When is bushfire season? From August through to February is the main bushfire season. Each State and Territory has an Emergency Services website, see below. From these websites you can access information regarding preparation of your property, making a survival plan, what to do if you stay during a fire.

What can you do to help lessen the chances of encountering a snake on your property?And what can you do to protect yourself if you do? Snake season is upon us again. This is the time of year when snakes are most active, as some innocent people have sadly found

Power Harrows – Perfect For Seed Bed Preparation – But, What Other Jobs Can They Do? The Versatility of the Power Harrow Many people are familiar with the use of power harrows for market gardens. These machines are perfect for seedbed preparation and weed control. However, their design makes them

Harrows – So Many Options, How Do I Choose? Generally speaking harrows fall into one of three categories – cultivation, levelling and pasture. Within each of these categories consideration is given to specific applications, style of the harrow and weight. Cultivation If your ground is uneven, roughly cleared or contains

Mulcher Flails  – Should I Use Hammers or Y Flails? Hammer Flail. The hammer blades tend to give a flatter finish (like a mower). They do, require more horse power to run – as much as 30%, more depending on the application. The hammer flail has a chipping action. They’re

What Does ‘Built for Australian Conditions’ Mean? Purchasing agricultural machinery is a major investment. When it comes to considering which machine to buy there are several key factors worth considering: Where is the machine manufactured? – What is the country of origin? Confidence can be placed in machinery that is

Is Using A Finance Broker A Good Option? Reputable brokers can save you money. Do a Google search on “Business Finance” and there is no shortage of products on offer. But how do you choose? Some products look attractive but have hidden costs. A reputable Finance Broker can help you

Disposing of Prunings – What Are My Options?  Maintaining a large property often involves thinning or removing plants and trees. There are several options for dealing with these limbs and prunings: Break it down as best you can and leave it where it is Get it dumped Use a wood

When Buying A Machine, How Do I Mitigate Risk? Purchasing agricultural machinery is a major investment. When it comes to risk there are several key factors worth considering: How often will I use the machine? Infrequent use almost always leads to a buyer being price driven. If the machine is

Why does tractor horsepower matter? The best way to find the right implement for your tractor, for you, is to hone in on the most important criteria. This will help you sift through the product specifications and features to find the best piece of machinery for your needs and your

Dilute volume sprayer or Silvan Turbomiser? The Turbomiser utilises the best air shear technology to achieve optimum spray coverage using less water. Launched by Silvan in 1983 the Turbomiser has fast become the preferred sprayer for use in orchards, vineyards, nurseries and greenhouses. Compared to “dilute volume sprayers” the Turbomiser

How Accurate is a Pendulum Spreader? The primary use of a pendulum spreader is to apply fertiliser accurately at medium to low rates.  Rotary/disc broadcast spreaders offer many advantages, but, they have some disadvantages including pattern skewing and the need to develop pattern settings for each product to centre the

Are you Bushfire ready? An unprepared property is not only at risk itself, but may also present an increased danger for neighbours. Here are some things you can do: Structure Clear leaves, twigs, bark and other debris from the roof and gutters of your home, sheds and other buildings on

How can I renovate a pasture effectively? Aerator combo units – four operations in one pass. For  simple, cost effective and highly productive pasture renovation, an aerator with an air seeder is an ideal combination . A Farmtech Aervator is a good example of a multifunctional implement that relieves compaction,

Which Post Hole Digger is right for me? Fencing of any kind, whether you’re installing a security fence, garden privacy fence, flagpole or replacing old fence posts, will need you to dig out post holes. Using a shovel is time-consuming and labour intensive, you will possibly make your hole larger

Should I Slash or Mulch? Simply put slashing is the older method and form of technology. Mulching involves more modern methods and machinery. Both machines are used to cut grass or pasture in order to control height and, density. Slashing Slashing initially leaves long lengths of grass, often in windrows,