Strip tilling vs conventional tillage — Which is better?
Your tillage system has a significant impact on your soil health, crop yield, and environmental impact. So the question is — which tillage method is better?
Why are some Ride on Mowers more Expensive than Others?
It may sound like a funny question but actually it’s one of the most common questions I get: ‘Why is that I see ride on mowers at my local hardware shop for $5,000 but also see ride-on mowers at dealerships for ten times that amount. What is the actual difference, they both cut grass don’t they?’
Bale Baron vs Arcusin Bale Packer — Which is better?
A common question we get from customers is whether to purchase an Arcusin MultiPack or a Marcrest BALE BARON®.
Should I Catch, Mulch or Discharge My Grass?
Some people have a very specific need for their particular property and they know exactly what configuration they require for their mower, but it is not uncommon for some people to be a little bit unsure what the best choice would be, or even what all the options really mean.
How to Take Care of Your Ride On Mower - No Tools Required!
Let’s face it: some people are naturally very mechanically savvy and are more than capable of repairing or servicing their own mower. Other people, like me, are not mechanically minded and rely on experts to spin the spanners when required.
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Ride-On Mower
Cutting grass doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, it can be enjoyable and therapeutic if you have the right tool for the job.
Farmers and contractors strike gold with Agrisem speed discs
Canterbury farmers and contractors are reaping the benefits of French technology.
Agrisem International is a family-owned French company with more than 45 years’ experience manufacturing cultivation equipment.
Agrisem disc harrows come in three ranges – the Disc-O-Mulch Gold series, Disc-O-Mulch R series and the Maxi mulch disc/ripper series. Models come in working widths of 3m to 12m and are sold throughout New Zealand by NC Equipment.
Bale Baron a game-changer says Canterbury contractor
The Marcrest Bale Baron bale accumulator has given Mid Canterbury company Drummond Contracting Ltd more capacity and new options.
Bale Baron doubles contractor’s output and pays for itself in a year
Buying a Marcrest Bale Baron has given South Canterbury contractors Nigel Young and Oli Austin the capacity to dramatically increase their production.
Canterbury contractor expands horizons with Bale Baron 5250P
A Bale Baron small bale accumulator has increased a Canterbury Contractor’s options.
Kieran Watson and Bob and Mike Searle run Searle Contracting from a base at Hororata. They recently introduced small baling into the operation.
Searle Contracting had focused on large bales – both rounds and squares – but received many enquiries about small squares.
Five expert tips to properly maintain your agricultural machinery
When you’re in the agricultural industry, farming machinery and equipment are indispensable. However, agricultural machinery is far from cheap and the breakdowns are often costly to repair. Also, it’s a pain when untimely mechanical failures affect your productivity and profit and you are not able to plant or bale on time.
Neglected machines can result in inefficient operation, poor results and operator injuries, halting operations and putting your workers’ lives at risk.
Here are a few tips to properly maintain your machinery and equipment.