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This article delves into the three main methods of planting seeds—Direct Drilling, Air Seeding, and Conventional Drills—highlighting their benefits, challenges, and ideal applications.

Learn how to accurately assess your pasture’s botanical composition using a three-step method: collect quadrant data, rank species, and perform the Contribution by Species calculation. With this straightforward guide, you'll uncover the percentage contribution of each species and make informed decisions about pasture management. Download our free Excel sheet to simplify your calculations and improve your results.

Wondering if it’s time to renovate your pastures? This guide covers everything you need to know, from visual assessments with a quadrat to professional soil testing and renovation options like spot spraying, direct drilling, or full renovation. Healthy pastures are key to livestock productivity—learn how to assess, plan, and take action for long-term success.

Bad weather can wreak havoc on your paddocks, leaving areas pugged by cows in dire need of repair. Knowing how to assess and address this damage efficiently is key to saving time and money. Source & Acknowledgement: This article is based on valuable insights from the DairyNZ Website. We encourage you to visit their site for more expert tips and information.

Discover why the Maschio Gigante No Till Drill should be your top choice. Learn about its easy calibration, precise seed distribution, pressurised bin, compact frame, and independent row units. Perfect for varied terrains and low-rate applications.

Meet Tara and Ryan Royer, a couple with a vision to rejuvenate a neglected property using regenerative agriculture. Despite initial setbacks, their commitment to soil health led them to adopt new farming practices, invest in advanced equipment like the Maschio Gigante Seed Drill, and witness a remarkable one percent increase in carbon content with the Maschio Chiara Mulcher. Ryan's adaptability, evident in the shift towards tillage, showcases the couple's dedication to finding sustainable solutions.

Meet farmers like Ryan Royer, John Stacpoole, and Mark McDougall as they share tales of overcoming challenges, diversifying operations, and embracing efficiency. From Queensland to Tasmania, the Gigante is leaving its mark, transforming traditional farming into a sustainable, high-efficiency endeavour.

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,…

Mark McDougall reckons he has not been home in 30 years. At least, that’s what his wife tells him.

“We’ve got a bit going on!” Mark said. That is something of an understatement. As well as farming two thousand head of beef cattle on his own patch in Branxholm, Tasmania, Mark leases other property, manages a second farm and, as McDougall Contracting, grows spuds and turnips,…

FARMERS throughout the North-East will now have easier access to a high-quality direct seeding drill, enabling precise seed drilling with minimal pasture disturbance.

Legerwood farming contractor Mark McDougall recently invested in the Gigante six-metre pneumatic direct drill in response to long-term demand from his customers around the region.

Purchased through Westbury agricultural…