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Traralgon Hyland breeder Erica Smith has become the Rare Breeds Trust catt ttle t coordinator. By MICHELLE SLATER
A TRARALGON Hyland cattle breeder is making sure that some of the world’s most at-risk bovine breeds are in safe hands. Erica Smith has just become the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia cattle coordinator, highlighting the need to preserve certain breeds of cattle from disappearing altogether. The Rare Breeds Trust was established to support the maintenance of diversity in domestic livestock breeds, including sheep, cattle, horses, donkeys, pigs and poultry. The trust keeps a watch list with the numbers of registered females to alert if a breed is listed as critical, endangered, vulnerable, at risk, recovering or lost. Ms Smith said she joined the trust after
finding out that Hyland cattle were listed as a recovering breed, with more than 750 breeding females registered in Australia. “But this population could change if people stop breeding or registering them, and suddenly we won’t have the numbers and we will be back on the vulnerable list,” Ms Smith said. “This is why it’s important to buy and breed registered stock to produce top quality animals.” Ms Smith began breeding Hyland cattle 10 years ago to help keep the grass down on her Latrobe Valley acreage and “put one in the freezer”. She said there had been a recent wave of interest in Hyland cattle, mainly from hobby farmers looking for an interesting-looking
animal with a quiet temperament. Ms Smith said there were even some breeders looking to invest in Hylands to process for beef. “There are a lot of smaller breeders, but people had been buying unregistered cattle. The Hyland society allows registration after inspection, which allowed more females into the herd book,” Ms Smith said. “The demand for Hylands is super crazy, we are seeing a surge of new breeders wanting to participate in shows.” Ms Smith said one of the important aspects of preserving rare breeds was to maintain traits and genetic diversity lost in the focus on producing cattle for large-scale commercial agriculture. She pointed to the particular traits in
Hyland cattle that offered longevity and the ability to calve to the age of 19. The world has lost 12 cattle breeds, and there was 35 breeds listed as critical in Australia, with fewer than 150 registered breeding females. In Australia, 80 per cent of the nation’s dairy herd is made up of Holstein Friesians, and 70 per cent of the beef herd is made of Angus. “Rare breeds offer traits that could be lost to efficient hybrid varieties. We need to promote these breeds and keep them going so genetic diversity is not lost,” she said. “We want to encourage breeders what they can do to build numbers and for consumers to support local farmers if they are working with rare breeds.”
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THE National Farmers Federation is calling on the Albanese government to increase its focus on food supply issues after last month’s federal budget. NFF President, Fiona Simson, said the rising cost of groceries was a key concern for Australians, and more could be done to increase food production and contain inflation. Ms Simson said the budget was “wanting” when it came to some of agriculture’s greatest challenges, particularly amid a labour crisis, skyrocketing costs, and flooding. “These pressures on farmers are being felt by everyday Australians, who are witnessing supply and price shocks on supermarket shelves,” Ms Simson said. “We can’t turn a blind eye to the pressure this is putting on household budgets. There are steps the government can and should take to boost output and ease supply and cost issues.” She said this could include improving access to labour, bolstering supply chain infrastructure, and securing access to water. Ms Simson slammed a failed commitment to cover worker travel costs under the Pacific Australia labour mobility scheme, which will instead be replaced with an underwriting scheme. She said additional biosecurity funding remained elusive, with much of it
containing previously announced measures included from the previous Coalition government’s March budget. The budget contains $4.6 billion in cuts to water infrastructure projects that were committed to under the previous government. It does instead fund water projects, including in Cairns and Tasmania, with $278 million in five years. The budget papers signal an unpublished number allocated to deliver water recovery under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. The number is withheld due to commercial sensitivities. But Ms Simson commended $757 million to fund a suite of internet and mobile black spot programs for the bush. “Connectivity is critical for productivity, safety and social connectivity in the bush,” Ms Simson said. “These commitments are extremely welcomed by the sector but can’t just be a flash in the pan. “Australia is a big country and we need sustained investment to ensure services in the bush keep pace with those in the city.” The budget confirms the government’s pre-budget announcement that it would scrap regional development schemes under the previous government and replace them with two new $1b funds. It confirms establishing a $15m National
Reconstruction Fund with $500m of this to go towards projects in the farm sector. Ms Simson said she was also looking forward to working with the federal government on how its climate change and energy policies can prioritise agriculture around low emissions and abatement. The budget provides $4m in four years to establish an Inspector-General of Animal Welfare by expanding the functions of the Office of the Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports. “Australia’s farmers and live exporters are world leaders in animal welfare practices,” Ms Simson said. “It is important that the office does not add unnecessary red tape and is informed by science and not driven by ideology or political motives.” There is $1.1 billion to extend the Natural Heritage Trust to support sustainability projects with $302 million of this earmarked for the farm sector. “This is a critical announcement that will help farmers understand and respond to climate change, and access new environmental markets,” Ms Simson said. “We also welcome the restating of the measure that would support the introduction of legislation to treat carbon and biodiversity income as farm income.”
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NFF given assurance on feds pledge By MICHELLE SLATER
THE National Farmers Federation has been assured by the federal government that a new pledge to cut global methane emissions will not adversely affect Australia’s agriculture sector. The federal government joined 122 countries last month by signing up to a voluntary global pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30 per cent by 2030. The Climate Change Minister, Chris Bowen, said Australia was the 11th biggest methane emitter, and methane was responsible for 24 per cent of our overall emissions. Mr Bowen promised that the pledge would not herald any new taxes or levies, after concerns were raised about a methane tax being imposed on cattle and sheep farmers in New Zealand. NFF chief executive Tony Mahar said the pledge reinforced the agriculture sector’s commitment to sustainability and willingness to partner with governments to develop technology to cut methane. Mr Mahar said he was assured it would not negatively affect farmers by imposing any reductions on production or livestock numbers. “We understand some in our industry are concerned what impact this will have on farming businesses,” Mr Mahar said.
“We take these concerns seriously and have raised them with the federal government, receiving assurances farmers will not be adversely impacted by Australia signing the pledge. “Australian agriculture cannot and will not tolerate interventions like the New Zealand or Netherlands governments are implementing which target and undermine agriculture’s productivity.” The Farmers for Climate Action chief executive, Fiona Davis, welcomed the pledge but said pressure should also be placed on the oil and gas industries to cut methane. Dr Davis said Australian farmers were already leading the way with reducing emissions and developing methane cutting technology such as asparagopsis feeds. “Farm methane has been dropping while methane from the gas industry has been rising. The gas industry should not be allowed to unbalance the climate and threaten our food supply,” she said. “Gas industry lobbyists cannot be allowed to continue pretending farming is the problem. Having a local food supply is not optional.” But the move was not supported by the Australian Dairy Farmers president, Rick Gladigau, who said it was “ill-timed and illinformed” as methane mitigation pathways were yet to be established.
Mr Gladigau said dairy had made its own 30 per cent greenhouse reductions targets by 2030, and the methane intensity of milk production declined by 40 per cent between 1980 and 2016. However, he said feed additives to reduce methane were still in development. “All the technologies being used by dairy are promising, but they will have limitations on their ability to reduce methane emissions from cows in dairy production systems,” Mr Gladigau said. “In addition, implementing these interventions will take time, focus and, most importantly, investment that must be considered in any future policy setting.”
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of racing, they are not sufficient to protect the welfare of racehorses throughout their lifecycle and are not enshrined in legislation, so can be changed by industry at any time.” Dr Walker said mandatory standards should require owners and trainers to provide appropriate nutrition, socialisation, training and rehoming options as well as training to staff. She said these standards should also end any practices that cause injury, pain, suffering or distress and to ensure good welfare throughout the horse’s entire lifecycle, including after racing. Concerns include a lack of transparency around reporting deaths and injuries, oversupply and wastage, and the use of whips and tongue ties. A mandatory code would include minimum standards for grooming, farriery dental and vet care, as well as nutritional requirements and social interactions with other horses and humans. “We believe that developing animal welfare standards for racehorses – regulated independent of industry - will positively impact the lives of these horses by ensuring appropriate levels of veterinary care, improved socialisation and handling, a reduction in injuries as well as better retirement plans,” Dr Walker said.
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FARM trespassers will now be slugged with fines of up to $55000 under new biosecurity laws introduced in Victoria last month. The new livestock management laws will allow farmers to voluntarily establish extra biosecurity measures on their properties to protect them from trespassers. Offenders who enter agricultural premises without consent will now cop $1300 on-the-spot fines for individuals, or nearly $8300 for organisations. More serious offenders will face $11,000 for individuals and $55,500 for organisations. Farmers had been pushing for hefty trespass fines after several incidents of radical vegan activists entering properties and stealing livestock, intimidating farmers and staff, and disrupting businesses. It comes after about 70 animal rights activists entered the Gippy Goat in Yarragon on 2018 and took several head of livestock, later forcing the owner to close his farm tourist café. The incident sparked a parliamentary Inquiry into Animal Rights Activism on Victorian Agriculture, which included
recommendations for on-the-spot fines for trespassing. Agriculture Victoria regulatory policy executive director, Angela Brierley, said these new laws would help to deter people from trespassing on farms and better enable prosecutions of trespassers. “Victorian farmers work hard to keep their animals safe and protect them from pests and diseases with robust biosecurity systems,” Ms Brierley said. “These new laws seek to deter behaviour that puts that hard work and the safety of their animals at risk.” Ms Brierley said producers choosing to take advantage of these new protections must have a biosecurity management plan that includes a farm map, information and signs. Specific visitor consent procedures must also be followed under the new laws. “Producers who already have an on-farm biosecurity plan in place can simply add a BMP coversheet to this plan to be covered by the new laws,” she said. “We recommend using the BMP coversheet templates available from our website to ensure all mandatory information is included.”
Updated agreement for better responses AN agreement between the Australian government and plant industry bodies has been updated to better respond to emergency pest plant biosecurity.. The new Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed - or plant deed - came into effect last month. The plant deed is a legally binding agreement between all state, territory and federal governments, Plant Health Australia and national plant industry bodies. The plant deed supports nationally consistent and structured responses to emergency plant pest incidents Plant Health Australia chief executive, Sarah Corcoran, said the deed was a landmark agreement, laying strong
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Farmer found guilty of animal cruelty A GIPPSLAND farmer was found guilty of a number of animal cruelty charges after he left a cow with untreated eye cancer that was necrotic (dead tissue) and riddled with maggots. Barry Sellings was fined $2500 plus $224 in service costs in the Bairnsdale Magistrates Court for charges including aggravated cruelty leading to the serious injury of a cow in his care. Mr Sellings failed to appear before the court and the case was heard in his absence. Agriculture Victoria compliance manager, Daniel Bode, said the cow’s eye cancer would have been growing for at least six months, causing great pain and suffering due to the pressure of the tumour against normal tissue. Mr Bode said officers attended Mr Selling’s property in November 2020 after receiving an animal welfare report about a cow with possible eye cancer. “The officers observed a Hereford cross with a large bloody mass on her left eye. The officers estimated the mass to be at least 10 centimetres in diameter,” Mr Bode said. “After Mr Sellings confirmed he owned the cow, he agreed to arrange for a knackery to pick up the cow on the following day.” Mr Bode said officers attended the knackery the next day and took samples from the mass, which had become necrotic and measured 18-by-16 centimetres. He said said a bacterial infection was found in the open wound and the eye was not visible and couldn’t be felt by probing. A large number of maggots were found buried within the mass.
