The Fookes family farm at Korakonui, just south-east of Te Awamutu in the Waikato.

Dairy

Dairy commodity markets were weaker again in October 2022.

Fonterra's new capital structure has been partly responsible for the slump in price investor-held units, the Fonterra Shareholders Fund (FSF) annual meeting heard last week.

Those who take the time to attend the popular two-day gathering can once again expect to come away inspired, invigorated and connected.

Despite the challenges over the last 30 months, worldwide sales of agricultural tractors and machinery have remained buoyant – albeit with disruptions of raw materials, components and shortages of staff.

OPINION: As agriculture continues its march into the digital age - where farmers, paddocks, machines and inputs are all interconnected - one must wonder whether an individual or organisation could wreak havoc if they broke into operating systems.

Stocks Ag has greatly extended the capabilities of its Fan Jet DUO spinning disc granular applicator.

Forever Farming NZ has withdrawn its bid to buy Mangaohane Station, the 4800ha central North Island property for sale by international tender.

In a move that was always expected, well-known German grassland machinery brand Fella will soon be history in all countries around the world.

After 50 years of working closely with farmers and contractors, Paul Wilkins has been awarded the Tractor and Machinery Association's (TAMA) 2022 President's Award for Service to the Industry.

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