With a history that dates back to 1865, the name Duncan is synonymous with no-nonsense farm machinery, and in particular, drills. 

Valtra Unlimited, the specialist division of Finnish manufacturer Valtra, is celebrating its first decade, over which time around a third of all tractors produced have passed through its doors, taking customisation to a new level, so that bespoke machines are created to suit individual customer’s exact requirements.

Just prior to the end of 2022, the Tractor of the Year 2023 results were announced by the judging panel at EIMA – the Italian machinery show, held in Bologna.

Just prior to Christmas, Rural News machinery editor Mark Daniel was a guest of CNH Industrial at its Tech Days held in Phoenix, Arizona. The theme of the event was to look at current and emerging technologies that will play an important part in raising efficiency and reducing operating costs in agriculture, horticulture and viticulture.

The year 2022 marks 35 years of manufacturer Claas fitting rubber tracks and 25 years of utilising its own design.

Horsch's new Maestro precision drill offers the choice of the new AirSpeed system.

Trima Loaders from the Alo Group in Sweden are the preferred loader for Deutz-Fahr tractors, supplied in NZ by Power Farming.

In the hectic baling season, the risk of fire is ever present.

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

The latest generation of Krone Big Pack balers sets out to minimise the total cost of ownership (TCO), while also boosting operator comfort and optimising high-wear components to increase machine longevity.