Farmland Parser Spider

Introduction

The Farmland Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape detailed product information from Farmlands.co.nz, New Zealand's leading rural supplies retailer. It extracts comprehensive data including product titles, descriptions, pricing, availability, images, and attributes, delivering structured JSON outputs for easy analysis and integration. This tool empowers businesses and researchers to gather accurate, up-to-date e-commerce data efficiently and reliably.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures key product details like titles, descriptions, prices, stock status, and images from Farmlands product pages.
• High Reliability: Utilizes residential proxies to bypass restrictions and ensure uninterrupted scraping.
• Structured Output: Produces clean, well-formatted JSON data suitable for databases, analytics tools, or APIs.
• Scalable Performance: Handles multiple URLs concurrently, making it ideal for bulk data collection.
• Error Handling: Includes built-in retries and logging for robust operation.
• Easy Integration: Compatible with Apify's ecosystem for seamless data export to CSV, Excel, or cloud storage.
• Customizable Inputs: Supports flexible URL lists and proxy configurations for tailored scraping needs.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	Yes	A list of URLs to scrape from Farmlands.co.nz. Each URL must be a valid HTTP or HTTPS link pointing to a product page.	["https://shop.farmlands.co.nz/products/nrm-lamb-start-mix-20kg"]
proxy	object	No	Proxy settings to enhance scraping reliability, including Apify proxy groups and country selection. Defaults to residential proxies in the US.	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], "apifyProxyCountry": "US"}

Example Usage

Input Configuration

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

Output Example

[
  {
    "source_metadata": {
      "source_id": "shop.farmlands.co.nz",
      "source_url": "https://shop.farmlands.co.nz/products/nrm-lamb-start-mix-20kg",
      "extraction_timestamp": "2026-01-29T11:40:15.680338",
      "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_7553b92b-4560-496b-8446-cb636638b000.png?v=1769606611&width=1920"
    ],
    "attributes": {
      "rating_value": null,
      "review_count": null
    }
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze product trends, pricing strategies, and inventory levels across Farmlands' catalog for agricultural insights.
• Competitive Intelligence: Compare Farmlands' offerings with competitors to identify gaps or opportunities in the rural supplies market.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and discounts on key products to inform purchasing or sales decisions.
• Content Aggregation: Collect product data for building databases or feeds for e-commerce platforms and apps.
• Academic Research: Gather data on agricultural products for studies in economics, supply chain management, or rural development.
• Business Automation: Automate data extraction for inventory management, reporting, or integration with ERP systems.

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 about the source, URL, timestamp, and scraper version.
• product: Core information like 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 into downstream applications.

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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