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KZN dairy farm reaps
rewards of Kubota tractor
A dairy farmer in KwaZulu-Natal has invested in two Kubota tractors to improve on operational productivity. He is of
the mind that returns on such an investment – of which he has already reaped many – should be viewed across the
lifespan of the equipment.
Making a living from the agricultural sector in
South Africa is not for the faint of heart, a fact
that rings true for the dairy industry as well.
Dairy farmer, Pierre Le Sueur believes this is
mostly due to the milk-to-feed price ratio, an
important pro tability marker in this sector,
and one that remains at very challenging levels
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in South Africa.
With pro t margins tight and business
dependent on a string of variables, it is prudent
in this sector to keep a close eye on cost vs.
value, which is why Le Sueur switched to
Kubota tractors. “Everything counts and that
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is why, for example, three years ago, I changed
from a well-known brand of tractor to Kubota
tractors, which have proven to be extremely
fuel-efficient and reliable, and play a signi cant
part in protecting my bottom line,” says Le
Sueur.
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