Harvestaire Podcast
One Shot Harvest: Optimising John Deere Headers with Kassie Van Der Westhuizen
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.
Back to Basics: Harvester Setup and Maintenance Tips from Rod Gribble
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.
In Conversation With Dirk Vorster: Harvestaire's General Manager
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.
Harvest 24 Wrap-up & Field Test Insights with Rod Gribble
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.
Interview with Tom Lewis. The Innovation Behind the WeedHOG Small Bore
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.
Interview with Rod Gribble, Header Specialist NSW
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.
Interview with Brendan Kupsch, Geraldton WA
Join Troy Stockden (Rural Focus Triple M), in conversation with Brendan Kupsch, owner of Kupsch Mechanical, an ag mechanic and loyal Harvestaire customer.
Interview with Dale Cross, Katanning WA
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.