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Bringing flat batteries to life

Projecta has released a new range of solar chargers.

Given the absence of power outlets in many remote buildings on New Zealand farms, there’s every chance of ending up with a flat battery when away from civilisation for an extended period.

Kuhn bolsters mower range

Kuhn has bolstered its mower conditioner range with the addition of two rear mounted/ vertical folding models with a 3.10m working width.

Obviously not wishing to get left behind by some of its competitors, Italian manufacturer Merlo is planning to add to its green-liveried telehandler range- with another set of green credentials in the shape of an all-new, all-electric battery-powered Merlo e-Worker model.

New Kubota UTV raises the bar

The new RTV520 comes with all the much-loved and unique features of the RTV500 along with a host of new ones.

Kubota New Zealand’s new RTV520 claims to set a higher standard in performance and comfort for drivers.

Dairy conversion - Otaki style

From the outside it still looks like a dairy shed except it is painted white with black cow-like symbols.

Near the Horowhenua town of Otaki, dairy conversion has taken on a whole new meaning. It’s not a case of converting sheep and beef farms to dairy farms, rather it’s a case of just converting old dairy sheds to country style tourist accommodation. Reporter Peter Burke visited two such conversions by two pretty special and creative women.

Kiwi rotary systems star in Chinese mega dairies

There is high demand for reliable, high performing milking technology as China continues to ramp up its herd sizes and milk production.

Another New Zealand company has had success exporting dairy technology to China.

Family farm comes full circle with Jersey genetics

John Totty says the transition to Jerseys has been an easy decision.

Four generations have farmed on John Totty’s 465-hectare property at Staveley, mid-Canterbury with Jersey cows featuring prominently throughout the years.

Growing a family legacy

Under the watchful eye of Jack, Sophia Hunt prepares oak seedlings for planting on the farm that's been in her family for more than 100 years.

What started with planting some acacia trees 25 years ago has become a multi-generational passion for the Hunt family in Te Awamutu.

Moves to improve winter grazing requirements

DairyNZ welcomes moves to improve winter grazing rules.

DairyNZ says it supports recommendations to the Government from an advisory group looking to improve winter grazing rules for farmers and achieve better environmental outcomes.

Cow toilet collects gold

Designed by Dutch firm Handkamp, the Cow Toilet collects 15 to 20 litres of urine produced daily by a typically housed European cow.

While we are used to hearing about the latest hi-tech tractors or machines winning medals for technical innovation, it seems that in the livestock sector, designers and manufacturers are also taking awards, often for developing solutions for more basic problems.