Alan sherman
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Hi All
I'm new to the farming scene having bought a small place (190 acres) in Boyup Brook which in the South West of Australia. I grew up on a farm in South Africa as a child, but was never involved in the farming operations, but its in my blood! I am in the process of re-fencing the place, have put a dam in, and am now looking at buying a tractor and hay making equipment. The hay will be used on the property as feed during autumn/ winter when our grass goes dormant (I will need approx 100 round bales). We will be running beef cattle, and a few sheep and goats.
Our farm is organic, so no spraying etc required, and no ploughing. We may grow oats for hay but will pasture crop it.
I would really appreciate some advice on what tractor (brand and hp) and hay making equipment i should look at (should i buy a mower-conditioner, if so, do i need still need a rake or tedder). With mower-conditioners i see there are various types of cutters, sickle and drum or rotary. Any advice on what the best option is would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Alan
I'm new to the farming scene having bought a small place (190 acres) in Boyup Brook which in the South West of Australia. I grew up on a farm in South Africa as a child, but was never involved in the farming operations, but its in my blood! I am in the process of re-fencing the place, have put a dam in, and am now looking at buying a tractor and hay making equipment. The hay will be used on the property as feed during autumn/ winter when our grass goes dormant (I will need approx 100 round bales). We will be running beef cattle, and a few sheep and goats.
Our farm is organic, so no spraying etc required, and no ploughing. We may grow oats for hay but will pasture crop it.
I would really appreciate some advice on what tractor (brand and hp) and hay making equipment i should look at (should i buy a mower-conditioner, if so, do i need still need a rake or tedder). With mower-conditioners i see there are various types of cutters, sickle and drum or rotary. Any advice on what the best option is would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Alan
