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Covid inquiry to visit Northland

The Covid inquiry is asking people to share their experiences of the pandemic.

Better understanding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the people of Northland, and the role communities played in the pandemic response, will be the focus of a visit from the Covid-19 Inquiry, says inquiry chair Professor Tony Blakely.

NZ Landcare Trust and Bupa Foundation join forces

NZ Landcare Trust chief executive Dr Nick Edgar.

The Bupa Foundation and NZ Landcare Trust have announced a new partnership designed to champion nature regeneration and address eco-anxiety and mental wellbeing among young Kiwis.

Ministers to embark on national wool roadshow

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay will be joined by Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister responsible for wool on the roadshow.

The Government is holding a national woolshed roadshow over the next three months to revitalise the wool sector.

Farmers to vote on pay rise for B+LNZ directors

Sheep and beef farmers are being asked to approve hefty pay rises for Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair and directors.

Norwood's deal with SKY

Norwood has signed an exclusive New Zealand distribution agreement with the Burel Group for the SKY Agriculture brand.

French machinery show canned

Massive protests by French farmers are partly responsible for SIMA Show being cancelled this year.

If you got a French dictionary, a striped Breton jersey or a beret for Christmas, it’s time to pack them away for a couple of years, as the giant French machinery Show SIMA has been called off for November 2024.

'Good bugger' calls it a day

Brian Matchett, a well-known figure in the NZ ag machinery sales, has retired after a memorable 55 years in the industry.

Much of the rural industry is made up of an army of characters who tend to be “good buggers” or rogues, while a small number might fall into the “you need to count your fingers after a handshake” category.

Killing weed seeds in a single pass

Redekop’s Seed Control Unit (SCU) which destroys harvestable weed seeds in a single pass.

John Deere's X-Series Combine Harvesters can now be complemented by the advanced weed control capability of Redekop’s Seed Control Unit (SCU) which destroys harvestable weed seeds in a single pass.

Linkage mounted sprayers come with sleek design

A defined work zone includes a manifold featuring colour-coded valve controls.

The latest Hardi Mega range of linkage mounted sprayers offers a sleek modern design with 1500 or 1800 lire capacities, complemented by Pro Series booms with 15-18 metre working widths.