Stihl Launches BT140, Its First Battery-Powered Auger
With battery tools becoming more widespread and more importantly, productive and reliable, it was only time before we saw augers or post-hole borers.
Dirty Steve is a new range of automotive cleaning products designed to bring maximum shine to utes, 4WDs, side-by-sides, ATVs, tractors and farm equipment.
The range includes a foaming wash, foaming degreaser and, for boat owners, a marine engine flush salt elimination wash – all using products that are biodegradable.
And, as a bit of fun, the products are infused with a range of unique scents for an enjoyable washing experience, for instance, the Foaming Wash comes in a banana flavour, so that it not only lifts and removes dirt and other contaminants from external surfaces with little effort, but smells great too, plus it leaves behind a ceramic (hydrophobic) layer of protection.
To remove stubborn surface contaminants, such as oil, grease and grime, the Foaming Degreaser comes in a strawberry flavour and is said to be ideal for removing heavy-duty oil, grease and grime. It is particularly suitable for use on farm bikes for removal of chain lube residue, stubborn oil and grime, particularly under trailers, 4WDs, utes and farm equipment.
Designed to be applied directly to surfaces prior to rinsing with water, this innovative formula sticks to grime, activates and breaks down contaminants to be easily rinsed away with water.
Dirty Steve has designed special applicators that click onto a water hose for easy application of both the Foaming Wash and Foaming Degreaser.
Farmgate lamb prices are down by 8%, beef cattle by 4.5% and farm expenditure up by 4.2%.
Kiwifruit growers are watchful but remain optimistic as concerns around the potential effects of the El Niño weather pattern this season.
Almond hulls sourced from Australian orchards may have the potential to help New Zealand cows reduce emissions, boost milk yield and lower input costs.
Striking a balance between meeting the needs of industry to speed up approval time for products but on the other hand ensuring that risks are properly assessed.
Surprised, humbled and quite thrilled. That’s the reaction of James Allen, one of the founding partners and now chief executive of AgFirst, on being made a life member of the Institute of Rural Professionals.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.