The Rata Blog

Discover innovations, news and tips from NZ's own farm machinery attachments manufacturer.

Every Bale Clamp should have these 3 features

Posted by Sam Searle on Sep 23, 2019 1:14:31 PM

When it comes to choosing a wrapped bale handler, there are 3 main points to consider.

Read on to see what those main points are and also find out how the Rata Bale Clamp has been designed to provide the ultimate wrapped bale handling clamp.


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Topics: Insider, Bale Handling & Storage

Flow rate calculator makes fertiliser spreader calibration easy!

Posted by Sam Searle on Sep 9, 2019 10:29:26 AM

We've just made it easier to calibrate your fertiliser spreader! Back in August 2016 we published this blog: HOW TO CALIBRATE A FERTILISER SPREADER, even though it's helped many farmers to spread accurately, calculating the required flow rate needed to be made easier!

We've done that!


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Topics: Fertiliser Spreading, Tips, Hacks & How To's

How Subsoil Aeration Works

Posted by Sam Searle on Aug 30, 2019 1:53:00 PM

Over time as stocking rates have increased, machinery and implements become heavier and larger, along with repeated tillage operations many farmers have begun to see their pasture growth and crop yeilds decrease due to subsoil compaction issues. Subsoil compaction is easily overcome with aeration, read on to find out how subsoil aeration works.


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Topics: Cultivation, Pasture & Crop Management, Soil Aeration & Drainage

Bale Stacks make silage storage more efficient and cost effective

Posted by Sam Searle on Aug 26, 2019 2:33:53 PM

Recently we caught up with Jono Doig, the manager of a large dairy support operation just out of Ashburton to see how they are benefitting from the best of both bales and stacks!

We went to catch up with Jono as they are utilising a unique silage storage system. Read on and watch the video to find out more.


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Topics: Silage & Winter Feed Handling, Bale Handling & Storage, attachments