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Subsequent laboratory analysis confirmed that the growth was cancerous. “Apart from the obvious pain and suffering of the animals, animal welfare breaches can jeopardise Victoria’s reputation as a humane and responsible producer of food, which can, in turn, affect all producers and livestock owners,” Mr Bode said. “This is a reminder to all livestock owners that animal cruelty won’t be tolerated by the Victorian government or our community.”
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A STAPLE root vegetable was put in the spotlight at the Sale Show last month when keen cooks put their skills to the test for the highly contested carrot cake competition. The carrot cake competition is one of the staple classes at the Sale Show and was in its 17th year with entrants vying for a share in more than $5000 in prizemoney. Entries ranged from professional to primary and secondary school sections, with the carrot also celebrated in the kids’ best dressed carrot classes. William Angliss Institute provided a pair of patisserie chefs to judge the carrot comp, looking at texture, balance, moisture, aroma, and icing. Judges Debra Tadday and Valerie Georgopoulos said entrants could employ some creativity around the traditional recipe, but stressed the outcomes should still present like a carrot cake. The pair has just run their expertise over the winning cake in the professional section which contained ginger, macadamia and orange. “This is not classic, but everything worked well together. In a good cake, you don’t just taste one spice. One cake we judged had only nutmeg and this overpowered
Judges Debra Tadday and Valerie Georgopoulos assess the professional sections in the Sale show carrot cake compeition. Photographs Michelle Slater
everything else,” Ms Tadday said. “You want the spices to dance in the mouth, real food sings, it’s like a harmony and it has to be beautiful when you eat it. It must be amazing.” Ms Georgopoulous said one year a cook had used purple carrots and black sesame seeds instead of nuts, which had dramatically changed flavour profile. She said the icing was also just as important as the rest of the cake, which must be nicely aerated and spread smoothly across the top.
Floral artists are on show Michelle SLATER
FLORAL artists came out in droves at the Sale Show to display their creativity, despite the wet spring delivering a hit to cut flowers. Long-standing Sale floral artist Heather Harrington took home the perpetual trophy for most creative arrangement for her work interpreting the theme windswept. Ms Harrington used an array of palm spathes and dried grasses to depict the concept of rhythm and movement in her installation. “It represents turbulence in the wind and the creativeness as a result of this particular force of nature. There is beauty in destruction,” Ms Harrington said. The Sale Floral Art Group founding member has been entering the Sale Show for the past 40 years and has represented Australia in Ireland, Canada and Belgium. Ms Harrington said the entries has remained strong due to the level of interest from the local floral art group, in which members used the show to put their skills to practice. She said she loved the transitory elements of natural materials to represent ideas in her work. “It’s like a chef who creates a beautiful meal, it’s only there for a moment, this is what I find special. It’s a lot of work, the planning and design, but it’s worth it,” she said. Ms Harrington said other sections in the
Sale floral artist Heather Harrington with the perpetual trophy for most creative arrangement. Photograph Michelle Slater
horticulture pavilion were down, particularly in cut flowers and vegetables due to this year’s soggy spring. “Roses are low because of the wet conditions, they are also late this year so there are not a lot of entries,” she said. “Exhibitors are finding it more difficult with all the extra rain to have a choice of quality blooms available to them, they are just coming into bud now, or they are not out yet.”
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Weir saves mine but floods farms Michelle SLATER
AUTHORITIES will work with local farmers to assess the impacts of heavy flooding associated with a weir that was built as part of measures to protect the Yallourn coal mine in heavy rain. The state government issued approvals last year for works to safeguard Yallourn coal supplies after severe storms and flooding cracked the mine walls, sparking an energy emergency. Hazelwood operator ENGIE has approval to divert water away from Yallourn and into Hazelwood under certain high-flow conditions. This approval is valid until July 2023. But a weir along the Morwell River means water had been backing up and inundating paddocks in heavy rain, affecting more than 16 upstream landholders around Hazelwood, Driffield and Yinnar. Landowners say they were not consulted before the weir was built, nor were notified of any potential impacts from the project. They were calling on the state government to inspect their properties and discuss compensation for the loss of land use and any property damage from the flooding. Beef farmer Noel Coxall owns 36 hectares along on the Morwell River, but said about a third of his low-lying paddocks were under water for about a month in August due to the river diversion. Mr Coxall said it meant he may not be able to cut hay this season due to the sodden paddocks. The project was turning his property into a water storage for mining companies. “At the moment I’m emptying my hay sheds to keep my stock going. It was this one rain event that it happened, but if Yallourn gets into trouble, it could happen all the time,” Mr Coxall said.
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Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien (left) speaks with farmers affected by Morwell River Diversion works. Photograph Michelle Slater
“I don’t think there was much due diligence being done for upstream landowners when they issued permits. It would be nice for them to talk to us to see what they can do.” The Nationals Member for Gippsland South and Shadow Water Minister, Danny O’Brien, backed calls for the state government to find solutions to the flooding and compensate farmers. Mr O’Brien said it “beggars belief” that the government failed to consider upstream landholders when solving the problems at Yallourn.
“This is not an argument or not if there was action to protect the Yallourn mine,. This had to happen, but the government hasn’t considered the consequences of their actions,” Mr O’Brien said. “These farms are on river flats and the landholders are accustomed to some flooding, but this flooding is unnatural and has remained much longer than it should.” The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has assured that Southern Rural Water will work with ENGIE and landowners to assess the impacts associated with the diversion.
But DELWP stressed that determining any impacts to landholders was complex and required looking at the potential additional effect of the Hazelwood diversion compared to normal flooding impacts. “Heights of diversion infrastructure in the Morwell River were lowered to allow for increased flows and Engie will continue to engage with affected landowners to investigate potential impacts as a result of increased rainfall,” a DELWP spokesperson said.
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Survey points to dairy skill shortage Michelle SLATER
ONE-IN-FOUR dairy farmers can’t find labour, according to Dairy Australia survey figures, with the issue compounded by COVID and a nationwide skills shortage affecting sectors beyond agriculture. Figures state that 22 per cent of dairy farmers were unable to fill vacancies within three months and 40 per cent of farmers were losing at least one or more workers. To help tackle the problem, Dairy Australia has launched a new marketing campaign promoting the benefits of working in dairy farming to bring people into the industry and retain them. The perks include working with animals, working outdoors, career progression, job
variety and training, job security and food production. Dairy Australia will be providing employment support and connect farmers with jobseeker networks and recruitment agencies, and promote careers at schools, universities and TAFEs. Kongwak dairy farmer, Andrew Perry, has a stable team of two full-time workers and some casuals to step in and lend a hand, but he struggled to find workers when he began farming in 2015. The former dairy vet said while his staff had stuck with him, others had struggling to find workers. “This is nothing new, it’s just now we have to compete with every other industry looking for workers,” Mr Perry said.
“When we started out we advertised and we would organise a time, but it was summer and 40 degrees and many wouldn’t even turn up for a trial. “It was terrible, for months and months we did everything ourselves. We heard wordof-mouth of one lady looking for work and she is still working with us now.” Mr Perry said some of the challenges surrounded filling morning and evening milking shifts, coupled with perceptions dairy was hard and smelly ‘yakka’. “The cows have to be milked, you can’t go into the shed twice a day for 360 days a year to do it yourself, someone has to do it, and if you can’t find the labour it’s not sustainable,” he said. “The family sacrifice is enormous if you
can’t find labour and I can think of a lot of farmers in the past few years who exited because of labour.” But Mr Perry said dairy offered a job to suit people at different stages of their life and interests, with a variety of jobs offering a pathway into the industry and the ability to progress through the ranks. He said this could include learning entrylevel skills and working up towards share or lease farming. “There are not too many opportunities for people without education these days to do this. It’s a healthy job and you are doing something physical,” he said. “I always feel good to get half-a-day’s work done when others are rolling out of bed and you can have the rest of the day free.”
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Maffra Show 2022
Stradbroke farmer Brian Nicholls with his champion medium meribo fleece. Photographs: Michelle Slater
Sale Show 2022
Lindenow visitor Travis Riley with a new mate in the animal nursery.
Sale show-gower Selena Munasinghe has a crack at sideshow alley.
Victorian Floral Art Society judge Cheryl Wind.
Tinamba farmer Oakley Henry with Willarra Tessa.
Representing Briag & District Pony Club - Dimity Hagne, 17, donns a champion ribbon next to Black Magic. Photographs: Stefan Bradley
Fancy dress at the Maffra Show.
Kids got among the fancy dress at the Maffra Show.
Maffra Show president, Tim Dwyer, (with fake mullet) and Member for Gippsland East Tim Bull opening the new ShelterDome.
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RURAL NEWS An art rtist’s t impression of the rebuilt Ian Haggar Community tyy Hall in Sarsfield. Image: Contributed
Sarsfield Hall given the go-ahead A RESOUNDINGw cheer echoed around the Sarsfield Recreation Reserve on the evening of October 28, when news was received that the bushfire-impacted community had finally received funding for a new hall and development of the reserve. Despite having almost 75 per cent of properties directly flame-impacted, including the loss of close to 30 per cent of homes, Sarsfield missed out on funding through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery funding last February, due to the then-Coalition government ruling that the Recreation Reserve committee’s Australian Business Number (ABN) rendered them ineligible for funding, as previously reported in Gippsland Farmer. Following a public outcry, Sarsfield was then promised funding through the Community Development Grants program in March, only to see that program axed following the federal election in May. Finally, last month, news arrived that
Sarsfield was successful in their application and would be receiving funding to build a brand-new community hall and establish walking trails in the nearby bushland. Additionally, a new community space will be developed, including a nature-based playground, seating and gathering spaces. Sarsfield Community Association president Simon Hof was full of praise for the support the Sarsfield community had received. “We received enormous support from politicians on both sides of the political divide, and across all three levels of government,” Mr Hof said. “Also, a huge number of community members wrote letters and emails in support of our project. “We can’t thank everyone enough. This is a massive achievement for the community which reflects many hundreds of hours of work from many people.” Mr Hof explained why the works were
“desperately” needed. “The Sarsfield hall is more than 60 years old and was constructed by connecting a second-hand caravan park kiosk to a school shelter shed,” he said. “Many volunteers have worked hard over the years to maintain it, but unfortunately now the building has reached the end of its lifespan. “The hall was an essential refuge for the Sarsfield community immediately following the bushfires, and has continued to be the focal point for much-needed community support activities as we continue the long journey of bushfire recovery.” Compounding the joy of Sarsfield residents was the news that an application made by the nearby community of Ensay, which too had been ravaged by the Black Summer bushfires, had seen money provided for it. Mr Hof said that Ensay’s application had also been previously rejected under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery funding
for the same ABN issue. “It would have been a hollow victory for us if our friends at Ensay had missed out again. We congratulate them and are very excited for both communities who can now move on with major recovery projects,” he said. The Sarsfield Community Association is keen to get started on the project. “We’ve been assured that a funding agreement with the government will be negotiated shortly, which means that we’re close to making firm plans to start the works,” Mr Hof said “The community of Sarsfield has been doing it tough since the bushfires, and the news this week has really lifted the spirits of local residents. “These projects will be a major part of community recovery, and the facilities will support ongoing wellbeing for Sarsfield residents for many decades into the future.”
