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Farmers read good news in Murray sustainability report Supply of 500 gigalitres plausible under SDL adjustment mechanism

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display at this year’s Henty Machinery Field Days. The restored International Harvester Mogul 10.20, manufactured in Chicago, US in 1917 will be displayed by vintage farm machinery enthusiast Ken Paton of Table Top. See pages 21-25 on Henty Machinery Field Days.

THE recent release of an independent study into recovering water in the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) has been met with overwhelming approval by farming groups and stakeholders.

But Environment Victoria has criticised state and federal water ministers as having a “hard hat mentality” on the issue.

The MDB ministerial council, which includes environment parliamentary secretary Bob Baldwin, state members of parliament Niall Blair (NSW), Lisa Neville (Victoria), Anthony Lynham (Queensland), Ian Hunter (South Australia) and Simon Corbell (ACT), recently released an independent sustainable diversion limit (SDL) adjustment stocktake report for the basin.

It shows that a supply contribution of about 500 gigalitres is plausible under the SDL adjustment mechanism and that a

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The finding means that it is reasonable for governments to work towards a supply outcome of up to 650 gigalitres.

The council also released a statement stating that the Commonwealth is prioritising infrastructure and is capping water purchases at 1500 gigalitres.

“The operation of the SDL adjustment mechanism will help to further reduce the need for water purchase,” the statement said.

“This will provide Basin communities with confidence that the Basin Plan is delivering the best possible social, economic and environmental outcomes.

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Keynote speakers include former deputy prime minister of Australia Tim Fischer, Rabobank Australia and New Zealand managing director Thos Giesdkes and 2014 RIRDC Rural Woman of the Year Pip Job. The 2016 Scholars will be announced at the gala dinner on the Thursday night at the Albury Entertainment Centre and following the conference a regional tour – involving visits to leading primary producers and agribusinesses – will be held in the Albury region on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.

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for election to the Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Board Selection Committee at this year’s annual general meeting.

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The role of the committee is to report on the suitability of candidates for election to the MLA Board.

Producer representatives on the committee are paid a sitting fee in accordance with MLA policy and expenses are covered for travel to attend meetings.

All nominees will be put forward for a vote by grassfed cattle producer members at the MLA AGM, which will be held on Saturday, November 10 in Brisbane.

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For more information visit www.deniutemuster. com.au. * THE Victorian Farmers Federation is holding its second annual ‘Rural Women Uncovered’ event at the Beechworth Honey Discovery Centre on Thursday, October 8 to Friday, October 9, 2015.

The two-day forum is all about exposing the potential of women in agriculture and is open to all rural women.

Guest speakers include Beechworth Honey’s, Jodie Goldsworthy and Nuffield Scholar and Kalkallo sheep breeder, Hannah Marriott.

The forum also includes a walking tour of the Beechworth Historical Precinct and a mock Ned Kelly trial in the original court room.

For more information visit www.vff.org.au. * ENTRIES are now open for this year’s National Cool Climate Wine Show to be held from Tuesday, October 13 to Friday, October 16 at Bathurst, NSW. The wine show committee is hoping to increase the number of entrants and encourage more growers of Italian and Spanish wines to enter.

The public tasting will be held on the Friday evening after the judging.

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Call to Parliament to ratify China FTA now If the Parliament fails to ratify the China FTA this year it will mean that farmers and the Australian community will miss out on two rounds of tariff cuts.

He said that Australian farmers rely on trade and international markets to generate $42.4 billion per year for the Australian economy, with $9 billion in earnings from China alone. “Farmers make an enormous contribution to our country, and we must ensure that they are supported on the big issues that impact rural communities,� Mr Finlay said. “If the Parliament fails to ratify the China FTA this year it will mean that farmers and the Australian community will miss out on two rounds of tariff cuts. “This will have enormous implications for the competitiveness and affordability of all Australian products in China, and set Australian agriculture back $300 million in 2016,� he said.

VFF president Peter Tuohey said Australia’s FTA with China will set the foundations for a century of growth and prosperity for both nations. “The FTA allows us to build on our nation’s $38 billion in annual food and ďŹ bre exports by delivering safe, high-quality

food to China’s 1.3 billion consumers. “But any attempts to delay ratiďŹ cation would put agricultural exports and jobs at a serious risk,â€? Mr Tuohey said.

Mr Tuohey added that the recent scare campaign instigated by the union movement was reckless and jeopardised the future prosperity of Australian agriculture. “This is an opportunity to grow Australian jobs, businesses and of course our farming economy. “Let’s focus on the facts here and not unionised misconceptions and hype,� he said.

Mr Robb said the union’s opposition to the ChAFTA is nothing short of economic sabotage. “Today we have two major deals between Australian and Chinese companies that illustrate the future of our business relationship with China,â€? he said. “In both sectors the FTA delivers lower tariffs for their exports to China, and it just beggars belief that certain union ofďŹ cials would be leading a

campaign to white-ant these kinds of opportunities. “Even the esteemed former Labor leader Bob Hawke has come out in support of the China Free Trade Agreement, so I call on Bill Shorten to stop doing the unions’ bidding and start putting Australia’s future ďŹ rst,â€? Mr Robb said.

Failure to ratify the ChAFTA will deliver an enormous blow to the conďŹ dence of the entire dairy value chain according to ADIC chair Noel Campbell.

Mr Campbell said that any delay in implementation will irreparably damage industry conďŹ dence on farms and in factories. “If we fail to implement this deal by December, 31, 2015 the Australian dairy industry will unnecessarily incur tens of millions of dollars in tariffs that would otherwise be avoided,â€?

Mr Campbell said. “The longer we wait to ratify this deal the further we will fall behind key global competitors in this important export market. “It is also likely that our reputation as an open trading nation with low levels of sovereign risk will be jeopardised. “Above all, if the ChAFTA is not ratiďŹ ed this year it will severely damage the conďŹ dence of our producers, setting our industry back for years to come,â€? he said.

THE State Government has backed a $416 million standardisation and upgrade of the Murray Basin rail project which includes work on the Mildura, Manangatang, Sea Lake and Murrayville lines.

Both the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) have welcomed the commitment to rail and agricultural infrastructure.

VFF Grains Groups president Brett Hosking

said the investment in the branch lines was crucial to delivering a fully integrated and efďŹ cient rail network. “Standardising these lines and lifting their capacity to carry heavier trains means we can haul more grain, more efďŹ ciently and at a lower cost,â€? he said. “As it stands we still have a mix of broad and standard (narrower) gauge rail freight lines in Victoria that creates blockages and bottle-

necks that frustrate our ability to quickly and efďŹ ciently deliver grain to our ports. “More grain on rail means less on roads, which in turn means reduced road maintenance costs for local government and rate payers,â€? Mr Hosking said.

ARA acting chief operation ofďŹ cer Phil Allan said once the project is completed it will fully connect one of Australia’s major economic areas into the national rail and

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In what has been described as “economic sabotageâ€? by Minster for Trade and Investment, Andrew Robb, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and the Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) are among the many industry groups calling on Parliament to ratify the agreement on the eve of a national campaign to inform the public on the beneďŹ ts of the landmark deal.

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“Under the Basin Plan, supply measures enable the plan’s environmental outcomes to be achieved with less water,� it said.

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomed the stocktake report with VFF water chair Richard Anderson stating that it was “excellent newsâ€?. “The VFF has consistently supported the SDL adjustment mechanism because it will reduce the social and economic impacts of the Basin Plan on farmers. “From day one we have argued for environmental works – environmental works like pumps, regulators and levees which can deliver and manage the environmental water reducing the need for the large volumes needed to get over the bank ows. “Environmental works will be very important in dry years when all entitlement holders have low allocations. “Then being able to pump water into wetlands and lakes may well save the ďŹ sh, birds and trees,â€? Mr Anderson said.

He added that with the report stating that these projects will deliver 273GL of water savings, which means that is 273GL less water that needs to be recovered from irrigators, however, he said there is still a lot more work needed to address impacts on landholders and public assets. “Our members are very concerned about what might happen when it rains on top of an environmental water release. “Flooding and liability for damage which may occur are top of the list of our concerns. “Expertise in delivering environmental water is in its infancy. “There isn’t enough information about what impact the tributary ows will have, particularly in the Goulburn system. “While the potential is there, we want to be sure that farmers aren’t picking up damage bills from environmental watering,â€?

Mr Anderson said.

The report also recommends better engagement between the Commonwealth, Basin states and communities on the design of the efďŹ ciency measures program.

WATER ADJUSTMENT: The independent SDL adjustment stocktake report indicated that a supply contribution of about 500 gigalitres is plausible under the SDL adjustment mechanism.

The Federal Government is proposing to recover 100 per cent of water savings from farmers, which is a signiďŹ cant departure from previous programs where water savings were shared between the environment and the farmer. “We believe there is still demand for on-farm efďŹ ciency projects in Victoria, but we are worried about more water leaving our state,â€? Mr Anderson said. “We want to ensure that this program is attractive to farmers in the long term and delivers real beneďŹ ts on-farm.â€?

However, Environment Victoria criticised the state and federal water ministers over what they describe as “hard hat mentality�, labelling infrastructure projects as expensive and ineffective “when what rivers really need is more water�.

E nv i r o n m e n t Vi c t o r i a ’s Healthy Rivers Campaign manager Juliet Le Feuvre said that governments are overlooking the fact that rivers need more water poured into them, not concrete. “The declining health of the Murray-Darling Basin is an ecological issue, not an engineering challenge,� she said.

“We need to put less emphasis on infrastructure and more on delivering what the Murray River actually needs – more water. “Rivers have got into strife because of the thousands of dams, weirs, regulators and channels that divert water for consumptive use. “Pouring yet more concrete is not the way to return rivers to health. “The river is a natural system, not an irrigation paddock. “It’s about returning more water to the river, and the simplest and most efďŹ cient way to do that is through water buybacks,â€? Ms Le Feuvre said.

She added that the infrastructure-only approach risks the $13 billion plan delivering on its core objective of restoring environmental ows and real water to stressed rivers and wetlands and that the State Government’s “surprise decisionâ€? to rule out further water buybacks fails to use the most cost-effective means of water recovery and increases the pressure on the Basin Plan. “It’s time the government ended their romance with infrastructure and concentrated on what the river really needs, which

is real water that can be delivered to create real improvements in ecosystem health and resilience,� she said.

As part of the stocktake report, the MDB ministerial council is now taking submissions on their inquiry on the positive and negative impacts of the MDB Plan and associated Commonwealth programs on regional communities.

Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone is encouraging everyone who is affected by the MDBP to write a submission into the inquiry.

Dr Stone said the committee will focus on the MDBP implementation, progress, costs, direct and indirect effects on agricultural industries, local businesses and community wellbeing, and any evidence of environmental changes to date. “The Murray-Darling Basin Plan impacts the Murray electorate, in particular our farmers and irrigators. “The plan must reect the triple bottom line of the Water Act 2007, providing social, economic and environmental beneďŹ ts,â€? she said.

