A strong focus on producing their dairy feed requirements on-farm meant North Canterbury producer Sandy Fleming used to spend most of his time on the family’s fertiliser spreader, however that’s all changed in recent years after they decided to invest in an upgrade.

Case IH is proud to announce a new partnership with Meet the Need, a grassroots farmer-led charity working to tackle food insecurity across New Zealand one meal at a time.

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.

Every June, the rural sector’s heartbeat moves to Mystery Creek in Hamilton, where Fieldays brings together town and country to celebrate the strength, innovation and future of New Zealand’s primary industries. Fieldays 2025 is once again shaping up to be the happy place where thousands connect, discover, and be inspired by the very best our sector has to offer.

Meet the Need, New Zealand’s farmer-led food charity, today announces the appointment of Nick Fisher as its new Chair.

With a strong background in the meat industry and rural media, Nick brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to tackling food insecurity across the country.

Pöttinger marks 50 years in arable farming innovation, celebrating a legacy of ploughs, precision drills and smart soil technology since 1975.

New Zealand farmers are facing an increasingly unpredictable global environment, but economist Shamubeel Eaqub delivered a clear message at Waikato’s 2025 People Expo, hosted in April by DairyNZ and the Dairy Women's Network: focus on what you can control.

Gallagher Group is accelerating its commercial expansion across the European region with its acquisition of the Dijkstra family’s shareholding of Gallagher Europe, an agritech business headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands.

Agrecovery’s Green-farms Product Stewardship Scheme aims to deliver a simple, nationwide solution for recycling farm plastics - making sustainable choices easier for every farmer.

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.

In 1985, David and Sonia Molloy took a quiet but determined step toward independence when they fitted their first spray unit to a J1 Bedford truck. There was no grand marketing plan or long-term corporate strategy. It was a practical decision made by two people who knew their land, their region and the needs of the farmers around them.

Farming can help nature thrive and vice versa. Many farmers are already tapping into innovative resources, actively sowing the seeds of positive change for on-farm biodiversity.

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.

The Hardi Navigator has long been recognised as a high-quality, mid-size trailed sprayer, delivering robust performance and versatility on farms across New Zealand.

Built on a foundation of reliability, precision, and ease of use, it remains a trusted choice for growers looking to optimise spraying efficiency while maintaining exceptional boom ride and fluid control.

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.

A new Government-backed export initiative with Canada is set to accelerate the commercialisation rate of New Zealand’s food innovations to meet global demand.

The move will provide Kiwi businesses access to emerging technologies, market intelligence, and research and development support through the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), to reach Canada’s 40 million consumers - following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its local counterpart the New Zealand Food Innovation Network (NZFIN) this month.

Sheep farming became dominant in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with South Canterbury playing a key role in New Zealand’s booming wool and meat export industries. The development of irrigation schemes in the mid-20th century allowed the land to become more productive, leading to diversification into cropping and dairy farming. Today, contractors play a vital role in maintaining that productivity, providing essential services that keep farms operating efficiently.

South Canterbury Ag Services is a business rooted in opportunity, hard work, and a deep commitment to the local farming community.

Power Farming has officially kicked off its role as the exclusive distributor of JCB Agriculture in New Zealand.

The product line up, includes models such as the JCB Fastrac icon, Telehandlers, and 435/457 Wheel Loaders. Comprehensive workshop, parts and warranty support is already in place to ensure a seamless transition for existing JCB owners.

When Tammy and Ben Brownless bought their family’s business, Marsh Contracting, last year, one of the first steps they took was to consolidate and update their equipment fleet. They considered a number of options, and ultimately decided Power Farming’s package of high-performance machinery, financing, extended warranties and guaranteed buybacks was the best way forward.