Benefits many and varied of reducing soil compaction
For many years, reducing soil compaction has been recognised as an efficient way of increasing production for grassland and arable operations.
Round Baleage tippers are used extensively, particularly in the South Island for bale placement in break crops for winter feeding out.
The new James double tipper, developed from the company’s existing model, has a mechanically activated single or double trip system for easy bale placement.
Close-coupled on the three point linkage, it removes the potential for front axle overload when this task is carried out by a front end loader.
Priced from $3300.
Newly elected Federated Farmers meat and wool group chair Richard Dawkins says he will continue the great work done his predecessor Toby Williams.
Hosted by ginger dynamo Te Radar, the Fieldays Innovation Award Winners Event put the spotlight on the agricultural industry's most promising ideas.
According to DairyNZ's latest Econ Tracker update, there has been a rise in the forecast breakeven milk price for the 2025/26 season.
Despite the rain and a liberal coating of mud, engines roared, and the 50th Fieldays Tractor Pull Competition drew crowds of spectators across the four days of the annual event.
Nationwide rural wellbeing programme, Farmstrong recently celebrated its tenth birthday at Fieldays with an event attended by ambassador Sam Whitelock, Farmers Mutual Group (FMG), Farmstrong partners, and government Ministers.
Six industry organisations, including DairyNZ and the Dairy Companies Association (DCANZ) have signed an agreement with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to prepare the country for a potential foot and mouth outbreak.