Attach a 3-point linkage-Method 1

By Asst Editor Damian M, on July 7th, 2011

Reverse slowly onto the implement.

This method must be used when the ground is not level or the implement has a ‘floating’ or ‘non-fixed’ head stock.

Step 1

Reversing the tractor up to implement

Reverse slowly towards the implement, make small, careful tractor movements, always use a low reverse . . . → Read More: Attach a 3-point linkage-Method 1

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How a Glen Innes farmer improved his biodiversity and his bottom line

By Gary Hutchinson, on July 4th, 2011

Rob and Annabel Dulhunty, ‘Nant Lodge’ Glen Innes, NSW illustrate the financial and environmental value of understanding biodiversity on your farm.

The Dulhunty’s farm 1293 ha of land in three blocks and run a Stud and commercial fine wool Merino flock along with beef cattle fattening; with an annual rainfall between between 865 mm . . . → Read More: How a Glen Innes farmer improved his biodiversity and his bottom line.

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How does LandCare assist farmers with understanding biodiversity?

By Gary Hutchinson, on July 4th, 2011

With all farming systems, we are dealing with ecological systems. Biodiversity is the basis of an ecosystem. In Australia LandCare is an organisation that works with stakeholders to preserve biodiversity.

The ecosystem itself provides the design criteria for man’s interventions rather than what is technically possible or economically feasible.

The appropriate time . . . → Read More: How does LandCare assist farmers with understanding biodiversity?

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How do I consider environmental values in my farming system?

By Asst Editor Jennie H, on July 4th, 2011

Farming Systems are based on the productive capacity of the land, the availability of suitable varieties of plants or breeds of stock, the constraints imposed by such factors as pests and diseases and the probability of occurrence of natural hazards. A consideration of the farm environment is becoming increasingly important relative to a farm’s . . . → Read More: How do I consider environmental values in my farming system?

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Is there a meeting point for farmers and scientists?

By Gary Hutchinson, on July 4th, 2011

When managing for environmental values in ecosystems, there is no particular space or time scale that is the most relevant. It is upon this point that farmers and scientists viewpoints can differ.

Generally the structure and “behaviour” of any component of an ecosystem is the result of past and present factors acting across . . . → Read More: Is there a meeting point for farmers and scientists?

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Service a Diesel Fuel Injection System on a Tractor

By Asst Editor Damian M, on July 1st, 2011

Introduction

Fuel system of a diesel engine

From time to time it may be necessary to re-bleed the fuel system on your diesel engines. Modern diesel engines may be equipped with automatic bleed systems, but you will still need to rectify the initial problems. A diesel engine will not perform efficiently . . . → Read More: Service a Diesel Fuel Injection System on a Tractor

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