The Rata Blog

Greater efficiency – doing more with less – has been a goal of farmers and others in the agriculture industry since before there was an “industry”. Improvements in soil science, seed genetics and general farming techniques have brought huge advances in the last 100 years. In-fact, Kiwi farmers are already using new technology. Instead of walking or driving across the field to check stock and water levels, farmers are now using drones.

Farming is not for the faint-hearted. If you can’t cope with the uncertainty of having Mother Nature as a business partner, best find a nice desk job somewhere.

Spreading fertilisers doesn't require a great deal of complication, however if you want to achieve maximum results a little effort will take you a long way. Below we have put 5 of the many tips we have gathered from Farmers, Contractors, Spread rate testers & Researchers over the last little while.