Farmland Parser Spider

The Farmland Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed product information from Farmlands' online store. It efficiently scrapes product data such as titles, descriptions, pricing, availability, and images from specified URLs, providing structured JSON output for easy integration into your workflows. This tool is ideal for businesses and researchers needing reliable, up-to-date data from New Zealand's agricultural retail sector.

Features

• Comprehensive Product Extraction: Captures key details including product ID, title, description, brand, SKU, pricing, stock status, and images.
• Flexible URL Input: Accepts multiple URLs for batch processing, allowing targeted scraping of specific products or categories.
• Proxy Support: Utilizes Apify's residential proxies for reliable access, reducing the risk of IP blocking and ensuring high success rates.
• Structured JSON Output: Delivers clean, machine-readable data with metadata for traceability and versioning.
• High Performance: Optimized for speed and efficiency, handling multiple pages concurrently while respecting rate limits.
• Error Handling: Includes robust mechanisms to manage failed requests and provide detailed logs for troubleshooting.
• Scalable and Reliable: Built on Apify's infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance even for large-scale extractions.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	Yes (at least 1)	List of URLs to scrape from Farmlands' website. Each URL must start with http:// or https://.	["https://shop.farmlands.co.nz/products/nrm-lamb-start-mix-20kg"]
proxy	object	No	Proxy configuration for requests. Defaults to Apify's residential proxies in the US.	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], "apifyProxyCountry": "US"}

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://shop.farmlands.co.nz/products/nrm-lamb-start-mix-20kg"
  ],
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "source_metadata": {
      "source_id": "shop.farmlands.co.nz",
      "source_url": "https://shop.farmlands.co.nz/products/nrm-lamb-start-mix-20kg",
      "extraction_timestamp": "2026-01-14T16:13:19.642019",
      "scraper_version": "1.0.0"
    },
    "product": {
      "product_id": "1029575",
      "title": "NRM Lamb Start Mix 20kg",
      "description": "Bulk purchase discount Buy Price excl gst each 50 + $29.34 A high quality, nutritious textured starter feed for milk-fed lambs. A palatable mix of digestible grains with added protein, minerals and trace elements for optimal growth and health. Contain Deccox to aid in the prevention of coccidiosis which can be very debilitating.",
      "category": null,
      "brand": "NRM",
      "sku": "1029575",
      "upc": null
    },
    "pricing": {
      "currency": "NZD",
      "list_price": 36.5,
      "sale_price": 36.5,
      "discount_percentage": null
    },
    "availability": {
      "is_in_stock": true,
      "stock_quantity": null
    },
    "images": [
      "https://shop.farmlands.co.nz/cdn/shop/files/search_0c0df27f-cf2c-4580-a92d-063a6abc8fd2.png?v=1768397623&width=1920"
    ],
    "attributes": {
      "rating_value": null,
      "review_count": null
    }
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather pricing and product data to analyze trends in agricultural supplies.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' offerings and pricing strategies on Farmlands.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes for bulk purchases or seasonal promotions.
• Content Aggregation: Collect product descriptions and images for e-commerce platforms or catalogs.
• Academic Research: Study agricultural product availability and pricing in New Zealand.
• Business Automation: Integrate data into inventory management systems for automated restocking alerts.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Farmland Parser Spider" in the Apify Store
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run"
3. Configure input parameters
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction
5. Monitor progress in the log
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel)

Output Format

The Actor outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a scraped product. Key sections include:

• source_metadata: Details like source ID, URL, timestamp, and scraper version for data provenance.
• product: Core info such as ID, title, description, category, brand, SKU, and UPC.
• pricing: Currency, list price, sale price, and discount percentage.
• availability: Stock status and quantity.
• images: Array of image URLs.
• attributes: Ratings and review counts (if available).

This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration with databases or analytics tools.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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