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LDC looking to raise its game

The new LDV T60 Ute was launched last month.

While the LDV brand has been available in New Zealand for a number of years, it’s typically been recognised as a second tier offering. That has started to change after distribution passed to the Inchcape Group in 2023, who are on a trajectory to improve that public perspective, and in due course, push sales upwards.

Ceat buys Camso

Mostly associated with conventional tractor tyres, Indian tyre manufacturer Ceat is reported to have bought the Camso off-highway tyre and track business from Michelin for about US$225 million (NZ$400 million).

Quadtrac takes high horsepower award

Announced at the end of the year at the EIMA 2024 Event in Bologna, Italy, the Case IH Quadtrac 715 - the new flagship model in the Case IH tractor range - has won the Tractor of the Year 2025 High-Power Category for models of 300-plus horsepower.

NZ genetic engine version 6 launched

Genetics is estimated to have driven 51% of gains made in our sheep industry over the past 35 years.

The rollout of the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation Version 6 is said to mark a step-change in the depth and breadth of genetic information available to both stud and commercial sheep breeders.

Alliance appoints new independent director

Meat processor Alliance Group has appointed Chris Day to its board as an independent director.

Public consultation opens on firearms law

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee.

Consultation for changes to the Arms Act is now open and will run until 28 February 2025.

PM heads to the UAE

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is off to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for high-level talks with Emirati leaders.

Growing farmer interest in self-shedding sheep

Professor Steve Morris says the key purpose of the trial is to get quantifiable data on the impacts of breeding a self-shedding Wiltshire flock.

With low wool prices, farmer interest in the self-shedding Wiltshire sheep continues to grow.

Govt happy to let farmers decide

OPINION: In the last few weeks of 2024 there was a lot of noise in the UK and Europe about the methane inhibitor, Bovaer, and concerns raised as to its safety.