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Tension in the rural sector causes drop in farm sales

Tensions in the farming sector could be responsible for a drop in farm sales.

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) says tension in the farming sector is at least partially responsible for a drop in farm sales.

Father and son named national ambassadors

Ashburton father and son, Phillip and Paul Everest have been named as the new National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing and the recipients of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy.

$40k raised for forestry mental health

At a recent charity auction, $40,000 was raised to support mental health in the forestry sector.

More than $40,000 has been raised to lead a mental health initiative for forestry at a charity auction dinner held in Rotorua last week.

Major line-up for Agriquip

AgriQuip supplies a network of tractor dealerships throughout the country, offering service and aftersales support in the North and South Islands.

Irish manufacturer Major Equipment Intl Ltd has appointed Taranaki-based AgriQuip as its distributor of Major branded products in New Zealand.

Rear blades ideally suited for multiple tasks

The RBT45 series has 3-way blade adjustment as standard.

Kubota New Zealand is expanding its range of attachments with the launch of the RBT45 Series, 3-Way Hydraulic Rear Blade.

Tech allows unmanned grain carting

The T8 Series tractor with Raven Autonomy enables a farmer to monitor and operate the driverless T8 tractor from the cab of the combine harvester in grain carting situations.

New Holland has released details of its T8 Series tractor with Raven Autonomy, dubbed the ‘next step’ in the development of its precision and autonomous technology.

75k sprayers later

Amazone has delivered its 75,000th sprayer.

Cultivation and spraying specialist Amazone recently delivered its 75,000th sprayer unit.

Pottinger adds a bit of Italian

Pottinger's acquisition of Italian manufacturer MaterMacc Spa will expand the company's existing range of seed drills to now include precision seeding technology.

Austrian grassland, cultivation and seeding manufacturer Pöttinger has added to its product portfolio for arable farming – with the acquisition of Italian manufacturer MaterMacc Spa.

Mowers cut it for contractor

Goodin Ag favour Krone mowers as they handle the harsh local conditions, where rocks and undulations are common.

Mark and Samantha Goodin operate Goodin Ag, a Taranaki-based contracting business that was started by Mark’s father back in 1979.

Lisa shows how it's done

A new biosecurity and traceability plan for the recent Carterton A&P show ensured that cattle attending the event were adequately managed from a NAIT perspective.

Months in the making and with endorsement from OSPRI, lifestyler champion Lisa Berthold devised and implemented a new biosecurity and traceability plan for the recent Carterton A&P show.