Fear of failure can be a powerful motivator for farmers and growers. Reduced returns, the threat of tariffs and market uncertainty are keeping everyone on their toes. There’s no margin for error.

The last of the 4000ha of cotton for KAI went in during March, using six Case IH Early Riser planters and Case IH Magnum 340 tractors to achieve the massive task over the three-month planting period, punctuated by regular periods of heavy rain.

When farmers look for technology to make their lives easier, reliability and precision are top of mind and anything that helps farmers work smarter, faster and with less stress is worth a closer look.

A technique which significantly reduces the spread of weed seeds during harvest is being demonstrated by the Foundation for Arable Research in a bid to generate a conversation around whether it is time it was adopted in New Zealand.

When it comes to tyre performance in the field, small changes can make a big difference. That’s the thinking behind the latest update to the Mitas HC2000 tyre range.

Designed for high-horsepower tractors, sprayers and spreaders, these tyres are now available with PFO, or Pressure Field Operation technology.

Innovation has always been the heartbeat of Amazone, and once again it has been recognised on the national stage.

In 2025 the Amazone Group has been named Germany’s most innovative medium-sized company in the agriculture and agricultural machinery sector for the second year running.

Trimble and PTx Trimble have announced the availability of Trimble IonoGuard for the precision agriculture industry. IonoGuard is a next-generation technology engineered to enhance RTK GNSS signal tracking and hardware positioning performance.

IonoGuard helps ensure more reliable and accurate positioning by reducing the risk of signal loss and maintaining signal integrity during challenging ionospheric conditions.

Advances in precision agriculture technology continue to shape the future of the industry, presenting new opportunities for farmers to produce more while using fewer resources. As pressures mount to increase efficiency and optimise operations, solutions that enhance accuracy and streamline processes are becoming essential. Precision agriculture technologies provide critical resources to meet these challenges, offering real-world benefits that improve outcomes in the field.

PTx Trimble’s WM-FieldForm solution is one such tool that enables farmers to manage land more effectively, improving productivity over time.

Slugs continue to plague the industry as a major pest through the early establishment phase of newly sown crops. A slug bait is required to mitigate the risk of slugs attacking the crop; however not all slug baits are built the same.

Axcela, developed by Arxada, stands out from the rest. Manufactured via a unique wet-extrusion and gelatinised process in a dedicated, state of the art plant in Switzerland. Axcela combines the advantages of a specific mode of action with Meta® Metaldehyde as the active ingredient, combined with the latest formulation and production techniques - resulting in a pellet with the highest qualities, optimising slug and snail control under a wide range of growing conditions.

Clearing stones from paddocks is a tough but necessary task, one that needs to fit in between other jobs around the farm. For contractors and farmers alike, efficiency is key, and finding a machine that can reliably handle the job makes all the difference. The ELHO Scorpio 550 stone picker has become a valuable addition to farms and contracting businesses, proving its worth in challenging conditions.

With a fully hydraulic drive system, the Scorpio 550 operates smoothly and efficiently. It requires a hydraulic flow of 85 litres per minute, with an optimal working pressure between 110 and 150 bar. The machine is designed to run on a tractor’s standard dual-function hydraulic coupling, making it a straightforward attachment without requiring additional modifications. Its maximum continuous power use is 24 kW, and the tractor’s own cooling system ensures oil temperatures remain at an optimal level, preventing overheating during extended operation.