How to Get a Clean Cut on Ryegrass with a Traction Mower

A Clean Cut in Ryegrass Is a Setup Decision, Not a Speed Decision Ryegrass is one of the most demanding crops for a traction mower. Its fine-stemmed, dense canopy requires a blade that is consistently sharp and running at the correct tip speed to sever rather than...

Why Is Net Wrap Better Than Twine for Silage Bales?

  For Silage, Net Wrap Is Not Just Convenient — It Is Technically Superior The debate between net wrap and twine on round balers often centres on cost per bale, ease of application, and personal preference. For hay bales stored dry, these factors genuinely matter...

Why Does My Round Baler Leave Twine Tails on Bales?

Twine Tails Are a Tying System Fault — Usually a Simple One A round bale with trailing twine tails is more than a cosmetic annoyance. Long tails get caught in the next bale’s net wrap or twine, tangle around the pickup tines on the next windrow pass, and in the...

How to Prevent a Round Baler from Plugging in Wet Conditions

Baler Plugging in Wet Conditions Is Predictable — and Preventable Baler plugging in wet or high-moisture conditions is one of the most time-consuming and frustrating operational problems in Australian silage and autumn hay production. A plug can take 20–60 minutes to...