Farm machinery has played a key role in forging the history of rural NZ. Viv Haldane popped in to check out some of the machinery once used around the Opotiki district.
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Kiwi made: Stevenson & Taylor
When Central Hawke’s Bay cropping contractor Miles McBain wanted a new custom-built roller for his extensive cropping operation, he went straight to Waipukurau engineering firm, Stevenson & Taylor Ltd
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Farmer profile: Thomas and Jennifer Read
Award-winning share-milkers, Thomas and Jennifer Read have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and they’re busy doing it
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Benefits of mini balers on farm
It’s not often you find farmers looking to do things on a smaller scale, but for this Hawke’s Bay farmer, downsizing proved a sound business move
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RCNZ contractor profile: R&S Gray Ltd
Chemical spraying is a core part of pasture and crop care for many NZ farmers. Farm Trader catches up with R&S Gray Ltd to find out more about the industry.
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Contractor profile: Kaweka Contracting Ltd
Farm Trader catches up with Kaweka Contracting to find out what about their business and their ag machinery of preference
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Fieldays Preview Special Feature: NZ Fencing competition
This year's NZ Fencing Competition at Fieldays in Hamilton will see Shane Bouskill battle it out with his son Tony
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Special feature: Bulbs Direct in Northland
A family-owned and operated Northland flower bulb nursery that’s been going for 30 years is now in the capable hands of a third generation
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Robotic farming on a Kiwi dairy farm
Farm Trader visited a dairy farm at Bunnythorpe in the Manawatu region that’s embracing new technology. In fact, it uses robots to milk its cows.
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Profile: Mastenbroek 20/15 drainage trencher
Awakeri's new Mastenbroek 20/15 drainage trencher increasing productivity beyond expectations
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