Articles posted during December 2023


Choosing the Right Roller Diameter for Your Farm image

Choosing the Right Roller Diameter for Your Farm


Discover the perfect roller diameter to supercharge your farming success. From the versatile 24" Seed Roller to the robust 48" heavyweight champion, find the ideal solution for your farm's unique challenges. Don't miss this essential guide – click to read more and optimise your farming practices today!

Powder Coating - the finish that protects your Delmade every day image

Powder Coating - the finish that protects your Delmade every day


All Delmade equipment is manufactured in Tasmania and finished by Powder Coating which involves a three-process treatment, abrasive blasting, zinc undercoat and coloured topcoat. Our facilities are world-class and state of the art. To ensure quality is maintained a strict quality control process is in place. This procedure includes temperature control, data logging for…

Unlocking Opportunities for Agricultural Growth - Government Grants image

Unlocking Opportunities for Agricultural Growth - Government Grants


Delmade is thrilled to share a pair of new and transformative government grants that promise to help Tasmanian farmers invest and grow their farms. The AgriGrowth Loan Scheme, accompanied by the Young Farmer Support Package, and the Farm Investment Loan are a wonderful opportunity for investment into the future of Tasmanian agriculture. Read more about these government grants here…

7 Reasons why Walco Spreaders are a great choice for your farm image

7 Reasons why Walco Spreaders are a great choice for your farm


When it comes to spreading fertiliser and other materials, the equipment you choose can make all the difference. There are many spreader options available in the market, but Walco Spreaders stand out from the rest for various reasons. In this blog, we will discuss why Walco Spreaders are a great choice for farmers.

1. Durability and Reliability

One of the most significant…

Grassfarmer vs Seedmatic – the Aitchison range unpacked image

Grassfarmer vs Seedmatic – the Aitchison range unpacked


So you are interested in an Aitchison Seed Drill. You’ve identified the units have a strong brand reputation in Tasmania, you know their long lasting, low maintenance and feature a super easy calibration. However, the question is Grassfarmer or Seedmatic and what does that even mean?

Let’s unwrap those terms for you.

The Aitchison range of drills is split into three models the Grassfarmer,…

Powder Coating: The Ideal Finish for Your Farm Machinery image

Powder Coating: The Ideal Finish for Your Farm Machinery


At Delmade all the equipment we manufacture is finished with a quality powder coat. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of powder coating for your farm machinery.

Farm Trailer vs Farm Truck image

Farm Trailer vs Farm Truck


As a farm owner, you are likely to transport a variety of goods such as livestock, produce, and equipment. Whilst both farm trucks and trailers can serve this purpose, choosing between them can be confusing.

At Delmade, we specialise in farm trailers, but we recognise that a farm truck might be the better option for some properties. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of both…

Enhancing Health and Safety in Australian Agriculture: Insights from AIHS image

Enhancing Health and Safety in Australian Agriculture: Insights from AIHS


With our industry in the spotlight again this year because of accidents and injuries, the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) has a timely message.

The AIHS is the national association for the health and safety profession, involved with policy, standards and advocacy across numerous fronts. Its chair is Naomi Kemp, a certified OHS professional and accomplished presenter and…

Recognising Women's Powerful Contributions to the Agricultural Industry image

Recognising Women's Powerful Contributions to the Agricultural Industry


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LONG OVERDUE

One in three ag workers today are women and, crucially, women produce almost half of real farm income in Australia.

And yet women were not counted as part of the agricultural sector – the Department of Agriculture refused to recognise women as farmers in the national census – until 1994.

Furthermore, women were excluded from agricultural…

Protecting Australian Farmers: Rising Scams Targeting Agriculture and Machinery Sales image

Protecting Australian Farmers: Rising Scams Targeting Agriculture and Machinery Sales


Scammers trick people through a range of ever-evolving methods such as providing a contract of sale, answering questions about the potential sale of machinery by phone or email, or offering a free trial period once money is deposited into an escrow account, which is actually part of the scam.

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Instances…