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The Rata Blog
Discover innovations, news and tips from NZ's own farm machinery attachments manufacturer.
New Serial Number Plates on Rata Attachments
Sheer Animal Power - How our grabs take inspiration from predatory beasts
A Hitch that's better than ever before - the all new redesigned Rata Draw Bar Hitch
Stock water & the importance of troughs
Subsoil Aerators V Aerators - The difference & why it matters
Rata Enjoys Exhibiting at Fieldays NZ 2021
Rata Bag Lifter/Combo Fork Makes The Job Safer
5 Types of Cultivators - What they are & how they work
Take a 40 minute feed job and make it 15! - Rata Auger bucket in action
Introducing the lighter and more versatile Tractor Bucket Grab!
New Mid-Range Rata Grapple for 45 – 75hp Tractors
Why do Dairy Farmers Spread Magnesium? 4 Reasons why.
Rata acquires KLOUGH machinery manufacturer…
The Rata Story
Draining pugged paddocks faster [video]
Why the Rata Hay Hauler is a great investment this summer
5 Points for Mole Ploughing Effectively
6 Tips to get the most from your Silage Stack
Long Term Results From Mole Ploughing
The Importance of Correct Tractor Tyre Pressures
4 ways to tell if your fenceposts are high quality or not
UTV v ATV - Which is best for farming?
Instant Asset Write Off! (AU & NZ)
May/June Beet Bucket Deal - Dispatch in 72 hours or it's FREE!*
Timing is everything when spreading fertiliser
What is the best season to Subsoil Aerate? Spring vs. Autumn
Rata COVID-19 Service Update
When should you aerate for drought or fertiliser - Before, During or After?
Auger Bucket turns a 45 minute job into a 12 minute task!
February & March 2020 Field Days!
Irrigate or Aerate? Find out how soil aeration helps during a 'dry'
POWER CLAW™ - getting the cleanup job done!
3 Reasons why the Funnel Bucket is so popular!
Get the edge with these bale handling & storage tips!
2 Reasons to store round bales on the flat side
Hay Hauler Combo Deal - Save Time, Diesel & Money!
Every Bale Clamp should have these 3 features
Flow rate calculator makes fertiliser spreader calibration easy!
How Subsoil Aeration Works
Bale Stacks make silage storage more efficient and cost effective
Auto Reset Subsoilers for harsh ground conditions
Farmers getting the job done smarter with Rata
Easy Lock v Pin Lock Drive system - Vogal
The history of Vogal since 1958
Hakataramea Valley Contractor chooses Rata Discs
What China's 200 million pig cull means for New Zealand
How to prevent & repair winter pugging damage in pastures
YouTube showcasing farming machinery in action
How to preserve silage feed quality at feedout
Learning from Australian farmers for long-term storage of silage
Pipe Handlers help get the job done on $45 million Kurow to Duntroon Irrigation Scheme Upgrade
Should you add fodder beet to your dairy herd's diet?
'Doing it right' approach improves farm health and safety
The true value of a wrapped bale handler
Appetite for new tech drives efficiency of Kiwi farmers
Four attachments to mitigate risk on your farm over summer
Choosing the right bale handler for your farm
Choose Rata & Support Surf Life Saving NZ! - December 2018
New Product! - Vogal Spreaders
How to use the Rata Dealer Locator
Farming tips to help you prepare for a summer dry spell
QUICKLEG for Mole Ploughs
End of winter tips to help get your farm ready for spring
Subsoil Aeration Benefits
Rata's attachment range has silage handling covered
How to make the most of late winter nitrogen applications
Technology promises boost in farm productivity
How to keep your stock safe from Mycoplasma bovis
5 Tips For Effective Fertiliser Spreading
How to transition stock onto Fodder Beet
How To Spread Slug Bait Effectively For Greatest Protection Of Crops & Pasture
How To Prevent Slug Damage To Pasture & Crops
What Cultivator Should You Use For The Job?
3 Best Ways To Load Seed Drills & Fertiliser Spreaders
From Tedding To Raking In Seconds!
Top Tedding Tips
The Best Bale Clamps
Cut At The Right Time To Get More Out Of Your Hay
Subsoil & Aeration Equipment
FORK, SCOOP or GRAB?? - What's best for you?
The best Silage Handler yet.
Beet Feeding Transition Made Easy
Out For A Field Day
The Finest Tines On Earth
How To Aerate Soil Effectively
Sweet and Sour
How To Calibrate A Fertiliser Spreader
How To Stack and Handle Silage Bales
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