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VFF says ‘no’ to mandatory electronic ID for sheep and goats THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is adamant that the electronic identiďŹ cation of sheep and goats should remain voluntary after the recently released Auditor General’s report on biosecurity recommended that a new electronic traceability system be implemented.

The Auditor General’s report ‘Biosecurity: Livestock’, that was recently tabled in Parliament recommends the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) ďŹ nalises plans to implement a new electronic traceability system for sheep and

goats, however, the VFF livestock president Ian Feldtmann believes electronic identiďŹ cations must remain voluntary. “The VFF is holding the Labor government to its preelection promise that sheep and goat electronic identiďŹ cation would remain voluntary,â€? Mr Feldtmann said. “Electronic identiďŹ cation of sheep and goats is far too expensive to warrant forcing farmers down the path of having to e-tag all their mobs. “The strength of any electronic ID system is dependent on it being national,

New funding for rabbit control THE Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre has received a $1.2 million grant to assist in the national roll out of a new naturally occurring overseas strain of rabbit calicivirus called K5, which will boost existing biological control agents that are already out in the environment.

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given the interstate trade in sheep. “We’re not opposed to electronic ID of sheep and goats as long as it remains voluntary, but many producers are opposed to mandatory ID tags because the costs are too high and they can’t see the value. “The point is with a national tender we should be able to get tags at a price that’s comparable to visual tags,� Mr Feldtmann said.

As it stands, Victorian sheep are currently traced using visually readable tags and paper records.

Joyce said the effective management of pest animals is critical to productivity and profitability at the farmgate.

Rabbits cause more than $200 million in damage across the country each year, much of that on Australian farms.

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Mr Harvey agreed to extend his term, which was due to finish in February 2016, to enable the corporation to complete its program of organisation reform that is currently under way.

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added product,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would ensure a more stable, long-term environment for the Australian beef industry.â&#x20AC;?

One of the key issues that is pointed out in the report is that an improvement in the weather and drought-breaking rains through many cattle-producing regions would provide that necessary relief for many producers and allow the herd rebuilding process to begin.

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WHILE Australian vegetable growers have been delivered a blow in their export market following the ban from Papua New Guinea (PNG) to import our produce, there is good news for the industry with latest figures showing total vegetable exports have increased to more than $270 million in 2014-2015.

According to AUSVEG national manager – export development Michael Coote the latest figures show that total vegetable exports were up 5.7 per cent on the previous year, with some markets showing substantial growth.

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“Overall, there have been increases in exports for key vegetable commodities, such as carrots, which experienced an export value increase of 10 per cent, and the cauliflower and broccoli category, where export value rose by 60 per cent,” Mr Coote said.

Australian fresh vegetable exports to the PNG market were worth $3.8 million to the Australian vegetable industry in 2014-2015, with PNG no longer importing Australian produce as a result of wanting to support its own domestic producers.

Australian vegetables have been exported to PNG without major issue for a number of years and it has been a relatively stable market in recent times and according to Mr Coote the ban is concerning given the unexpected nature and timing of the announcement.

“The main vegetables that are affected by this ban include a range of staple lines including onions, carrots, potatoes and tomatoes, along with other vegetable commodities such as capsicum, lettuce and celery among others,” he said.

Australian vegetables command a price premium in export markets and in PNG these vegetables were destined for the retail sector and expatriatestaffed industries such as mining settlements.

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coming into effect will impact Queensland growers as they are currently in season, with southern producers likely to be affected later in the season.

The loss of any export market, due to technical or non-technical trade barriers, increases pressure on Australian growers due to the difficult conditions in the domestic industry.

Recently signed Free Trade Agreements with China, South Korea and Japan should assist Australian growers to increase vegetables exports over time.

The Department of Agriculture has advised it is working with PNG counterparts to have the bans removed as quickly as possible, however, these restrictions will remain in place until future protocols with exporting countries are established.

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Much-needed $80,000 funding boost for chicken meat industry THE Victorian Farmers’ Federation (VFF) has welcomed the State Government’s $80,000 investment in the chicken meat industry’s “Chicken Care” program.

VFF’s Chicken Care program has a track record in assisting growers improve environmental and amenity outcomes on farms, and respond to concerns over new and

existing developments.

Announced at the recent VFF annual chicken meat conference, Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford said that she was aware of the challenges facing the chicken meat industry and of the significant economic contribution it makes to growing rural and regional jobs.

The funding comes off the back of lobbying efforts

from the VFF to ensure the chicken meat industry growth strategy is achieved.

VFF chicken meat president Allan Bullen said the Victorian Chicken Meat Farmers Federation and Victorian Chicken Meat Council (VCMC) have been calling on the State Government to work with industry to regain lost market share, creating regional economic

growth and jobs.

“Australians now eat more chicken meat than their combined consumption of beef and lamb,” he said.

“In fact annual growth of this $5.6 billion chicken meat sector is trending at five per cent yet Victoria’s share of this booming meat industry has slumped from 28 per cent to 23 per cent in the past eight years.

“Compare that to South Australia, whose chicken meat industry has grown from eight to 13 per cent of the national market over the same period,” Mr Bullen said.

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NAB predicts big wheat producing states to fare well rainfall on the east coast.

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In South Australia and Victoria, forecasts are contingent on spring rainfall and production could be much lower if sufficient spring rainfall doesn’t eventuate.

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Tighter rules for displaying wine medals THE Winemakers’ Federation of Australia (WFA) has announced tighter rules on the use and display of wine show medals.

The changes follow a review over recent months into the existing Code of Practice for the Display of Awards.

WFA strategy and international affairs general manager Tony Battaglene said the WFA has been reviewing the code, particularly how it applies to bottles of wine, packaging and marketing.

“White gold, silver and bronze discs may for example form part of a logo or brand, the code is now very clear that they should not be used to give the impression that a particular wine or winery has won an award when they have not,” he said.

“Also, new rules are coming in that we are not just talking about the vessel or bottle that a wine comes in but we have broadened the scope to deliberately include packaging and marketing materials.

“Including packaging and marketing in the code and specifying that wines found to be in breach of the rules may be ineligible to enter wine shows are all geared to protect the integrity of legitimate wine show medals that have been judged and awarded on merit.

“The code acts as guidelines to assist wine shows administer their prizes and, thanks to the new rules, any company found to be in breach may find themselves ineligible to compete or even stripped of recognition,” Mr Battaglene said.

The guidelines were last updated seven years ago and were originally put in place to give wine shows, winemakers and consumers some ground rules to follow.

The review was conducted by the Federation and the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology.

For more information visit www.wfa.org.au/ assets/technical-and-packaging/Display-AwardsCode.org.au.

September 2015

Australian wine exports rise in value and volume

EXPORTS RISE: The number of wine products exported hit a record high, increasing 8.4 per cent.

FOR the first time since the 20062007 financial year the value of Australia’s wine exports has increased, with a five per cent rise to $1.89 billion recorded for the 12 months ending June 30, 2015.

Wine Australia’s chief executive officer Andreas Clark said growth in value was driven by the strength of Australian exports in the Asian market.

“The value of wine exports to Northeast Asia was up to 29 per cent and Southeast Asia was up 18 per cent,” he said.

“We ship more than half of our exports above $7.50 per litre to Asia and the average value of those exports is $18.49 per litre compared to $12.29 per litre in Europe and $11.54 per litre in North America.

“This is the third consecutive financial year we’ve seen value growth in the above $7.50 per litre price point, now worth $529 million.

“It accounts for 28 per cent of total value share but only five per cent of volume,” Mr Clark said.

In the past 12 months, the average value of exports above $7.50 per litre went up eight per cent to a record $15.40 per litre.

Exports of Australia’s highest price wines (above $50 per litre), which account for only 0.2 per cent of total exports, grew for the fifth consecutive year, up 62 per cent to a record $123 million.

Mr Clark said that the figures

reflect the ongoing opportunities for Australian wine in the premium price points and Wine Australia will assist winemakers, regions and exporters to capitalise on these opportunities through its recently released five-year strategic plan.

“Our two strategic priorities are increasing the demand and price paid for Australian wine, and increasing our competitiveness,” he said.

“We’ll be expanding our program of activities in the critical US market including the introduction of a formal Market Entry Program and we’ll continue to develop the export markets in Europe, China and Asia Pacific through activities that focus on Australia’s finest wines.”

Over the past 12 months, Australian wine was exported to 122 destinations by 1405 exporters, with the majority recording volume growth, a turnaround from the previous year when the majority of exporters recorded declines.

The number of Australian wine products exported hit a record high of 17,731, up 8.4 per cent.

Part of Wine Australia’s five-year strategic plan includes increasing the demand and premium paid for Australian wine and increasing its competitiveness in the global market.

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Unique experiences to be had by all at the 2015 Royal Melbourne Show

PRIZE WINNERS: Visit the Livestock Pavilion and watch Australia’s finest beef and dairy cattle compete across each day of the show.

FARM animals and the farmhouse are new features of this year’s Royal Melbourne Show to be held on Saturday, September 19 to Tuesday, September 29 at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

The Animal Farmyard is a real-life outdoor Victorian farm experience where visitors can see large farm animals, including sheep, cows, goats, alpacas, horses, pigs and much more.

Also new is the Farmhouse, home to unique agricultural activities and shows including sheep shearing, milking cows, working farm dog demonstrations and a behindthe-scenes look at how horses are trained to perform in movies and on television.

The popular Jayco Animal Nursery provides visitors the opportunity to get up close with thousands of animals and children can see, pat and feed lambs, kids, piglets and chicks.

Conducted annually by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), the Royal Melbourne Show celebrates and showcases excellence in agriculture, attracting about 500,000 people across the 11 days.

The stars of the Royal Melbourne Show are the thousands of animals, their handlers and talented exhibitors competing to win Best in Show and claim a coveted blue ribbon.

You can visit The Weekly Times Livestock Pavilion and witness Australia’s finest beef cattle, dairy

cattle, sheep, goats and alpacas as they compete across each day of the show, including this year’s feature breeds, Limousin cattle and White Suffolk sheep.

More than 600 horses and their riders will be put through their paces in the Horses Action Program, which attracts more than 2000 entries vying for glory in Victoria’s most prestigious equestrian events including the coveted Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout on Wednesday, September 23 and FEI World Cup Jumping Qualifier event on Sunday, September 27.

The Royal Melbourne All Breeds Championship Dog Show is the leading dog show in the southern hemisphere, where thousands of dogs of all shapes and sizes, including this year’s feature breed, the Cocker Spaniel, strive for the top prize.

There will also be demonstrations from the Howling Husky sled dogs team, the frisbee-fetching Flying Disc Dogs agility, obedience and jumping trials and thrilling Flyball demonstrations from the Four Paws Racing dog team.

The Woodchop Championships has been part of the show for more than 100 years and is one of the few places to see Australia’s best woodchoppers in action, with more than 50 thrilling events to see.

Watch the great Aussie Sheep Muster show, or check out the

gravity-defying stunts performed in the new jet-themed Freestyle Motorcross Stunt Show.

