John Deere has announced the latest updates for its 2024 lineup of 7, 8 and 9 Series tractors.

With last year’s spike in the cost of artificial nitrogenous fertilisers, there has been a renewed interest in using dairy effluent as a nutrient source, with additional benefits gained by increasing soil organic matter, leading to improved water holding, aeration and drainage.

The results of the first-ever field study of the MagrowTec system on Kiwi soil have recently been released.

McIntosh of Palmerston North has a reputation for building feed equipment with a robust construction, clever engineering and a long working life.

Kubota New Zealand has recently added to its product line the new U10-5 excavator that will replace the existing K008-3.

There will be many advocates for different methods of crop drying, but the aim of on-floor crop drying is to get a totally uniform airflow across the whole floor.

Furrow presses can be useful for tilth breakdown, soil consolidation and moisture conservation.

The regular use of sheep handlers and cattle crushes for carrying out animal health programmes has helped reduce costs and drive production efficiency.

After many hours of brainstorming, trouble shooting and trialling, David Short “married” a traditional Lister handpiece with a direct drive brushless motor attached to the rear to create the Handypiece.

Over the years, Ashburton-based Rotowiper has followed one main objective: to design and manufacture an effective, cost-efficient method of controlling/eradicating weed infestation in pasture and crops.

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