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Although the New Zealand release of several new tractor product lines have had to be pushed back to later in the year because of shipping delays, a wide range of Deutz-Fahr tractors will still be on site at Fieldays.
BOP Tractors recently delivered 10 new Landini orchard tractors to kiwifruit growing, packing and distributing company Seeka.
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.
Originally released in 2018, the Grimme EVO 280 two-row bunker harvester – featuring three large separators and an intake for crops, such as potatoes, onions and carrots – is getting a major upgrade.
Visitors to this year’s Fieldays, who want a bit of a break from looking at all the new tractors and machinery, can pop over to Morrinsville to take in some rural art.
The Kverneland 4m U-Drill’s efficiency is driven by its ability to perform multiple tasks in a single pass, ensuring perfect seed to soil contact for faster germination, says John Chapman, Power Farming’s cultivation specialist.
Following its sale in December 2020, Pukekohe-based Fieldmaster’s products have been added to the already extensive range of brands offered by Hamilton-based Ag Attachments.
“Don't let a spot become a full stop” is the message Melanoma New Zealand and FMG are sharing with rural New Zealanders.
The horticulture industry faces environmental sustainability issues concerning the use of water.
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Those planning a trip to the National Fieldays in Hamilton this month are being urged to get their plans in place now.
Artificial breeding will play a role in accelerating the transition of a proportion of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's (B+LNZ) commercial ewe flock to a low methane emitting flock.
A Southland farmer believes careful planning is the key to mitigating potential risks of grazing livestock on fodder crops during the winter.
The man who has led the Ahuwhenua competition for the past 15 years is bowing out.
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