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Users will dig upgraded excavator

The new U10-5 features hydraulic control levers, positioned to the sides of the seat for a better and more relaxed operator working experience.

Kubota New Zealand has recently added to its product line the new U10-5 excavator that will replace the existing K008-3.

Timber system improves grain drying

FLR timber floors achieve even drying as air is forced sideways before it goes upwards.

There will be many advocates for different methods of crop drying, but the aim of on-floor crop drying is to get a totally uniform airflow across the whole floor.

RAM hits 20K!

In a market dominated by utes, Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive pick-up.

New transport carriage for large furrow presses

Lemken has introduced a new trailer for its VarioPack furrow press that allows the even larger furrow presses to be easily transported by road.

Furrow presses can be useful for tilth breakdown, soil consolidation and moisture conservation.

Taking on climate change

Guayule is a desert-adapted shrub that can be used for several products, but most notably as a natural rubber for tyres.

While the subject of water never seems very far from the agricultural news, it always seems to be about the extremes of too little or too much.

$100k for Farmstrong!

The 2022 National Fieldays saw over $100,000 raised for Farmstrong.

Last year's National Fieldays saw Norwood chief executive Tim Myers present Farmstrong with a cheque for $106,925.

All ready to go at SI field days

SIFD organisers are expecting between 20,000 to 30,000 people through the gates over the three-day event – running from March 29-31.

The sheds have been built, the marquees are up and now the 600-plus exhibitors are busily dressing their sites.

Handlers make life easier

The regular use of sheep handlers and cattle crushes for carrying out animal health programmes has helped reduce costs and drive production efficiency.

After many hours of brainstorming, trouble shooting and trialling, David Short “married” a traditional Lister handpiece with a direct drive brushless motor attached to the rear to create the Handypiece.

Weeds all wiped out

The new Rotowiper TR machine's layout allows excellent ground contouring over the full working width.

Over the years, Ashburton-based Rotowiper has followed one main objective: to design and manufacture an effective, cost-efficient method of controlling/eradicating weed infestation in pasture and crops.