Okay, so we know Granddad broke in the whole farm with just a Series I Land Rover and a Massey 135, but we also know times have changed. The humble tractor has been a jack-of-all-trades for Kiwi farmers since becoming available in the 1920s, and they still have a big role to play. Modern farming
Who wouldn’t want their farm to be a safe place to work? Apart from any legal requirement to provide a safe working environment, there’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing you are doing everything you can to ensure you and your staff go home each day alive and well. That’s why it’s important
Efficiency is a watchword for New Zealand farmers, so much so they are regarded among the most efficient in the world. You have to be when you’re this far from the markets you’re selling into. A “can-do” attitude and that famous “No. 8 wire” inventiveness go a long way, but Kiwi farmers have also been quick
Everyone knows that if a neighbourhood farm has a new tractor or other flash piece of gear, they’ll find any excuse to drive or tow it through town to show it off. Hey, new machinery is cool, we can all agree! But, as well as looking good, ideally that new piece of gear will also
When you’re stomping around Fieldays admiring the displays of new farm equipment, it’s easy to be beguiled by shiny paint and impressive performance data so that you forget one of the most important questions – if I break it, how much will it cost to fix? The answer to that question will reveal a lot
You know what they say about the weather in New Zealand – If you don’t like it, just wait five minutes and it will change. For many of us, that changeability is part of the charm of living here, but if you’re trying to run a big construction or mining site it’s probably keeping you
As pressure builds on dairy farmers to reduce their use of palm kernel expeller (PKE) as a supplementary feed, some are taking a closer look at the benefits of feeding herds wet silaged grain. So, what are advantages and why should you make the switch? In this blog we look at wet silaged grain and
When you’re up to your Red Bands in muck and debt, it’s hard to judge whether spending even more money is really going to pay off in farm income and efficiency. In this blog we explain how investing in a mixer wagon can be a smart move and financially worthwhile. To learn more about how a
Having healthy silage is a key element to having healthy cows, and of course we know that the healthier your cows are, the better the quality of their milk production. So how do you make sure your silage is top quality, and isn’t running the risk of spoiling? The key is better stack management, or
With the maize season in full swing, you’re sure to know how important it is to ensure that your silage is stacked and stored correctly so you get the highest quality feed for livestock. It’s well known that a major factor in correct silage storage is having a tightly compacted stack which in turn increases
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