Regardless of whether you drive a bakkie or a car, if your live on a smallholding chances are that at some stage you will need […]
Category: MACHINERY
Plot tractors: How to check for overloading
On the basis that beggars can’t be choosers, smallholders buying agricultural implements for their plots are often forced to buy devices that might not be […]
Why a tractor isn’t always necessary on a plot
Do you need a tractor on a smallholding? Or, perhaps put another way, can you justify the outlay on a tractor to work your land? […]
Tractors: Check those tyre pressures
The components on your tractor that take the most strain when working are the tyres. And, of the tyre, the bit that works the hardest […]
Check and clean your air filter frequently
What is the part on your tractor that needs the most frequent maintenance? If you answered “clutch” or “brakes”, or “tyres” you would be wrong. […]
How To Prevent Injury Or Death By Tractor
Many smallholders, supposedly proficient in the driving of a car or bakkie, will start driving their recently-acquired tractor with absolutely no training whatsoever, simply muttering […]
How To Choose A Brushcutter To Suit Your Needs
Even if you have only a modest patch of garden lawn on your smallholding, there will be grass growing along fencelines, driveways and sidewalks, as […]
Choosing Machinery For Your Tunnels
Tunnel farming has become increasingly popular for South African smallholders due to its high yield relative to the amount of space used. Once you have […]
Keep It Clean In One Spray
There’s no need to blast paint off the walls of stables, broiler houses or piggeries when attempting to ensure they are adequately disinfected. That’s because […]
Dry Your Diesel With A Snake
Moisture accumulating in a diesel tank can, in time, bring on a host of problems with whatever engine the fuel is intended for. Moisture usually […]