MACHINERY
Early days of deer herd stabilising with 3.1% increase in hinds mated
Deer Industry NZ chief executive Rhys Griffiths says the figure marks a halt in the herd’s long decline, not a return to growth.
NZ ploughing team rebound at worlds despite loaned gear
Mark Dillon says the shipping company refused to refund the failed freight costs before relenting.
North Island tractor sales down 30% last month as South up 40%
Tractor and Machinery Association president Jaiden Drought says the swings come off tiny volumes.
Fieldays first-timer wins brand new ute and $10k of kit
GM of Commercial and Marketing says planning for 2027 is under way and pre-release sales have gone well.
OSPRI targets end of 2027 for new NAIT system build
OSPRI Chief Executive Sam McIvor says existing technology is not doing the job for farmer's systems.
Spring soil preparation: Don’t wait until the cultivator is hitched
Carrfields Precision & Technology Manager Paul Collins says successful spring crop establishment is decided well before planting day.
Machinery, lone work and chemicals headline spring farm safety reminder
WorkSafe is reminding farmers to check on farm safety as it prepares to visit 600 sheep and beef farms towards the end of this year.
Carrfields rebuilt machinery network around keeping farmers moving
Carrfields has spent three years building a machinery business that deals directly with the manufacturers behind its brands.
Australian family win double with off-grid robotic dairy setup
A Fleurieu Peninsula family took out the 2026 South Australian Innovative Farmer of the Year award and Young Dairy Farmer of the Year.
Aviation body warns new spray drone rules need guardrails
Relaxed government rules for agricultural spray drones risk environmental and safety harm without a training and licensing framework.