Profitable NZ pastoral farming is based on growing as much quality grass as possible, and balancing it up with stock requirements. Our highly accurate instrument is a fast and reliable method of establishing the drymatter mass of pastures and forages. Using the capacitance method, sample readings are taken as you walk across the paddock (diameter of 150mm around the probe), and then averaged in kgDM/Ha.

The GrassMaster Pro one-handed probe works on stony and pugged ground, and on hills - areas where you cannot use a rising plate meter. You can easily transport it between farms or neighbours, and it can be used from a quad bike. See developments on

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Up to 200 paddocks can be averaged and saved, and these readings are easily downloaded to a computer (USB lead) or read off the LCD screen.

Free feedwedge software versions supplied, GM Pro Connect and GrassTrack. http://www.novel.co.nz/downloads.html

By observing your main crop and predicting future grass growth more accurately, you should save on supplement costs. If you grow or utilise 10% more grass, would that be worth $20,000 or more to you each year? The capital payback period for the GrassMaster Pro may be as short as two months on some farms!

The GrassMaster Pro is offered (for now) at $1495 + GST, and includes the electronic indicator, probe assembly, oil and cloth, carry bag, charger/download adapter and basic download CD, manual, soil temp probe and 12 month direct warranty. A comprehensive backup service and freephone help is provided to farmers and agronomists.

The GrassMaster Pro has a 2-line backlit display, USB port, auto sensing for dry conditions, adjustable equations. Extra amazing software features will be rolled out in the next year, at no extra charge.

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