The recently published State of the Industry -Tractors and Machinery 2025 from the Australian Tractor and Machinery Association (TMA), the equivalent of New Zealand’s TAMA, gives an interesting perspective of the industry.
Getting calves away to a strong start means attention to detail from day one, so the Lely Calm, an automatic drinking system for calves, prepares and feeds rations at the right temperature and is designed to ensure calves receive smaller, more frequent portions throughout the day.
Building on its increasing recognition in the New Zealand market, ATV and sideby- side manufacturer CF Moto is moving to a more prominent site at National Fieldays, while also introducing a brace of new ATVs to the market.
Continued fluctuations in fuel costs are putting pressure on many businesses, driving a significant spike in interest for electrified options like hybrids and alternative power sources.
Abbey Machinery will be showcasing its latest diet feeder and slurry management solutions designed to support efficient, highperformance farming systems in New Zealand.
Building on an increasing reputation for robust, productive machinery for grassland conservation, Malone has a duo of machines on display at Mystery Creek that should be ideal for the New Zealand market.
Well known for its innovative seeding solutions, Pöttinger’s new Aerosem M implement-mounted pneumatic seed drill offers a precision metering and rugged coulter system for exact seed placement and prompt and uniform emergence.
Building on its reputation for rugged vertical mixer design, Jaylor’s new 6000 Series focuses on improved feed flow, faster mixing, more efficient performance with lower horsepower requirements, alongside enhanced operator visibility, and practical durability upgrades.
Manitou's larger MLT 841 and 1041 telehandler models can now be optioned with the in-house developed, Smart Weigh System (SWS).
While quads and LUVs are a major part of the rural landscape, on many New Zealand dairy farms 2-wheelers continue to be an important part of the logistics puzzle.
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