3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (476+ words) The Carr Family Foundation, through its Rural Health & Wellness Programme, continues to take preventative healthcare directly to rural events and community gatherings, helping overcome barriers such as geographic isolation, workforce shortages, and limited access to health services. Carr Family Foundation…...

3+ day, 32+ min ago   (601+ words) The company was founded by Nicolaus Otto, the inventor of the four-stroke internal combustion engine, and his partner Eugen Langen on 31 March 1864. It began as N. A. Otto & Cie, later renamed to Gasmotoren-Fabrik Deutz after moving operations in 1869, from Cologne to Deutz,…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (518+ words) Amazone's ZG-TX combi spreader has been updated with several new features, centred around improved accuracy and easier operation. Built for spreading both fertiliser and lime, Amazone says the ZG-TX is a popular choice for farmers and contractors, so the features,…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (799+ words) The inaugural winners of the NZ Dairy Awards’ CowManager Experience prize say it will be a no-brainer to keep the technology in their farm business after experiencing the results. Rerewhakaaitu farmers Paul and Sarah Koopal won CowManager for three seasons…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (658+ words) Suzuki New Zealand has announced the arrival of the latest version of its Jimny SUV, the Horizon special edition, a one-off for the local New Zealand market. Available in 3-door and 5-door variants, the Jimny Horizon has been developed for…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (289+ words) Generative AI in the workplace, trials in the field, and industry-relevant research took centre stage at this year’s Grape Days events in Central Otago, Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough. Audiences were given a Bragato Research Institute research update on the powdery…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (411+ words) From genetic researchers and bioinformaticians to plant pathologists and data scientists, Emma Jenkins talks to some of the women helping shape the future of New Zealand wine. The New Zealand wine industry has always had trailblazing women. Winemakers, viticulturists, business…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (370+ words) Glyphosate resistance threatens to significantly increase operational costs and reduce profitability in New Zealand vineyards, according to a new report. The ALT resistance management campaign is another good opportunity to get the message out and encourage grape growers to have…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (812+ words) Walking around the Fieldays this year, expected most of the conversations to be about machinery purchases and farm infrastructure upgrades. Instead, one topic seemed to keep cropping up more frequently with farmers – the price of PKE. As many farmers would…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1220+ words) Their journey was recognised nationally in 2024 when they were named runner up in the NZ Dairy Industry Awards Sharefarmer of the Year. At the time, Logan and Sian were equity partners in a 50/50 sharemilking venture with Jim and Sue Van…...