I am delighted to announce that nominations are now open for MITO’s inaugural Industry Awards.
These awards, an integral part of the MITO Industry Summit and Awards taking place on 1 September, are designed to celebrate excellence, leadership, and impact in industry training across the industries MITO supports: automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, drilling, gas, and logistics.
The 1st quarter of the 2026 year ending March 31st saw a rebound for new tractor deliveries vs the previous two months. With YTD deliveries sitting 5% ahead of last year at 649 units, this was welcome and somewhat surprising news given the previous two months performance were lagging behind last year.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is actively helping the food and fibre sector navigate challenges arising from the Middle East conflict and supporting continued trade.
Last Friday 27/3, I was invited to a briefing session with Ray Smith Director General/Chief Executive of MPI. I had a subsequent session with one of the Deputy Director General’s on Tuesday. The purpose of both session was to give the key people across the primary sector a briefing on the Government’s Fuel Response Plan and an opportunity to feed into MPI’s planning from a primary sector perspective.
I hope the run into Easter is going well. We are about to enter the TAMA membership renewal period for the 26/27 year with membership invoices being sent out shortly.
It’s been a while since we have been down south, so to kick off 2026 we are going to hold our first ever mini industry catch up around the Southern Field Days.
The December 2025 year ended strongly with New Tractor Deliveries ahead of last year by 10%
As we wind down the year and head into Xmas, I hope the run into Xmas is going well for you and that the growing optimism in the primary sector is translating into solid forward orders for you.
Tyrewise and Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) are today proud to announce the formation of the Trans-Tasman Tyre Recycling Alliance (TTRA).
MITO is inviting employers across Taranaki to join us for the latest Business Breakfast in Ngāmotu New Plymouth.
Latest from Farmstrong Toolbox Talks and Tyrewise
Much like the abundance of early failed New Year’s resolutions, 2024 will go down as a year most machinery manufacturers and dealers would like to forget. However, signs of agricultural prosperity are signalling a much brighter and more prosperous 2025.
Thank you to all those members who turned up in Palmerston North for our recently completed AGM and Dinner. It was really great to connect with you all.
Thank you to all those members who turned up in Palmerston North for our recently completed AGM and Dinner. It was really great to connect with you all.
A couple things to update you on and also a reminder to ensure you register and book for our upcoming AGM and function in September and to get nominations for the Management Group in.
I hope you are well. The time is racing by and we are now five weeks out from conference. We have a great range of speakers lined up for both the event and over dinner, so please make sure you get your registration in now to secure your place at what will be a fabulous event.blue
Latest from Farmstrong Toolbox Talks and Tyrewise
Please join us for a light breakfast on Wednesday 27 August from 7:45am – 9:45am at the Beachside Conference and Events Centre on 70 Beach Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson
Following on from last year’s successful Dealer Sentiment survey report, I’m pleased to advise that the next iteration of the report is now available. With the Primary sector now front and centre of the country’s economic turnaround, this report and its messages are both timely and informative.
I hope you are well, and that the year continues to be positive for you and your business. National Fieldays is upon us, so I hope to see some of you at the event over the next couple of days.
– Tyrewise features on international podcast.
– End market verification vital for reputation of our registered partners
– Tyrewise teams up with Tyre Stewardship Australia for industry summit
With machinery and tractor deliveries enjoying a bit of forward momentum at the moment, it feels like 2025 is starting more positively than the prior year. As TAMA looks forward to membership renewal for the 25/26 year we have some equally positive news to share.
Making the effort to get off farm
Sometimes when you love what you do, it’s hard to know when to pull the pin each day.
Wairarapa sheep farmer, horse-breaker and rugby coach James Bruce (pictured above) makes sure he has other interests to get him off farm and stay Farmstrong.
You may or may not be aware of the “Right to Repair Bill” which is currently going through the Parliamentary Process. The primary focus of the Bill is focused on domestic household appliances and the right to repair those items. The driver is to reduce the number of consumable household items going to land fill. The objectives of the Bill are good but there is potential for some unforeseen impact on our sector.