Hodge Industries has been manufacturing agricultural machinery, specialising in the sugarcane industry for over 100 years. Not only do they sell machinery, but they also farm sugarcane in Rockhampton, truly making them experts in the field.
Chris Morley from Hodge Industries was looking to improve their farming efficiency by increasing crop yield and reducing environmental impact by planting soya bean crops while the cane fields are rested. He found the Stocks Ag Rotor Meter to be the perfect applicator to integrate into their workflow.
Chris bought the Stocks Ag Rotor Meter because they are built robustly in the UK for farms around the world, and it pairs seamlessly with our Jackal monitor. The Jackal gives Chris control over the rotor meter while providing real time feedback for monitoring. The Jackal can set the speed of the gravity fed fluted rollers to accurately meter soya beans regardless of vehicle speed and application rate selected.


Hodge Industries have used one of their frames to mount the applicator and paired it with a larger Excel 18” signal disk opener to work better through the cane trash. This complete setup allows them to plant soya beans through the trash blanket without disturbing the soil, reducing erosion and weed growth.
As the soya bean crop grows, nitrogen supplementation occurs through inoculation, improving soil quality for the next crop of sugarcane. Chris can either harvest the soya beans to sell on the market or allow the beans to die to further increase soil quality.
Farmers can trust this wireless solution to deliver accuracy, convenience, and reliability, enhancing daily operations and long-term outcomes. Whether calibrating seeding units or managing multi-product applications, this technology empowers you to work smarter, not harder.


If you are looking for a quality applicator, monitor or advice for how to improve your agricultural efficiency, contact our friendly team to discuss how we can help you with our farming solutions.