A Christchurch agritech start-up is set to launch an ‘intelligent’ pasture monitoring system aimed at addressing farmers’ profit shortfall.

Tractor manufacturer Massey Ferguson appears to be hitting a sweet spot.

Three farmers' sons have devised a quad trailer rear gate that prevents newborn calves escaping seconds after they’re loaded.

Moving promptly against lameness in cows deals to their pain and can reduce long term hoof damage, says Shoof International, which markets Walkease hoof blocks.

When Giltrap Engineering bought Duncan Ag in 2018, along with the stable of Duncan drills it acquired the company’s line-up of bale feeders and feed-out wagons.

While electric and hybrid vehicles gain traction on our roads, the concept is largely missing from the rural and off-road markets. But Hisun Motors New Zealand is ‘dipping its toes’.

The big mixer wagons seen in New Zealand have a long way to go in size to rival the behemoths used in North America.

Sporting the new Hustler mint green paintwork, the Hastings company’s new RX feeders result from six years of development leading to a five-model range with capacities of 11 to 28cu.m.

Melbourne agritech company Agersens says it has raised $14.75 million capital including cash from existing investors such as NZ’s Gallagher Group.

A new compact charger designed for lithium ion phosphate batteries keeps them safer and always ready for use, the manufacturer claims.