Optimisation specialists to help customers. January to March is the heart of New Zealand’s ‘golden’ harvest, but also the time of the year when Landpower and Claas Harvest Centre welcomes two optimisation specialists from Germany to support Claas combine customers in the cab of their machine.

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Irrigation scheme delivers on water quality, environment. The Amuri Basin Future Farming (ABFF) Project in North Canterbury is making considerable strides in improving irrigation efficiency, riparian management, and environmental innovation.

Feb 2, 2025 · As a dairy farmer for 22 years, Michelle Ruddell knows the challenges of navigating through the highs and lows of farming. And, as the new national chair of Rural Support Trust, she also knows the importance of one-on-one support provided to farmers and growers experiencing tough times. Ruddell took ...

Hauraki Coromandel farmer Keith Trembath was recently awarded the title of Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in recognition of his contributions to public service, agriculture, and education.

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Dec 4, 2024 · Announced today, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says the changes deliver on an election commitment to protect food production for farmers while providing ETS certainty for foresters.

Nov 1, 2024 · ‘Nanobubble’ trial trims irrigation water usage. North Canterbury dairy farmer and recently-elected deputy chair of DairyNZ, Cameron Henderson, is enjoying a huge reduction in irrigation water use after converting a pivot irrigator to drag perforated drip tubes across the ground instead of elevated sprinkler heads.

Sep 7, 2024 · Harvest samples sought for crop nutrient project. Arable growers are being invited to supply samples of their harvested crops as part of a project which uses an alternative approach to determining how well they are managing their biggest input - fertiliser.