The 2015 show sees the return of the Grand Cattle Parade, where cattle of all shapes and sizes will march around the Herald-Sun Arena on Saturday, September 26.

The new Winning Tastes Pavilion will showcase award-winning food and drink producers, rotating popup restaurants and Australia’s finest chefs and industry experts who will come together to create the ultimate destination for food lovers.

See cooking demonstrations and intimate master classes from top Australian chefs and children will enjoy fun interactive daily cooking activities with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation and Masterchef’s Alice Zaslavsky and Emma Dean on rotation throughout the show.

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There are also thrilling and fun carnival rides, hundreds of showbags to choose from and glittering nightly fireworks to end a day out at the Royal Melbourne Show.

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Adults .............. $18 Secondary students ............. $8 Children Under 12 ....... Free

No concessions.

Companion card accepted.

Please DO NOT bring your dogs with you for the day, as there is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No Dog Policyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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At Kismet Stud: 5159 Riverina Hwy Howlong NSW More info: www.kismetstud.com.au Call Graham: 0428 265 215 or 02 6026 5215 David Hill (Elders): 0488 059 083 4% OUTSIDE AGENT COMMISSION MODERN MEAT SHEEP AT REASONABLE PRICES DUAL PURPOSE: Kardinia Dohnes stud principle Don Mills said he breeds sheep to suit and adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions across Australia.

international markets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dohnes have significant combined advantages over any other sheep breed and are the only truly dual purpose breed in Australia today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are highly fertile, naturally bare breeched, ideal where a self-replacing ďŹ&#x201A;ock is required, adaptable to a broad range of climatic conditions, has quality white ďŹ ne merino wool and produces fast growing prime lambs,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Mills said.

He added that Kardinia Dohnes have been bred to suit and adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions across Australia with an emphasis on producing sheep

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empty handed,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One pen of light weight calves made up to $3.90 to $4.00 per kg and any cattle more than 300kg made between $3.30 and $3.80 per kg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heifers were a fair but up with 300 plus kg reaching $3.00 to $3.10 per kg and lighter ones $3.40. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Store sales cattle cents per kilograms taken over the cents per kilogram for fat or prime cattle.â&#x20AC;?

The sale attracted 1166 head made up of 563 heifers and 1103 steers.

Heifers averaged $888.04 at 300c per kg while steers averaged $1088.66 at 335c per kg.

and produce a ďŹ ne Dohne Merino wool averaging 19.5 microns,â&#x20AC;? Mr Mills said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the other beneďŹ ts of Dohnes is the production of prime lambs that attracts keen interest for the domestic and international market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over recent years feedback from meat processors have advised lambs from Kardinia have recorded a 1.33 per cent higher average meat yield than all other breeds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And with growth rates in excess of 400g per day, Dohne lambs are well muscled and evenly proportioned, he said.

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ONE of the best spring cattle sales in memory was the view of many at the August 28 spring weaner and grown steer sale at Wangaratta Livestock Exchange.

Record or near-record prices, top quality beasts and a strong crowd made a competitive atmosphere ensuring the high beef prices would continue.

Corcoran Parker Wangaratta director Justin Keane said it was a very strong market of very good quality cattle with all buyers in attendance and plenty of competition from feedlots and restockers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were plenty of blokes who went home

with good structure and conďŹ rmation as well as early maturity, high growth rates and doing ability.

They are easy care, high fertility with excellent mothering, combined with minimal ďŹ&#x201A;y strike and ďŹ&#x201A;eece rot.

The Millsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; use to run a commercial merino ďŹ&#x201A;ock mixed with quite a few other breeds, leaving them with not only a lot of mixed breeds but â&#x20AC;&#x153;a lot of butts of mixed wool in the shearing shedâ&#x20AC;?.

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DON and Karen Mills from Kardinia Dohnes Merino Stud believe they are able to provide their clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with the complete package including rams, ewes, embryos and semen from their stud sires.

Established in 2000 in Corowa, NSW, the Mills, together with their 17-year-old son Mathew, run 600 stud ewes and are gearing up for their upcoming on-property sale on Tuesday, September 22 starting at 1pm.

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SHEEP at Ardene Australian Whites in Darlington have been selected using the best genetics from Tattykeel and the stud’s principals are constantly improving the quality of their sheep.

Bruce and Jannie Hodgson founded Ardene in 2012 to produce quality lamb that required minimal input.

Before deciding to breed Australian Whites, the couple ran composite ewes alongside their cropping enterprise on their 3000 acre property in south westVictoria.

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Victoria by numbers, Mr Hodgson said he chose the breed for its quiet temperament, sound feet and legs, carcase shape, rapid growth rate, haired shedding and selfreplacing characteristics.

“They really are easy care sheep, quiet natured, early maturing with a high yielding carcase,” he said.

“You get a self-replacing, haired shedding sheep with a quality carcase suited to producers and processors.

“We have rams and ewes available for sale all year round and we

are also eligible to supply to all states and territories (MN1V),” Mr Hodgson said.

Ardene Australian Whites will hold its on-property spring sale on Friday, October 23 starting at 1pm, with light lunch and refreshments available on the day.

Sheep will be on display from 10am, with a catalogue available on request and via the website.

Ardene Australian Whites will also be at this year’s Elmore Field Days at site 1450.

For more information visit www.ardene.com.au.

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composite stock left, they will be finished up this year as the Hodgson’s focus on the purely Australian breed that was bred for Australian conditions.

“We mainly used the composites as recipients for embryo transfer,” Mr Hodgson said.

“We have run three embryo transfer programs this year – last year we ran five programs and we hope to be able to run another one later this year.

“Early next year we should have close to 500 ewes,” he said.

As owners of the largest stud in

VICTORIAN farmers are returning to the sheep industry in droves due to an increase in sheep meat production and a surge in wool and lamb prices according to the inaugural 2015 National Sheep and Wool Update.

According to the report, launched

by Rural Bank and Rural Finance’s specialist insights team, the recent trend of Victorian producers changing from wool breeds to dualpurpose sheep and prime lambs has continued contributing to the increase in sheep meat production across the state.

The 2015 National Sheep and Wool Update provides farmers with countrywide statistics and analysis of key trends in global and domestic markets.

In addition to the national data,

the report includes state-based statistics on recent and predicted rainfall, sheep meat production and flock size, wool production, domestic demand and export performance, as well as lamb, mutton and wool price analysis.

Rural Bank and Rural Finance general manager of sale and business development Andrew Smith said that the increase in the number of sheep farmers throughout Victoria was a trend he hoped would continue well into the future.

“After decades of declining flock numbers, an increase in wool and lamb prices had regenerated and reinvigorated the Victorian sheep industry,” he said.

“This recent upswing in interest in the sector is very encouraging.

“While challenges remain,

sheep producers have cause to be optimistic about the future of the industry,” Mr Smith said.

The update points out that nationally, high commodity prices and a lower Australian dollar, combined with a buoyant wool market and renewed international demand for Australian lamb has produced an extremely positive outlook for the Australian sheep industry.

“Advantageous market conditions combined with a national flock of less than 70 million has reinvigorated the sheep and wool industry, leading to above-average prices and increased international demand for its products,” Mr Smith said.

For more information visit www. ruralbank.com.au/sheep-woolupdate.

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There’s always more at Elmore.

With more than 700 exhibitors, there’s always more for farmers to see and do at Elmore Field Days.

More demonstrations. More in paddock trials. More equipment.

More innovations. More displays.

More machinery. More people to talk to. More information to gather.

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Adults .............. $18 Secondary students ............. $8 Children Under 12 ....... Free

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No concessions.

Companion card accepted.

Please DO NOT bring your dogs with you for the day, as there is a ‘No Dog Policy’.

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Many farmers in our Recharge Conditioning Program are getting 8 to 10 years out of their batteries. Just dose them when you buy them, treat them every two years and give them an overnight charge twice a year between treatments and eliminate the sulphation problem.

2-Litre available via mail order Ph 0427 669 177 - www.recharge.net.nz LONG LIFE: Gerard Anselmi said that he has had three farmers with batteries lasting 17 years after being treated with RECHARGE Battery Revitalizer & Conditioner.

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LEAD acid batteries usually die prematurely from sulphation build-up on internal lead plates.

However, according to Gerard Anselmi of RECHARGE Battery Revitalizer & Conditioner, sulphation is very easy to treat as well as the prevention of premature battery failure thanks to his simple RECHARGE Battery Conditioning Program.

“We have been saying for years that farmers are getting eight to 10 years in our battery conditioning program,” he said.

“However, most shows we do these days we meet people using our RECHARGE Battery Conditioning Program with 12 and 14 year-old batteries often still going.

“In fact, last year we had three farmers with 17 year old batteries, one was still going strong.

“The last one was a Canterbury farmer at our last show of the year back in New Zealand at the Christchurch A&P show in November and he was very pleased with the results.

Prevention is the key; treat them early and repeat every two to three years and keep them charged.

- GERARD ANSELMI “After 17years on the market in New Zealand and 11 years in Australia I would not be surprised if we bettered that figure given time,” Mr Anselmi said.

A RECHARGE treatment will dissolve the lead sulphate buildup turning sulphur ions back into sulphuric acid electrolyte holding electrons.

“We are chemically reversing the sulphation build-up process, one chemical reaction to counter another,” Mr Anselmi said.

“Once treated, a battery is essentially running at full capacity, provided the lead plates

are still in good condition.

“Prevention is the key; treat them early and repeat every two to three years and keep them charged.

“The 500ml farmer pack works out at around $4 per car battery.

“A more cost effective two-litre commercial pack is also available and that pack can be purchased on line or on EBAY or you can come and see us at the Elmore Field Days.

“However, as RECHARGE is acid based it is dangerous goods and expensive to freight; the two-litre bottle is therefore the only one that we sell directly and it is far cheaper at the field days,” he said.

Mr Anselmi added that sealed batteries also can be treated by drilling into each cell, treating and resealing with silicone, sika-flex or a plastic bung.

RECHARGE can also be used for deep cycle batteries like forklifts, golf carts, scissor hoists and lighting system batteries.

For more information visit www. recharge.net.nz.

Looking to grow a new lucerne stand?

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GROUP BOOKINGS: If your group is considering visiting the field days, please consider pre booking your tickets, this will allow your group quicker access to the event.

However, please allow suitable time to arrange this, as we need to send tickets to you, they cannot be held at the gates. Contact with our office at least two weeks prior to the event is greatly appreciated.

OPENING TIMES: The site gates will be open to the public from 8.30am to 5.00pm each day while the Exhibitor entrance will be opened at 7.00am each morning of the three day event. Any Exhibitor requiring access to the site before 7.00am must make prior arrangements

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The time to do your Farm Water Planning is NOW not when you are about to run out of water.

For a professional review and assistance with your Farm Water Planning call and see Robert Fishburn at this years Elmore Field Days.

For more information contact Richard Fishburn on 0418 501 585. is the fully programmed SCADA Pack 50 telemetry unit mounted in an enclosure with mounting brackets to allow the unit to be fitted to the tank and a float valve for the tank.

