Fodder is the lifeblood ofNew Zealand agriculture. Producing high-quality silage and hay relies on having the right equipment to get the job done efficiently and precisely. In this feature, we take a closer look at some of the key machinery that plays a vital role in helping farmers and contractors make the most of this crucial time of year.

The rugged beauty of the Southern Alps is a stunning monument of deep time and tectonic forces. Against such a backdrop, 50 years might seem like a drop in the ocean - but for Philip Wareing Limited, it demonstrates a significant milestone in the founder’s journey from running a single spray truck to becoming one of the largest transport operators in the South Island.

Over the past five decades, 4AG has quietly established itself as one of New Zealand agriculture’s most trusted brands.

Queensland vegetable grower Craig Dingle has been named the 2025 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year.

Sir William Gallagher has been awarded a National Fieldays Life Membership in recognition of his decades-long contribution to the event and New Zealand’s agri-tech industry.

He has been a part of Fieldays since its inception, playing a pivotal role in its foundation alongside other influential farmers in New Zealand.

The Massey Ferguson MF 8700 S series continues the brand’s long-standing tradition of building powerful, intelligent tractors with a clear focus on operator comfort, functionality and genuine productivity gains. Designed with larger-scale farming operations in mind, the MF 8700 S packs a serious punch when it comes to horsepower and hydraulic muscle, but it’s the balance between technology and usability that sets it apart.

JCB has been leading the way in telehandler innovation since it introduced the concept in 1977. In the decades since, the company has not only remained the global benchmark for these machines but has continued to raise the bar in performance, efficiency and reliability. The JCB Loadall range has grown to become one of the most comprehensive lineups in the world. Known for delivering strong residual values, low running costs and dependable build quality, these machines are trusted by operators across agriculture and construction alike.

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.

Sir William Gallagher has been awarded a National Fieldays Life Membership in recognition of his decades-long contribution to the event and New Zealand’s agri-tech industry.

He has been a part of Fieldays since its inception, playing a pivotal role in its foundation alongside other influential farmers in New Zealand.

Fendt’s latest innovation has already made a bold impression, taking out a top honour in a newly created category at the prestigious Tractor of the Year 2025 awards, held during the EIMA trade fair in Italy.

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 story of Pye Group is not simply one of diversification, expansion or efficiency. It is, at its heart a story of commitment to the land, to the people, to communities and to doing things properly.

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.

Based in Poland, SaMASZ operates in over 70 countries and has manufactured more than 160,000 mowers since its inception in 1984. This year, key personnel from the company, Jake Korczowski and Łukasz Łapiński, visited New Zealand to connect with the owners of its mowers.

Harri Moss recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in a study tour to Nufarm and Croplands in Melbourne and Adelaide Australia, thanks to winning the Nufarm/RCNZ SprayApplicator Award for 2024.

Australia is the world’s largest exporter of chickpeas, with around 790,000 tonnes sent offshore last year - worth about $600 million to the local economy.

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.

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is announcing further changes to health and safety, as part of the ACT-National Coalition commitment to reform health and safety law and regulations.

Profitability is an increasing concern for arable farmers, which is why the Foundation for ArableResearch has chosen it as the theme of its 2025 conference.

Manufacturers constantly re-engineer their existing tractors and add new models and new ranges. Advanced fuel-efficient engines, more efficient transmissions, factory-fitted precision farming technology, and large comfortable cabs are available on more and more models. In this feature the leading companies tell us about their new high horsepower tractors.