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Preparing your equipment for harvesting
Caring for and maintaining your farming equipment is not a one season activity , it is a responsibility that should enjoy attention all year round .
Kefiloe Manthata Senwes Journalist
Harvest time especially is a busy
time for farmers and it is essential for them to ensure that all their equipment is in tip top shape in time for the harvesting work to begin . Below are critical checks you should consider before the start of a harvest . Senwes Equipment offers thorough inspection plans on John Deere equipment at their branches countrywide .
SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF EQUIP- MENT INSPECTION AND PREPARATION INCLUDE :
• Proactive management of mechanisation .
• Productivity optimisation .
• Quality Assurance .
• Prevent delays during harvesting .
• Peace of mind during harvest time .
• Saving costs on replacing worn out equipment In addition to your inspection with Senwes equipment , it is important for producers to ensure that the planning and preparation of equipment for harvest is done well in advance so that any issues that may arise can be detected and dealt with in time .
PLAN FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT PREPARATION
Annual equipment preparation should be a thorough process . Make an inventory of the number of machines you have in your farming business . Then set up a record of all the harvesting season equipment . This will help you realise to what extent is your inspection needs to go .
EQUIPMENT CLEANING
Prepare your equipment for harvesting by thorough cleaning . Do not let dirt , oil or mud get caked onto your farm equipment . That can result into difficulty in conducting thorough maintenance and inspection . When you are cleaning the farm equipment , make sure you tackle the exterior , interior and all equipment internal components as thorough as possible .
FORMULATE A MAINTENANCE PLAN
While the period before planting and harvest is the perfect time to schedule inspections , it is crucial to have a maintenance plan in place for your equipment to be kept in top shape throughout the year .
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