Ravensdown’s HawkEye Pro Wins Technology Award at Southern Field Days
Ravensdown's next evolution in smart farming technology, HawkEye Pro, was awarded the Technology Section Award at the Southern Field Days Farm Innovation Awards in February 2026.
Norwood has announced the opening of a new Tasman dealership at Richmond near Nelson next month.
Norwood Tasman will operate alongside the Norwood Blenheim dealership, with both locations will be managed by Emily Simpson, the current dealership manager in Blenheim.
Norwood Tasman will be the authorised dealer for Kubota agriculture, lifestyle, and construction equipment in the Tasman region, complemented by its other major brands including Landini, Kuhn, Väderstad, Breviagri, Sky Agriculture, Vredo, Ferrari, Greenworks, and Croplands.
“This new dealership reflects Norwood’s long-term commitment of investing in regional New Zealand and ensuring customers nationwide have local access to the expertise, service, and support they rely on,” says John Skurr, general manager, CB Norwood Distributors.
“This site will strengthen our presence in the top of the South Island and allow us to better support our existing customers while building new relationships in the area.”
A new joint investment of $1.2 million aims to accelerate farmer uptake of low-methane sheep genetics, one of the few emissions reduction tools available to New Zealand farmers.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has issued a stark warning about the global implications of the ongoing Gulf crisis.
Fonterra has announced interim changes to the leadership of its Global Ingredients business.
New Zealand agritech company Halter has announced unveiled a new direct-to-satellite technology solution for its smart collars for beef cattle, unlocking virtual fencing for some of the country's most remote farming regions.
Dairy Women's Network (DWN) has announced a new limited edition DWN Monopoly NZ Dairy Farming Edition, created to celebrate the people, places and seasons.
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) and Federated Farmers say they welcome the announcement last week that the Government will increase the conveyance allowance by 30%.