All that is needed by the client is a prepaid sim card or similar sim card on a plan so that the unit will be able to send out the text message signal.

In many cases your existing mobile plan will be suitable to incorporate this extra facility.

A minimum of 2G coverage is required to allow the system to send a text message alert.

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IN todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern era of communications, Airwell Group has recently designed a remote monitoring system that can be used to monitor the fluid level in water tanks and alert the owner of critical water levels via their mobile phone.

Used by the company itself, the system utilises a SCADA Pack 50, which is a battery operated telemetry unit that is connected to a standard ball float valve in your tank.

The telemetry unit is designed to send a text message alert when the tank reaches a set low level to two allocated mobile phone numbers.

The tank monitor is capable of having up to eight different signals programmed into it, so this allows the operator to monitor two or more tanks and/or pumps operating in a 100 metre radius of the monitor. As long as the monitor can determine a break in the signal being supplied to it, it is capable of transferring the specific message to the allocated phones.

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Elmore Field Days checklist information WHEN: Tuesday, October 6 to Thursday, October 8 Location: The Field Days are held at the Elmore Events Centre adjoining the Midland Highway approximately two kilometres east of the Elmore township.

Hours: The Field Days site opens each morning at 8.30am and gates close at 5pm.

Car Parking: Unlimited free parking is provided adjacent to the entry gates on both sides

of the Field Days site. Disabled parking is available at Gate 2 and Gate 11.

Entry Costs: The entry charge is $18 for adults and $8 for secondary students, GST included.

Children under 12 are free.

No concessions. Companion Cards accepted.

Dogs: Dogs are not permitted on site (with the exception of assistance dogs).

Site Services: Bendigo Bank ATM machines together with the Parenting Centre and St John First Aid facilities are provided adjacent to the Administration Office.

Mobility scooter and wheelchair hire is available on the east and west side of the Field Days.

Purchases: The Field Days provide a Parcel Pickup Service for equipment items up to 50kg

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community organisations provide an extensive choice of catering options on site, along with a number of speciality food vendors during the event.

A public bar also operates on the site each day.

Aircraft : A marked grassed airstrip is available parallel to the Midland Highway and east of the display area which measures 1000m in length by 50m in width.

Adequate aircraft parking spaces are also available.

Contact Wayne Cowan 0427 326 444 for more information.

Administration : The Field Days administration office is located in the centre of the site and can be contacted on (03) 5432 6176.

Website: For regular updates visit www.elmorefielddays.com. au or find us on FacebookElmore Field Days.

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purchased from exhibitor sites, which are delivered to depots adjacent to the entry gates for collection.

A nominal $2 charge is donated to local community groups.

Accommodation: Hotel and motel accommodation is to be found in the nearby regional centres of Bendigo, Echuca/ Moama and Shepparton.

Food and Drink: Local

OPEN to imaginative, unique and artistic creators is the Elmore Field Days 15th Ag Art Wear competition to be held at the field days during October.

The competition is for a wearable ‘work of art’ including accessories (hat, handbag, earrings, footwear etc) created from materials and items of an agricultural nature found on a farm.

Garments in previous competitions have been made from frost cloth, copper, grain, electric fence tape, and beer bottle tops.

Co-ordinator of the general interest area and spokesperson for the competition Joyce Giffin said the variety of materials that can be used in the making of something artistic is endless.

“The Ag Art Wear competition is open to everyone,” she said.

“There are four sections - Avant Garde, Designer, 18 Years & Under and a Hat section.

“There are special conditions of entry which are listed on the brochure but I must emphasise that one of the most important of the conditions is that the garment must allow free body movement and not injure, scratch or be of a hindrance to the model wearing the garment,” Mrs Giffin said.

She added that the entry must be of a weight that can be comfortably worn and carried.

“It is also important that the creation be durable enough to be worn at least six times during the length of the field days, and that commercial dress fabric, hats, shoes etc. are allowed, but judges will deduct points for the use of nonagricultural materials,” she said.

Entrants are reminded that all garments will be modelled by professional models on the catwalk in the General Interest Area Auditorium during the three days of the field days and a panel of judges who will select winners on

EGGALICIOUS: The bodice of this dress is made of a feed bag covered with pieces of broken eggshells that have been glued on. visual inspection only will announce their choice on the final day where entrants are encouraged to be present.

“Our generous sponsors have provided cash prizes for the winners of each section,” Mrs Giffin said.

On the last day of the Elmore

Field Days, the Elmore national titles will be awarded where the winners will receive a single return airline ticket to New Zealand and accommodation to compete against the Kiwis in June 2016.

For more information contact Joyce Giffin on (03) 5432 6176.

A local connection

We value the contribution that boarders make to life at the School and look forward to meeting our local boys’ friends and families at Elmore Field Days this year.

Come and visit our booth to find out how our dedicated staff and nurturing learning community help our students realise their full potential.

For more information or to enquire about boarding intake in 2016, please contact Admissions, on 9865 7570 or email enrol@mgs.vic.edu.au.

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Boys like Archie and Kahn from Bendigo and surrounding regions have been boarding at Melbourne Grammar School for more than 150 years.

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We have opened up a couple of new undercover areas for exhibitors and another full bay, so the benefits of the new developments include refined exhibitor services, streamlined processing, online bookings and payments, and interactive maps for each event.

- FRANK HARNEY, ELMORE FIELD DAYS PRESIDENT

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SLASHING THIS SPRING? PRESIDENT’S WELCOME: Elmore Field Days president Frank Harney said he and the Elmore Field Days committee are all ready for the event to begin.

New infrastructure in place for the 52nd Elmore Field Days Elmore Field Days is a strong community owned, not-for-profit organisation that strives to maintain its fundamental purpose – an unbiased service to agriculture and community with flow on economic benefits to regional areas.

Profits from the event are returned as compensation to local community organisations for volunteer hours contributed to the staging of the Elmore Field Days, also in donations to help fund community infrastructure, services and activity.

Mr Harney said the usual attractions will be present including “lots of tractors and machinery”, a full agricultural pavilion with some new exhibitors and the Taste More pavilion that will have food for tasting and fibre on display from local surrounding businesses.

“We have had quite a turnover of about 100 exhibitors which is great because it keeps the interest up for people,” Mr Harney said.

“The seed plot trial is looking a million dollars and we are looking forward to another great Field Days.

“It is a great day out for people and we are all in readiness for the event.

“All we need is the good weather and people through the gate,” he said.

For more information visit www. elmorefielddays.com.au.

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FOR the past 12 months, the Elmore Field Days committee have been focused on infrastructure around the Elmore site to ensure an even better experience for both exhibitors and visitors.

The Field Days internal technology and event management systems have undergone a major upgrade over the past 12 months.

According to Elmore Field Days president Frank Harney exhibitors are now offered the ultimate experience in event management.

“We have opened up a couple of new undercover areas for exhibitors and another full bay, so the benefits of the new developments include refined exhibitor services, streamlined processing, online bookings and payments, and interactive maps for each event,” he said.

“We have a new amenities block too.

“These enhancements ensure that we are continually reviewing the needs of our exhibitors and visitors, so the site just keeps going from strength to strength,” Mr Harney said.

This annual three-day event is one of the premier agricultural events in Australia consistently attracting a strong attendance of about 40,000 visitors from an extensive catchment area across Victoria and New South Wales, and it is a must-attend for anyone in agriculture.

SUPPORTNG AUSTRALIAN FARMERS SINCE 1966

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The Field Days recognised as a premier agricultural event THE first Elmore Field Days were held in October 1964 after a voluntary committee organised the first comprehensive display of farming equipment and services alongside the Campaspe River.

The permanent site now has a developed cost approaching $2.5 million and is being continuously enhanced by the construction of additional buildings for both the public and exhibitors, and provision of additional services including equipment demonstration areas.

Elmore has gained recognition as one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier agricultural Field Days.

The committee is determined to remain relevant to its original purpose and requests that all new exhibitors demonstrate a definite relevance to agriculture

the time of the Field Days each October.

A distinct advantage of the new site is the adequate space available for crop trials or other in field demonstrations.

Interested companies are invited to contact the committee for further information.

An invitation is extended to companies or prospective exhibitors with interests in this sector to participate.

The committee also welcomes enquiries in regard to the use of the site and its facilities for product launches, working demonstrations, livestock sales and promotion, and similar events at other times throughout the year.

For more information visit www. elmorefielddays.com.au.

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before their acceptance.

Notwithstanding this, a waiting list of potential exhibitors is normally created each year as the site typically books out shortly after applications close.

The committee is also keen to maintain a regular use pattern for the site.

In the past few years a bi-annual Demonstration Day, devoted to tillage, cultivation, spraying and fertilising, and other input handling has been successfully staged on the Field Days site.

This is both seasonally relevant and of practical benefit to farmers in the region.

It also compliments the seasonal focus on hay and silage production equipment, which is a predominant seasonal activity in the region at

CONTROLLING weeds around the property is an ongoing problem for most of us, and the thought of dusting off the old brushcutter fills many people with dread.

To make the job a whole lot more pleasant, a small engineering company near Canberra has been developing and manufacturing the Weedwakka - a cutting attachment that eliminates the frustration that many people experience when using nylon cord and conventional steel blades on their brushcutter.

Owner David Thorne said that for heavy vegetation such as blackberry, the heavy duty Weedwakka is the perfect tool. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hardened steel blades will cut anything from grass to thumb thickness woody weeds, and never require sharpening,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the blades strike a rock they are able to deflect, greatly reducing kick back, and minimising stress on the brushcutter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This makes the Weedwakka Heavy Duty ideal for clearing scrub in rocky country,â&#x20AC;? Mr Thorne said.

There are two models of Weedwakka - the Weedwakka Heavy Duty and the Weedwakka MultiCut. The Weedwakka MultiCut has flexible nylon blades that cut cleanly through much heavier vegetation than nylon cord will handle.

The blades are clearly visible when rotating, and can be used

SAVE TIME: Farming, contracting or just clearing the back yard, the Weedwakka will save you time and money, and make using your brushcutter a far more enjoyable experience. around trees without damaging the bark.

The MultiCut is ideal for cutting along paths, walls and netting fences, as it eliminates the constant breakage and rapid wear common to nylon cord.

When the blades are worn, they can be replaced in seconds without the use of tools.

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brushcutters, and are easily attached in exactly the same way as a conventional steel blade.

The Weedwakka complies with Australian Standard AS35751995 and meets Work Cover requirements, and is available from our site at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elmore Field Days.

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CUSTOM MADE: Craftsmen Chris Willis and Mathew Irwin sitting on the table they made out of American oak wine vats from Tahbilk Winery.

Uniquely designed timber furniture purely a passion

EVERY day offers an exciting new challenge for Envisage Furnitureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owners and timber craftsmen Chris Willis and Mathew Irwin who specialise in custom made, handcrafted timber furniture.

