Monday, 17 August 2020 08:55

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Nigel Holt (left), Hustler territory manager, and David Acland shake hands at the handover of the bale feeder prior to its maiden run on the Mid Canterbury-based farm.

Mt Somers Station owners David And Kate Acland took ownership of their new Hustler Unrolla mounted bale feeder – first prize in the recent Rural News Group/Hustler reader competition.

David and Kate Acland run Mt Somers Station, a 3800-ha property that runs more than 13,000 breeding sheep, 3000 deer, 1300 dairy cows and 200 beef cattle.

The Aclands were drawn as the lucky winners Rural News Group/Hustler competition in July.

Read more about the Aclands' win and the Hustler Unrolla LX105 here.

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