Harvestaire News and Articles

Harvest downtime is every farmer’s worst nightmare. When your header breaks down mid-season, it’s not just about the repair bill – it’s the lost time, delay in harvest, and stress of finding parts and labour..

If you’ve already invested in a Harvestaire 5-berth lamb cradle, you’ll know just how much time and labour it can save during lamb marking. But even the best gear can be made better - with small upgrades that deliver big efficiencies. That’s where our new Lamb Cradle Upgrade Kit comes in.

When harvest time is short and every hour counts, small improvements to your header setup can make a big difference. One of the simplest yet most impactful upgrades you can make? Switching to Duck Foot™ paddle tynes.

At Harvestaire, we’re always looking for ways to make on-farm jobs safer, faster, and more efficient – and our latest lamb marking product release is no exception.

Trusted by Aussie growers, the Harvestaire Header Parts Catalogue is back for 2025 and better than ever. With the latest updates, new products, and over 7,000 parts listed, it's your essential reference for the harvest season.

In this episode, we sit down with Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, widely known as a John Deere header specialist in Australia and the founder of One Shot Harvest. Kassie shares insights into harvester optimisation, covering everything from preseason maintenance and rotor modifications to separator grates and sieve calibration.

In this second interview, Rod shared practical advice on harvester setup, calibration, maintenance, and the often-overlooked importance of reading the operator manual. Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or a new operator, Rod’s insights are valuable reminders to get back to basics and focus on the fundamentals.

As part of Season Two of the Harvestaire Podcast, Dave Petitt sat down with Harvestaire’s General Manager, Dirk Vorster, to discuss the latest developments in harvest technology and how 2024’s season compared to previous years.

In our latest episode of Season Two of the Harvestaire Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome back Rod Gribble, a well-known and respected header specialist from New South Wales. With over four decades of experience in the agricultural sector, Rod brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to our discussion.

Choosing the right lamb bucket size for your Harvestaire Lamb Marking Cradle is essential for efficiency, ease of handling, and the well-being of both the lambs and the person performing the marking. The primary factor in selecting a bucket size is the age and size of the lambs, as well as the weight the handler can comfortably lift.

As harvest starts to draw to an end, before putting the header in the shed, remember to write all the machine faults on the window with a white board marker for the mechanic to repair in the off season. When writing on the window, don’t forget to list any faults about the Tractor, Chaser bin and anything else on the farm for the mechanic to repair.

Western Australia - Recently, Harvestaire hosted Kondex representative Andy Theisen (Product Development Manager) on a four-day tour through Western Australia. The trip highlighted the critical role of Kondex technology in local ag, with Kondex meeting with farmers and industry partners to observe firsthand how Kondex products drive efficiency in the field.

Over the weekend, Commodus barley was harvested at Wharminda on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, achieving impressive results even in challenging conditions.

A broken knife section or a missing bolt can bring the entire harvest operation to a halt, causing stress and costing you money.

When your guards and knife section cutting edges wear down, crop begins to pinch and tear, reducing efficiency and draws horsepower. Regularly inspecting for signs of wear and damage and knowing when to replace worn parts can save you downtime, increase ground speed, save fuel and improve performance.

At Harvestaire, we’re always pushing for innovation that makes ag equipment more affordable for Aussie farmers. In this interview, our General Manager, Dirk Vorster, sits down with Tom Lewis, the founder, and inventor of WeedHOG, to discuss their latest development, the WeedHOG SmallBore, and how it’s set to revolutionise the way smaller class harvesters tackle weed seed management.

How do Duck Foot™ paddle tines work in heavy/dense crops?

Effective paddock drainage is essential for Australian farmers to maintain optimal crop yields and prevent waterlogging. The Crary Tile Pro Plow, with its innovative design and user-friendly features, offers a superior solution for installing drainage tiles.