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RURAL NEWS
Hitting back
A NEW political party is hitting back at “animal extremists” in this month’s state election by protecting the rights of people to own companion animals and pets. The Companions and Pets Party plans to run candidates in all Legislative Council seats in Victoria. CAP chair John Hutchison said the narrative of owning animals had been “hijacked by animal rights extremists” aiming to “abolish pet ownership and eradicate animal-based agriculture”. “CAP will promote legislation to protect your rights as an animal owner to own an animal, to farm, to compete with your animal, and to keep your animal as a pet, to work your animal, and to engage in lawful activities with your animal,” Mr Hutchison said. “Australia was built on our farming heritage and the economic benefits of animal-based agriculture is felt not only in rural Australia, but in the cities, through a range of employment opportunities in hospitality, retail, transport and manufacturing to name a few.” He also aimed at The Greens’ plans to “develop and deploy green alternatives for farmers”. “Again, a potential attack on rural communities and their long-term viability,” he said.
Reducing methane
AN Australian agriculture company is sharing a $5 million federal grant to develop a feed supplement to help reduce methane from grazing animals. Terragen was awarded the grant to support research to be carried-out with dairy giant Fonterra and the Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. The company’s animal microbial supplement MYLO had already been shown to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows in a study that was conducted at the Ellinbank SmartFarm in West Gippsland. The new study will evaluate feeding a higher level of the methane-mitigating probiotic to grazing lambs and dairy cows. Terragen chief executive, Jim Cooper, said the product was produced and proven in Australia. MYLO does in cows, improve health, milk production, weight gain and feed conversion efficiency, all while reducing methane emissions.
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Asbestos Awareness Week
21st – 27th November 2022
Was your farm house built before 1990?
DO you know where asbestos is hiding on your property? Did you know that approximately onethird of all homes in Australia contain asbestos products? Older farm buildings, built before 1990, including farmhouses, barns, silos, pens and sheds are highly likely to contain asbestos construction materials. Asbestos cement pipes were also commonly used as field drains on farmlands.
Where it could be hiding
Floor TAKE a look at the floor coverings in each room. Asbestos containing floor coverings or underlay’s were more commonly (but not exclusively) located in wet areas of the household (bathrooms, kitchens, the laundry etc). Walls ONCE painted, it’s easy to be tricked into thinking that everything is the same product. You must remember that asbestos cement products were moulded into all sorts of shapes. Ovens and chimneys AC Sheet was also commonly used to seal off a chimney. A good example of this is when the chimney has been sealed off to house an oven.
A stone residential Australian 1900s Victorian farm house. There may be a cement sheet used to cap off the hole only, or there may be a full surround installed. Heaters AC Sheet was a great material to be utilised around heat because of its fire resistant properties Wet areas WET areas are a prime location for asbestos
products. Behind sink splashbacks, feature panels in bathrooms, bath hobs, bath aprons, bath surrounds, etc. Ceiling THE ceiling itself may be asbestos cement sheet. The cover straps if present may be asbestos cement and the patches, light bases
and vent covers may all be formed from moulded asbestos cement. Flues BE aware that there are still a few asbestos ‘flues’ in use also. Over 3000 products were used in residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial settings, and are known to have contained asbestos. ACV/GARDS recommends an audit of where asbestos may be in your property and to consider removal by a qualified registered removalist. Asbestos awareness event ON Friday, November 25 at 11am, the Asbestos Awareness Day Event will be held at Gippsland Heritage Park in Moe. The event raises awareness of asbestos and its effects on sufferers, their families, the community and the environment. Several speakers of interest will provide valuable information and resources. There will be musical entertainment and an ecumenical service to remember those who are suffering and those who have succumbed to asbestos disease. Families will be able to lay flowers and pay tribute to their loved ones. For further information, please phone Vicki Hamilton on 0407 274 173.
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Festival of seafood
The Mallacoota Wild Harvest Seafood festival returns this month after a two-year hiatus. Photograph Supplied
very popular event on the region’s event calendar. “Council is proud to sponsor this event, which has been a booming success since it began,” Cr Reeves said. “East Gippsland is well-known for its quality seafood, and Wild Harvest Seafood Festival is the
perfect opportunity to enjoy great company, great food and drink, and stunning scenery.” The Mallacoota Wild Harvest Seafood Festival runs from Friday, November 11 to Sunday, November 13. For more information, visit wildharvestseafoodfestival.com.
NATIONAL Hay Safe Day was held last month, looking at safe practices when working and living around bales of hay and silage. This year’s theme of National Hay Safe Day was ‘Making every day safe around hay’. National Hay Safe Day is an initiative that arose from a tragic farm accident more than a decade ago. It comes as Farmsafe Australia figures show that last year there were 46 deaths and 128 injuries from farm-related accidents The Australian Fodder Industry Association has fodder safety briefs on telehandler safety, traffic management plans, and worker training and safety signs, as part of recent hay safe initiatives. The association’s chair, Brad Griffiths, said these deaths and injuries had “devastating ripple effects” across families, communities and industries. “Machinery and livestock present obvious safety risks on farms, but the fodder industry has additional hazards, like stacking, unstacking, storing and transporting hay and silage,” he said. “Large square hay bales can weigh up to 600 kilograms, so it’s vital to implement safe handling techniques and practices for the safety of you, your workers and your family.” Mr Griffiths said he was using Safe Ag Systems Software on his South Australian farm to help roll out workplace health and safety practices. It was providing resources in training and inductions, identifying major hazards, safe practices, mental health and fatigue management. “Putting safety into practice has resulted on-farm efficiencies and savings, but most importantly, it’s kept us all safe,” he said. “Predictions are that we have more wet weather ahead, so why not take the opportunity to implement your own systems and have a chat about your business safety over lunch with your workers?”
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GIPPSLANDERS are being encouraged to ‘chow-down’ on sea snail at the Wild Harvest Seafood Festival in Mallacoota this month. A special event will celebrates the lesser known and underrated produce from the waters surrounding Mallacoota. It includes the whelk - a type of sea snail - alongside sea urchins, banded morwong and samphire, which will all feature as part of this special dinner. The Whelk-om Dinner menu was curated by A Gondola on the Murray-famed chef, Stefano De Pieri, and Yuin Nation Budawang Elder chef, Noel Butler. Local wine and beer will be matched to the dishes by wine writer Max Allen. Other events include a seafood market, pop-up outdoor cinema, sea shanty singing workshops with The Grubby Urchins, an oysters and champagne twilight cruise, bush food walks and fishing clinics. The event was created to highlight the region’s unique abundance and variety of seafood has not run since 2019 due to the black summer bushfires and COVID restrictions. Organiser Jodie York Jodie said the festival was a celebration of the “natural fruits” of the land and sea, and the indigenous custodians who have been connected with the land for thousands of years. East Gippsland Shire mayor, Mark Reeves, said the Wild Harvest Seafood Festival was a
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National Agricultural Day Friday 18 November 2022
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ALL Australians enjoy the world class food and fibre grown right here in the country. But some Australians know very little about the farmers and workers who put food on their tables. There is around 85,681 farm businesses in Australia, 99 per cent of which are family owned and operated. Each Australian farmer produces enough food each year to feed 600 people,
150 at home and 450 overseas. Australian farms produce around 93 per cent of the total volume of food consumed in Australia. National Agriculture Day is about celebrating Australia’s incredible farm sector. Held on the third Friday of November each year, it is one day to celebrate an industry that’s part of our lives every single day.
drumMUSTER Reaches 40 Million Drums AUSTRALIA’S longest running agricultural stewardship program has reached a significant milestone, with the collection of its 40-millionth AgVet chemical container for recycling. This equates to over 44,000 tonnes of plastic agricultural waste that have been diverted from landfill or being burnt or buried on farms. Agsafe’s drumMUSTER program, which held its first collection in 1999 at Gunnedah, is a product stewardship program that has saved councils an impressive $39 million in landfill costs, by diverting eligible, empty and clean chemical containers to recycling. Farmers from the Greater Gippsland area support the program, and have delivered just under 360,000 AgVet containers to drumMUSTER collection sites in the region. The industry led program is funded by participating chemical manufacturers, to ensure their AgVet chemical containers have a responsible end-of-life solution and are genuinely recycled. Agsafe’s General Manager Dominique Doyle says drumMUSTER was one of the first product stewardship programs established in Australia. “It is now internationally recognised as a leading example of how the agricultural
Agsafe General Manager Dominique Doyle with Wendy Tuckerman MP, celebrating drumMUSTER’s 40 millionth recycled container at the Murrumbateman Field Days.
industry and individual farmers and communities can work together to provide a recycling pathway for AgVet chemical containers,” she said. It is through collaborative efforts that Australia’s oldest product stewardship program continues its success, with 831
collection sites operated by 356 councils and over 107 other community-based collection agencies around the country. “As a voluntary program, the drumMUSTER product stewardship program has adapted to fit the needs of councils, farmers, retailers and manufacturers of the chemicals.
“We have a flexible approach to collections, this includes engaging with over 100 community organisations to not only maximise collections, but to also provide great fundraising opportunities, with over $5 million raised.” Ms Doyle said.
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Making farmers lives easier
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The average dairy farmer needs approximately a 15 person crew to lay around 4000 tyres over five hours to secure a silage stack. Tyresing’s Sidewall Roll OUT or UP Mat has been designed so one person can cover a silage stack in about two hours, decreasing the farmer’s labour by over half, with no more moving whole tyres around a silage stack to feed out. Using sidewalls, not whole tyres, also addresses mosquito and Redback Spider breeding ground problems. BLACKGOLD TYRE CARPET
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Foot trimming chute a success GIPPSLAND Hoof Care’s hydraulic foot trimming chute is now making the foot trimming process ergonomic for the cows and the operator.
Meaning less stress on everyone, less chance of injury to the animal, and less chance of the trimmer being kicked. Dean has over 20 years’ experience foot trimming and treating lame cows. He began his career as a farm apprentice and was then fortunate enough to work under the guidance and expertise of local large animal expert Jakob Malmo. Dean can trim up to 20 cows an hour in the state of the art hydraulic chute. Lame cows take approximately seven minutes to do. This becomes an important factor when you consider the large herd numbers in some dairy farms. While the chute allows bulk numbers of cows to be done in a timely fashion Dean also prioritises visiting lame cows and does many visits out to just a single lame cow utilising the farm’s crush.
