As the seasons change, farmers prepare their agricultural machinery for upcoming tasks.
Regular seasonal maintenance is essential to keep machines running smoothly, reduce the risks of breakdowns,
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Special feature: Gilchrist Brothers Ltd
Gilchrist Brothers Ltd leads the way in spray technology and custom-built machinery, showcasing Kiwi innovation and agricultural excellence in Canterbury
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Special feature: RCNZ key partners
Rural Contractors NZ says it was only able to run its four roadshows around the country thanks to support from its key partners.
Providing key messages and useful information for rural contractors as they
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Special feature: Overweight ag vehicle rules
A Canterbury rural contractor who recently received a fine exceeding $12,000 for an overweight agricultural vehicle is just the latest hit by rules that industry organisation RCNZ says are crippling some
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Special feature: RCNZ President Message
2025 has been a busy year for Rural Contractors NZ – informing, advising and supporting its many members as well as putting together a Winter Roadshow to provide members with an alternative to attending
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RCNZ 2025 special feature: CEO message
RCNZ CEO Andrew Olsen says rural contractors head into the 2025/26 season with optimism, thanks to strong farmgate prices, workforce progress, and safety support
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Contractor Profile: Daryl Thompson
Taking a calculated risk when the Southland dairy industry started to take off has paid off for Invercargill contractor Daryl Thompson
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Contractor profile: Clinton Carroll
Newly elected RCNZ president Clinton Carroll says he hopes his approachable nature and passion for supporting smaller rural contractors will form the basis of a memorable tenure
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Special feature: Ag Drive
NZ’s farm vehicle and machinery injury statistics are well-known, for all the wrong reasons, but Waikato’s Andre Syben is on a mission to help change the culture of an industry that “must do better”
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Special feature: RCNZ heath and safety advice
Look to your staff for the best advice on health and safety, rural contractors have been told by an industry expert
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