MACHINERY
Tabula builds AI platform to keep farm data in-house
Tabula, which began as TracMap 20 years ago, is building its own AI platform to keep customer data inside the business.
Pāmu-led programme tests virtual fencing on hill country
Virtual fencing collars went on cattle on nine commercial sheep and beef farms in August and September as part of Pāmu's LIFT programme.
Hybrid drones can spray wilding pines for up to two hours
A drone maker says hybrid spray drones flying up to two hours can spot spray wilding pines and gorse in hard-to-reach country.
Thieves strip copper cable from Canterbury irrigators
Thieves are stripping copper cable from Canterbury pivot irrigators, often from part-circle machines parked along fence lines, says Waterforce.
WorkSafe inspectors to visit sheep and beef farms
WorkSafe will phone or door-knock sheep and beef farmers to book a time before inspectors visit from October to December this year.
Farm vehicles must be fit for purpose under new codes of practice
A Safer Farms champion says two new approved codes of practice should push farmers to build safety into every job.
Standardised assurance gives red meat a stronger market position
NZFAI Chair Craig Hattle says whole-chain traceability is required for fibre re-exported out of India.
Aviation Industry Association opposes notification-only drone rules
AIA Vice President broadly supports reform but wants licences and ratings for drone pilots.
Diesel breaks through $3 a litre as global oil supply tightens
Fern Energy Chief Executive Chris Gourley says conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine is tightening global oil supply.
Beef-on-dairy genetics climb towards 15% of dairy market
Beef-on-dairy genetics have climbed towards 15% of CRV's dairy sales, up from 8% in 2021, with stronger beef prices reshaping mating decisions.