When you’re running a farm or simply involved in day-to-day rural operations, knowing your way around a tractor isn’t just a skill—it’s a necessity.
But when you’re not up to speed on how to handle these mighty machines, the challenges can be as frustrating as a flat tyre on a rainy day.
So, let’s talk about the three biggest pains in the butt when tractor skills or confidence are missing from your toolkit.
1. Dependence on Others for Basic Tasks
Imagine it’s feeding time, and your horses or cows are waiting for their hay.
You know what needs to be done, but without the confidence or know-how to operate the tractor, you’re stuck. You find yourself waiting for someone else to do the job.
Tracey from Littlehampton shared her experience with us, saying, “Not being able to deliver hay to the horses or cows and having to wait for John” was a major hurdle.
It’s not just about the delay; it’s about the helplessness that comes with it.
2. Limited Autonomy and Involvement
Emily from Eudunda voices a frustration many share:
“My biggest frustration is not having the autonomy to jump in and help beyond helping move the tractor from one paddock to the next. I would love to have greater confidence putting round rolls into hay feeders, without worrying about damaging the forks or a fence!”
This lack of autonomy isn’t just inconvenient; it’s disempowering.
Being unable to fully participate in the tasks that keep your farm running smoothly can leave you feeling sidelined in your own operation.
3. Lack of Understanding and Confidence
Before gaining proper training, Ali from Coonalbyn felt this frustration deeply, saying,
“I think my biggest frustration was not really understanding how everything worked and just being told ‘set it at this number and go this speed’.”
After attending our Tractoring for Women (TFW) course, she found a solution:
“After doing Tractoring For Women, I feel more confident in my ability to operate the machinery if I need to.”
Understanding the why and how behind the operation isn’t just about skill—it’s about gaining the confidence to take charge when needed.
Why The World Needs Tractoring For Women
These frustrations—dependence, limited autonomy, and a lack of understanding—are more than just inconveniences. They represent barriers to participating fully in the work you love.
But here’s the good news: they don’t have to be permanent.
Our Tractoring for Women course is designed to tackle these exact issues head-on, providing hands-on experience, deep understanding, and, most importantly, the confidence to operate tractors safely and effectively.
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along to any of these pains, it might be time to take the wheel—literally.
Let’s turn those frustrations into triumphs together. See you in the field!
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