{"id":217802,"date":"2022-02-27T18:15:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T16:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=113354"},"modified":"2022-02-27T18:15:51","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T16:15:51","slug":"farm-tools-that-make-life-easier-for-her","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/farm-tools-that-make-life-easier-for-her\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm Tools That Make Life Easier For Her"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/farm-tools-that-make-life-easier-for-her.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/farm-tools-that-make-life-easier-for-her.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113355\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113355\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=113355\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"wp-image-113355 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/farm-tools-that-make-life-easier-for-her.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-113355 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/farm-tools-that-make-life-easier-for-her.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-113355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lifestyle Image<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>7 Reasons why battery-powered machinery is making waves in the farming industry.<\/p>\n<p>For the average South African man, battery-powered equipment might equate to alcohol-free beer; weak and expensive! But that myth\u2019s been busted \u2013 to the applause of women, especially those in farming. \u201cThere is so much evidence to validate the current move to battery power, particularly in agriculture, and especially for women,\u201d explains Jenna Robinson, Go to Market Manager for Husqvarna.<\/p>\n<p>Jenna says that whilst there is a massive range of battery-powered equipment on the market, there are three products \u2013 chainsaws, brush-cutters and polesaws \u2013that are particularly helpful for farmers, and more specifically women farmers. \u201cTraditionally, most of this equipment has been operated by men but, with the advent of new technology, women are now also able to productively manage these tools as well. Right from starting the machine (no more arm-breaking pull-cords) to lifting it and using it effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jenna offers seven reasons why she believes battery is better not only for the ladies, but all farmers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Lighter and simpler: The weight and complexity of petrol-powered tools has meant that very few women have been able to operate them. But, the introduction of battery-powered versions has changed all that; they are lighter (up to 40% lighter) and easier to use. Plus, with the current trend of diversified farming, being able to use labour across multiple tasks is invaluable.<\/p>\n<p>2. Lower operating costs: When comparing a new purchase of a petrol and battery-powered machine, the initial outlay is more on battery-powered BUT, the savings in operating the battery-powered version will mean you\u2019ve made back the money in approximately 6-months.<\/p>\n<p>3. Less theft: The value of fuel seems to increase daily and that only makes the age-old issue of it being stolen more acute. With battery power, that concern is cancelled. Besides the fuel, there\u2019s also less incentive to steal the equipment itself as it is pretty useless without the charger, which can always be kept apart from the machine.<\/p>\n<p>4. Fewer repairs: Petrol machines require a special mix of 2-stroke oil with the petrol. Forgetting this oil or getting the ratio wrong will result in engine damage and repair bills. This limits who you can trust to refuel your machines. Not so with a simple battery change!<\/p>\n<p>5. Increase productivity: Simple ergonomics; by using lighter machines that vibrate less you reduce fatigue and operators can work better, for longer (be they men or women).<\/p>\n<p>6. Environmentally friendly: Battery machines don\u2019t run on fossil fuels or emit fumes like petrol ones. They\u2019re also quieter which means less hearing damage for consistent users.<\/p>\n<p>7. Cleaner: If you\u2019ve ever witnessed the refuelling of petrol equipment, you\u2019ll know how much petrol gets sloshed around; on the grass, on the machine, on your shoes. And then the wind blows and there\u2019s dust and dirt stuck to everything \u2026 it\u2019s a gritty, corrosive affair. Batteries are so much cleaner!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s the same with any new technology; first we baulk at it, then we\u2019re weary of it, finally \u2013 we wonder how we ever lived without it! Early adopters of battery-powered equipment are already reaping the benefits and singing its praises. Join them, you won\u2019t regret it!\u201d Jenna concludes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/farm-tools-that-make-life-easier-for-her\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Lifestyle Image 7 Reasons why battery-powered machinery is making waves in the farming industry. For the average South African man, battery-powered equipment might equate to alcohol-free beer; weak and expensive! 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