Fendt Unveils Next-Generation 600 Series Tractors
Taking pride of place at Central Districts Field Days, the new 600 Series was Fendt’s incarnation of a compact and manoeuvrable 4-cylinder tractor in the 150-200hp sector.
Central Districts Field Days organisers say their event is shaping up the “tastiest yet” with new exhibitors and attractions.
For foodies, the Taste of Central Districts will serve the region’s wines and foods – Pheasant Creek and Ruahine wines, Basecamp venison salamis, Koast Limoncello, Gladstone Vineyard and Southern Grain Spirits.
Southern Grain drinks will include Duckshooter Port and aged whisky.
Food zones will sell whitebait fritters, gourmet burgers, hotdogs, hot donuts, etc. Supporting local business and talent, these food zones will be astir for the three days.
The food innovation and research experts FoodHQ will be on site offering visitors chats with their experts about the science being done in New Zealand. FoodHQ is world-notable for agri-food science and innovation along the food value chain - from idea generation to products on the shelf.
The FoodHQ campus being developed in Palmerston North will offer global customers ‘one-door access’ to the best in New Zealand food innovation. The collaborative approach creates a faster, easier way for food companies to work with the FoodHQ family.
Mark Ward, programme director at FoodHQ, says: “We’ll be talking to people about our vision and what we’re doing to help grow New Zealand’s agrifood sector. They’ll get to hear from food science experts and get to taste some enjoyable, innovative treats.”
Central Districts Field Days will be held at Manfeild Park, Feilding, from March 12-14.
Acclaimed fruit grower Dean Astill never imagined he would have achieved so much in the years since being named the first Young Horticulturist of the Year, 20 years ago.
The Ashburton-based Carrfields Group continues to show commitment to future growth and in the agricultural sector with its latest investment, the recently acquired 'Spring Farm' adjacent to State Highway 1, Winslow, just south of Ashburton.
New Zealand First leader and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has blasted Fonterra farmers shareholders for approving the sale of iconic brands to a French company.
A major feature of the Ashburton A&P Show, to be held on October 31 and November 1, will be the annual trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial test match, with the best heading dogs from both sides of the Tasman going head-to-head in two teams of four.
Fewer bobby calves are heading to the works this season, as more dairy farmers recognise the value of rearing calves for beef.
The key to a dairy system that generates high profit with a low emissions intensity is using low footprint feed, says Fonterra program manager on-farm excellence, Louise Cook.