Zimmatic by Lindsay

14/06/2026

📸Zimmatic centre pivot installation, bringing together engineering, expertise and precision irrigation to support productivity in the paddock.

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09/06/2026

❄️The days are shorter, the mornings are colder, and winter is officially here.

For farmers, the season brings its own set of challenges and opportunities. Whether you're managing pasture, preparing for the months ahead or simply keeping things moving day-to-day, we wish you all the best for the season ahead.

03/06/2026

📣 We’re hiring!
🌱 Product Service & Support – FieldNET

Here’s your opportunity to work for an innovative global company from the heart of the Manawatū (NZ).

Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, helping to conserve natural resources and expand the world's potential through innovation.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, grow your career, and work alongside an awesome team, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Based in Palmerston North, New Zealand
📩 Job links in the comments below.

02/06/2026

📣 We’re hiring!
💻 Software Engineer
Here’s your opportunity to work for an innovative global company from the heart of the Manawatū (NZ).

Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, helping to conserve natural resources and expand the world's potential through innovation.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, grow your career, and work alongside an awesome team, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Based in Palmerston North, New Zealand
📩 Job links in the comments below.

29/05/2026

Get ahead next season with Zimmatic.

Now’s the time to start getting things in place so that you’re ready to go for the next irrigation season.

Our local Zimmatic dealers would love to chat about options to extend your irrigation further, improve irrigation efficiency, and save labour and time. So get in touch now!

Find your closest dealer here: https://lindsay.pulse.ly/3lyecmohzc

27/05/2026

Last year, Tasmanian farmer David Downie joined the Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Study Tour, gaining first-hand insight into how technology, scale and innovation are shaping irrigation practices around the world.

David’s family have been farming since 1822. The farm produces fine wool, premium Tasmania lamb, and Angus breeding cows, where they utilise Zimmatic irrigation solutions.

David’s involvement in irrigation spans many years, including playing a part in setting up the Elizabeth Macquarie Irrigation Trust and securing water entitlements for farmers. In 2006, he joined a group of 15 farmers to build the Macquarie Settlement Pipeline, a 22,00ML scheme pumping 17km upstream at 80 ML/day, with over 96% water security.

When the opportunity came up to expand his learning through the Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Study Tour, he jumped at it.

“I’ve always been keen to learn from others and see how things are done elsewhere. Through my involvement in potato growing, I’d heard a lot about farming practises in the northwestern United States - particularly around pivot irrigation and different models of farm ownership and management. “

The tour provided many insights, but the takeaway for David was seeing a glimpse of what’s possible with large-scale infrastructure and the valuable connections he made with fellow tour members.

“The sheer scale of farm operations and irrigation systems in the US was absolutely mind-blowing. Seeing it up close gave me a whole new appreciation for what’s possible with large-scale infrastructure and investment.

“But just as valuable was the chance to connect with other tour members and learn about how irrigation is managed in New Zealand. The conversations and shared experiences added a rich layer of insight that I’ll carry forward in my own work.”

Keep an eye on the Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards page for details on the next tour.

📸 David Downie (centre) in the midst of irrigation development planning with Justin Morris (aka Cappa) from Darling Irrigation and local excavator contractor, Gavin Tapp.

25/05/2026

📣 Guess what... we’re hiring!

Here’s your opportunity to work for an innovative global company from the heart of the Manawatū (NZ).

We’re currently hiring for two exciting roles:
💻 Software Engineer
🌱 Product Service & Support – FieldNET

Lindsay is a leading global manufacturer of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, helping to conserve natural resources and expand the world's potential through innovation.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, grow your career, and work alongside an awesome team, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Based in Palmerston North, New Zealand
📩 Job links in the comments below.

18/05/2026

We hate to be the bearers of bad news… but winter is coming.

The good news is, winter is the perfect time for farmers to tick off some preventative maintenance on irrigation systems. It doesn’t just improve performance during the on-season, but can reduce costly breakdowns, increase yield, and extend the lifespan of your pivots.

Give your local Zimmatic dealer a call and get it sorted 👍

https://www.lindsay.com/apac/en/about/our-company/blogs/winter-maintenance-tips-for-optimal-pivot-performance

Winter is the ideal time for growers to perform preventative maintenance on their irrigation equipment. Not only does it improve performance during the growing season, but it can also reduce costly breakdowns, increase yield, and extend the lifespan of your pivots.

16/05/2026

🤔 Can you guess the decade this photo was taken?

11/05/2026

“Other people are on social media - I’m on FieldNET”

In 2011, Parilla Premium Potatoes installed its first Zimmatic Precision VRI system — and that initial investment paid for itself in a single crop. More than a decade later, the fleet has grown to over 70 pivots with Precision VRI.

We recently caught up with the Farm Operations Manager, Jaco Pauer, at the property based in the Mallee region of South Australia, to understand what benefits have been realised over time and what lessons have been learned.

Read more about how Zimmatic Precision VRI and FieldNET has helped save the farm 35% more water 👇

Explore the long-term benefits of variable rate irrigation at Parilla Premium Potatoes, based in South Australia.