Annual Foot Trimming assists in reducing lameness
Gippsland Hoof Care’s hydraulic chute is designed by hoof health expert, Karl Burgi. The leg restraint system received international recognition because the leg position is safe for the cow and ideal for technicians to perform precise trimming procedures.
It carefully guides each leg into position, following the natural leg stroke and range of motion - eliminating any stress on the cow, securely holding the leg for effortless assessment of the hoof. The Chute enables efficient loading of the cows, and the hydraulically synchronised controls do all of the work during animal loading. It then gives the technician an ergonomic work area for trimming the cow’s hoof - reducing manual strains, minimising steps and saving time. Foot trimming is an important step in preventing lameness in cattle and is recommended on an annual basis. Many dairy herds time their trimming sessions to coincide with their drying off program each year. Gippsland Hoof Care service beef cattle as well, especially in the wetter seasons, and Dean covers the entire Gippsland region from Orbost to South Gippsland and Longwarry.
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Most farmers treat their effluent like s***! DEALING with effluent is a pain for most farmers. It’s an expensive process for what can be seen as a low-grade fertiliser. However, it is easy to turn effluent into a high-grade fertiliser with Bioforce aerobic bacteria. Scientists have discovered that crust and sludge in effluent ponds is merely a symptom of the real problem, and that the cause of the pond solids is microscopic creatures below the surface - anaerobic bacteria. These anaerobic bacteria thrive in dark environments, devoid of oxygen, so to create ideal living conditions they separate the effluent fibres and send them to the surface to form the crust. They also send the fibres to the bottom which combine to form the sludge. Problems these bad bugs cause Their solid blocks pump nozzles They cause the unpleasant odour They lower the nutrient content (N, P, K) They increase the soil leaching and run off How do you beat these bacteria? It was discovered and the best way to deal with this problem was simple - add counteractive bugs into the effluent pond.
BEFORE This is where Bioforce comes in! These corrective micro-organisms are called aerobic bacteria, and they can change the state of the effluent pond by digesting and breaking down the solids and fibre content of the effluent. Effluent into nutrient-rich fertiliser The typical effluent pond is rich in nutrients, full of all the major elements and minerals required for plant growth. Unfortunately, nutrients such as nitrogen are in a volatile form that is easily leached and lost into the atmosphere. Aerobic bacteria can change that. Because they need oxygen and light, when you add them to a dairy pond, they immediately begin eating the top
crust to let in more light and oxygen. They also change it by digesting and breaking down the solids and fibre content of the effluent. In the process, these oxygen-loving bacteria retain the N to a more stable, organically-bound N and tie up the P and K. The converted nutrients then become less leachable and more available to plants. These bacteria double in number every 20 minutes, meaning in a matter of weeks, the pond is clear of crust and the effluent liquefied. Now you have an easily spread, nutrient rich fertilizer.
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“Signingg off ff” f on safety ty does not mean compliance
GETTING employees to sign documents to say they have been told what to do to ensure safety, or to confirm that they have read a safety document, does not mean that an employer is covered in the event of a workplace accident.
Getting employees involved in those conversations will create a good safety culture.
Getting employees to sign off on documents does not shift responsibility away from the employer and it also does not make the workers legally liable or responsible if something goes wrong.
Telling employees what to do, or sending them a document, and getting them to sign off is not consultation.
This mindset can also apply to the use of some software applications which facilitate dissemination of safety documents (e.g. policies, safe operating procedures).
Under OH&S laws, employers have a duty to consult with employees about matters that affect their safety.
Create the opportunities for employees to be involved in determining how work is performed in a safe manner and to exchange ideas
This is a cultural issue in the industry that can adversely affect safety outcomes.
Some farmers mistakenly believe that they are covering themselves by getting employees to sign documents.
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Consultation requires employers to give employees the opportunity to:
Farmers are recommended to record these conversations in the form of a toolbox meeting template - listing the items discussed and the names of the workers present (signatures optional), providing evidence that demonstrates that the employer has met their OHS duty to consult. Those records will demonstrate compliance.
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Telling workers, for example, to ride a quad bike safely or to wear a helmet, will not satisfy legal expectations if the bike does not have an Operator Protective Device (OPD) or if the wearing of helmets is actually not enforced.
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Improving food security and environmental health by developing next-gen smart fertilisers for Australian farmers BY 2050, it is estimated we will need to feed a population of 10 billion people, requiring around 70 per cent more food than we currently produce. With the added challenges of climate change and ecosystem degradation, we must consider how this extra food can be produced without further damage to the natural environment. To do this, it is clear that we need to increase fertiliser efficiency particularly nitrogen fertilisers - by using the right amounts of fertiliser when and where plants need it, and finding ways to reduce nitrogen losses to the environment. The recently launched multidisciplinary Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub for Smart Fertilisers seeks to transform the efficiency of nitrogen use in intensive agricultural production by developing new knowledge about the way plants take up nitrogen fertilisers, creating smarter fertiliser products and analysing big data to create better tools for agriculture businesses to manage their fertiliser use. The Hub is led by the University of Melbourne, School of Agriculture and Food in partnership with La Trobe University, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers and Elders Rural Services Australia, and involves representatives from key agricultural businesses and development corporations: Ausveg, Bonaccord Ingram, Food and Fibre Gippslland d, Graiins Research h and d Development Corporation, and Sensand. The Hub will also be a training ground for the next generation of agricultural researchers, supporting dozens of PhD students with their research and providing industry connections through direct placements and research partnerships. With primary producers facing rising costs and declining prices, increased eff fficiency f are essential to international competitiveness and profitability.
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Currently, nitrogen fertilisers lose 50-80 per cent of nitrogen to the environment, causing economic loss and negative environmental impacts. Researchers at the Smart Fertilisers Research Hub are applying plant and soil science, chemistry, and chemical engineering to develop new biochemical inhibitors and ‘smart fertilisers’, with the aim to increase the efficiency of nitrogen use by up to 20 per cent, saving farmers money and helping the environment. Professor Deli Chen, Hub Director and leader of the Soil Science Research Group of the School of Agriculture and Food, says: “Achieving this result will be transformative for agriculture in Australia and around the world, with enormous benefits to both individual farm profitability and our environmental sustainability”. “This will also help the Australian food and agribussiness sector grow to its 2030 target value of $100 billion, while delivering new technology, substantial cost savingss, improved productivity, increased profitability and decreased environmental impacts.” In pursuing g major breakthroughs in the design and development of enhanced-e efficiency fff fertilisers, the Hub takes a multtidisciplinary approach, integrating agronomy and soil science with synthettic chemistry, chemical engineering g, plant physiology, plant biochemistry and economics.
A primary research focus is engineering new fertiliser coatings for controlled release of nutrients and inhibitors in a range of soil types, climatic conditions and diverse agroecosystems and land uses. These new inhibitors will be tailored to different soils, climates and cropping systems, at the same time ensuring that their eventual degradation in the soil is environmentally benign. Considering the immense social costs associated with nitrogen pollution globally (US$200-2000 billion each year), smart fertilisers enable the social and environmental costs of nitrogen pollution to be avoided, a benefit that will far outweigh the cost of development and production, and a more efficient approach than cleaning up environmental damage after the event. Professor Chen says the Hub has allread dy mad de siigniificantt pro ogress towards its goals of individua al farm profitability and environmenttal sustainability. “In our first year we have enrolled 17 PhD students, appointed 10 0 research fellows, and published more e than 30 publications,” Professor Che en said. “We have a new nitrification n inhibitor patent approved, and we esstablished an industry placement progrram to connect with agribusinessess.” The Hub’s lead partner, the e School of Agriculture and Food of the University
of Melbourne, is the premier agricultural education institution in Victoria, and has played a key role in the development of agriculture in Australia since 1886. Its Dookie Campus is situated on 2440 hectares and includes a small community which houses students and teaching staff, a broadacre farm for canola, wheat and merino sheep, an orchard, robotic dairy, winery and a natural bush reserve. The Dookie farm is a living laboratory for students in the Bachelor of Agriculture, the Diploma in General Studies and Diploma in General Studies (Extended), graduate research degrees at the University of Melbourne, and a variety of subjects taught in degrees or as single subjects through the University’s Community Access Prog gram. The technical and industry expertise of the university’s food and agriculture researchers translates to real benefits for students. With initiatives like the Research Hub for Smart Fertilisers and its world class teaching and research programs, the University of Melbourne is focused on developing and supporting innovative regional agriculture throughout Victoria and training the agricultural innovators of the future.
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Matt Wilson is no stranger to CLAAS gear.
Better nutrition, naturally THE combination of multi-species pastures and organic fertiliser is paying big dividends for Gippsland dairy farmer, Matt Wilson, as he pushes towards achieving a more sustainable farming model. Determined to find new ways to grow more grass with less inputs, Matt direct drills up to 14 different species of annual, perennial and legume pastures, including oats, triticale, ryecorn, annual ryegrass, brassicas, clovers and vetch. Pastures are top-dressed with a mix of poultry manure spread at five cubic metres per ha and 7 L/ha of the liquid fertiliser, Nitrotain TE27, both rich sources of plant-available nitrogen and other nutrients. “I have a different perspective of how to grow grass,” Matt says. “We’ve been moving away from granular fertiliser, partially because of cost but mostly because of philosophy.” Last year, urea prices were heading towards $1600/tonne. “This year I’ve spent about a sixth of what I normally would have on fertiliser and we have more feed than we ever had,” Matt said. “I have been blown away by the results. “I sowed 15 ha last autumn and I don’t think I’ve ever had this much pasture going into calving. “We’ve had 22 grazings off the two paddocks, which enabled me to slow down my normal pasture rotation. “The challenge now is to make sure we fully utilise this feed wedge in front of us.” 24 THE GIPPSLAND FARMER
Matt is committed to producing at least 600 rolls of baled silage per year using an integrated forage harvesting system from CLAAS, including a 3.8 metre DISCO 4000 mower, a 6.2 metre LINER 2600 rake, 6.7 metre VOLTO 700 tedder and ROLLANT 454 UNIWRAP baler, all purchased from CLAAS Harvest Centre Gippsland. “There’s only one labour unit on the farm and I’m it, so I need reliable and high performance machinery that makes the most of my limited time between each milking,” Matt says.
It features a high torque, fuel efficient six-cylinder 6.7 L DPS engine that has a maximum power output of 165 hp and delivers an impressive 703 Nm of maximum torque at just 1500 rpm. There is no boost system, meaning full power is available at all times. This is teamed with a continuously variable transmission, which seamlessly transfers full engine torque without any reduction in performance, even at low speeds.
“I know I am getting good gear and good service - and they know I am not shopping around.
Matt’s ARION is equipped with the CIS+ operating system, which is aimed at customers who want the benefits of the CMATIC continuously variable transmission but do not require the advanced functionality of the CEBIS electronic system.
