Founded 22 years ago, Mabey Contracting Ltd, based near Pahiatua, services clients throughout the Tararua, Wairarapa and Manawatu regions.

While there is still a major reliance on diesel engines, global tractor manufacturer John Deere is paying close attention to the electric route.

Case New Holland Industrial (CNHI) – parent company of the New Holland, Case IH and Steyr brands – has announced it is to buy out Raven Industries in the US.

While numerous tractor manufacturers have shown autonomous concepts, it looks like Yanmar have taken the winner’s sash for getting to a retail position first.

Just a year after the market launch of the Solitair 9+ pneumatic seed drill, manufacturer Lemken has introduced its new ‘Duo’ version with divided seed hopper.

Reporoa based Murdoch Agricultural Contracting, owned and operated by couple Harry Murdoch and Samantha Parker, started by targeting a niche.

Machinery dealers around the country have reported a substantial increase in sales of both tractors and farm equipment compared with the same time last year.

According to Kverneland distributor, Power Farming, the KultiStrip system will bring opportunities to farm environmentally, while improving yields and profitability.

A new name was on show at Fieldays in the shape of Solis Tractors.

Released in May 2021, the Ceres smart tag is the world's first direct-to-satellite tag for agriculture.