The Rata Blog

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

Appetite for new tech drives efficiency of Kiwi farmers

Posted by Sam Searle on Jan 10, 2019 1:47:30 PM

New Zealand farming is known worldwide for the efficiency of its production. That efficiency is largely based on the willingness of our farmers to embrace the latest advances in agricultural machinery.


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Topics: Farming technology

Four attachments to mitigate risk on your farm over summer

Posted by Sam Searle on Dec 17, 2018 9:15:00 AM

As we head into the summer holiday season, some farmers might be lucky to find time in their busy schedule to take a short break, but others will be working hard through this busy time of year. No matter your situation, the need for good gear that does the right job remains the same.

 


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Topics: Material Handling, Working Smarter, attachments

Choosing the right bale handler for your farm

Posted by Sam Searle on Dec 10, 2018 2:38:32 PM

Whether they spike or grip, bale handlers all do just what the name says. But as we know, there’s a spanner and there’s the spanner you need, so here’s a guide to what bale handler does what job best, and how the right one can help your operation become more productive.


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Topics: Bale Handling & Storage

Choose Rata & Support Surf Life Saving NZ! - December 2018

Posted by Sam Searle on Nov 30, 2018 11:42:15 AM

The Rata team have decided to donate $10 to the Surf Life Saving charity for every attachment sold in the month of December! This applies to the likes of: Bale Clamps, Bale Forks, Versatile Grapples, Hay Haulers & More Attachments!


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Topics: Insider, Working Smarter