Science and technology take centre stage at 2025 National Fieldays
Showcasing the huge range of new technologies and science that is now available was one of the highlights at last week's National Fieldays.
Coming to the fore following the carnage of Cyclone Gabrielle, Starlink became well known for providing internet access even in NZ's most inaccessible places.
Now a new agreement is about to benefit farmers and growers.
CNH has announced an agreement with Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, to bring industry-leading satellite connectivity to farmers. The collaboration will provide customers of CNH brands with robust and affordable high-speed connectivity, further unlocking the benefits of a fully connected fleet.
Starlink's advanced satellite network offers reliable, low-latency internet, enabling intelligent machines to communicate and coordinate efficiently, enhancing productivity and yield.
The system seamlessly integrates with the CNH FieldOps digital platform, giving users visibility of their machines and providing data from any location, at all times.
It also offers users greater data streaming capabilities by keeping their farm management devices consistently connected, regardless of location.
Prescription spraying is another potential situation where Starlink's fast and reliable transmission technology will benefit farming operations. A lack of connectivity in some markets can make farm logistics challenging.
CNH's FieldXplorer platform uses AI to transform drone images into a field map that distinguishes between weeds and crop.
Using a Starlink connection, the manufacturer says they can now export that data near instantaneously to create a prescription spraying map for the machine.
The result is farmers being able to apply crop protection products sooner, controlling weeds earlier, helping to improve crop yields.
"We're thrilled to offer our customers access to industry-leading satellite connectivity, enabling them to maximise the potential of our full suite of precision technology in even the most challenging rural environments," said Stefano Pampalone, agriculture chief commercial officer at CNH.
On the eve of his departure from Federated Farmers board, Richard McIntyre is thanking farmers for their support and words of encouragement during his stint as a farmer advocate.
A project reducing strains and sprains on farm has won the Innovation category in the New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards 2025.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and other sector organisations, has launched a national survey to understand better the impact of facial eczema (FE) on farmers.
One of New Zealand's latest and largest agrivoltaics farm Te Herenga o Te Rā is delivering clean renewable energy while preserving the land's agricultural value for sheep grazing under the modules.
Global food company Nestle’s chair Paul Bulcke will step down at its next annual meeting in April 2026.
Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki has been announced as the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the National Sustainability Showcase at in Wellington this evening.
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