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Did you know that Tractor Tools Direct, a company specializing in compact hay-baling equipment, can help you to tailor a hay-making package to fit the needs of your alpaca operation? Our mini mowers, rakes and balers can be run by tractors with as little as 25 HP. With its compact size, this machinery is much easier to operate in the smaller pastures and paddocks found on a smaller farm. Help your farm meet its maximum efficiency with equipment that can be maneuvered through gates and around bar …

Embrace the mini! Did you know that Tractor Tools Direct, a company specializing in compact hay-baling equipment, can help you to tailor a hay-making package to fit the needs of your miniature horse farm? Our mini mowers, rakes and balers can be run by tractors with as little as 25 HP. With its compact size, this machinery is much easier to operate in the smaller pastures and paddocks found on a smaller farm. Help your farm meet its maximum efficiency with equipment that can be maneuvered throug …

With the advent of spring comes the time to prepare market gardens for production. Power harrows are an excellent choice for this task. By design, these machines are perfect for seedbed preparation and weed control. Not only are they less damaging to the soil than more traditional tillage tools like the power tiller, but their versatility allows them to tackle a variety of jobs. And who doesn’t love getting more bang for their buck? First let’s look at the design of a power harrow. A pow …

Most people would think that the maintenance of trees and vines would be the most important consideration for orchard and vineyard operators. However, the care of the undergrowth below these stands is just as important. Let’s see how flail mowers, typically thought of as implements for pasture management, can be vital to the success of orchards and vineyards. Cover crops are grown between vine and tree rows in vineyards and orchards for several reasons. Probably the most common reason is …

For many people, pine needles are simply a pesky, prickly nuisance that must be dealt with when cleaning up the Christmas tree or raking under the scotch pine in their front yard. However, pine needles have a lot of uses—some a little unconventional and others quite functional. They can be used to produce essential oils, natural soaps and household cleaners along with tea, tinctures and dyes. Varieties of long-leaf pines produce needles that can even be woven into baskets. Here at Tractor Too …