The farm has begun to change greatly in appearance due to the development of extensive plantings and also due to work undertaken with the soil grader. Deep furrows drawn using the grader allow young tree seedlings to be planted in a protected position away from strong winds. Annual crops such as peas are now planted within furrows in a place that naturally collects more rainwater greatly increasing their chances of success. Sturdy Steel Blade Built with a sturdy 1.8 metre steel blade, the grader has allowed me to smooth out uneven land, develop soil contours facilitating water runoff to desired areas, carry out weed control and also to cultivate soil as a makeshift plough. I am also able to maintain a smooth driveway that tends to become eroded after a downpour and plants that require a well-drained site can now be planted on a raised bed thanks to the...
Hobby Farm Implements
Hobby Farm Cultivator
The spring tyne cultivator has become a very handy implement on the farm. It is lightweight, easy to attach/remove from the tractor linkage points and easy to clean after use. It is designed for the control of light weed infestations and is not greatly impeded by rocks or stumps imbedded in the soil. The Versatile Farm Implement I have found other uses for the cultivator and now it serves as a platform for carting small quantities of water and also as a rake for the collection of mulch. This saves me the bother to remove the cultivator when a trailer is needed and also saves on money and storage space needed to house a wider range of implements. The Cultivator Tynes Sixteen tynes made of spring steel allows great flexibility should a hard obstacle be encountered. The tynes are also relatively easy and inexpensive to replace when they lose...
Machinery And Implements
Planning for machinery and implement use can be easily forgotten when purchasing a hobby farm. A comprehensive range of small implements will be needed for small everyday tasks. The range of available machinery is endless and only limited by one’s imagination and budget. Farming journals are usually crammed with advertisements, innovations and specials. Cost And Safety Considerations Second-hand machinery may appeal price wise, but can be more costly in the long run if mechanics need to travel a long distance in order to repair or service machines. Health and safety issues can also arise if machinery is not well maintained. In many cases it is much more economical to hire a contractor for tasks such as earthmoving or cultivation, rather than try to do it yourself with inadequate equipment. The type of hobby farming will also have a great bearing on the range of machines required. Hand Tools And...