Power Farming's biennial farm machinery tour of Northern Europe recently took in the latest technology in cultivation, seeding and grassland machinery.
Regional field days organisers are already locking in dates for their annual showcases. But a logistical storm is brewing for event contractors and exhibitors.
Grease keeps the wheels of agriculture turning – probably for longer than we realise.
John Deere has introduced a redesigned version of the N500C series air drill.
Baseball caps, overalls and jackets are a familiar aspect of aftermarket promotion. But Fendt has taken an interesting step further.
German manufacturer Fendt has released details of its new sixth generation 900 series tractors, which will be a big focus at Agritechnica later in the year.
Working as a farmer and fencing contractor for 15 years made Jerome Wenzlick very familiar with fence posts — now he's “saving the planet one post at a time”.
Forage harvester maker Claas is celebrating 20 years of its Liner four-rotor swather.
The humble Kiwi tip trailer looks like a distant memory, given the size of some units we now see on farms and roads.
Tractor manufacturer Massey Ferguson appears to be hitting a sweet spot.
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.
Described as a medium duty disc harrow, the Maschio Veloce is ideal for seed bed preparation or for incorporating residues from previous crops.
Your brow will furrow when you first see the e3 quad from Switch EV Global.
Farm machinery maker Claas is celebrating having made 150,000 tractors since it bought the Renault brand in 2003.
Of the food intake ruminants use for maintenance, milk production, rearing a calf and/or to produce meat, as much as 85% can end up as waste. Waste that can be used as fertiliser.
John Deere will use Fieldays to show the latest 5R series tractors — four units in the all-important 90-125hp sector.
A new evaluation centre opened by Claas at its headquarters at Harsewinkel, Germany will help maintain its front ranking in harvesting technology.
FMG insurance cover on 30,000 tractors in New Zealand positions it uniquely to understand its customers daily problems.
New for Fieldays 2019 is the Taracarry Plus, a nifty pigtail and reel carrier for quads.
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