Got $1.5m for a bit of spraying?
While we are seeing more and more drones being used in New Zealand agriculture, we’re some way behind the US, where in places like the Midwest, the drones are certainly bigger than Texas.
A clever light from Tyri will suit spray rig operators.
The BlueBeam 1010 LED light throws a long-distance beam over a concentrated area so is ideal for boom mounting; it will cover an area up to 20m.
It ensures operators can see if the spray pattern is uniform, and allows spraying to go on late in the day as light fades.
With a IP68K rating ensuring that electrics are protected from moisture generated by the spray nozzles, the bright blue light is said to be more effective than white LED’s or halogen lights as it gives a clearer view of each nozzle and helps the operator identify blocked or badly performing areas
Legal controls on the movement of fruits and vegetables are now in place in Auckland’s Mt Roskill suburb, says Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner North Mike Inglis.
Arable growers worried that some weeds in their crops may have developed herbicide resistance can now get the suspected plants tested for free.
Fruit growers and exporters are worried following the discovery of a male Queensland fruit fly in Auckland this week.
Dairy prices have jumped in the overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, breaking a five-month negative streak.
Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese is leaving the company after three years in the role.
A booklet produced in 2025 by the Rotoiti 15 trust, Department of Conservation and Scion – now part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute – aims to help people identify insect pests and diseases.