For many of us, the ups and downs of the past few months have given us cause to consider other options for future proofing in uncertain economic times.

Although the New Zealand release of several new tractor product lines have had to be pushed back to later in the year because of shipping delays, a wide range of Deutz-Fahr tractors will still be on site at Fieldays.

BOP Tractors recently delivered 10 new Landini orchard tractors to kiwifruit growing, packing and distributing company Seeka.

Originally released in 2018, the Grimme EVO 280 two-row bunker harvester – featuring three large separators and an intake for crops, such as potatoes, onions and carrots – is getting a major upgrade.

The Kverneland 4m U-Drill’s efficiency is driven by its ability to perform multiple tasks in a single pass, ensuring perfect seed to soil contact for faster germination, says John Chapman, Power Farming’s cultivation specialist.

Following its sale in December 2020, Pukekohe-based Fieldmaster’s products have been added to the already extensive range of brands offered by Hamilton-based Ag Attachments.

Cultivation, seeding and fertiliser application specialists Amazone, claims its new AutoTS spreading system can increase yields along the borders of the paddock by up to 17%.

While the Takata Airbag recall issue is well known, possibly affecting 100 million vehicles globally, closer to home, unregistered vehicles or those ‘retired’ to a farm hack or paddock basher may still have unmodified air bag systems fitted.

Recent media releases from Worksafe and ACC, picked up by media outlets, focused on workplace incidents on farms from the use of quad bikes – or All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

Corn Borer has become a serious issue in maize growing regions.