Across the world growers are facing rising operation costs and looking to increase their harvest productivity. The innovative team at Primary Sales Australia are dedicated to working with Australian growers and industry to improve harvesting efficiency.
In the central wheatbelt area of WA, Farmer Roger Newman is reeling after the last harvest. The simple makeover of current machinery ensured it was all smooth sailing. With a near-perfect start for the 2023 season and the seeder parked back in the shed, he’s reflecting on the changes he made ahead of the 2022 harvest!
Farming in the heart of Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, Roger and his brother operate a 5000ha+ broadacre cropping program focusing on winter cereals and oilseed crops. After some late-night internet research and youtube watching, Roger found the FeedStorm Cross Auger. “There was a video of the FeedStorm auger. It just looked awesome, it didn’t slow down, and it worked all day. The video might be misleading, but I thought I’d take the punt and see”.
Six month’s down the track, Roger couldn’t be happier with his decision! Taking delivery of a new New Holland Header in 2022, Roger got one of his fronts retro-fitted – “MacDon got a makeover!”.
“We were able to compare two headers across our entire operation. Having two New Holland machines, both operating with MacDon fronts, one with an original (Macdon) cross auger, the other retro-fitted with the Primary Sales Australia Feedstorm Adjustable Cross Auger”.
With the introduction of Feedstorm Cross Auger, Roger saw with the front running the Feedstorm that,
“It was smoother, quicker, and we saw fewer header blockages…The next time we update our header set-up we won’t hesitate to get a Feedstorm Auger fitted”.
The Feedstorm is adjustable from the cab, making it a quick, easy on-the-go adjustment for adequate crop feeding. The return on investment is seen through reduced machinery hours, reduced time fixing blockages and reward for more grain in the tank and less post-harvest management. “The safety issues we’ve avoided due to having the cross auger is unimaginable, we didn’t have to climb in the front and unblock the front.”
“Whoever thought of it, I’ll give him a gold star! For us, it was about capitalising on the machinery investments we’ve already made. We’re looking for longevity of gear and improved production and profitability!”
The Feedstorm Adjustable Upper Cross Auger is a great tool for broadacre farmers, and it’s an improvement to their harvest performance by reducing front harvest loss and saving both time and money. Designed and Made in Australia. For more information about the Feedstorm augers, contact Primary Sales Australia (08) 9250 3500 or jump on Youtube and see it for yourself! Available for Macdon D60, D65, D1, FD2, FLEX FD70/75, 3152 and John Deere 600/700 Series.
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