More automated asparagus harvesting now in progress is expected to address the industry’s seasonal labour bottleneck.
Local makers of high capacity tipping trailers have some way to go to keep up with Irish manufacturers.
Norwood has imported the biggest tractor yet seen in New Zealand -- a New Holland T9.670 scraper.
These old shipping containers out front of rural properties can be mighty well-travelled.
German engine manufacturer MAN has a new Stage V compliant unit destined to power self propelled foragers and combine harvesters worldwide.
Four years ago, Sharon and Wayne George decided they would quit the corporate rat-race to travel New Zealand in their nine-metre motorhome.
A British contractor recently demonstrated the capabilities of precision machinery in modern farming.
New CLAAS Lexion 8000 and 7000 series combine harvesters have arrived in Australasia, reports Claas Harvest Centre.
John Deere's updated line-up of 6R Series tractors (110-250hp) includes the 6110R, 6120R, 6130R, 6145R, 6155R, 6175R, 6195R, 6215R, 6230R and 6250R.
Two new machines from John Deere increase their offering in the grass harvesting sector.
Kubota is busy shedding its image of being only a maker of compact or municipal tractors.
The likelihood of electric or hybrid powered farm tractors still appears a long way off.
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.
JCB's Farm Master heavy loader range is pretty impressive.
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.
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Quota watch
The Hound understands that Mike Petersen’s time as NZ agriculture’s special trade envoy will soon end.
What a jerk
Your old mate notes that serial whinger Mike Joy continues to put the boot into the farming sector.