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Tractor sales on a roll

Tractor importers and distributors have a healthy 2018 report card from the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA).

Prevention best for flystrike and lice

Shearing, crutching and dagging sheep in early summer can lesson the risk of flystrike.

With animal welfare a key aspect of livestock farming, treatments to prevent flystrike and kill lice are crucial in sheep flocks.

Herd testing offers peace of mind

Rachel & Carl North, farm owners for four years.

Herd testing, whether it heralds good or bad news, is ultimately good for a farm’s viability and for a farmer's peace of mind.

Look mum: no hands — almost!

The Advanced Driving System makes it easier for the operator to control and manage operations rather than just driving the vehicle.

The Advanced Driving System available for the Landini Rex 4 series tractors won the Technical Innovation Award 2018 at the recent EIMA-18 the trade show in Bologna, Italy.

Food prices jump

Broccoli prices more than doubled and lettuce prices rose almost 80% in January.

ACCC green light for PGG Wrightson Seeds sale

The NZ Commerce Commission gave its blessings to the proposed sale on Wednesday.

Australia’s competition regulator has given its green light for Danish company, DLF Seeds’ proposed acquisition of PGG Wrightson Seeds.

Tasman fires: Volunteers come together for animal welfare

Through MPI, SPCA National Rescue Unit, Massey University, HUHANZ and others have held a significant field presence throughout the response. Photo: SPCA Nelson Facebook page.

The Ministry for Primary Industries and volunteer groups have come together to protect animal welfare in the Tasman District fires response.

Opening the agri sector to senior students

Students learn about the dairy industry at DairyNZ.

A group of high school students have spent four days on a live-in event at Waikato University to learn more about career opportunities in agriculture.

Toyota and Isuzu tops in 2018

Toyota New Zealand was crowned NZ’s automotive market leader for 2018.

HSV ute a cohesive upgrade

The new HSV ute is an overall convincing package.

The after-market options for utes are extensive, but there’s a big difference between a properly engineered package and a ute with a bunch of accessories bolted on.