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20 years of four-rotor swathers

Today’s top-of-the-line Claas Liner 4000 has 15.5m operating width.

Forage harvester maker Claas is celebrating 20 years of its Liner four-rotor swather.

Saving the planet one post at a time

Jerome Wenzlick at the Waiuku plastic post factory.

Working as a farmer and fencing contractor for 15 years made Jerome Wenzlick very familiar with fence posts — now he's “saving the planet one post at a time”.

Herculano's mammoth mover

The tip trailer on show at this year’s Fieldays.

The humble Kiwi tip trailer looks like a distant memory, given the size of some units we now see on farms and roads.

Fonterra declares war on waste

Future Post makes fence posts from recycled Anchor milk bottles.

Fonterra is planning a war on waste.

Speak up on proposed animal welfare rules

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) wants submissions on clearer rules for ‘significant surgical procedures’ as in the Animal Welfare Act of 1999.

Food supply okay, trade vital

Global demand for agricultural products is projected to grow by 15% over the coming decade, while agricultural productivity growth is expected to increase slightly faster.

Industry and govt at odds over CPDs

ATV accidents and deaths have led government officials to favour CPDs.

The farm quad industry and its regulators are at odds over the fitting of rollover devices on these machines.

Study reveals big ewe wastage

The six year trial showed ewe losses varying from 3.5 to 24.8% per annum.

Massey veterinarian Kate Griffiths recently outlined the results of a six year trial looking at the ability of a ewe to survive as a productive animal until she is culled for age.

Minimising winter grazing damage

West Otago sheep and beef farmer Simon O’Meara.

While winter feed crops are crucial in Simon O’Meara’s farm system, the West Otago sheep and beef farmer is making changes to cut their damage to the environment.