“As part of the deal, I decided to buy the baler, rake and mower together as one financial package over five years.
Importantly, it has a spacious, ergonomically-designed cab with adjustable four-point suspension.
“I have a good relationship with CLAAS Harvest Centre Gippsland.
“CLAAS Financial Service is super easy to work with. “I provided some basic details and CLAAS Harvest Centre came back to me with a price on two tractors and finance for them both. “All I had to do was pick which tractor I wanted.” Matt’s pick was a demonstration CLAAS ARION 630 with 150 hours on the clock. Like all CLAAS tractors, it features a long wheelbase and a low centre of gravity for greater stability, equal weight distribution over the front and rear axles for greater traction and a compact shape and narrow waist for maximum manoeuvrability.
“I absolutely love this tractor,” Matt says. “It has plenty of power, it’s very smooth, it’s very stable and it’s so comfortable, it’s like driving in a lounge chair. “I think this is even more comfortable than my previous ARION 520.” Raised on a beef and pigeon farm at Lang Lang in South Gippsland, Matt worked as a chef in top restaurants in Victoria and the UK for 15 years. “I have never been far from farming, even when I was cooking,” he says. “Working with organic produce as a chef really opened my eyes. “It just tastes so much better. “I worked on a 350-cow organic dairy
farm in the UK for two years. “Reading Gabe Brown’s book, Dirt to Soil, really opened my eyes to the concept of regenerative agriculture. “It recognises that healthy soil is the basis of productive and sustainable agriculture. “It makes complete sense to me. “I have had to finance every step of my farming journey and I am constantly looking at ways to produce more milk with what we have and in a sustainable way. “We want to work with nature rather than creating monocultures and applying higher and higher amounts of synthetic inputs.” Matt decided to hang up the apron in 2010 to recharge his batteries and pursue his interest in dairy farming. “We took on a 300-cow share farming arrangement at Poowong for 10 years and then relocated here about three years ago,” he says. Today, Matt and Caroline Wilson milk about 160 autumn/winter-calving Jersey cows, mostly registered, on a 96 ha leased property at Drouin West. The herd has an average production of 500kg milk solids, achieved from only moderate supplementary feeding of 2 kg/ day. The herd supplies Gippsland Jersey, a farmer-owned company that markets a range of dairy products sourced from local Jersey herds. It is committed to paying farmers a fair price for their milk and promoting mental health among rural communities. November, 2022
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Feeding dairy cows during the summer months - Ridley Nutrition Team
THE nutritional value of pasture decreases through the summer, so high-yielding cows must have a correctly balanced diet to meet their maintenance and production requirements. Sufficient energy and protein levels are critical, and these can’t be met with just summer pasture and a low protein supplement such as grain.
Inside the rumen ‘engine room’, bacteria ferment the feed, breaking down sugars, starches and fibre sources to release energy. If the protein level of the diet is too low, or it is poorly digested, rumen fermentation rate slows down, which in turn reduces intake. Typically, for every one per cent below the optimum protein level, the potential dry matter intake falls by about 0.4 kilograms. This reduces forage intake and efficiency of utilisation leading to a reduction in milk production. Changes to physical plant structure in summer pastures result in a higher fibre content compared with spring pasture. This reduces the potential feed intake
and changes the balance of nutrients available. In acknowledging that summer pasture has lower energy, higher fibre and lower protein, a highly fermentable energy source that includes the appropriate level of protein, along with minerals, trace elements and vitamins is required.
This will allow cows to: Maintain high forage intake Optimise rumen fermentation through efficient fibre digestion Extract more nutrients from the diet Maintain a high milk yield The Ridley range of Dairy, Calf and
Heifer Feeds, provides a simple and effective way of delivering the best nutrition. To support this, Ridley Territory Managers are equipped to provide nutritional advice, thus ensuring these feeds optimise the financial benefit of feeding a balanced diet.
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Farm sheds: Built like they should be BAIRNSDALE Engineering is a thirdgeneration family business, specialising in the design and manufacture of superior quality rural buildings, including dairy sheds, packing sheds, hay and machinery sheds, stockyard and feed pad covers, calf sheds, calving and loafing barns.
infrastructure, the sales and design team work closely with the client to ensure the best possible solution is reached. In some instances where multiple trades are involved, the shed can be installed in stages. This allows Bairnsdale Engineering to achieve the refined finish that their sheds are known for.
Bairnsdale Engineering’s simple philosophy is that the buildings they manufacture are “Built Like They Should Be”. Their shed frames are manufactured from Rectangular Hollow Section (R.H.S.) or Universal Beams (U.B.) hot rolled steel with connection plates factory welded to rafters and columns for superior strength and ease of installation. This allows for flexibility in designs with features such as eave overhangs for weather protection, round columns in stock handling areas, and ridge or eave ventilation gaps for quality airflow.
other rust protection methods especially in highly corrosive environments such as dairies and stockyard covers where effluent levels are high.
building permits on behalf of their clients, and if a planning permit is required this also can be obtained on their client’s behalf.
Bairnsdale Engineering seek to address the “pain points” involved in seeing a rural building project through to completion.
Experienced install teams who erect buildings to a high standard with the least disruption possible are available.
Experienced staff are available to visit your site to discuss the proposed project.
In situations where the shed is part of a bigger project, such as a dairy complex or a yard cover over existing
The admin team arrange and obtain
If sliding doors are part of your project, then Bairnsdale Engineering use “Comunello” sliding door hardware manufactured in Italy to ensure their doors run smoothly and easily for many years. Bairnsdale Engineering’s full-length heavy-duty floor guides are an option. Concreted into the slab, these are designed to hold the door secure in any position and provide smooth vehicle access to the building.
Sheds can also be designed to incorporate concrete dado panels or nib walls.
Bairnsdale Engineering has recently expanded into the factory next door, giving them a total of over 2100m2 of factory space on over 18,000m2 of land.
They strongly recommend hot dip galvanising the shed frames, especially in stock areas.
This will enable them to further develop designs and stay up to date with modern farming technology.
Hot dip galvanising is the process of dipping fabricated steel into molten zinc.
For more information visit bairnsdaleeng.com.au or call the team on 5152 2321. GP1649257
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New evolution of Case IH Puma attracting interest from local buyers seeking technology advantage OFFICIALLY launched late last year to the local market, Case IH Stage V Puma tractors are now rolling out to customers across Australia and New Zealand, with their enhanced suite of technology features proving appealing to customers with a range of operating requirements. Case IH Product Manager for Optum, Puma and Sugar, Lawrence Polga, said Case IH dealerships now had good stock levels of the new Puma, and it ticked all the boxes for customers looking for a versatile tractor suited to a range of tasks, but with an advanced suite of telematics that enhanced its performance and usability. “The Puma has for a long time been one of our most popular tractors due to its versatility and reliability, but the Stage V evolution of this tractor redefines this range, giving customers automation options previously only available in the higher horsepower sector of the Case IH line-up,” Polga said.
The range of Stage V Pumas available from TTMI Gippsland Branches.
Other features:
The Puma Stage V actually features some of the technology available in the higher horsepower Case IH AFS Connect tractors and harvesters, such as AccuTurn hands free headlands capability, AFS Connect telematics, the new MYCaseIH portal for machinery management, a monitor rail with integrated harness guide, USB sockets and RAM mounts for smartphones.
Enhanced engine service interval levels that are now an industry-leading 750 hours, with transmission oil service intervals pushed out to 1500 hours, meaning fewer oil and filter changes over the lifetime of a machine New front axle suspension improvements include reactive steering as standard
“The availability of this level of technology in a mid-sized tractor is creating a lot of interest in the market and has been the clincher for many customers when it comes to expanding their machinery fleet, or replacing a similar horsepower tractor,” Polga said.
60 per cent more windscreen wiper coverage Cooled storage compartment in the cab
The new Puma models come with horsepower options ranging from 185-240 and still feature the impressive 6.7-litre FPT Industrial six-cylinder engine.
improvements in line with previous customer feedback.
They come with the option of a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which has also undergone some
Polga said operators of one of these new Pumas, with CVTDrive 4-range design, would notice more power, with
Interior features include monitor rail with integrated harness guide, USB sockets and RAM smartphone mount.
new software working to increase reaction speed and uptime, enhance shuttle sensitivity, and improve acceleration and deceleration rates. Cruise control pedal override and improved multi controller response and position detection are also features. The evolution of the Puma to Stage V obviously comes with improved engine performance and emission solutions, but Polga said from the outside, the changes were also significant. “Most obvious - from the point of design - is the new hood design that’s in line with the latest Case IH family styling and features powerful new LED lights. “In terms of other lighting on the tractors, there’s a range of new work light options aimed at boosting performance and safety, while aluminium steps are now standard and customers will appreciate the emphasis on improving the cab interior fit and finish.
Case IH product manager Lawrence Polga with the Stage V Puma.
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“A hand-wash tank is also an option,” Polga said.
Front and rear linkages now include convenient features that make attaching implements smarter and easier Optional hood-mounted camera Polga said the Puma had always offered a lot of scope for a variety of operations, from the likes of tillage, spraying, hay and forage and seeding tasks, to being popular with contracting businesses where there were long hours and distances involved, and low running costs were a priority. “The Puma range has always been a popular choice with customers - big enough to offer the muscle needed for bigger operations but then compact enough for the manoeuvrability required in smaller areas or for more precise tasks. “The improved design, operational and technology features we see on the Stage V Puma only add to this versatility while maintaining the performance standards this tractor has always been known for,” Polga said. For more information on the Stage V Puma, phone your local Case IH dealership. November, 2022
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Our very own Melbourne Stars skipper By ZOE ASKEW
New Melbourne Stars captain Nicole Faltum grew up playing for Trafalgar.
“I love leading, and leadership is quite important to me, so to be able to do that, especially for the Melbourne Stars, is incredible; it’s so cool.
Photograph Zoe Askew
“Especially coming from Traf, I just think that’s really special.” Trafalgar Cricket Club has a special place in Faltum’s heart, with the new Melbourne
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NOT bad for a hard-deck hack. At 22, former Trafalgar cricketer Nicole Faltum became the youngest captain in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) following official announcements that the Gippslander will head the Melbourne Stars for the upcoming WBBL|08 season. If you don’t already know the name Nicole Faltum, you soon will. Faltum has come a long way since playing junior cricket with the boys teams at Trafalagar Cricket Club, signing with the Melbourne Stars in 2017, representing Victoria in the Women’s National Cricket League and being named in the Australia A squad for its series against England A earlier this year. Last month, she added another dot point to her resume, becoming the fifth player to lead the Melbourne Stars after Meg Lanning, Kristen Beams, Elyse Villani and Erin Osborne. In light of the announcement and the WBBL Moe Festival next month, Faltum returned home, sharing the news with students from Moe South Street Primary School, Latrobe Valley mayor Kellie O’Callaghan, and former primary school teacher John Duck. While cricket bats and balls preoccupied Moe’s youngest learners, Faltum took the opportunity to shed light on the impending WBBL season and her captaincy of the Melbourne Stars. “It is such an honour to be able to captain the Melbourne Stars; I’m so stoked,” Faltum said. “I’m pretty nervous if I’m being honest, but it’s really exciting. “Never really thought that it (captaining) was something that I would do, it was never really something I wanted to do, but I just found myself doing it more and more.