Made from Australian and imported timbers from the design of your choice, owner and craftsman Chris Willis said his passion for his work is driven by people who appreciate quality craftsmanship with the natural beauty and warmth only found in timber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both Mathew and I have always designed and made furniture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we started straight out of school,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We specialise in making pieces from Australian hard woods and specialist woods from all over the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every piece is individual and made to suit what our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs are - whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 20 seated table or something elseâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; we develop it with the client to get exactly what they are after,â&#x20AC;? Mr Willis said.

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All Envisage Furnitureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pieces of furniture are made in Shepparton, Victoria and are personally delivered in Victoria and southern New South Wales or the company can arrange for your piece to be transported to you.

Visiting this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elmore Field Days will give potential clients the opportunity to admire Envisage Furnitureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work as they will be showcasing some of their designs, in particular a table made out of American oak wine vats from Tahbilk Winery with wine stains still present in the wood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal at Envisage Furniture is to produce uniquely individual pieces of furniture, introducing the natural beauty of solid timber into the modern environment,â&#x20AC;? Mr Willis said.

We specialise in making pieces from Australian hard woods and specialist woods from all over the world.

- CHRIS WILLIS, OWNER AND CRAFTSMAN 2001, Envisage Furnitureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two craftsmen have creative energy and passion for quality handcrafted timber furniture, which is embedded in the cabinet making and joinery practices of the past and the present.

With their in-depth knowledge of both these timber working industries they are able to use the best structural joints in each piece of furniture to create not only a beautiful piece of timber furniture but a structural piece of furniture that will last for generations.

Mr Willis said that one of the best parts of his job is that nothing is ever

THE Elmore Events Centre is home to the annual Elmore Field Days in October each year together with a growing range of agricultural and other functions and events.

Conveniently situated in north central Victoria this unique venue will soon be an even more valuable facility when the major new development and building plan is completed later in the year to complement the existing facilities on the 154 ha site.

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Natural Freshwater Pearls Natural Hand Knits Neangar Nursery Nelson Silos New Age Caravans New Holland Aust Niagara Therapy Nichol Trading Nicks Beef Jerky Ninotchka Designs - Handmade Glass NJV Trading NJV Trading Noel Simmons Irrigation Pty Ltd North Central Catchment Authority North East AG & Industrial North Star Transport Equipment Northern Feed Systems Northern Hereford Group Northern Limousin Group Norton Livestock Handling Solutions Now That's a Knife Nudie Bumz Nuseed Nutrimol Nutrisoil Observant O'Connors Farm Machinery Off Grid Energy Australia Office Olive Park Olive Oil On the Go Safety Workwear Onetrak Pty Ltd OPS Country Tanks Optimum Engineering Solutions Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia Oricom UHF CB Radios Otway Footwear Overwrought Garden Art Ozatts Ozvalue Ag Machinery Ozway Small Engines Ozzi Kleen Water & Waste Water Pacific Seeds Pacific Telecommunications Padman Stops Parcel Pick Up Office Parenting Centre Pat Kearins Menswear Patch's Canvas Manufacturing Pty Ltd Paterson Pumps Paton Stockfeeding Equipment PDH Mapping Peak Hill Industries Pellenc Australia Penfold Home Improvements Pergolas Plus Outdoor Living Perry's Lemon Myrtle Rainforest Products Peter McRobert Machinery PGG Wrightson Seeds Philmac Phoenix Trading Pioneer Hi-Bred Australia Pty Ltd Pioneer Water Tanks PJ Green Agricultural Engineering PJ's 4x4 Planright P/L Plastek Water Products Poettinger Australia Pty Ltd Points Direct P/L Police Poly Fence & Yards Polyfect Irrigation P/L Polymaster Group Polytex Tarpaulins

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Poyser Motor Group Poyser Trucks Bendigo Poyser Trucks Isuzu Precise Farm Solutions Precision Control Australia Prickley Moses Handcrafted Beer Prime Samms Prime Super Professional Nibbler ProWay Livestock Equipment Public Bar Pud For All Seasons Pyramid Hill Welding Supplies Quality Log Splitters Tas Quik Spray R W Cocks Rabobank Rally Badges Rambo Wool Work Socks Rat Barrow Rat Zapper Victoria Rawleigh's Healthcare Ray White Rochester Rayar Gypsum REARSH Ladies Sleepwear Recharge Battery Revitalizer Red River Stockyards Redback Storage Systems RFM AG Pty Ltd Rhino Water Tanks Rich River Irrigation Developments Pty Richard Renato Service "Polaris & Suzuki" Riordan Grain Services Riverina Belting Co Riverina Poly Riverina Scooters & Mobility Rob Rye Irrigation Robinvale Estate Rochester Motorcycles Root Boot Rosenow Industries RPM Ruband Tyres Rubicon Water Rural Bank Rural Finance S & A Baker Saddle-Up Saddleworld Safelift Solutions Salami Shack Scania Australia Schinckel Hayrakes Schuitemaker : Ag Machinery Australia Scotch College Melbourne Screaming Seeds Spice Co Seasol Seed Distributors Pty Ltd seemyshop2 Semex Pty Ltd Senior Sheds SET Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd Seven Creeks Pearls Seymour Alternative Farming Expo Seymour Rural Equipment Shearing Shed Shearwell Australia Pty Ltd ShedBoss Bendigo Shepparton Lasers Shepparton Mowers & Marine Shiatsu by Showdem Shoof International Pty Ltd Showcase Horse Floats Siam Recycling Systems Australia Pty Ltd Silk n Silver

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New Age Caravans revolutionising the industry

FROM inception in 2004, New Age Caravans have shown the ability to align themselves with what people want or foresee in a modern caravan.

New Age Caravans director Gabby Montagnese said the company has kept current with the latest technology and construction methods and has expanded its facilities and product offerings.

“We have been able to grow and continue to produce the highest quality caravans that are available in Australia thanks to our highly trained team who relentlessly work on each individual caravan.

“We are confident that we are producing an Australian-made product that Aussies can be proud of and want to share with others,” Ms Montagnese said.

Ms Montagnese has always had a passion for customer service, believing it is paramount to a successful relationship with customers and matching their expectation of New Age Caravans.

The company pride themselves on giving back to the community and as a long-term commitment to the northern Victorian region, in

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QUALITY MANUFACTURING: the New Age Caravans team has your best interest and safety well and truly covered.

“We have been able to grow and continue to produce the highest quality caravans that are available in Australia thanks to our highly trained team who relentlessly work on each individual caravan.

- GABBY MONTAGNESE, NEW AGE CARAVANS DIRECTOR 2013 it invested into a world class, state-of-the-art facility employing more than 150 workers and producing more than 1000 caravans.

The company plans to cement its place among Australia’s top-tier caravan manufacturers and has recently acquired a second factory where it has a dedicated research and development area

where “the talents and ideas of the design team can come into fruition”.

The investment into Victoria has been recognised by the state and federal governments with a $1 million grant awarded to the company to increase production.

“This is an Australian Government, Victorian Government and Ford Australia

funded initiative under Melbourne’s North Innovation and Investment Fund,” Ms Montagnese said.

“The grant will allow New Age Caravans to expand manufacturing capabilities over the next three years.

“And with the re-training and placing of Ford workers following the company’s withdrawal from Australian

manufacturing, staff numbers will grow allowing an expansion of product ranges into motor homes and campervans.

“With design, planning and build right through to quality control being conducted on site and with plans to expand capacity even further and develop new models, you can be comforted in the knowledge that the New Age Caravans

team has your best interest and safety well and truly covered,” she said.

New Age Caravans will have some of their range of caravans on display at this year’s Elmore Field Days.

For more information visit www.newagecaravans.com. au.

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Renault making its mark in northern Victoria

AUSTRALIANS are discovering the reason why Renault has been the number one supplier of vans in Europe for the past 18 years, with the company making a big impression in northern Victoria with its brand new premises.

While Renault has been active in Bendigo for about two-and-a-half years, its spacious bright showroom and forecourt displaying the full range of Renault of passenger cars, vans and light trucks is becoming quite popular with those interested in buying the company’s vans.

Model line manager for Renault LCV Lyndon Healey said sales for the Renault ‘Kangoo’ small van, ‘Trafic’ medium van and ‘Master’ large van have increased at a “huge rate” year-on-year in Australia.

“This is down to wellspecified and well-priced vans, an expanding dealer network, and a marketleading reassurance package that covers everything from long factory warranties (up to five years per 200,000km) to 30,000km service intervals on some models, capped price

We’re definitely building our profile and a lot of it is due to the appeal of the van range.

- MICHAEL KING, BENDIGO DEALER PRINCIPAL servicing and Renault Finance and Insurance offers,” he said.

In Bendigo, dealer principal Michael King’s brand new Renault dealership on the Midland Highway keeps a wide range of vans in stock and on display, and along with Renault brand specialist, Darren Logan, the team has been making inroads into the van buying market in the region.

“We’re definitely building our profile and a lot of it is due to the appeal of the van range,” Mr King said.

“The Kangoo and allnew Trafic have just won Van of the Year Awards in their respective categories from Australia’s sole van publication, Delivery Magazine, showing their rivals

plenty of daylight.

“The all-new Trafic is 20 per cent more fuel efficient and comes in 5.2 and 6m3 variants.

“It’s already been a huge success, with customers lining up to drive one away,” he said.

Mr King said the dealership has sold vans to builders, electricians, couriers, small businesses, primary producers and rural councils.

The team has also converted some double-cab ute drivers into Renault van fans by explaining the many benefits of a van over a ute.

“These include being able to stand up and work inside a Renault, improved access to stock or tools stored inside, and of course a van’s payload and cubic capacity vastly exceeds anything a ute can offer,” Mr King said.

“There’s also the safety and security of being able to lock all their gear away inside, while vans optioned with a tailgate provide a handy and protected work area even in poor weather.

“We’ve also got fuel economy on our side as well.”

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Faster TSi2 processor improves productivity and reduces labour time FOR Violet Town-based Toland Merino to achieve the successful results it does, the stud has strict selection criteria where measurements are vital, including animal weights, fleece details, worm resistance and carcase analysis.

Keeping accurate records is vital for Toland Merino’s highly specialised operation that markets about 200 rams (all with full ASBVs) and 110 bales of elite, 18-18.5 micron fine wool annually, so the stud uses Gallagher’s TSi2 Livestock Manager, HR5 Hand Held EID Tag Reader and Data Collector, Sheep Auto Drafter and EID Tag Reader Controller BR. Anna Toland, who runs the 808-hectare business in North East Victoria with her husband Simon Riddle and father Phil Toland, said they continually select sheep for conformation and doing ability under competitive grazing conditions.

“It’s important that our measurements and record keeping are

Speed wise, it’s a lot faster than the TSi. You can flick between sessions quickly and easily without it having to do too much thinking.

- ANNA TOLAND accurate,” she said.

“The tools we use for this area are all from Gallagher.

“We’ve previously used an original version of the TSi, which was really powerful in allowing us to draft animals on any data set we record, and took the paper out of the ‘paperwork’ to give us detailed information on every single animal on the property,” Ms Toland said.

She added that with its faster processor, the TSi2 is not only quicker, it’s easier to use.

