In a few weeks, baling and harvesting will be wrapping up on Irish farms, so it’s important to ensure that once you’re storing the combine or baler away that you do it properly to avoid problems the next time you take it out.

Anytime you store your farm machinery for an extended period of time, even a few months, it’s smart to first take the time to make sure it’s cleaned, maintained, and properly protected, according to the John Deere tips notebook.

A little effort at storage time will make start-up easier and help your equipment last longer and perform better, it advises.

Storage procedures for every piece of equipment will be a little different, but there are some general tips on the best steps to take for when you’re putting the combine or baler back in the shed;

How you put your tools away will determine the condition you find them in when you need to use them next time, it recommends.