Star captain accrediting her success to the club and former coaches Sean Cameron and Christian Burgess. “I owe a big thank you to Traf; they have been amazing,” Faltum said. “Also, to my old coaches Sean Cameron and Burgo, I wouldn’t be where I am without those two.” Cooper Burgess, son of Christian, was once described as the best bowler Faltum had kept to, but has since lost that place, it would seem. “He is definitely one of the funniest bowlers I have ever kept to,” Faltum said, laughing. “We used to call him the frog in the blender.” Women’s cricket continues to evolve, having grown exponentially in the past five years. With Gippslanders Nicole Faltum captaining the Melbourne Stars and Sophie Molineux captaining rival team Melbourne Renegades, Faltum is hopeful for an even brighter future for women in cricket, especially in regional areas. Falutm’s passion for cricket and the love of her hometown only adds to her excitement for the firsttime arrival of the WBBL in Gippsland with the WBBL Moe Festival at Ted Summerton Reserve across Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20. “Melbourne areas and metropolitan areas get exposed to it (women’s cricket) so much more than country regions,” Faltum said. “So to come back here and play in a region where young boys and girls don’t get exposed to lots of female sport, I think, is so important. “Not only for the young girls to be able to watch it, but for the young boys to watch females play professional sport, here in Moe, is going to be so cool.”
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WITH the continuing unprecedented rainfall, communities across Australia are repeatedly facing the heartbreaking challenges that floods deliver. The team at Aussie Pumps understands that pain and reacts fast during natural disasters to help save people and properties. “Our production team have shifted into high gear to build more trash pumps, high pressure water blasters and Jetters to meet the demand generated by flood emergencies and subsequent clean up”, Aussie’s Pump Division Manager, Brad Farrugia, said.
BIG PUMPS MOVE WATER FAST
“WHEN torrential rain comes, there’s an opportunity to maximise water storage and a need to minimise flooding. “We’re proud that our Aussie selfpriming pumps are being used for both,” said Farrugia. Farmers need to move water between dams and fill tanks to maximise water storage. Similarly, big pumps are effective at moving large amounts of unwanted flood water from flooded properties and breeched levees. The company focuses on self-priming pumps because they know the great convenience they offer users. The range goes from 1” all the way to big 6” pumps with flows available up to 6000 litres per minute, ready for immediate delivery. The Aussie pump range is ideal for water transfer, moving contaminated flood water and even pumping effluent! The company’s five-year pump end warranty is the only one in the industry and tells customers about their confidence in the product. “Our key priority is to provide performance and value for end users. Understanding the market’s requirements whether it’s for farmers, local government, contractors or tradesmen is key for us in developing products that are robust, reliable and offer value for money” said Farrugia.
THE BIG CLEAN UP
AUSSIE Pumps recognises the enormous task involved with cleaning up after floods. “We hear first-hand the heart breaking stories of loss and endurance, as well as inspiring tales of overcoming the odds and pushing through,” said Farrugia. “We’re in awe of our dealers and customers going through these tough experiences, and are determined to assist wherever we can.”
Flood clean up made easy with Aussie’s wet/dry vacs.
Aussie Jetters are available as either a Ute mount kit or trolley mount and use both Honda and Vanguard twin cylinder industrial engines up to 31hp. Using Aussie sewer cleaning hoses and nozzles, these machines will make short work of any blockage! Although originally designed for plumbers to clear suburban blocked sewer lines, the product is now being used in diesel configuration by councils, Indigenous communities and mining companies.
Aussie’s 4” pumps move more water efficiently.
Aussie Pumps builds a complete range of commercial and industrial high pressure water blasters at their 2 ½ acre facility in Sydney’s Norwest business district. “When the chips are down, reliability and performance can make a huge difference to the speed and efficiency of the clean-up process,” said Farrugia. “We know that using the right machine with the right accessories will mean more people get back on their feet faster and that’s one small way we can help,” he said. The range, starting with the 3000 psi Aussie AB30 “Pocket Rocket” offer models that go all the way to 7000psi (500 bar). Available in both Honda petrol and Yanmar diesel drive engine options, the machines are robust, mobile and easy to use. A good example of this is the heavy duty range of gearbox drive pressure cleaners that are designed for continuous service. Called the Aussie Scud, the machines are a breakthrough in design.
Aussie’s pressure cleaner range starts from 3000 psi ‘Pocket Rocket’.
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AUSSIE’S WET/DRY VACS MAKE CLEAN UP EASY
They offer a unique ergonomic, stainless steel frame with four 13” inch steel wheel and big flat free tyres. This means the machines are easy to move around on site and, with a performance range between 3000 psi and 5000 psi, there are models available to virtually suit every application. A wide range of attachments make flood clean-up faster and more efficient. Extension wands, flat surface cleaners, even turbo lances all help to cut cleaning times. The best news is that dramatically increasing production volume over the last couple of years means Aussie has been able to keep prices at highly competitive levels.
SILTED DRAINS CLEARED FAST
AS flood water recedes, many storm water and domestic drains become clogged with silt and debris. Plumbers using drain cleaning Jetters will be flat out keeping up with demand. Aussie Pumps produces a range of drain-cleaning Jetters to unblock drains in minutes with high-pressure water jets. These not only clear the blockage but the water flushes the pipes at the same time. The Jetters are available in 4000 and 5000 psi options as class A machines, which means operators do not need to be certified to use them. These powerful machines can also be used as pressure cleaners and the 60m hose fitted gives them a huge operating range. “Our huge Jetter production program means we have both class A and class B Jetters in stock ready for delivery. “We’re seeing a surge in demand from plumbers in recent weeks especially from flood affected areas,” said Farrugia.
FLOODED workshops or sheds are unproductive and present a real health issue. The water is often contaminated with chemicals and sewage, and if left for any length of time can harbour mosquito larvae. This means quick action to remove flood water is vital. “A wet/dry vac is an indispensable workshop tool, not just in an emergency. “While it’s tempting to pick up a cheap vac as a quick fix in the long term it’s worth investing in a robust, quality unit” said Farrugia. Aussie’s Eco Clean wet/dry vacs range from 10 litres right up to 75 litre capacities. They come with round polypropylene barrels that take the knocks of workshop life and a 99.9 per cent Microweb filter (class M) that handles dust from Gyprock, cement, lead, sugar, fertilisers and precious metals. Aussie Pumps gives a five-year warranty of their wet/dry vacs and they have a proven record of use in the hire industry.
LOCAL PARTNERS FOR LOCAL SUPPORT
AUSSIE Pumps realised that having a great product line means having distributors who carry the stock, know the product and understand how to apply it. “Victoria is blessed with a number of professional Aussie ‘Gold Distributors’ throughout the region. “Our dealers have confidence in our product line because they know our priority is to deliver top outcomes to the people who use the equipment” Farrugia said. Further information is available from Australian Pump and from the national Gold Distributor network at aussiepumps.com.au
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WEATHER OUTLOOK October Rainfall Observation totals for Eastern Victoria (source: BOM)
Victoria’s monthly rainfall totals for October, 2022. Image Bureau of Meteorology.
The chance of above median rainfall for November to January Image Bureau of Meteorology.
East Sale Airport........92.4 mm
Gabo Island..............157.4 mm
Hogan Island..............83.2 mm
Gelantipy ....................62.2 mm
Latrobe Valley..........106.8 mm
Lakes Entrance........113.5 mm
Mount Baw Baw.........250 mm
Mallacoota................160.4 mm
Mount Moornapa....138.2 mm
Mount Nowa Nowa.150.4 mm
Wilsons Promontory..134.8 mm
Omeo..........................63.8 mm
Yanakie .......................79.4 mm
Orbost.........................75.4 mm
Yarram Airport...........73.6 mm
Mount Hotham........423.4 mm
Bairnsdale...................75.8 mm
Pound Creek..............83.8 mm
Combienbar.............188.4 mm
Wonthaggi................102.6 mm
GIPPSLAND’S
Cattle Market REPORT PAKENHAM LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE
Monday, October 24
There were approximately 790 export and 100 young cattle penned representing an increase of 160 head week-on-week. There was a full field of buyers present with reports of cattle movement affected by flooding leading to shortfalls in production supply at some meatworks. Prime cattle sold firm or dearer on most sales while cows and bulls gave back some of the recent gains. Trade cattle sold firm. Grown steers and bullocks sold mostly firm and dearer for a run of grain finished grown steers. Heavy grown heifers lifted 10c/kg. Manufacturing steers lifted 5c/kg. Heavy cows eased 5c to 10c while light dairy lots slipped up to 35c/kg in places. Heavy bulls eased 15c/kg. Vealers sold from 533c to 620c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 520c and 580c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 475c to 537c/kg. Grown steers made from 490c to 552c/kg. Bullocks sold from 500c to 525c/kg. Heavy heifers made between 466c and 514c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 376c and 429c with the crossbred portion between 420c and 524c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 264c to 350c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 330c to 454c/kg. Heavy bulls made between 342c and 405c/kg.
