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(06 August 2009) This video was recorded during Kondinin Group's ATU testing for the research report in the June issue of Farming Ahead. (02 August 2009) Starting a 1951 single-cyinder, crude oil Lanz Bulldog tractor is a little more difficult than just turning the key. Josh Giumelli shows how. (13 January 2009) While doing an engine overhaul on one of our old workhorses, I discovered the exhaust manifold I made a few years ago from pipe fittings. (07 December 2008) While all cows know how to eat grass, one old girl has worked out how to operate the dairy feeding system whenever she feels like a feed of grain. (17 November 2008) Replacing a blown water pump seal? Check the cost of a new pump first.
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(01 March 2010) Keeping man’s best friend parasite free is essential to ensuring working dogs remain in peak condition. Importantly it also protects owners and their [...] (01 March 2010) All the latest rural products and services. (01 March 2010) If it was new, state-of-the-art and undoubtedly expensive, Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli found it on their recent trip abroad.
(01 March 2010) All the latest rural products and services. (01 February 2010) All the latest in rural products and services. (01 January 2010) All the latest rural products and services (01 December 2009) All the latest in rural products and servcies (01 November 2009) All the latest products and services.
(20 January 2009) For brothers, Tim and Stuart Plant, of Manangatang, Victoria, the integration of GPS technology into their 3500ha cropping enterprise has been somethi[...] (16 October 2008) Gavin Zell and his father Bill, of Collarenebri in NSW, run an 18,200-hectare mixed cropping operation and have taken a novel approach to seeding by h[...] (07 January 2009) GoldAcres will take the wraps off what is thought to be the world's largest sprayer at their inaugural Factory Expo in Ballarat next February.
(23 May 2008) With concrete being one of the most useful building materials, there are countless applications for its use on-farm. See the attached Workshop article[...] (20 June 2008) Just as Josh and Ben’s research report on UHF radios goes to print a very appropriate idea and innovative has come across the Farming Ahead desk.
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(02 March 2010) The 2009 National Agricultural Survey (NAS) asked Kondinin Group members to identify their methods of grain transfer. Not surprisingly 96 per cent of[...] (01 March 2010) Augers are a key piece of equipment used by grain growers across Australia. As such the choice of augers for purchase is staggering. The following r[...] (01 February 2010) The global financial crisis had a dramatic effect on the banking sector worldwide and while the Australian economy weathered the storm relatively unsc[...]
(01 March 2010) Repairing a punctured ute or tractor tyre is not the most enjoyable workshop job. (01 February 2010) Shaft seals have a hard life, especially when fitted to farm machinery. Dust, high temperatures, moisture and vibration all shorten seal life. (01 January 2010) It almost seems as if part of farming involves the endless tasks of either building or maintaining farm sheds.
(01 March 2010) If it was new, state-of-the-art and undoubtedly expensive, Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli found it on their recent trip abroad. (01 March 2010) Grain aeration is a popular grain storage tool offering harvest flexibility, increased marketing opportunities and better control of grain quality, bo[...] (01 February 2010) The JCB Fastrac tractor range consists of conventional-style tractors ranging in engine power from 129–194 kilowatts with a top speed of 70 kilometres[...]
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(29 June 2009) It is vital to regularly monitor pasture availability and livestock condition during prolonged dry periods, such as summer and drought, and to match t[...] (29 June 2009) Soil erosion looks unsightly and greatly compromises the sustainability and profitability of your farm. Managing soil to minimise erosion is essential[...] (29 June 2009) Early autumn is the ideal time to carry out final paddock preparation before seeding
new pastures. (29 June 2009) Do you own cattle, sheep, horses, goats, buffalo, deer, pigs, ostriches, alpacas or llamas? Do you only own one animal, you regard it as a pet, or you[...]
(02 September 2008) With a growing range of budget power tools on the market some tools have become so inexpensive they are almost disposable. Despite this, some farmers [...] (02 September 2008) A professionally applied paint job can maximise returns when selling used farm machinery at auction or private sale. Kondinin Group engineer Josh Gium[...] (23 May 2008) With concrete being one of the most useful building materials, there are countless applications for its use on-farm. See the attached Workshop article[...]
(01 December 2008) The Australian Wool Innovation-funded website Liceboss, is a farmer's one-stop-shop to source advice on how to best treat, manage and prevent a lice i[...] (17 November 2008) High on the list of priorities for many small farmers, who don't already own one, is the purchase of a suitable tractor. A tractor is the ultimate pie[...] (03 November 2008) One of the best way to learn is through observing other farmers' experiences with adopting technologies and management strategies. That is just what t[...] (03 November 2008) Last month, Farming Ahead looked at alternative sheep breeds with a focus on the South African Dorper. This month, another South African sheep, the Da[...]
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(01 February 2010) You can lean on me
(01 July 2009) Jenny and Roger Underwood recently held an on-property open day at their Droughtmaster stud in Winton, Queensland. Jenny said it was a very successful[...] (01 June 2009) George Burdett, Wickcliffe, Victoria, was hoping his Versatile tractor would live up to its name. But it was clear the machine was out of its depth.
(01 March 2010) Necessity is the mother of invention (01 February 2010) Moving the inside out (01 January 2010) Platform provides safe step up
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