The hunt is on for New Zealand's top dairy, sheep and beef agricultural consultants with nominations for the Farmax Consultant of the Year Awards now officially open.

The country's first major Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference marks a coming-of-age for the wine movement in New Zealand.

Now in its 21st year, the Romeo Bragato Conference continues to evolve.

To me the word crawler conjures up images of something creepy, lurking in a dark corner waiting to pounce.

Wine competitions - their advantages and disadvantages, and even the relevance of entering, will usually ignite a good discussion amongst wine folk.

Every year in April, or there-a-bouts, large groups of people gather together for the annual ritual of harvest.

Massey Ferguson is strengthening its position in the specialist tractor sector with the launch of two models, which make up the MF 3600 Series. 

The fourth generation of the Valtra T Series offers models with 155-250hp and up to 1000Nm torque, a large amount of power to take on demanding tasks.

Offerings from some of Europe’s leading farm machinery manufacturers, including Claas, Amazone, JCB and Fliegl, will be on display at the Claas Harvest Centre display.

Innovation in dairy technology from the GEA equipment range will include WestfaliaSurge and Milfos milking equipment, Houle effluent handling equipment and Norbco barn systems.