Machinery
Champion ag machinery apprentice’s prize is the pits
New Holland winner off to experience Supercars behind the scenes and in the Red Bull Ampol Racing Team’s support lane.
Ag equipment deliveries returning to normal
Sector comes out of two years of supply chain issues caused by covid-19 and Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Certification for ground spreaders a win-win for industry
With proven results, industry players should be taking ground spreader certifications more seriously, says Spreadmark testers.
Driving farm machinery firm for 50 years
TAMA President’s Award recognises service to the industry
SFF orders automated lamb processor for meatworks
The new system will enhance quality and health and safety by removing much of the manual heavy cutting activity.
Fonterra powers ahead with electric milk tanker
What may be the world’s first of its kind, Milk-E begins trials out of Waitoa factory.
Phil Holden joins TAMA as general manager
Wairarapa-based Phil Holden has taken over as general manager of the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) from Kirsty Fyfe.
RUC reduction brings no relief for farm machinery users
THE Government’s decision to cut road user charges (RUC) by 36% for three months is cold comfort for contractors and farmers using off-road vehicles that will not qualify for the exemption, Federated Farmers says.
John Deere releases autonomous tractor for US market
Autonomous tractors could be available in New Zealand in the next few years after John Deere announced the technology will have a limited release to North American farmers this year.
Relief as machinery operators granted border exemption
Rural contractors have breathed a sigh of relief after the Government granted 200 skilled machinery operators exemption to enter the country.
Spring deliveries meeting machinery demand
Recent large deliveries of tractors and equipment reflect strong demand throughout the country on the back of strengthening commodity prices, according to the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA).
Contractor safety a growing concern
Rural contractors are warning that the lack of experienced staff and the massive volume of work being pushed on them this spring could lead to fatal consequences.