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Keeping Your Farm Well Supplied

If you are hoping to move out of the city to the country so you can start your own farm, you had better read my blog. My name is Robert. Last year, my brother decided he was going to move from Sydney to Alice Springs so he could start his own farm. However, he wasn't very prepared for this undertaking. Having sold his house and bought a property deep in the Outback, he suddenly realised he didn't have a clue what he was doing. He called me up and I went out there to help. I am not a farmer, but I am very good at learning new information and building connections. Thankfully, the local farmers were very helpful and I soon had the knowledge I needed to help my brother by the equiptment and supplies he needed.

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Why 4-In-1 Buckets Are The Best Even If You Only Use One Or Two Features

Posted on 30 April 2020

Any owner of a skid steer or mini loader will tell you that versatility is key when it comes to getting the use out of your equipment. After all, it would be a pretty expensive purchase if you were only using it to grade or grapple onsite. Still, many businesses would argue that the invention of 4-in-1 buckets are unnecessary as they add functions that they simply will never use. Here are a few reasons why that rationale doesn't hold up and why, even if you plan to only use it for a few things, getting 4-in-1 buckets may be the best use of your money. [Read More]

What to Look for When Comparing Road Brooms for Your Farming Equipment

Posted on 7 February 2019

There's a huge range of road brooms on the market to suit to the needs of different industrial users. These attachments are ideal for sweeping up all sorts of debris in factories, commercial parking lots, construction sites, agricultural areas and many more areas.  If you're in the market for a broom attachment for your tractor or other large agricultural machinery, you may easily get confused about which type of broom to choose for your jobsite. [Read More]

How to Prevent Fertiliser Burn

Posted on 12 March 2018

Fertiliser burn refers to the scorching or drying up of plant leaves after fertilisers have been applied. This situation can retard the growth rate of your plants. In extreme cases, the plants can die. Several measures can be taken to avert this situation. This article discusses some of those measures. Know Your Plants Each plant has its own specific nutrient needs. For example, some plants can thrive in an environment that is rich in nitrogen, while other plants may not survive such conditions. [Read More]

6 Drainfield Care Tips to Ensure Your Septic Tank Lasts Longer

Posted on 19 January 2018

Everybody that has a septic tank on their property will need to think about maintenance because septic tank failure can be disastrous on your property. Septic systems are mostly used in rural areas beyond the reach of municipal sewage collection lines. Once they are installed properly, however, you only need to do a few things to ensure they keep functioning efficiently on your property. The leaching bed/drain field is the lifeline of your septic system: once waste is broken down to liquid and solids settle, the liquid seeps into the leaching bed where bacteria feed on organic waste and eventually clean the water. [Read More]