Weight
Grade Score
Live Weight c/kg
Carcass
Low
High
Avg
Change
Avg
Low
High
Avg
0-450
B,2
592
592
592
NQ
986.7
2220
2220
2220
450-600
B,2
390
500
417.5
NQ
721.5
2047.5
2500
2160.6
450-600
C,2
340
340
340
-96.0
629.6
1955
1955
1955
600+
B,2
378
405
390.6
-15.3
659.8
3332
4050
3635.2
600+
C,1
332
332
332
NQ
614.8
2075
2075
2075
0-400
E,1
320
320
320
24.0
842.1
960
960
960
400-520
D,1
350
350
350
-30.0
777.8
1575
1575
1575
520+
B,2
446
454
450
12.0
833.3
3122
3178
3150
520+
C,2
440
448
442.7
NQ
851.3
3080
3136
3098.7
520+
D,2
370
410
389.8
2.8
810.9
2035
2357.5
2184.8
Cows
Grown Steer 500-600
B,2
530
530
530
NQ
929.8
3047.5
3047.5
3047.5
500-600
C,2
508
508
508
NQ
940.7
2921
2921
2921
600-750
C,4
520
522
521.1
-7.5
930.5
3523.5
3900
3695.6
750+
C,4
500
500
500
NQ
892.9
4000
4000
4000
400+
B,3
580
580
580
5.0
1000
3045
3045
3045
400+
C,2
520
538
529
NQ
979.6
2470
2690
2580
Yearling Steer
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Steers
Heifers
Beef Cows
Vendor
High
Avg
Change
Avg
Low
High
Avg
Tuesday, October 25 Avg $ / Head
600+
C,1
314
340
328.3
4.8
615.6
2072.4
2763.9
2524.4
600+
B,2
379
379
379
18.0
642.6
3562.6
3884.8
3723.7
400-520
D,2
362
362
362
-9.4
770.2
1791.9
1791.9
1791.9
520+
D,4
394
427
416.6
-6.7
808.3
2324.6
3074.4
2588.6
Cows
Grown Steer 600-750
C,4
470
470
470
NQ
854.5
3102
3102
3102
750+
C,4
460
460
460
20.0
821.4
3486.8
3486.8
3486.8
Manufacturing Steer 0-540
D,2
380
440
425
NQ
805.3
1463
2222
2032.3
540+
D,2
412
445
436.6
NQ
826.8
2594.2
2657.4
2612.3
540+
D,4
446
446
446
NQ
825.9
3166.6
3166.6
3166.6
C,2
460
460
460
NQ
851.9
2001
2001
2001
Yearling Steer 400+ Grown Heifer 0-540
D,3
430
430
430
NQ
796.3
2279
2279
2279
540+
D,3
420
426
423.8
-34.4
809
2436.7
2705.1
2528
LEONGATHA LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE
Wednesday, October 26
There were approximately 1000 export and 180 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 270 head week-on-week. The usual buying group was present but not all operating fully in a cheaper market in places. Quality declined with fewer prime lots on offer while secondary cattle were well supplied. Trade cattle sold mostly firm with the yearling heifers easing 20c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks lost 5c/kg. Heavy grown heifers sold firm. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers lifted 10c while the crossbred portion eased 5c/kg. Heavy cows came off 7c to 10c while light dairy lots slipped up to 25c/kg. Heavy bulls sold firm. Vealers sold from 500c to 584c with light feeders up to 620c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 520c and 580c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 478c and 540c/kg. Grown steers made from 485c to 532c/kg. Bullocks sold from 486c to 500c after a top of 522c/ kg. Heavy grown heifers made between 440c and 490c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 404c and 440c with the crossbred portion between 410c and 506c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 212c to 388c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 322c to 428c/kg. Heavy bulls made between 330c and 392c/kg.
Avg Kg
C / Kg
385.0
554.6
2,135.21
Sanchez T
Willung South
376.7
550.6
2,073.93
Wigg DJ
Wa De Lock
485.0
540.0
2,619.00
Category
Wigg DJ
Wa De Lock
445.0
500.0
2,225.00
Weight
Sanchez Ryan J
Willung South
480.0
488.6
2,345.28
Sanchez T
Willung South
360.0
458.6
1,650.96
Carcass
Sanchez T
Willung South
345.0
442.6
1,526.97
0-450
C,3
400
400
400
NQ
727.3
1800
1800
1800
Rosedale
720.0
426.6
3,071.52
450-600
C,1
330
330
330
10.0
622.6
1897.5
1897.5
1897.5
Total Yarding: 1200 (-252) Comparison date 19/10/2022 Grade Score
Live Weight c/kg Low
Estimated Estimated Carcass c/kg $/Head High
Avg
Change
Avg
Low
High
Avg
Bulls
Reeves Nicky
Boisdale
515.0
416.6
2,145.49
600+
C,1
320
330
325
NQ
619.2
2475
2560
2517.5
Stevenson Merryn
Kilmany
425.0
414.6
1,762.05
600+
B,2
384
392
387
-1.0
667.2
3080
3648
3418.7
Chomley Alistair
Fulham
770.0
436.6
3,361.82
600+
C,3
374
390
383.8
6.8
664
2730
3880
3338.4
Bates GG & EJ & MG & R
Munro
740.0
434.6
3,216.04
Cows
Chomley Alistair
Fulham
637.5
432.6
2,757.83
400-520
D,1
318
340
325.3
-4.7
723
1590
1615
1598.3
Bates GG & EJ & MG & R
Munro
665.0
430.6
2,863.49
400-520
D,2
350
388
378.5
5.2
792.4
1750
1940
1892.5 1941.1
Stratford
665.0
428.6
2,850.19
520+
D,1
322
365
336.3
-20.4
731.2
1771
2281.3
Unknown District
500.0
346.6
1,733.00
520+
C,2
380
380
380
NQ
760
2185
2185
2185
Cliff BS & SJ
Stratford
535.0
346.6
1,854.31
520+
D,2
350
390
374.7
-12.2
776.3
1925
2425
2158.7
Cliff BS & SJ
Stratford
566.7
344.6
1,952.73
Yearling Heifer
Newry
538.3
338.6
1,822.80
330-400
D,2
465
465
465
NQ
877.4
1860
1860
1860
Tinamba
520.0
330.6
1,719.12
400+
C,3
510
510
510
-32.8
927.3
2677.5
2677.5
2677.5
Mosley John
Briagolong
585.0
450.6
2,636.01
400+
D,2
465
474
468.6
23.1
901.2
2092.5
2133
2108.7
Mosley John
Briagolong
535.0
446.6
2,389.31
400+
D,3
478
520
509.6
-14.1
945.1
2241
2677.5
2581.6
Mosley John
Briagolong
560.0
430.6
2,411.36
Yearling Steer
Munro
1,040.0
388.6
4,041.44
400+
C,3
532
580
556
-3.4
1001.5
2793
3045
2919
Briagolong
835.0
384.6
3,211.41
400+
D,3
520
542
537
NQ
994.4
2286.5
2439
2371.7
Stewart MB & MT
Riley MH & MY McCormack WJ & UB
Bulls
Low
Estimated Estimated Carcass c/kg $/Head
Willung South
Treasure KJ
Dairy Cows
Live Weight c/kg
Sanchez T
Anderson E N & DS
District
Grade Score
Bulls
Bulls
Livestock
Total Yarding: 148 (-141) Comparison date 20/10/2022 Category Carcass
Estimated Estimated Carcass c/kg $/Head
Thursday, October 27
There were approximately 130 export and 20 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 140 head week-on-week. Quality was in short supply as cows represented more than half of the sale. The sprinkling of young cattle sold to firm demand and went mostly to local restockers. The handful of bullocks sold 15c to 20c/kg dearer. Cows eased from 8c to 15c/kg. Heavy bulls improved 15c to 20c/kg. Yearling steers sold from 440c to 460c/kg. Yearling heifers made between 415c and 466c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks sold between 460c and 470c/kg. Manufacturing steers made from 373c to 446c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold from 220c to 362c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly between 364c and 427c/kg. Heavy bulls sold between 365c and 379c/kg.
Weight
Total Yarding: 892 (+92) Comparison date 17/10/2022 Category
BAIRNSDALE LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE
Bates GG & EJ & MG & R Mosley John
Selected market figures. For full market information go to https://www.mla.com.au/ and/or https://www.grle.com.au/
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November, 2022
GIPPSLAND SPORT
Uncle Byrn wins this year’s Sale Cup.
Uncle Bryn too strong in Sale Cup By LIAM DURKIN
THEY needed a photo finish for this year’s Sale Cup - just not for the winner. Cranbourne gelding Uncle Bryn was too strong for his rivals, storming home to take out the top prize over 1600 metres. So strong in fact, the five-year-old wasn’t even in the frame when the photo to determine third from fourth was taken. A win on Ladbrokes Sale Cup Day continued Uncle Bryn’s affinity with Sale Turf Club’s big meetings, after he also won Good Friday earlier in the year. An 11-strong field took part in the main event, where New Zealand horses Bermadez and White Noise the two shortest priced favourites. The former was ridden by prominent Australian jockey Damien Oliver, and was leading at the 800m and 400m mark. White Noise jumped with great intent, but had to pull out of the speed battle as pressure mounted early in the piece. With the field getting into their work, it soon became clear a quality race was being run, such was the evenness of the contest. To give you an idea of how tight things were, Uncle Bryn was coming last with 600m to go. The eventual winner was seven lengths behind favourite Bermadez at this stage, and was still coming ninth at the 400m mark. However, jockey Daniel Moor then put the foot down as Uncle Bryn scorched his opponents on the outside, sprinting to the lead at what was described as “100 miles an hour”. Moor steered Uncle Bryn to victory by 2.5 lengths, ahead of stablemate Flash Aah and White Noise.
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Damien Oliver rode in the Sale Cup.
The Trolove stable celebrates after winning Race 6 on Sale Cup Day with Starspangled Baby.
It ended up being a very good day for trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, who pocketed $156,000 for having the first two horses home ($120,000 for winning). The win took Uncle Bryn’s record to 14-5-2-2, and completed what would have been a pleasing turnaround after coming dead last in his Group 1 debut at Caulfield a fortnight earlier. Busuttin hoped the confidence gained from winning the Sale Cup would hold Uncle Bryn in good stead moving forward. “We threw him in the deep end (at Caulfield), we think he is up to that grade and just went terrible last start,” he told Racing.com. “We couldn’t find any reason why, nothing came out of the race so the only thing left to do was press on, we thought we’d just drop him back a peg and try and get some confidence into him and
thought if he turned up he was probably better than them... never that easy but it worked out today. “I still have full belief in him, he just got beaten in the Naturalism which swerved our path, we were heading to a Caulfield Cup but he probably just gets on the steel a bit much to get over a bit of ground and he just went terrible last start so that dented things, but everyone is allowed a bad day and thankfully he bounced back today. “Stablemate Flash Ahh went good too, his form’s been a bit indifferent so it is good to see him turn it around as well.” Busuttin expected Flash Ahh to race in the Cranbourne Cup on November 12, while all going well, Uncle Bryn is on the way to Sydney for the The Five Diamonds, a $2 million race for super five-year-olds. Moor, who has ridden Uncle Bryn in his last three starts, was also glowing in his
Friends of late Sale City and Sale Magpies footballer Justin McLay gather after Race 2, which was named ‘Remembering Macca’ in his honour.
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praise of the gelding’s changing nature. “He was really below-par and in a foul mood at Caulfield, he was grumpy and wanted to get on with it, whereas today he was perfect,” he said. “Trent said he was in a better mood today and it showed. “He has shown glimpses of really nice ability, today he put away a handy field in the space of three strides. “When he won here on Good Friday it was an exceptional win, he came from well back, I was really impressed with him that day and we saw something similar today. “If he stays sound and in good order and a good frame of mind, (there is) a very good race involved in his keeping.” Horses being in a foul mood makes one think of that classic Simpsons quote: “Animals are a lot like people Mrs Simpson” (cut to Homer headbutting the park ranger).
Sale Turf Club staff and committee celebrate a successful Sale Cup. Pictured is business development manager Katheen Harrap, committee chair Judith Hay, committee members Daniel Miller, Bill Jones, Mark Elliman, chairman David Wilson, Craig McGregor, chief executive Brad Evans and treasurer Brad Sellers. Photographs Liam Durkin
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Winning trainer John Leek Jr and stable staff member Lilly McGregor check out Fengarada’s new regalia moments after the Moe Cup. Photographs Liam Durkin
Moe Racing Club chief executive Shane Berry, treasurer Pauline Turra, chairman Mike Vandeerfeen, Victorian Racing Minister Anthony Carbines, Moe Racing Club committee members Roger Taylor, Tony Flynn and vice chairman Brad Law with the Moe Cup before the main race.
