Machinery is an indispensable part of modern farming, with around 15% of gross farm costs going toward technology such as feeders. As such, it’s vital that farmers choose the best equipment for their livestock.  Raising livestock requires machinery that helps with important feeding tasks such as storing, measuring, and dispensing food. Equipment such as mixer wagons and autonomous feeders can help to improve a farmer’s yield while reducing their carbon footprint.  This guide will cover the different types of animal feeders available on the market today and when to use each for the gr ..read more

From stories of inspiration to light-hearted family films, funny spoofs to tear-jerkers, farm machines have been in some of the greatest Hollywood movies of all time.  Sometimes farm machinery is front and centre in a scene, integral to the plot. Other times, you can see farm machinery in the background, old tractors and tillers giving a scene context. Something is comforting watching a movie about farming and farm life.  Farm Machine Scenes in Hollywood Movies Here is a list of Hollywood movies featuring farm machines:  Field of Dreams The Straight Story July Rising Footloose ..read more

Employers must consider the legal regulations, workplace procedures, guidelines, and occupational advice regarding farm machinery safety.    Agricultural Machinery Safety – The Regulations  Farm owners must follow farm machinery safety regulations to ensure no accidents occur in their workplace, hazards are mitigated, and risks can be assessed properly to avoid unnecessary incidents. Maintaining agricultural machinery safety and following farm equipment safety tips is essential to the long-term health and safety of all employees working on a farm in the United Kingdom.  The ..read more

When it comes to planting seeds for grasses, most farmers rely on seeders or planters. That is because grass seeders are far more efficient than manually throwing seeds. They save time, save money, and improve yields.  Before you invest in a grass seeder to plant your field, it is important to understand exactly what a grass seeder is and when to use one. Below, we explore the topic in full, so you can find a grass seeder that works for your farm.    Seeders Explained Put simply, drill seeders or planters are mechanical devices that sow seeds. They do this by positioning and bur ..read more

For thousands of years, farmers have relied on cultivators to maximize the fertility of their land. Whether you’re working a small garden or a multi-acre farm, cultivation is essential for ensuring that you’re able to maximize your yields each season. Today, we’re going to cover everything you could ever want to know about cultivators, from their vast history to the diverse types of cultivators, their applications, and what to look for as farming enters the 21st century.  The History of the Farm Cultivator Cultivators are among the earliest tools used in civilization. There’s evidence to ..read more

A painting of a farm is incomplete without a tractor puffing away in the background. The idyllic farm scene includes a tractor, and many of these are tractor loaders. Whether it’s for loading, carrying, or digging, the tractor loader plays a critical role in farming.  Farm tractor loaders are more than just their parts, however. They have a surprising history of usefulness. Several types of tractor loaders exist, and the application parts are essential to the tractor. This complete guide to farm tractor loaders will give the reader a complex set of information needed.  Of course, tra ..read more

Reflecting on farming tool innovations over the last century is captivating. The pursuit of an optimal farming operation gave rise to the ten tools in agriculture history we describe below. Each invention redefined the way farmers harvest crops, transport goods, and care for their land.   Cotton Gin The cotton gin not only transformed farming and agriculture, but the invention also had a lasting impact on the American economy. Southern farms could now produce a higher amount of cotton (and for a fraction of the cost). Because farms generated cotton at scale, it would be a massive part of ..read more

Ask any farmer about harrowing, and they’ll probably have some advice and thoughts on the importance of this process. Harrowing is part of tilling and cultivating the soil. Farmers know how crucial it is to have well-turned soil before scattering or drilling seeds, as you don’t want to suffocate the seeds in packed dirt.  Whether you are a farmer, or someone interested in agriculture, harrowing is a fascinating and vital part of farm management that has a rich history behind it.  What is Harrowing? Harrows or a set of harrows work to break up big clumps of soil and then smooth and ev ..read more

From small, family-owned farms to commercial operations, haymaking equipment is key to producing quality bales each year. However, selecting a hay cutter or hay baler appropriate to a given farming situation requires understanding how each piece of hay farm machinery functions best.   The History of Hay Equipment  Hay is the final product of the farming process that begins with planting and cultivating nutritious grasses or legumes. Once grown, these grasses are harvested and prepared for agricultural use, as feed for livestock.   However, turning grass into hay is com ..read more