Technology, machinery & equipment

AgTech: an introduction

This publication is a practical guide to all things digital in agriculture. Reading this publication will help producers—large and small—to navigate through the complicated world of technology and connectivity in agriculture and better understand the language, devices, use cases, installation techniques and communications and so much more.

Electric Fencing

Electric fences are often a cheap and effective way to control livestock. They can also give you more flexibility when developing property plans. This book has 14 chapters including advantages of electric fencing, safety, construction, testing and animal control.

Fencing

Fencing is a key part of sound land management. This book contains 12 chapters and over 120 diagrams covering building a fence, including ends, corners, wire, posts, safety and step by step guides.

Motorbikes and their use on farms

Motorbikes can give you access to most areas on the farm. This book helps you get the most out of your bike. It covers safety, pre-start checks, driving in various terrains like slopes, water, mud and sand, as well as loading and transporting, servicing, and care for the environment.

Tractors - a practical guide

This book provides a basic guide to some of the skills needed in tractor operation and maintenance. The book contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-colour pictures.

Quad bikes - a practical guide

This book contains general quad bike information and the skills for using quad bikes. It covers how to use a quad bike safely including riding on slopes and in sand, water and mud. Includes pre-start safety checks, towing and loading, transporting and servicing a quad bike.

Side by sides - a practical guide

Side by side utility vehicles have emerged as a safer alternative to quad bikes. This book helps you get the most out of them. It covers safety, pre-start checks, driving in various conditions, towing and loading, transporting, servicing and care for the environment.

A field guide to four-wheel driving

Gets you off-road in safety, and to the bitumen in one piece. Handy glove-box guide covers all the things you need to know to go four wheel driving in a safe and enjoyable manner. Covers techniques, equipment and safety.

Polesaw operation and maintenance

This booklet describes how to use the various types of pole saws available. How to transport and store, operate and maintain. Emphasis is given to fitting, tensioning and sharpening the chain. The book describes the safe operation of the machine and the recommended PPE.

Farm Agskills

A comprehensive guide to farm skills. Includes rope knots, wire knots, the basics of electric and conventional fencing, calibrating farm machinery, inoculating and lime pelleting legume seeds, estimating pasture yields, planting trees, soil testing and farm safety. Simple to follow with plenty of diagrams and photos.

Machinery hygiene

Weeds, plant pests and diseases are all capable of being spread by the movement of agricultural machinery. This book illustrates and details the measures for maintaining vehicle hygiene. It covers inspecting and cleaning procedures to prevent the spread of both visible and hard-to-detect plant pests.