Five year warranty deal
Hustler Equipment, manufacturer of livestock feeding machinery, has announced the introduction of a new, five-year warranty scheme for all their products manufactured in 2023 and later.
Nigel Holt (left), Hustler territory manager, and David Acland shake hands at the handover of the bale feeder prior to its maiden run on the Mid Canterbury-based farm.
Mt Somers Station owners David And Kate Acland took ownership of their new Hustler Unrolla mounted bale feeder – first prize in the recent Rural News Group/Hustler reader competition.
David and Kate Acland run Mt Somers Station, a 3800-ha property that runs more than 13,000 breeding sheep, 3000 deer, 1300 dairy cows and 200 beef cattle.
The Aclands were drawn as the lucky winners Rural News Group/Hustler competition in July.
Read more about the Aclands' win and the Hustler Unrolla LX105 here.
Three New Zealand agritech companies are set to join forces to help unlock the full potential of technology.
As the sector heads into the traditional peak period for injuries and fatalities, farmers are being urged to "take a moment".
Federated Farmers says almost 2000 farmers have signed a petition launched this month to urge the Government to step in and provide certainty while the badly broken resource consent system is fixed.
Zespri’s counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) programme is underway with approximately 33 million trays, or 118,800 tonnes, expected this year from orchards throughout France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan.
Animal owners can help protect life-saving antibiotics from resistant bacteria by keeping their animals healthy, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association.
According to analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA), New Zealand red meat exports reached $827 million in October, a 27% increase on the same period last year.

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