JD introduces new S7 Series headers
John Deere says its S Series combines have been redesigned and optimised with innovative technologies to build on their proven performance in Australian and New Zealand conditions.
John Deere says it will buy the French company Monosem, a designer and maker of precision planting equipment. The purchase includes four factories in France and two in the US.
John May, Deere's president of agricultural solutions and chief information officer, said "with this purchase we will consolidate our... leadership in precision agriculture. Monosem has shown innovation and success in precision planting technology that is admired worldwide, and the acquisition of a market leader will allow John Deere to serve more customers worldwide."
Monosem has been family owned by three generations since its foundation in 1948. Deere has no plans to change the independent nature of the business which will continue to operate under its own brands and trademark.
May says acquiring Monosem "will help accelerate John Deere's market reach in precision planting equipment and add engineering expertise in further developing precision planting solutions".
Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand has no intention of backing down in a trade dispute with Canada over dairy products.
There have been leadership changes at the Hamilton-based Dairy Goat Co-operative, which has been struggling financially in recent years.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.
OPINION: In recent years farmers have been crying foul of unworkable and expensive regulations.
Another 16 commercial beef farmers have been selected to take part in the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme designed to help drive the uptake of genetics in the industry.
Trade Minister Todd McClay says Kiwi exporters will be $100 million better off today as the NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) comes into force.