“The TSi2 starts up quickly, and takes no time

to restore from the USB once you have backed up from your computer.

“It connects using Bluetooth really easily; once it knows the device it’s trying to find, you press the Bluetooth button on the home screen and it automatically connects.

“Speed wise, it’s a lot faster than the TSi. You can flick between sessions quickly and easily without it having to do too much thinking.

“You can change session defaults a lot quicker too; for instance one of the defaults when weighing sheep is maximum speed or maximum accuracy.

“Once the sheep enters the Sheep Auto Drafter, you can choose when the weight is recorded and locked in by what percentage ‘drop in weight’ is measured.

“It then releases them and the next animal files in.

“If we’re weighing 800 sheep, we can speed up how quickly it releases them.

Just being able to

change things like that and navigating around the home screen is quite quick,” Ms Toland said.

Ms Toland added that because they weigh fleeces and do a lot of classing using the TSi2, the equipment has enabled them to undertake the task a lot quicker, with the stud’s

overall productivity having improved by embracing Gallagher’s products.

“Because our business relies on accurate data, we record a lot of information and have created several custom fields on the TSi2 — we certainly use it to its full potential, which is vast,” she said.

“Whenever I’ve needed

help from tech support, I nearly always need it there and then. I can call them at any time when I’m in the yards and they respond straight away — so I don’t have to muck around trying to get it going again.

“They’re very good.

“Overall, I love the Gallagher gear and swear by it.

“Because of what it allows us to do, we can run our business the way we want: making fully objective decisions on animals to ensure our productivity remains excellent,” Ms Toland said.

For more information visit www.gallagher.com. au or visit Gallagher’s site at Elmore Field Days.

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ACCURATE RECORDS: Toland Merino uses Gallagher’s HR5 Hand Held EID Tag Reader & Data Collector to ensure accurate records.

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Whitlands Engineering keeping integrity in Aussie manufacturing FAMILY owned, countrybased farm machinery manufacturer Whitlands Engineering has been in business for just over two decades.

It has built its 3000th firewood handling machine, seen six employees go on long service leave and it has taken advantage of exciting export opportunities.

These days it specialises in designing and building a range of domestic sized hydraulic wood splitters and industrial firewood processing machinery.

However, 20 years ago, it started with one machine, the Superaxe.

Chief executive officer and head designer David Burder was chopping 12 tonnes of timber for his home heating every season using a hand-held axe.

On lamenting another few weeks in the woodshed, he had a go at designing a hydraulic machine to do the job for him.

With a background in welding and construction, an eye for good design, and a decent amount of common sense Mr Burder set about designing the first pivoting blade vertical hydraulic wood splitter in the country.

At that time, wood splitters were all horizontal and close to the ground, meaning the

LIFT AND SPLIT: A Superaxe ready for work and one of Whitland Engineering’s employees welding a Superaxe component. amount of bending and lifting defeated efficient splitting.

Mr Burder’s design featured a vertical configuration meaning that the operator could stand up straight while working.

An innovative log lifter on the side eliminated even more effort.

Trialling the first prototype attracted lots of attention from neighbours and family and it was not long before the first order was in; Superaxe was born.

The business was shaky at first – Mr Burder had little experience running a business and then there was the problem of getting the word out about this great new machine.

Looking back it was an almighty risk, especially since

the workshop was on the Whitlands family farm in the mountains between Mansfield and Whitfield, 75 kilometres from Wangaratta.

That meant freight, access to power, employees and marketing exposure were all limited.

Mr Burder started attending local field days to showcase the machine.

Henty, Elmore, Seymour and Tasmania field day attendees were all incredibly receptive to the design and momentum began.

Despite no glossy brochures, internet or email, the company steadily built a solid reputation for providing great service and tough machinery.

By five years, the business had taken on its first employees: a bookkeeper, a field day representative and three in the workshop.

About 16 years on, those first five employees are still with the company.

“I had no experience managing people and never tried to create a positive culture in the workplace,” Mr Burder said.

“I just tried to treat my employees with respect and understanding.

“Plus I found it helpful to always keep a slab of beer in the fridge.”

As the company grew, the laws around farm safety evolved.

In 2009, WorkCover introduced pivotal changes to wood splitter laws and in response, Whitlands Engineering introduced a new range of machines.

The Aussie Chopper range set the benchmark for safety, efficiency and ease-of-use and was quickly adopted as the machine of choice for hire and rental companies, arborists and firewood production businesses.

Small changes in the Superaxe design further cemented the company as a leader in innovative design.

As Asian markets opened, Australian manufacturing made a gradual shift to outsourcing.

However, Mr Burder made

a decision early on to keep all manufacturing in house and resist the temptation of going offshore.

Now the cornerstone company philosophy, he said it was fundamental to Whitlands’ success, longevity and reputation.

“Local manufacturing keeps money in the local economy, supports 20 employees and their families and most importantly keeps integrity in the manufacturing process.

“Imported machines may be cheaper but they certainly don’t last very long; to say we are Australian made means more than anything.”

Whitlands Engineering in 2015 is stronger than ever.

There are 21 employees, three brands and more than a dozen different models – all of which are leaders in their product category.

Whitlands Engineering has overcome increasing competition from Asian imports, steel prices, drought and the global financial crisis.

Every machine is still built from scratch in Whitlands and shipped directly to buyers.

As well all machines are grounded in the company philosophy: they are ergonomically enhanced, built to last, productive, safe and efficient.

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Reduce your nitrogen input with the same DM response

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“Combined with on-board weigh scales means your applications are accurate every time.

“The Tow and Fert is your key tool in reducing nitrogen use but growing the same amount of grass and also growing a better quality pasture,” the spokesperson said.

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For more information visit www.towandfarm.com.au. plant uptake is quicker due to plant available nitrogen through stomata and up to half the saving of nitrogen used due to less leeching and less volatilisation.

There are many supporting research documents about the benefits of folia applied nitrogen which show that using only 50 per cent of your typical granular application applied in a foliar form, can have the same DM response,” a Tow and Farm spokesperson said.

“The Tow and Fert has patented re-circulating booms - nothing settles out when spraying with its constant vigorous in-tank agitation.

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Hay Safe Day is the initiative of AFIA member, fodder grower and hay exporter from Calingiri in Western Australia, Suzanne Woods, who tragically lost her father in an accident on their farm on October 25, 2009.

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IN the lead up to National Hay Safe Day on Sunday, October 25 the Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) is asking everyone involved in the fodder industry to take five minutes to talk about safety with family, friends and employees.

National Hay Safe Day is all about spending a day focusing on safety in the hay and silage industry and going through a safety checklist to ensure everyone stays safe during this very busy time of the season.

AFIA executive officer Darren Keating said that with the 2015 fodder harvest already under way in some areas of Australia, the industry is already experiencing another big year for hay and silage.

“A busy fodder season often means people working long hours to keep up and when this happens it’s easy for things like safety to be forgotten,” he said.

“It can only take a split second for something to go wrong and put the safety of a business owner, employees or family members at risk.

“That’s why AFIA is asking everyone involved in making and transporting hay and silage to take five on October 25 and consider safety in their workplace.

“It could be that you take five to go through the ‘R U Hay Safe’ checklist or to give your team a quick refresher on basic safety around the farm,” Mr Keating said.

He added that during the 2014 National Hay Safe Day campaign a number of AFIA members took the opportunity to purchase Hay Safe hi-vis vests and download safety signage that is available on the AFIA website and have them installed in their workplace.

“That’s the kind of initiative we are encouraging everyone to get involved in

WITH ever increasing operating costs and low milk prices, it is important to work smarter in agriculture and also realise that pasture is the cheapest form of feed.

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LambEx in 2016 to be held in Albury THE date and location for next year’s premier lamb industry event, LambEx, has ben set and will take place in Albury, NSW on Wednesday, August 10 to Friday, August 12, 2016.

LambEx 2016 organising committee chairman Rodney Watt said the city was the perfect choice.

“The location, facilities and community support are all set to ensure the event is a great success, and it is a great opportunity to promote NSW’s world-class lamb industry.

“We are delighted to have partnered with the Albury City Council to use their wonderful facilities,” he said.

The 2014 event attracted more than 900 delegates and 70 exhibitors.

MERGER: Welcome Swallow principals Jim and Suzy Martin Alpine Angus principals Jim Delany and Libby Skilbeck and Alpine Angus manager Chris Oswin with The Welcome Swallow 2014 bulls purchased by Alpine Angus to prepare for sale in September 2016.

Two top Angus studs merge genetics program with Jim and Suzy Martin at Alpine Angus to make the transition for Welcome Swallow clients across to Alpine Angus and to assist Jim and our manager Chris in the conduct of the Alpine Angus business.

“The expansion of the Alpine program to include the new genetics and the Welcome Swallow bulls would not have been possible or feasible without the commitment

by Jim and Suzy to actively have an ongoing role assisting us and continuing to service Welcome Swallow clients,” he said.

Suzy Martin said that she and Jim were very proud to announce the merger and of particular importance to the Martins is that Alpine Angus have fully embraced all of Welcome Swallow’s warranty and back-up service practices and are committed to servicing Welcome Swallow clients in the way that they are accustomed to.

“In initial discussions with Jim and Chris I found the ideology of both our studs to be an easy fit as there is a closely shared fundamental mind set about customer service and genetics,” she said.

“Jim and I will have an ongoing close role to play, particularly in relation to marketing and client liaison over the next year and beyond.

“So with all of this a very strong team has been put together and much has been done to create the pathway for clients “We will be working very hard to do our bit to make this transition a great success for all,” Ms Martin said.

To accommodate the Alpine Angus expansion the stud has purchased land near Benalla to facilitate their growing enterprise.

While keeping a local presence close to Welcome Swallow, Alpine Angus has also secured the assistance of Libby Skilbeck - well known for her previous Angus stud experience - to look after the Alpine Angus cattle to be grown out on the new property.

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MLA asks producers to put their hands up and help with R&D MEAT & Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking nominations from grassroots cattle and sheepmeat producers to be part of seven new producer committees across southern Australia.

The organisation is seeking producers with a passion for research and development who are willing to ‘put up their hand’ and play a critical role in driving MLA’s research and development activities.

MLA general manager on-farm innovation and adoption Matt McDonagh said the committees covering Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, South Australia and parts of Queensland offered local cattle and sheepmeat producers stronger input than ever before into the setting of local research and development priorities.

“MLA is changing the way it consults with producers across Australia to

ensure the people who fund R&D activities have direct input into how levy money is spent,” he said.

“These grassroots committees will form a vital part of the Southern Australia Meat Research Council (SAMRC).

“MLA is committed to giving producers a stronger voice in R&D decisions to ensure the work we do better reflects industry needs and delivers optimum value back to grazing businesses,” Dr McDonagh said.

Under the new consultation model, SAMRC will join the newly developed Western Australia Livestock Research Council as overarching bodies to collect grassroots feedback from local and regional producer committees.

This input will then be taken to the Red Meat Panel for consideration in setting R&D priorities.

