John Hamparsum has spent his life farming in North West NSW, continuing a family legacy that spans generations. On his mixed operation, he grows cotton, oats, and sorghum in rotation, striking a balance between productivity, sustainability, and long-term soil health.
John is a well-known advocate for responsible, future-focused farming. On-farm, he implements practical systems such as moisture monitoring, tailwater recycling, and biodiversity zones to reduce environmental impact while improving operational performance.
His approach is grounded in practical innovation. He isn’t drawn to technology for technology's sake—he chooses tools that offer real, measurable value. For him, success lies in dependable, integrated systems that work seamlessly across different equipment brands and scales of operation.
That’s why John has partnered with precision ag tech provider, Vantage NSW, since 2008. Across his farm, he runs a full suite of PTx Trimble technology, easily integrated into his mixed fleet of Fendt, Case IH, New Holland, and Spra-Coupe equipment.
An on-farm PTx Trimble base station provides reliable guidance, with seamless fallback to RTX when needed. PTx Trimble Autosteer ensures accuracy across every cab and application.
“PTx Trimble allows me the flexibility to get any brand of tractor I want and any piece of equipment,” John says. “It's so interchangeable and easy to put into different equipment, which is what I've loved about the system so far.”
To maximise input efficiency, John uses Field-IQ for liquid fertiliser, with both section control and variable rate capabilities. For precise row placement, critical in cotton, the TruTracker implement steering system enhances control.
On a farm of this size, compatibility and reliability are essential. But for John, it’s not just the technology that matters.
“Vantage NSW’s service is second to none, ”he says. “I can’t fault it.”
Based in Gunnedah, Vantage NSW supports every stage of the season with precision ag solutions and service that sets them apart.
“When I call, even if I go to voicemail, it logs into their system and someone gets back to me quickly. It doesn’t go off their radar until it’s fixed.”
After more than 15 years, John’s loyalty to Vantage NSW comes down to one thing: trust that delivers.
“Vantage NSW are there to support you and help improve your systems on the farm.
“I’d definitely recommend working with their team. They’ve got the skin in the game. They’re there to support you and help you improve your systems.”
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We are proud to announce that Vantage NSW has been awarded Trimble Ag Reseller of the Year 2023.
