Farming Know-How

Whether you’re a hobby farmer or you grow hay for a living, cutting, baling and stacking your hay will take up a considerable amount of your time. Cutting and b...

The Top 3 Agronomic Practices for Sugarcane Farmers

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The science of soil management and crop production, or ‘agronomics’ is a complex and constantly developing field. Best practice in agronomics can ensure optimal...

The One Thing You Need To Know Before Buying a Used Farm Machine

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Here at Machines4U, we are all for buying second hand machinery. It's great for the environment, keeping your expenses down and keeping perfectly good machinery...

How to Improve Your Seeding Accuracy (and Yields)

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The growth of better yields and higher profits starts with the moment your seeds meet your soil. By making this introduction as precise as possible, you set the...

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Everything You Need to Know About Tractor Trannys

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The world of tractor transmissions was once a simple one, with one system governing all tractors. As the years have passed, more and more variants have been add...

Simple Ways You Can Improve Soil Biology, & Why It’s So Important

‘A farmer’s greatest resource is his or her soil’ – Nuffield Scholar, Simon Mattsson, in his report Making the Most of Your Soil’s Biological Potential, 2016. ...

How to Prevent Lamb Loss

Farming sheep is fraught with difficulties, as any farmer will tell you. Keeping sheep fed, watered and healthy is no straightforward process, and one of the la...

Harvester Fires: How They Start & How to Avoid Them

Recent research from the Kondinin Group has revealed approximately 7% of our nation's harvesters will likely start a fire this year. And, of these fires, one in...

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Breeding Basics: How to Select Sheep

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Breeding is always a popular topic for farmers, because selecting the right sheep for breeding is crucial to a sheep farmer's success and is often the differenc...

Why Organic Farming is a Good Idea (hint: it’s NOT a health debate)

We have all heard about the benefits of organic produce for our health, and although the topic is still contentious, it’s widely accepted that less interference...

Branching Out: When You Should Ditch Your Beloved Brand for Shortline Equipment

In today’s landscape of seemingly infinite choice, we’ve all got our favourites: favourite coffee order, favourite TV show, favourite smartphone manufacturer, f...