With a history of more than 100 years, Schuitemaker has built a reputation for high quality manufacturing, durability and excellent in-field performance for its self-loading wagons.
Two milking technology providers are joining forces to enhance performance in the dairy shed.
Word of mouth recommendations among farmers are contributing to strong growth for farm management software company Resolution, with thousands of users across the country and off-shore expansion on the cards.
The recently published State of the Industry -Tractors and Machinery 2025 from the Australian Tractor and Machinery Association (TMA), the equivalent of New Zealand’s TAMA, gives an interesting perspective of the industry.
Getting calves away to a strong start means attention to detail from day one, so the Lely Calm, an automatic drinking system for calves, prepares and feeds rations at the right temperature and is designed to ensure calves receive smaller, more frequent portions throughout the day.
Building on its increasing recognition in the New Zealand market, ATV and sideby- side manufacturer CF Moto is moving to a more prominent site at National Fieldays, while also introducing a brace of new ATVs to the market.
Continued fluctuations in fuel costs are putting pressure on many businesses, driving a significant spike in interest for electrified options like hybrids and alternative power sources.
Abbey Machinery will be showcasing its latest diet feeder and slurry management solutions designed to support efficient, highperformance farming systems in New Zealand.
Building on an increasing reputation for robust, productive machinery for grassland conservation, Malone has a duo of machines on display at Mystery Creek that should be ideal for the New Zealand market.
Well known for its innovative seeding solutions, Pöttinger’s new Aerosem M implement-mounted pneumatic seed drill offers a precision metering and rugged coulter system for exact seed placement and prompt and uniform emergence.
Building on its reputation for rugged vertical mixer design, Jaylor’s new 6000 Series focuses on improved feed flow, faster mixing, more efficient performance with lower horsepower requirements, alongside enhanced operator visibility, and practical durability upgrades.
Manitou's larger MLT 841 and 1041 telehandler models can now be optioned with the in-house developed, Smart Weigh System (SWS).
While quads and LUVs are a major part of the rural landscape, on many New Zealand dairy farms 2-wheelers continue to be an important part of the logistics puzzle.
Safer Farms Regional Champions are putting Crush Protection Devices (CPDs) through their paces and sharing their first-hand experiences with other farmers.
Well-known Swedish front-end loader manufacturer Quicke is launching the Q-series Facelift and Q-Companion 2.0 system.
A recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand quad safety field day, held along the rugged Whanganui river valley at Kakatahi, focused on identifying risks and taking appropriate actions to minimise unplanned accidents.
The all-new John Deere Operations Center PRO Service option will give agricultural, construction, forestry and turf customers across New Zealand even more choice as to how they diagnose, repair and optimise the performance of their equipment.
While equipment sales teams bask in the glory when they sell a product, they often forget the designers and engineers who bring that product from an idea to production.
Relatively new to the buoyant New Zealand ute market, JAC (pronounced Jack) first unveiled its T9 PHEV workhorse to NZ audiences at last year’s Fieldays, showcasing a bold orange prototype designed to capture attention and gather real-world feedback, fed directly back to the vehicle development team.
More than 1200 exhibitors will showcase their products and services at next month’s National Fieldays, with sites nearly sold out.
Despite difficult trading conditions for European machinery manufacturers brought about conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, alongside the United States imposing punitive tariffs, Italian manufacturer Maschio Gaspardo, has seen turnover increase 12% in 2025 to €390 million (NZ$775m) with a net profit of €11.2 million (NZ$22.3).
Given that current diesel pricing is a bit like a ride on a fairground roller coaster, it should be no surprise to hear that manufacturers are looking for alternatives.
The first weeks of a calf's life quietly shape the future of the entire herd.
A walk around any agricultural field day or a dealership yard will find several potential customers moaning that tractors are getting too expensive, too complicated and carrying too much electronic componentry - leading to more specialised and expensive servicing.
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