The Farmgard Guide to Cultivators
The Farmgard Guide to Cultivators The practice of preparing the soil for crop propagation by mechanical agitation, commonly known as tillage, is as old as agriculture itself. First practised by…
Fertiliser Applications
Fertiliser is important for your farm and your crops in order for them to thrive but fertiliser poses threats to our wildlife and waterways. Leaching occurs when there has been…
Mulching for Farmers
Mulching for Farming Whether you have a potato farm, vineyard, orchard or a cattle farm, the benefits of mulching are endless. Mulching offers a tonne of perks from moisture management…
Product Spotlight: Rotary Hoes
Rotary hoes are essential tillage tools that can accomplish many tasks on the field. Rotary hoes are use to prepare seedbeds, decrease soil crusting, enhance crop emergence and prevent a…
How to Implement Better Farm Machinery Management
With farm machinery sales going through the roof this spring, you might be tempted to think that all you need for a well-working farm is the right equipment. Your equipment…
The Heavy Weights Of Pasture Management Go Head-To-Head
To slash or to mulch? That is the question. We take these machines to the test, head-to-head, to see which comes out on top. Performance When you are weighing up…
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Contractor Doubles Down On Celli Power Harrow
Matt Wood says his Celli Energy 300 power harrow is built tough and is a good machine for working in hill country. Otago contractor Matt Wood recently bought his second…
Pasture Management Techniques For Early Spring
Spring is almost here, and if you’re a farmer, that means things are about to ramp up. As the weather starts warming up, you’ll be spending a lot of time…
Winter Products For Ground Preparation
It’s that time of year again when you need to start thinking about what you need to ensure you are prepared for the cooler seasons. At Farmgard, we supply quality…
How to Take Vineyard Pruning Up A Level
Take Your Vineyard Pruning Up A Level The cold months are upon us, which means only one thing: winter pruning and mulching. If you are looking for a new vineyard…
