Rollovers of quad bikes or ATVs towing calf milk trailers have typically prompted a Safety Alert from Safer Farms, the industry-led organisation dedicated to fostering a safer farming culture across New Zealand.
With the increased arrival of technology in modern agricultural machinery, it invariably means more wiring and electronic control modules. This brings with it the risk of rodent damage when machines are in storage during the winter.
Deutz-Fahr has been awarded the prestigious silver medal at the upcoming Agritechnica 2025.
Although not a new concept, in-field animal weighing seems to be gaining traction by delivering live animal data without the need to bring mobs back to the yard for analysis.
GEA says that its latest walkover teat sprayer is helping farmers save time and boost udder health.
AGCO Corp has agreed with TAFE to resolve all outstanding disputes and matters related to their commercial relationship.
Engine maker Deutz is realising increasing growth in new orders and revenue in the first six months of 2025.
Recently released in Australia and New Zealand by John Deere, a unique new software platform offers near real time profitability monitoring across crops and individual paddocks.
Innovation awards at international agricultural events are always on the wishlist of manufacturers.
John Deere has released details of its next generation of fixed and variable chamber round balers, offering advanced automation for increased productivity, along with user-friendly features, including new endless belts that ensure reliable net feeding, particularly in sticky conditions, and an optional integral bale weighing system.
Like many manufacturers around the world, European agricultural machinery and tractor manufacturers are currently operating in a difficult market environment. But they are heading to the world’s largest agricultural machinery event in Hanover next month with a degree of cautious optimism.
Established in 2021, the John Deere Technician of the Year Awards champion the important contribution parts and service technicians make to the Australian and New Zealand agriculture, construction and forestry industries.
JCB has released details of its new Fastrac 6000 Series, filling the gap between the current 4000 Series (160- 240 horsepower) and the 8000 Series (330+ horsepower).
Well-known for its Fusion baler wrapper combination, Irish manufacturer McHale has launched an interesting option at the recent Irish Ploughing Match.
It's hard to believe that quad bikes or ATVs have been around for about 50 years – even longer if you add in the balloon-tyred trikes that first appeared in the Bond movie Moonraker.
Fancy trading your old toy for something new next month?
Kuhn has announced an expansion of its range of disc mowers, distributed by Norwood in New Zealand, with the addition of two new vertically folding rear mounted models, the GMD 3515 and GMD 4015.
We've all heard of road trains, soul train and gravy trains, but German machinery manufacturer Krone has come up with a novel word for the agricultural sector.
Whangarei field service technician, Bryce Dickson has cemented his place in John Deere’s history, becoming the first ever person to win an award for the third time at the annual Australian and New Zealand Technician of the Year Awards, announced at a gala dinner in Brisbane last night.
With the price of fertiliser still significantly higher than 2024, there is an increased onus on ensuring its spread accurately at the correct rate.
Sky Agriculture was formed in 2020, bringing together the well-known European brands of Sulky, Prolog and Sky, under the oversight of the family-owned Burel Group.
With Agritechnica just around the corner, it’s no surprise to see manufacturers drip-feed some information of new products worth a closer look.
Pottinger has released details of its newly developed LIQUIDO F front-mounted, multi-purpose silage additive tank.
Officially launched at the National Fieldays event in June, the Leader in-line conventional PRO 1900 balers are imported and distributed by Cambridge-based Ag Tech-Global Ag Solutions, who were appointed worldwide agents for Leader balers earlier this year.
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