Prototype robot for farm work
Researchers at Massey University in New Zealand have invented a prototype robot designed to perform several different tasks on farms, orchards and vineyards. Source: Radio New Zealand The robot’s design was a collaboration between Massey’s School of Engineering and Advanced Technology and the Centre for Precision Agriculture. A project leader, Professor Ian Yule, said the idea was to […]
Cervus NZ opens new Feilding branch
John Deere dealership Cervus Equipment Manawatu in New Zealand has formally opened its brand-new, purpose-built branch in Feilding. Source: Scoop NZ Following seven years of local sales, service and support, branch manager Dan Clavelle said the new Feilding branch will enable Cervus Equipment Manawatu to continue and expand its local operations. “Cervus Equipment Manawatu is committed to […]
Good turnouts at NZ Field Days
A rainy start couldn’t dampen a successful Central Districts Field Days in New Zealand, which recorded a 20% boost in numbers over its three days. Source: Stuff NZ Fairfax national events manager Brett McMeekin said it was the first time they had used a ticketing system and had close to exact numbers. “We had 29,500 over […]
Farmers plan to increase investments says Rabobank
A quarter of Australian farmers plan to increase their investments in property and expand this year according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey. Source: ABC Rural The survey revealed that the greatest confidence is among cotton and grain growers, while least confidence is among dairy and sugar producers. Good summer rainfall has driven much of the increase […]
AMAZONE auto nozzle selector a cost saver
European spray manufacturer, AMAZONE, has released an electric control system that automatically selects the best nozzleaccording to operating conditions. Source: AFDJ eNews Depending on the field size, working width and the number of part-width sections used, AMAZONE claims the technology can reduce spray costs by up to 10%. Available for its UX trailed sprayers and the Pantera selfpropelled sprayer, the AmaSelect system […]