the research and development of new seeding and tillage technologies and practices by supplying parts and machinery on consignment to industry research partners.

Agricultural Machinery Research and Design Centre

News & Research

May 4, 2026

New Calculator Helps Growers Maximise Returns from Deep Ripping Operations
A new online tool helps grain growers make informed decisions about deep ripping investments by calculating break-even points based on fuel costs, grain prices, and yield responses. Learn how the EasyDiesel Calculator can optimise returns for Agrowplow deep ripper operators.

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March 26, 2024

Cost Benefit Analysis of Deep Ripping (GRDC)
Recent GRDC research has shown that there are significant economic returns and extra grain yield benefits when soil constraints are improved via deep ripping.
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October 6, 2023

South Australia Welcomes Another New AP102 Ultra-Deep Ripper
Lower Eyre Peninsula Farmer Ian Procter welcomes his new Agrowplow AP102 Deep Ripper, sold by Bascombe Auto Ag
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April 4, 2023

New Deep Ripper Plough Updates
We have released updates to our popular AP71 and AP91 broadacre deep rippers, named the AP72 and AP92 respectively. A brand new flagship model AP102 has also been released, with an update to the mid-sized AP51, the AP52, planned for later in 2023.
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August 18, 2022

AP102 Deep Ripper- Winner of Eyre Peninsula 'Best New Release'
We are excited to have unveiled our massive AP102 Deep Ripper with the team at Bascombe AutoAg at the Eyre Peninsula Field Days. This model has already been sold and heading onto a farm down South. Watch our video below as...
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May 20, 2022

AP11 Upgrades
The humble AP11 has been upgraded with a thicker toolbar, bringing the frame size from 100x100x6mm to 100x100x9mm. This change means users benefit from a more durable frame that extends the working life of the ripper and reduces the likelihood...
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May 20, 2022

Research offers significant yield increase potential in sandy soils
We have been assisting the University of South Australia (Uni SA) with research to better understand how the capability and effects of machine set-up/configuration effects deep ripping practices in sandy soils.

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May 20, 2022

Inclusion Plates Increase Yields in Sandy Soil with Deep Ripping and Top Soil Slotting
Trials in the Western Australian Wheatbelt have found deep ripping combined with topsoil slotting can increase yields from sandy soils more than by just deep ripping alone.
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April 9, 2021

Engineering benefits for the AD140 to increase its adaptability
Several upgrades to our AD130 have resulted in a versatile machine that offers up to three seed boxes while being easy to transport by road. The newer model is already being shipped throughout the eastern Australian seaboard for mixed farming...
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