Tractor and machinery importers, manufacturers and dealers gathered recently in Wellington for the inaugural conference of the New Zealand Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA).

A home in the country usually brings with it a little work so Bronwyn Baird figured on buying a tractor.

Beacons are an indispensable health and safety device for many vehicles on farms.

Signalling changing times, the construction and agricultural machinery maker JCB has begun producing the world’s first fully electric mini excavator.

Toyota has raised the safety benchmark at grassroots level by introducing its Toyota Safety Sense Package on its hugely popular Hilux.

The Walshe family, of Putaruru, are contract milkers, sending 470 cows through a 40 bail herringbone shed. They're finding success with Quthane milking liners from DairyFlo.

Most farmers are well prepared for the new disbudding and dehorning regulations which will take effect on October 1.

Dairy farmers are pleased the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord shows them doing their bit to improve water quality.

Why is Sauvignon Blanc seldom given the chance to age?

The rise in global dairy prices could be partially attributed to demand from China, says Westpac market strategist Imre Speizer.