Fengarada takes home Moe Cup By LIAM DURKIN and MICHELLE SLATER
A METHODICAL performance saw five-year-old gelding Fengarada win this year’s Moe Cup. The main event was run over 2050 metres, and carried a $150,000 prize pool. Heartland Raider carried the hopes of locals, with the Charlie Gafa trained mare flying the Moe flag. Sale-trained Plymouth Road also took part, but appeared to not want to jump once the barriers flew open. Fengarada and Not Usual Glorious jostled for front position early, with the latter taking the lead all the way to 400m mark.
With 700m to go, the Travis Doudle trained gelding appeared in a good position, with racecaller and Stony Creek Racing Club chief executive Adam Olszanski declaring “everything going to plan for Not Usual Glorious, the SA visitor down the side trying to steal another one of our cups”. However, Fengarada, having maintained a steady pace for the entirety of the race, broke from second in the last 250m, taking over to run away and win by a length from Fifth Position. The win took his record to 16-6-4-0, and netted the Pakenham-based stable, headed by trainer John Leek Jr, an $82,500 prize purse.
Leek Jr, who owns and trains Fengarada, had the guidance of hoop Beau Mertens in the saddle. Leek had entered the gelding in Wednesday’s half-million dollar Geelong Cup, but was thrilled with taking out the Ladbrokes Moe Cup. “It’s like winning a Melbourne Cup to be honest, but without the [prize] money. It’s fantastic and exciting if you can have a country cups horse,” Leek said. Leek had initially entered Fengarada in the Melbourne Cup, but couldn’t qualify him after having purchased the gelding earlier this year for $20,000. Since entering Leek’s stable, Fengarada has won five out of six starts. Leek is
aiming for the talented stayer to have a crack at next year’s Melbourne Cup. The gleaming grey looked rock hard-fit in the mounting yard thanks to being trained out of Leek’s property just out of Pakenham. “It’s farm work at home, we have a 70-acre farm. He trains up hill and dale,” he said. “My wife rides him every day and she has a handle on him if he needs a quiet or a busy day. He is in great condition.” Heartland Raider put in an admirable performance to come third, made all the more meritorious by the face it carried by far the longest odds at $101.00.
Moe withstands wild weather to hold cup day
a more ringing endorsement for the track at Moe Racing Club; you could hardly even notice rain had affected the track. By the end of the meeting, Moe Racing Club had the last laugh against anyone who thought the meeting was ever in doubt. The meeting started with Flight to the Moon winning the Race 1 Triple M Maiden Plate over 1600 metres. In what was a thrilling start to the day, the first three horses were separated by a nose, with the four-year-old gelding sneaking in, sandwiched between Gottabesavvy and Satin Image, ridden by Trafalgar jockey Jason Maskiell.
Peintre’s Pride had a more straightforward victory in the Race 2 TM&H Mitre 10 Maiden Plate (1100m), winning by a length after running from third with 400m to go. With floods across Victoria leaving roads closed and stables finding it physically impossible to transport horses through flood-affected areas, only four horses were able to take part in this race. This was followed by Empressive Enuff doing exactly as its name suggested, winning the Race 3 Harcourts MoeNewborough 4Y0+ Maiden Plate (1100m). The four-year-old gelding took an early lead and was rarely headed, winning for
the Mornington stable of Dean Binaisse. In the Race 4 Ian Grants Caravans BM64 Handicap (1000m), Jungle Sensation won the sprint to the line. The five-year-old mare has been in impressive touch, winning three of its last four starts and placing in all four. Arkitika won the Race 5 Hydro Australia BM64 Handicap (1600m), getting the job done ahead of Claidheamh and Hollywood Park, ridden by Luke Nolen of Black Caviar fame. Race 6 was the Bottlemart Moe Mile BM78 Handicap (1600m), and was won by Sharper for local trainer Mick Templeton. Again, a small field left only three runners for the race, but spectators were treated to a good finish nonetheless, with the four-year-old gelding winning by half-a-length to make it back-to-back victories. Race 7 was the Ladbrokes Moe Cup, while two more races were held to round out the meeting. Parisian Dancer won the Race 8 Moe Optical ‘Royal Snack’ BM70 Handicap (2050m) before Do Ya Punk got a win for prominent trainer Peter Moody in the Race 9 Moe Nextra Sprint BM78 Handicap (1200m). In a boost for Moe Racing Club, the Cup was not the only race to carry significant prize money. The Moe Optical ‘Royal Snack’ was valued at $50,000, the Moe Nextra Sprint at $60,000 and the Bottlemart Moe Mile at $60,000.
Trafalgar’s Nicole Power, Moe’s Evvy Hortis and Garfield’s Catherine Boraston enjoyed the Moe Cup.
Moe Racing Club chief executive Shane Berry (centre) flanked by Sale Turf Club counterpart Brad Evans (left) and Latrobe Valley Racing Club chairperson Frank Bezzina.
Moe Racing Club chairman Mike Vandeerfeen and Racing Victoria chief executive Andrew Jones. Photographs Liam Durkin
By LIAM DURKIN
IF you are ever lacking motivation, just think - they raced at Moe when half the state was underwater. And they didn’t just race, they held an entire meeting on Moe Cup Day. While every other grass track in Victoria was deemed unfit to race on Friday, October 14, little old Moe in the Latrobe Valley went through a nine race-card program unscathed. In what was a proud day for the club, sure to live long in the memory of all those involved, the Moe Racing Club’s StrathAyr track passed the ultimate test on the biggest day of the club’s calendar. On that calendar, the Moe Cup was pushed back a day from its traditional Thursday timeslot, and just as well there was more than 20 millimetres that fell last Thursday. While the sense of irony about rain on Moe Cup Day (which to those unaware, has become a recurring local joke) was not lost, officials would have surely been feeling trepidation as the rain pelted down. Moe Racing Club office manager, Sandra Townsend, was reportedly on the phone all day repeating the words “yes, we are racing tomorrow”. Although many had predicted a washout after 23.6ml fell on Thursday night, they perhaps underestimated the sheer strength of the club’s StrathAyr track. In the end, you couldn’t have asked for
Wayne and Hilma Gould inside one of the marquees on Moe Cup Day.
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Great to be back for Sale Cup Nikita Blair, Morgaine Bourke, Charlotte Kanavan, Abbie Derooij and Sharna Moon, from the Latrobe Valley, are all smiles at the Sale Cup. By ZOE ASKEW and LIAM DURKIN
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“Together with the Turf Club Committee, we are looking forward to continuing to develop the fashions enclosure into a space that celebrates the colour and fun of the spring racing carnival.” Judges Kelly Carty, Keegan O’Brien and Karlie Mohr awarded Catherine Noy as the 2022 Sale Cup ‘Best Dressed Lady’, and Holly Webb was voted runner-up. Karlie Butler, wearing her own label, Jettah and Till was awarded the Millinery Award. After coming second in the previous Fashion on the Field competition, Lonigan Milham was named ‘Best Dress Gentleman’. “I was dressed by David’s Menswear, Leanne from David’s Menswear (in Sale),” Mr Milham said. The dapper-dressed winner attributes his victory to the addition of his personal accessories. “Without the Rolex, I wouldn’t have won,” Mr Milham said, showing off his golden wrist-bling. Sale Racing Club chairman David Wilson, who has been with the club for 30 years, the past 12 as chairman, was enraptured by the 2022 Sale Cup turnout. “Fantastic to have a crowd back on the track today, it has been three years since we’ve had a Sale Cup, and to see the young ones back out on course,” Mr Wilson said. “I went for a walk earlier, the marquees and The Laurels, it was absolutely chockers; it would be bigger than Good
Friday (around 3500). “It is probably the best track in Gippsland, you can go further, Damien Oliver reckons it is the best country track in Australia,” Mr Wilson said. “He classes it on the Flemington Straight, so you have to have a very good horse that can win at Sale that straight, and they’ll go on and win in Melbourne and win good races. “We had a horse here that won on February 13 2022, Giga Kick, and went on to win The Everest at $15 million, the biggest sprint race in the world, absolutely brilliant.” This year’s Sale Cup delivered a special guest appearance, the notable Melbourne Cup. “We’ve had the Melbourne Cup in Gippsland three times now, very, very lucky,” Mr Wilson said. “It is all probably because of Patrobas, down at Rosedale, the horse that won the Melbourne Cup many, many years ago, so it has been to Rosedale three times. It is fantastic to even get the Cup once, to get it three times...” The 2022 Sale Cup and all its success would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the Sale Turf Club committee. “Brad (Evans) our CEO, has done a great job, all his staff, we have a great committee, they have been with us a long time and they are all fantastic,” Mr Wilson said. “They all know their own jobs and what to do, just a wonderful club to be with.”
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ALTHOUGH they’re a necessary element to the day, everyone knows the races are not just about the horses. The races offer a rare chance for those to dress in their absolute best, flaunting extravagant headwear, myriad floral prints, stunning heels and accessories. Despite grey clouds, ferocious wind and persistent misted precipitation, that is precisely what 2022 Sale Cup guests did. The lawns of Sale Turf Club were inundated with stunningly dressed guests; all-white outfits were in abundance as brave race-goers strutted the dampened grounds and radiant blocks of colour stood out against the green grass canvas. Marquees lined the racecourse tents; at the far end of the race day entrance, the Fever-Tree Marquee, neighboured by the Jack Ryan’s Country Club Marquee. This year Jack Ryan’s Irish Bar collaborated with Sale Turf Club, combining the two popular marquees and teaming up with Cloud Cuckoo Island and Victoria Hall to create one grand marquee. With live music from Nathan Lambourn, anabundance of food, and drinks galore, the Country Club Marquee was a popular place to be. Jack Ryan’s owner Wil Brady had ‘lots’ to say about the day. “It was good,” Brady said. The fully booked Laurels boasted their newly renovated deck, a perfect position to hear the thundering sounds of horses as they sprinted toward the finish line. Next door at the elevated bar, every race featured suited men leaning over the railings, arms flailing as they shouted for their pick down the home stretch. Closest to the entrance, next to the public bar, guests enjoyed private marquees, offering a range of gourmet finger food, a private bar and a prime of the mounting yard. Thousands filed through the Sale Turf Club gates on Sunday for the first Sale Cup in two years. Situated between the Laurels and the Country Club Marquee, the renowned and ever-popular Fashions on the Field stage, was brought to the Sale Cup by Victoria Hall. Host of the sought-after event, owner of Victoria Hall, Sarah Churchill, said they were thrilled with the enthusiasm and positive atmosphere in the Victoria Hall Fashions Enclosure. “Almost 50 ladies competed for our top prize, and the calibre of fashion was amazing,” Mrs Churchill said.
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