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Farmer reflects on life-changing accident

Levin farmer George Thompson says farming is the best job in the world, but “you have to look after yourself”.

Five years on, Levin farmer George Thompson reflects on his life-changing accident and says it's great to see more support for farmers to make the industry safer.

Farmers seeking end to riverbed litigation

The 28-kilometre waterway is the largest river in the Auckland region.

Landowners with farms bordering the Hoteo River, north of Auckland, are hopeful their pressure will influence the outcome of two applications by local iwi relating to ownership of the riverbed.

Massey Ferguson launches double small square baler

By producing two rows of bales per pass, the machine doubles capacity, reducing the need for additional labour, equipment and fuel.

AGCO has released details of the new SB.1436DB small square, or conventional baler, that rather unconventionally, produces two rows of bales per field pass, so doubling the output over a traditional single baler producing 14-by-18-inch bales.

JCB’s hydrogen engine gains approval from EU authorities

Eleven licensing authorities across Europe have been approved for the general sale of hydrogen-powered machines.

After establishing its own engine facility in the UK in 2004, followed by an Indian plant in 2010, JCB currently builds around 500 of its Dieselmax engines every day and hit the one million units milestone in late 2024.

What's the correct bolt to use?

You cannot go far in farming without encountering fasteners such as nuts and bolts, given that expensive plant, machinery and buildings are held together by them and your gates would not fill gateways if they were missing.

Land-forming equals water use efficiency

PTx Trimble’s recently launched water solution, WM-FieldForm.

Increased efficiency has been a key driver for New Zealand’s farmers to meet the challenge of increased demand with fewer resources.

Precision essentials plan saves money, drives tech adoption

The programme allows farmers to ensure machines have up-to-date technology, without the need to purchase new equipment.

Designed to allow customers to adopt technology and reduce costs, John Deere’s Precision Essentials Programme, offers those customers the option to either buy all their precision agriculture (PA) technology upfront, or select only the hardware and software that will be most valuable to their business.

Youngest contestant proves age is no barrier

Taranaki/Manawatu champion Jock Bourke competing in the farmlet challenge.

A Massey University student has inched closer to national victory after being crowned Taranaki-Manawatu's top young farmer, despite being the youngest competitor in the field.