A sustainable merino wool replacement for rockwool and peat used in greenhouse growing won the Prototype Award at the National Fieldays innovation awards last night.

In an industry where succession stories are an enduring tradition, the Besamusca family has tapped into intergenerational talent to offer layered and accessible data to vineyard operations.

Registrations are quickly filling up for the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE), New Zealand’s largest dairy conference.

DairyNZ’s online platform DairyBase, which helps farmers drive profit and identify positive changes for their farm business, is celebating its 20th  year at the Fieldays this week.

Harvesters weighing fruit in situ, digital dashboards with real time data, live map scheduling, and a sonic bird scarer cruising on a robot.

At Fieldays this week, DairyNZ will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its online platform DairyBase.

A well-known name is being showcased at Fieldays as Palmerston North-based Norwood takes over the distribution of the Landini tractor brand.

Altogether Unique 2024 is a chance to connect with colleagues, celebrate fresh successes, showcase industry stalwarts, and dig into the business, research and innovation of New Zealand’s wine industry.

Abbey Machinery specialises in innovative farm equipment to help increase productivity and complement sustainable agricultural practices, working closely with its customers to understand the challenges their customers face and develop solutions.

Robotic milking can open the door to many different management tools driven by data received in the farm office or via hand-held devices.