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Lockdown douses chances of OCR hike

Westpac head of NZ strategy Imre Speizer.

Economists are suddenly divided over whether the official cash rate will rise this afternoon.

Some LIC services to continue

Some LIC services will continue amid the Level 4 lockdown.

Herd improvement company LIC says some of its services are deemed essential and will continue during the Level 4 lockdown.

Quad bikes must be serviced regularly - WorkSafe

WorkSafe are reminding farmers and companies to regularly service and maintain quad bikes.

WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses that regularly servicing and maintenance quad bikes can save lives.

Ballance launches new science fair award

Ballance Agri Nutrients have launched a new award which will be presented at science fairs across New Zealand.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients (Ballance) has announced a nationwide programme of sponsorships intended to foster and celebrate scientific and innovative thinking among New Zealand primary and secondary school students.

Food prices up in July

Food prices rose 1.3% in July, according to data from Statistics NZ.

Food prices were up 1.3% in July 2021 compared with June 2021, say Statistics NZ.

Report finds shortcomings in Overseer tool

Dr Caroline Read, chief executive of Overseer Limited.

The Government has announced it will help develop improved tools to manage and estimate on-farm nutrient loss after an independent Science Advisory Panel identified shortcomings with the Overseer software.

JD extends extension cord

JD's GridCon 2 features a cable reeler extended to 3,000 metres offering a maximum delivery of 8kV/1,000kW.

While there is still a major reliance on diesel engines, global tractor manufacturer John Deere is paying close attention to the electric route.

CNH scoops up Raven

Raven is well known for providing field computers, steering, guidance and height control products.

Case New Holland Industrial (CNHI) – parent company of the New Holland, Case IH and Steyr brands – has announced it is to buy out Raven Industries in the US.

First self-drive tractors on the yards

The Yanmar YT4/5A Series robot tractors rolled off the production line and on to Japanese dealer yards in April.

While numerous tractor manufacturers have shown autonomous concepts, it looks like Yanmar have taken the winner’s sash for getting to a retail position first.

Greater seeding flexibility

The Lemken Solitair 9+ Duo seed drill offers the option of simultaneously spreading seeds. fertiliser and catch crops.

Just a year after the market launch of the Solitair 9+ pneumatic seed drill, manufacturer Lemken has introduced its new ‘Duo’ version with divided seed hopper.