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THE stud principals at Welcome Swallow and Alpine Angus have agreed to merge their Angus programs over the next 12 months as Jim and Suzy Martin wind up operations at their Benalla stud.

Alpine Angus stud principal Jim Delany said the merger of the Alpine Angus and Welcome Swallow programs opens an exciting new chapter for Alpine Angus.

Alpine Angus has purchased more than 50 of the Welcome Swallow yearling bulls that will form part of the bulls offered for sale as mature bulls by Alpine Angus at its first annual spring bull sale that will be held next year at its Rosewhite property.

Alpine Angus has also purchased all of the Welcome Swallow embryo calves, due to calve in the next few weeks, providing a strong and contemporary infusion of genetics taken from the core of the Welcome Swallow herd and merging those genetics into the Alpine Angus program.

“This is not simply a sale of bulls and genetics,” Mr Delany said.

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Hoping for another successful sale at Coledale Poll Dorset AFTER a successful on-farm sale last year averaging almost $12,000 per ram, Coledale Poll Dorset stud principal Wallace Binnie is hoping this year’s upcoming sale on Thursday, September 24 will be just as rewarding.

“The rams are looking good, with the LambPlan index results almost as good as how the sheep visually look,” Mr Binnie said.

“We will have 100 rams up for sale which are all suitable as stud rams, with all the rams we have sold over the years having always been quite sought after.”

Mr Binnie has been breeding Poll Dorsets since 1969 on his 385 hectare property at Bungeet which is also occupied with cattle and crops.

He now runs the property with his daughter, Kirsty who has renewed her father’s interest and enthusiasm in the stud as she helps move the stud forward into the future.

“With Kirsty’s help and interest and enthusiasm, she really has kept us going and while I’m physically able to keep going I don’t want to do anything different,” Mr Binnie said.

Kirsty Taylor assists on the farm while balancing a husband that works away from home and their four children, Max, 15, Imogen, 12, Ned, 11 and Matilda, 6.

She said she has “just loved being back involved” for the past five and a half years particularly in terms of the genetics side of the businesses.

“I really enjoy the whole chal-

lenge of the genetics side of things and trying to breed that outstanding sheep or ram and always trying to improve on your flock,” she said.

“And I really enjoy moving forwards every year and I really enjoy working with the sheep.

Mrs Taylor said it was a fine balance trying to focus on achieving high figures with LambPlan while trying to keep the scale of the sheep correct.

The stud has recently “ventured” into using electronic tags on their sheep which has proven to be quite a learning curve.

“It is a learning curve for us, but I can really see the benefit it will have once we get a little more proficient with it,” she said.

“For ease of data collection and recording and just the day-to-day handling of the sheep it will just be so much easier for us.

While hoping for another successful sale with good prices for their sale rams, Mrs Taylor said it is the buyers on the day who will dictate the price.

“Dad said it is really is a good time to be in farming and the low Aussie dollar is helping.

“All we can do is put up a good product and hope for a good result,” she said.

Coledale Poll Dorset’s on-property sale will begin at 1pm after a barbecue lunch.

For more information contact Wallace Binnie on (03) 5765 2236.

PROFITABLE BEEF: According to the Australian Lowline Cattle Association, using Lowline bulls over other beef breeds to achieve a more moderate cow frame size has become a profitable tool to grow more beef.

Combining Lowline bulls with other breeds is SURYLQJ WR EH SUR¿WDEOH THIS year’s Royal Melbourne Show marks the 19th anniversary of Australian Lowline cattle entering the show ring.

Since being released

from Trangie Research Station in 1992, the breed has evolved from being ideal for small acreages to now having on-farm and butcher outlets selling certified Lowline beef.

The Lowline breed is also used extensively by commercial producers for ease of calving when Lowline bulls are used over heifers, resulting in an early maturing vealer, ideal for the restaurant trade.

According to Southern Region Promotion Group of the Australian Lowline Cattle Association chairperson, Jeanette Stebbins, despite current cattle prices finally giving beef producers a realistic return, the driving force

behind beef profit is cost of production.

“The weather forecast of another approaching El Nino event, shorter and changed seasons, increased costs of pasture renovation and fertilisers all force producers to think about managing these uncontrollable aspects of farming,” she said.

“One popular idea is to moderate frame size of the cow herd to allow more head of cattle, therefore more kilos of beef to be produced on the same acreage.”

Using Lowline bulls over other beef breeds to achieve a more moderate cow frame size has become a profitable tool to

grow more beef, as well as to eliminate the need for constant monitoring of calving cows, due to the smaller birth weight of the resultant calves.

Ms Stebbins added that Lowline cattle are easy to handle, their size is not intimidating and the beef produced by these cattle is tender and tasty as proven in many carcase competition successes where the eating quality trait of Lowline beef has excelled.

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Key focus areas proving profitable for Cloven Hills prime lamb stud NAREEN-based prime lamb producers Chris and Kate Dorahy have four key areas of focus for their Cloven Hills stud – fertility, growth, carcass characteristics and resilience.

Cloven Hills has specialised in maternal genetics since 1977, when Kate’s father John Porter was one of the first breeders to bring the Coopworth breed from New Zealand, with the aim of setting up a selfreplacing prime lamb business.

Today the stud runs 3000 self-replacing ewes made up of Coopworth (about 50 per cent), some East Friesian (about 10 per cent), and about 30 per cent to 40 per cent of terminal infusions which are primarily White Suffolk alongside Poll Dorset and Texel for growth and carcase traits.

Mr Dorahy said that by having only one self-replacing flock, its simplicity enables the stud to streamline its management practices, giving them more time to focus on productivity gains through measuring, selecting and culling.

“Having one flock makes it easier to run mobs by condition score and then by pregnancy status,” he said.

“This enables us to manage how much different sheep get

CLOVEN CONDITION: Cloven Hills principal Chris Dorahy said that having the simplicity of only one self-replacing flock enables them to streamline their management practices.

fed, save on supplementary feeding, improve stocking rate, conception, lamb survival (through higher birth weights) and therefore percentages by ensuring ewes are on the right plane of nutrition.

“We are very focused on production and building equity.

To do this we need to have a

resilient farming system and to optimise every kilo of lamb per hectare.

“That is what is great about our composites, they are robust.

“Moreover, we have placed strong selection pressure on developing moderate sized ewes (61kg to 65kg AWT) with good resilience (WEC) and hardiness

(black feet and structure) so that we can optimise stocking rate, ewe efficiency and animal health,” Mr Dorahy said.

He added that fertility is an important profit driver – Cloven Hills’ overall scanning percentage this year was 175 per cent and last year the ewes marked 155 per cent.

However, Mr Dorahy said that growth (WWT and PWWT) and carcase traits (eye muscle depth and fat) are equally significant in achieving value per kilogram and contributing to dollars per hectare.

Mr Dorahy said that he is mindful that the market wants a product that is consistent

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which is why Cloven Hills uses different measurement tools, balancing the objective Lambplan measurement with subjective classing information on wool type, feet and physical correctness.

“Moreover to take out the environmental influence, relative performance needs to be compared nationally through genetic linkages to other Australian studs in Lambplan.

“Our lambs are performing well and Cloven Hills is one of the top ranking studs in the Maternal $ Index.

“We estimate that Cloven Hills’ genetics have produced 250,000 progeny throughout south-eastern Australia in the past five years,” he said.

Getting everything you want in one animal is a big ask, however, we see our job as providing structurally sound animals with objective performance information, so you can select the animals that best suit your purpose and operation,” Mr Dorahy said.

Cloven Hills ram sale will be held at the Casterton Showgrounds, Island Parl on Monday, October 12 starting at 1pm.

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September 2015

How much water is needed to produce food to feed us all?

By BRUCE DIFFEY

AUSTRALIA’S AGRICULTURES

Waterwheel Traders

Livestock, pasture grains and others Cotton

1.841m

Livestock, pasture grains and others Cotton

Rice

1.643m

Rice

Sugar

1.236m

Sugar

THE Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) land and water scientists have used precision weighing systems to measure water use by various crops and the yield from crops.

The following approximate figures were revealed: To produce one kilogram (kg) of oven dry wheat grain it takes 715 litres 750 litres of water.

To produce one kg maize it takes 540 litres - 630 litres of water.

To produce one kg soybeans it takes 1650 litres - 2200 litres of water.

To produce one kg paddy rice it takes 1550 litres of water.

To produce one kg beef it takes 50,000 litres 100,000 litres of water .

To produce one kg clean wool it takes 170,000 litres of water.

Water used by irrigators (megalitres) 8.795m

Money made by irrigators

Fruit

0.704m

Fruit

Grapes

0.649m

Grapes

Vegetables

0.635m

Vegetables

$2.45bn $1.128bn

Rice

$310m

$300 $600 $200

Sugar

$517m

$400

Fruit

$1.027bn

$1500

Grapes

$813m $1.119bn

$900 $1800

Vegetables

Source: The Weekend Australian 19-20 May, 2001

1 megalitre is similar to 1 Olympic Swimming Pool

These figures were determined in very controlled conditions and they can vary with the environment and with the methods of water delivery and harvesting used.

Although many people react with amazement at these figures, we should be cautious about interpreting them.

The numbers do not necessarily imply that some types of food are better than others, but they do emphasise the large amount of water that is needed to grow food and they demonstrate that we should be investigating ways

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to conserve and improve water use efficiency.

Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce has advocated that the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder’s (CEWH) water allocation not be used for river health, but be made available for food production.

The Federal Water Act and rules for public assets being transferred back to private use prohibit this from coming into effect.

A small amount of allocation was tendered and transferred back to private use

on the Gwydir River system in northern NSW. This was allocated because the government buyback exceeded the required percentage that the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) wanted for that small system.

I do not believe any southern basin CEWH allocation will be returned to food production directly.

Only on-farm infrastructure projects will deliver efficiency and provide more water out of food to CEWH to meet the cap agreed by

MDBA and the Council of Australian Governments.

The problem facing MDBA is that Menindee Lakes are only holding 99 gigalitres (GL) and there is a full commitment to South Australia.

Where is the water for rule 91 to come from as the total of 1820 GL is required to be delivered?

As of August 25, some 1.6 GL per day is passing barrages to the Murray mouth with Lake Victoria at 66 per cent and Lake Alexandrina at 98.7 per cent.

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The Murrumbidgee is closed to trade and holding on $175 per megalitre.

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Henty Machine of the Year Award proving to be popular again in 2015 ENTRIES at the cutting edge of agricultural technology will line up before the judges in the prestigious Henty Machine of the Year Award for 2015.

Announced on the opening day, this ‘farmers’ choice’ award is presented to the most outstanding new piece of agricultural machinery exhibited at the Henty Machinery Field Days.

It is judged by an independent panel of regional primary producers.

In many cases the machine has gone on to become a standard piece of equipment on farms.

Judging criteria includes the machine’s purpose and suitability, scope of application, construction, ease of maintenance and service, ease of operation and adjustment, availability of parts and overall value for money.

Last year, the award drew 10 entries with the Tow and Fert Multi 4000, entered by Tow and Farm, Laverton North, Victoria, impressing judges with its design and manufacture.

