Tractor, harvester IT comes of age
Over the last halfdecade, digital technology has appeared to be the “must-have” for tractor and machinery companies, who believe that bringing IT to tractors and farming will offer its customers huge benefits.
The Brandt Group of Companies has announced that they have partnered with John Deere and Waratah to make a $160,000 donation to the New Zealand Red Cross.
The contribution will be used to support emergency management agencies on the frontline of North Island to help with clean-up and repair efforts, underway since Cyclone Gabrielle in February.
"The damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has directly impacted our customers, our employees and the communities they call home," says Brandt chief executive, Shaun Semple. "We are eager to do whatever we can to support them through our participation in the North Island recovery effort."
Luke Chandler, managing director of John Deere Limited - Australia & New Zealand, says it is important to Deere and Waratah that members of affected communitie know that they have their back.
"We are proud to stand strong with the people of New Zealand during this very difficult time."
Brandt has 17 branch locations across the North Island serving hundreds of local customers who are actively working on the recovery effort. In addition to the financial support, Brandt has also put a significant amount of equipment to work, including numerous tractor and labour donations in cooperation with local citizens working to restore essential services as quickly as possible.
"Kiwis are a tough, resilient people who will ultimately rise above this tragedy," Semple adds. "We will do whatever we can to support rebuilding and recovery efforts. We are grateful for the support of North Islanders over the years and are honoured to step up in this time of need."
Brandt's Cyclone Gabrielle donation is being made via Brandt's 'Thanks A Billion' philanthropic program.
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