Morrinsville farmer Mark Hexter has a good reason to be feeling excited: three robotic milking machines will arrive on his farm next month from Lely, in the Netherlands.

Hot water cylinder maker Superheat Ltd, Christchurch, says its stainless steel barrels are less likely to corrode. 

New players in the NZ off-road market, CFMoto, have launched their feature packed, sports side by side vehicle, the Z8S. 

It is costing dairy farmers an “awful lot of money” to have poorly grown heifers, says AgFirst consultant Gareth Baynham.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed a fourth fruit fly in Grey Lynn and believes it to be part of the same localised population as previous detections.

According to Agcarm, bee numbers in New Zealand are on the rise and the crop protection industry will work with government and industry to help keep bees healthy.

Two Wanaka students will start the 2015 academic year with a helping hand, after winning the Upper Clutha A&P Society's Agricultural Scholarship.

A guide to what's on at the 2015 Northland Field Days. 

Permanent electric fence power and wireless water level monitoring will be prominent on the Gallagher site at the Northland Field Days.

Indian farm machinery maker Mahindra will show its expanded tractor range, including new offerings at both ends of the power spectrum, says national sales manager Russell Burling.