At a recently held sustainability day in Germany, John Deere unveiled the latest updates for its eAutoPowr, electric infinitely variable transmission, the first of its kind in the world and now available for the 8R tractor range.

A total of 108,800 tractors were registered across Europe in the first six months of 2022, with 31,900 tractors of 37kW (50 hp) and under and 76,900 of 38kW and above.

A large new study into leptospirosis in NZ has revealed new facts about how this infectious disease may be caught by various people working in the rural sector.

A recent trial comparing the performance of two lines of rams over commercial two-tooth ewes highlights the perils of judging rams on looks alone.

The Canterbury A&P Association is managing the show itself, after several years of it being in the hands of a management company

Competitive shearing is about to be boosted with the launch of a new competition, The Southern Series.

This year's New Zealand Agricultural Show in Canterbury will go ahead, vows show president Chris Harris.

As dairy farmers head into mating with lower cow body condition scores than last season, feeding quality pasture and supplements will be crucial for getting cows in calf and putting milk in the vat.

With ever-dryer summers becoming a reality in many parts of New Zealand, there’s a growing need for frugal plants that require less water and fertiliser input, according to PGG Wrightson Seeds.

Fraser Tombleson reckons that being part of a focus group for the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme was a good opportunity to express shared problems and concerns.

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