While equipment sales teams bask in the glory when they sell a product, they often forget the designers and engineers who bring that product from an idea to production.
Relatively new to the buoyant New Zealand ute market, JAC (pronounced Jack) first unveiled its T9 PHEV workhorse to NZ audiences at last year’s Fieldays, showcasing a bold orange prototype designed to capture attention and gather real-world feedback, fed directly back to the vehicle development team.
More than 1200 exhibitors will showcase their products and services at next month’s National Fieldays, with sites nearly sold out.
Despite difficult trading conditions for European machinery manufacturers brought about conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, alongside the United States imposing punitive tariffs, Italian manufacturer Maschio Gaspardo, has seen turnover increase 12% in 2025 to €390 million (NZ$775m) with a net profit of €11.2 million (NZ$22.3).
Given that current diesel pricing is a bit like a ride on a fairground roller coaster, it should be no surprise to hear that manufacturers are looking for alternatives.
The first weeks of a calf's life quietly shape the future of the entire herd.
Nissan has announced that the Nissan MORE Ownership Program, available to New Zealand customers, is an initiative to deliver peace of mind, cost certainty, and long-term value across the Nissan range.
Massey Ferguson has announced the release of the SB.1436DB small square baler to New Zealand, featuring a unique layout producing two rows of bales during each pass, doubling output over a single baler producing 14-by-18-inch bales.
Having gone through a troublesome “divorce” from its association and part ownership of AGCO, Indian manufacturer TAFE is said to be determined to be seen as a modern business rather than just another tractor maker from the developing world.
Wearable collars, ear tags and boluses are becoming increasingly common on Kiwi dairy farms.
Two inline milk sensors are now available on monthly subscription from SenseHub Dairy, adding milk yield and quality insights to the SenseHub Dairy platform powered by MSD Animal Health.
With the artificial breeding season creating increased activity and the need to handle cattle safely and efficiently, a dedicated AB race is becoming increasingly popular on New Zealand dairy farms.
The Dairy ProQ robotic rotary, the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, has proven to be an impressive addition for Victorian farmers Paul and Marsha Smith.
For Ashburton farmer Craig Hickman, technology hasn’t replaced the way he farms, it’s strengthened how he operates day to day.
Every farmer has had that cow that looked fine for the morning milk but was off by the arvo. By the time something was visibly wrong, the problem had been building for days.
Technology and the use of artificial intelligence are increasingly part of life, both on the farm and off it.
Part of the AGCO stable, Valtra is reinforcing its customisation strategy in the utility tractor segment with the launch of Unlimited G5 CVT packages.
Unlike dairy farming where real-time data is widely used to manage production, much of the beef industry still relies on estimation when assessing livestock weight.
Irish Minister of State of Agriculture, Noel Grealish was in New Zealand recently for an official visit.
The recent ConExpo construction show held in Las Vegas, said to be the largest exhibition of its type in the world, saw John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) preview two new mid-range industrial engines.
While not all sibling rivalries come to blows, one headline event at the recent New Zealand Rural Games held in Palmerston North certainly did, when reigning World Champion Jack Jordan was denied the opportunity of defending his world title in Europe later this year, after being beaten by his big brother’s superior axle blows, at the Stihl Timbersports Nationals.
AGCO Power, part of the AGCO corporation, has won Diesel Engine of the Year with its Core80 Engine.
Machinery and Products editor Mark Daniel takes a look at the history of bale wrapping.
While turnover was back slightly at €2.3 billion in 2024/2025 (previous year €2.4 billion), the German Krone Group saw earnings fall from €107 million to €40.1 million.
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