By taking a new approach to its apprenticeship programme, agricultural equipment supplier Norwood says it is ensuring farmers’ machinery will be supported in the future, while also bringing a wider range of people into the industry.
A software update for Valtra tractors combines Auto U-Pilot headland management and Valtra Guide automated steering to help deliver automated headland turns.
With many self-propelled forage harvester manufacturers offering machines hitting 1000hp, the bottleneck in any harvesting system is always likely to be at the clamp.
Feedback from farmers highlighted frustration at the time and cost involved in frequently replacing failed pigtail posts.
While most rakes or swathers are tine-based, over the last few years more and more manufacturers have been adding belt-based mergers to their product offerings.
Alternatively powered vehicles, be they cars, utes or even tractors, never seem to be far from the news.
Horsch's new Maestro precision drill offers the choice of the new AirSpeed system.
The Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) has appointed Phil Holden as its new general manager.
Despite ongoing problems caused by Covid, European tractor registrations for 2021 were up by around 17% over 2020 and reached their highest level in the last decade.
German machinery companies Krone and Lemken are probably better known for their grassland and cultivation products.
Precision agriculture specialist Ag Leader has added the RightSpot spraying system to its range.
After recently adding the German-built range of Fliegl trailers to its extensive portfolio, Power Farming New Zealand anticipates high levels of interest in the TMK Dump Trailer Range.
The health of agricultural workers exposed to harmful airborne chemicals is in the spotlight, with one company introducing New Zealand-first technology to limit exposure and help meet the need for increased protection.
It's going to be a case of pack your tee-shirts, shorts and thongs - rather than raincoat, umbrella and gumboots - with National Fieldays Society rescheduling the 2022 event from its usual June timeframe, in favour of a late Nov/early Dec timeslot.
Monosem has offered electrically-powered (FEP) planters since late 2017.
EAutoPowr is described as a significant step in John Deere’s journey towards electrification.
Harvesting specialist Claas has only taken a little over three years to produce its 100th Jaguar Terra Trac-equipped harvester, which was first previewed as a prototype at Agritechnica 2017 before its commercial launch in late-2018.
Valtra Tractors usually hit the headlines for their cold-weather performance – not surprising given these machines are manufactured in Finland.
A spray equipment company, founded in Rotorua and now exporting products to the world, is celebrating its 50th year of operations.
Deutz-Fahr importer, distributor and retailer Power Farming has recently released details of the new Warrior versions of the popular 6, 7, 8 and 9 series tractor models.
Massey University engineering PhD students and entrepreneurs, Tyrel Glass and Baden Parr, say they are creating game-changing technology for the agricultural industry.
Strautmann Hopkins Ltd imports a full range of trailed or self-propelled Strautmann Mixer Wagons from the German manufacturer.
Over the years, Ashburton-based Rotowiper has pursued one main objective – to design and manufacture an effective, cost-efficient method of controlling/eradicating weeds in pasture and crops.
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