The two main plastic collection programmes in New Zealand’s primary sector have agreed to work together to improve the services they provide farmers and growers.

German manufacturer Claas has integrated the Terranimo application into its CEMOS control system for tractors.

As a long-term advocate of digital technology, John Deere has taken the route of mass data capture, rather than concentrating on direct driver aids – such as TIM (tractor implement management).

Suitable for applying all types of seeds and fertiliser, Kverneland’s f-drill front hopper can also be paired with a range of implements over a range of working widths.

The name Von Ah Contracting gives a clue to its origins.

Andrew Olsen acknowledges that he inherited a well-organised trade association, but thought it needed a few changes to the direction it was travelling.

July 1 saw the change in distribution of Case IH and New Holland tractors and machinery in New Zealand.

Specialised root crop harvester manufacturer Grimme has announced updates to the third generation of its Varitron 470 self-propelled harvester.

Valtra's fifth generation model range has been completed with the addition of an allnew Q Series, which fits between the popular T and S Series and offers 230 to 305hp.

While most farmers are always happy to ‘recycle’ used tyres by using them on top of a silage stack, these don’t make much of a hole in the total number produced in New Zealand every year.