Harvestaire News and Articles

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.

We are thrilled to announce that Harvestaire now offers a cutting-edge range of products from Duck Foot ® Parts Inc., a leader in agricultural innovation. Harvest precision starts at the front. Regardless of the model, Duck Foot ® paddle tines feature the same design ingenuity for any brand of front reel. Properly secured tynes using the patented clip system, keeps the knife bar clear, providing uniform crop flow that helps to eliminate header losses.

Get ready for the 2024 Harvestaire Header Parts catalogue!

Join Troy Stockden (Rural Focus Triple M), in conversation with Rod Gribble, (Header Specialist from NSW) and Joel Pymer (Farmer Horsham VIC), sharing their expertise on optimising the performance of Case IH flagship headers and the results experienced in the 23' Harvest.

Last month, we had the pleasure of chatting with Farm Weekly about our exciting developments at Harvestaire, particularly our growing sieve exports to farmers in the USA.

Which direction to install the Posifeed Roller is determined by the feeding speed required, and crop conditions.

Developed by Tecfarm, based in Bruce Rock and Albany Western Australia, the WeedHOG Smallboar is designed specifically for harvesters like smaller JD models, Case IH 7120 and similar, and any Class 7 or smaller machines. Building on the success of the larger WeedHOG Fullboar, the Smallboar uses the same cutting-edge technology to offer a powerful yet affordable seed mill option for smaller harvesters​.

Join Troy Stockden (Rural Focus Triple M), in conversation with Brendan Kupsch, owner of Kupsch Mechanical, an ag mechanic and loyal Harvestaire customer.

Join Troy Stockden (Rural Focus Triple M), in conversation with Dale Cross, owner of Cross Ag Mechanical. With 22 years of hands-on experience with John Deere machines in Western Australia, Dale travels within a 300km radius from his base in Katanning.