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1.4 million hectares of wilding pine control in two years

Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor is celebrating a new milestone in the fight against wilding conifers.

Farm data easily on hand

Farm IQ’s new mobile app will provide farmers with clearer visibility of their farming business.

Used by over 5,000 farms in New Zealand, FarmIQ is a map-based farm management software that keeps everyday information in one place.

Claas and Trimble team up

The system includes the new Claas Cemis 1200 ‘smart’ display, GPS PILOT steering system and the SAT 900 GNSS receiver.

Trimble and Claas have formed a strategic alliance to develop a “next-generation” precision farming system for Claas tractors, combines and forage harvesters.

Gen 7 Fendts offer increased power

Fendt’s Generation Seven, 700 Series tractors are expected to be released in late 2023.

Following what seems months of rumours, Fendt has shown its hand with details of its Generation Seven, 700 Series tractors, expected to be released in late 2023.

JD launches new harvester

JD says its new 9500 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvester delivers more power, precision and productivity.

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of its 9000 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvester (SPFH), John Deere has recently launched the new 9500 model.

New quads coming to NZ

The newly released C Force 400 and 520 quads are said to be bigger and bolder than previous models.

While Chinese motor vehicle brands are becoming more commonplace on the roads of New Zealand, the same can’t be said about Chinese quad bike and side-by- sides on farms.

Lambing benefit in varying ewe diet

Professor Pablo Gregorini of Lincoln University says feeding pregnant ewes a more diverse diet will benefit the lambing process.

Feeding pregnant ewes a more diverse diet will benefit the lambing process, according to recent research carried out by Lincoln University.

Maximising triplet survival

Better quality feed, reduced stocking rates and shelter will all help enhance triplet lamb survival.

High quality feed, reduced stocking rates and shelter will all help enhance triplet lamb survival and ultimately benefit the bottom line.

The very best of Maori farming on display

AgFirst’s Peter Livingston is one of Okuku’s main farm advisors.

Large crowds of people attended two field days to showcase farms that are finalists in this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy competition to find the country’s top Māori sheep and beef farms. Peter Burke reports…

Local solutions the answer for local problems

Otago University research has found the water quality of South Westland rivers as pristine, despite 160 years of river flats farming.

OPINION: University of Otago research describing the water quality of South Westland rivers as pristine, despite 160 years of river flats farming, is no surprise to Federated Farmers.