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RWNZ embracing equity

Rural Women New Zealand national president Gill Naylor.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says it is celebrating and promoting the achievements of rural women in New Zealand this International Women’s Day.

Road repairs and slash damage are main concerns

Red meat farmers want the Government to urgently commit to road repairs in isolated Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti farming communities.

New face of Power Farming!

Well known motor industry face Tom Ruddenklau has been appointed as chief of the Morrinsville-headquartered, Power Farming Group.

No need to grapple with slash again!

The Grapple Rake can grab huge amounts of slash in one go, which can then be precisely placed in a designated area.

With the current issues of forestry ‘slash’ continuing to be a major problem in high rainfall events, a new take on an old method to deal with the forestry waste is set to help Kiwi logging crews better manage skid sites and landings, which could in turn increase productivity.

Benefits in reducing soil compaction

The James Soil Aerator is designed and built to overcome compaction in heavy soils.

Reducing soil compaction has been recognised for many years as an efficient method of increasing production in grassland and arable operations.

Users will dig upgraded excavator

The new U10-5 features hydraulic control levers, positioned to the sides of the seat for a better and more relaxed operator working experience.

Kubota New Zealand has recently added to its product line the new U10-5 excavator that will replace the existing K008-3.

NZ 'food 'n' fibre capital' is anchored by agribusiness

Palmerston North mayor Grant Smith says Manawatu's primary industries is responsible for almost 50% of the region's GDP.

OPINION: Make no mistake, Manawatū’s primary sector is vital – not just for the prosperity of the region and the city of Palmerston North, but also for the whole country.