Highly commended was National Stockyard Systems, Rutherford, NSW, with their innovative cattle yard design, Stabiliser 200.

Machine of the Year chairman and Brocklesby grain grower Matt Bergmeier said the award was open to all machines on site released into the Australian market in the previous 12 months.

“A win at Henty gives the entrant valuable exposure for their product,” he said.

An additional accolade is the Australian Tractor and Machinery Association Award for the best new Australian-made machine.

It is judged and presented on the final day of the field days.

Last year it was won

by a robust, high capacity 50-tonne chaser bin from the Riverina’s Coolamon Steelworks.

Nominations are made by the Henty Machinery Field Days Co-operative members who unload the machines – in the vein of the Archibald Prize packer’s award.

Judges then visit each nominated company during the field days.

The 2015 Machine of the Year entries include: Highline Rock Picker NT Series – Beaulah Machinery, Cowra Pit Express stand alone drive-over pit – Beulah Machinery, Cowra

Davimac tracked chaser bin – Davimac, Molong SmartBoom ute mounted sprayer - Graytill, Wellington VersiVolt self-contained 12 volt sprayer – Graytill, Wellington

The HD 2000 Series cattle crush – Clipex, Albury CropScan 3000S OnSilo NIR – Next Instruments, Condell Park Serafin Ultisow Narrow Fold single disc seed-

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be displayed by Ian Wood of Rutherglen and Sydney collectors Peter McCook and Mick Walter.

Mr Wood said the display would include rare early ends dating from 1880.

He has sourced his collection from clearing sales, other collectors and on-line.

This year’s display will also include a large lineup of trucks, tractors, tillage implements and stationary engines, right down to an antique tap display.

Henty and District Antique Machinery Club president Ian Ballentine said there is always a lot of interest in the vintage display, with plenty of young people asking many questions as they have never seen machinery like it.

“We don’t mind all the questions – we love it as it is important to keep that knowledge alive and pass it on,” he said.

“The average age of our membership is about 70 and we are always looking for younger members, but it’s not easy,” Mr Ballentine said.

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SOME blokes like fishing, but there are many who like to fiddle with tractors, which is why the Henty and District Antique Machinery Club alongside other vintage machinery enthusiasts will be visiting the vintage display at this year’s Henty Machinery Field Days.

The theme for this year is ‘Farm machinery pre-1940’ and one of the highlights will be a collection of 20 ends from the famous Furphy water cart, which were used to carry water to the troops in military camps across Europe and the Middle East.

The drivers of the carts became sources of information and gossip for the soldiers as they moved from camp to camp.

The information was often unreliable and the word ‘furphy’ quickly became a synonym for rumour.

The water cart itself was an invention of John Furphy and was first made in the 1880s with cast iron ends, 85 centimetres in diameter.

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We value the contribution that boarders make to life at the School and look forward to meeting our local boys’ friends and families at Henty Machinery Field Days this year.

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According to Polymaster marketing assistant Karyn Steele, the company has built its reputation on delivering quality products that last.

“Top grade materials, products that are trialled and tested at every point in the design and manufacture process, all backed up with global quality and process certifications – these things are just the starting point of our promise of quality,” Ms Steele said.

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“That’s why we back our products with convenient delivery options, installation assistance, and friendly and responsive customer support.

“After two decades in the business, our extensive distribution network is one of our most cherished assets,” she said.

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All set for 52nd HentyField Days with new toilets installed near the bar area, and additional drainage and road works completed.

Hume Bank is also providing two ATMs for exhibitors and visitors, including at the bank’s site in Main Road and at the corner of 8th Farm Avenue and 6th Ag Place.

A free tea or coffee at the VIP guest lounge at site 545 on 9th Farm Avenue can also be enjoyed.

Tired legs and heavy shopping bags will be relieved with two free shuttle buses, stopping at eight designated points around the Henty site.

2015 marks 50 years since women’s interests were incorporated into the field days program, with women having been encouraged to join as members of the HMFD Co-operative.

To highlight the milestones, RIRDC Rural Woman’s Award national finalist Cindy Cassidy of Temora will officially open the field days on the Tuesday at 11am.

The opening will include the presentation of the prestigious Henty Machine of the Year Award.

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dling and spray technology will be showcased in the award.

Introduced last year, the Agri-Centre is next to the agronomy plots and will this year have the theme of Prosperous Farming in the InternationalYear of Soils, with a packed program of guest speakers across the three days.

Included among the keynote speakers will be ABC Gardening Australia host, Costa Georgiadis, who has a deep commitment to improving Australia’s ecological well-being.

Always a drawcard, the agronomy plots are a partnership between Riverina and Murray Local Land Services to demonstrate current and soon-to-bereleased canola, wheat and barley varieties, and showcase perennial pasture mixes and also phosphorus with nitrogen nutrition in canola.

The Country Lifestyle pavilion is packed with more than 70 exhibitors, arts, crafts, fashion and a full program of speakers and guest demonstrators.

To celebrate the golden anniversary of women’s interests at the field days, Country Lifestyle will

host a daily fashion parade of 1965 garments.

Designers with a flair for converting natural fibres into wearable art will compete for $3500 worth of prizes.

The competition has gone international this year with entries from an award winning New Zealand textile designer.

The Henty Natural Fibre Fashion Awards showcase designs using at least 70 per cent natural fibres, with the winners announced about 1pm Thursday.

Cooking demonstrations and talks by celebrity presenters, including Courtney Roulston and Michael Weldon of MasterChef, and Beechworth baker Tom O’Toole will take place at the Farm Gate Market Produce Area.

Wodonga born singer songwriter, Brock Shirley, a finalist in the Melbourne Artist Showdown, will perform on the Farm Gate stage each day from 12 noon to 1pm.

Also performing on the sound stage is a strong line-up of talented young performers from the Dreamfields Creative Youth Mentor program, including Walwa artist

Mia Bettio, who is recording her debut EP. Competition is expected to be intense as the nation’s best sheep dogs and their handlers gather for the Excelpet/ Pedigree Sheep and Yard Dog Trials.

Last year’s highly popular Parelli Natural Horsemanship demonstrations by senior Parelli instructors will again be held during the lunch break in the dog trials arena.

One of the few full-time professional female chainsaw sculptors in Australia, Angie Polglaze, will be showcasing this art form each day during morning and afternoon sessions near The Stump.

Visitors will be able to take 10-minute helicopter joy flights over the field day site and surrounding countryside with Wagga Air Centre pilot, Chris Cabot.

Always drawing a large crowd, the display by the Henty and District Antique Farm Machinery Club members is to focus on pre-1940 machinery, including a rare 1917 International Harvester Mogul 10.20 tractor.

Henty’s Headlie Taylor Header Museum commit-

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Gates are open from 8am to 5pm, with adult tickets $20, children 12 to 18 years $5, and children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.

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TIMELY rain across the mixed farming belt, strong grain and livestock prices will combine with a full house of exhibitors at the 52nd annual Henty Machinery Field Days (HMFD).

The 105 hectare grounds are at capacity with the Tuesday, September 22 to Thursday, September 24 event expected to draw a crowd of 60,000 keen to inspect more than $100 million worth of machinery on site.

More than 800 exhibitors representing more than 3500 companies will display their products on more than 1200 sites in what is now the single largest agricultural and openair event in Australia.

Chief executive officer Belinda Anderson said the HMFD team will present an event maintaining a focus on agriculture and machinery.

Riverina company, Moane Fitzgerald Constructions is partnering with the HMFD Co-operative to improve the site in a staged development plan.

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Marcus Oldham creating agriculture graduates with outstanding job prospects MARCUS Oldham in Geelong has recently conducted an analysis of where agriculture and agribusiness graduates have been finding employment and amazingly the results indicate that it is in a wide cross-section of industries.

Agriculture graduates are in high demand and it is a fact that Australia is not producing enough agriculture and agribusiness graduates to take up the range of professional careers that are on offer.

According to the tertiary institution, agriculture and agribusiness graduates are walking into employment; such is the thirst for their skills and knowledge.

While a large number of Marcus Oldham graduates headed into production agriculture, another significant group has gone into banking, finance and accounting and a further portion is doing well

in commodity trading.

Other graduates are in management, marketing, consulting or using their entrepreneurial skills and developing their own business.

The common thread among these employment destinations is they are all focused on supporting Australia’s agricultural industries, either at the production end or the business end.

According to Marcus Oldham principal Simon Livingstone it is in the interest of our agricultural industry, and our nation, to see more tertiary enrolments and graduates equipped for the abundance of agribusiness and agriculture career choices.

“More importantly, it is also in the very strong interest of individual students to select a course and career where they will find meaningful employment and make a satisfying contribution,” he said.

“Studying agriculture can help achieve those objectives.

“Marcus Oldham has topped the 2014 National University Experience for student satisfaction, significantly outscoring Australia’s 40 universities in both quality of entire educational experience and overall quality of teaching.

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“It demonstrates that when it comes to the learning experience and future success of our students, we mean business,” Dr Livingstone said.

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Your agent may be able to transfer the same benefits from the original location to the new one, but this is not always a given.

You must also keep in mind that it is likely that your original business property insurance policy will cover contents located in the original building.

After moving items to the new location, they may not be officially insured.

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Although it is not always the case, if your company is located in a neighbourhood with a high crime rate, your provider may raise coverage prices on the basis of an elevated risk for theft or property damage.

Offering new products After months of market research, you and your colleagues may determine that your customers are looking for a type of product or service you do not currently offer.

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Do not hesitate to inform your provider about your plans, what the new item will do and any other pertinent information the agent may bring up.

Procuring company vehicles Suppose you have been using your personal vehicle to conduct business (travelling to job sites, transporting goods, etc).

Then you decide to transfer ownership of the vehicle to your business.

Again, depending on the specific details within your commercial vehicle policy, coverage may not apply to any new vehicles you purchase.

Your insurance provider will be able to deliver more information about the implications of making such a decision.

“Keeping these three items in mind will help you develop a solid umbrella of protection, enabling you to cover various aspects of your business,” Mr Houghton said.

For more information contact John Houghton at Elders Insurance Wangaratta on 0407 303 691.

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GENERAL SNAIL CONTROL APPLICATION RATE(kg/ha)

Popular pack size price/kg

PRICE PER HA

Metaldehyde active kg/ha

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Comparison ‘rain fast’ pellet

50

5-8

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*

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Lower application creating significant savings in time and application costs

***

40% cheaper/ha than the nearest comparable product.

****

64% less chemical used - so less metaldehyde applied to the environment

Correct as at July 2014 based on internal market research of product price points

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decreases. Additionally, the concentrations of Ig in milk decrease over time, beginning from the very first milking post calving.

Other important factors which influence colostrum absorption include the quality of colostrum, the quantity of colostrum consumed and the way in which the colostrum is consumed (the anatomy of the immature gastrointestinal tract is such that suckling from the cow or a feeding nipple results in higher Ig absorbtion than if a stomach tube is used).

Colostrum quality can be assessed by measuring

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