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BARNABY Joyce’s elevation to leader of the Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister appears to be a popular choice among agricultural groups and farmers who feel that their rural interests will at last have a “real voice”. The Member for New England and Minister for Agriculture ran unopposed in the recent leadership ballot, following the retirement of veteran parliamentarian and Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) led the way in congratulating Barnaby Joyce on his success. NFF president Brent Finlay said that the federation was “heartened” by the fact that someone with strong ties to the agricultural sector and who was aware of current rural issues had replaced Mr Truss. Minister Joyce was also an advocate for regional Australia in
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What’s on for farmers in the southern Vic region *THE inaugural music festival, Music in the Vines is set to take place on Saturday, March 5 at Suffoir Vineyard in Macarthur. The event which has headline act Troy CassarDaley will also include other regional artists, local food and wines from the Henty wine region. Other artists include Shane Howard Trio, Phil Holmes, Rhys Crimmin, Nancie Schipper, Kayla Dwyer and Cooper Lower. The Macarthur pub will be providing meal specials on the day and a courtesy bus from all local accommodation spots to the vineyard. For more information visit ww.musicinthevines. com.au. *HEREFORDS Australia and Meat & Livestock Australia are holding field days on tips and tricks when handling weaner cattle in Bairnsdale on Wednesday, March 9 and in Wagga Wagga on Friday, March 11. The Gippsland workshop will be held at 110 Tower Road, Mt Taylor and the southern NSW field day will be at Erringoarrah Station, Wantabadgery. Both events start at 1pm. Guest speakers will be feedlot consultants Kevin Sullivan and Lachlan Strohfeldt, who will be demonstrating low stress cattle handling skills and outlining the correct way to train and yard wean cattle to prepare them
guest speakers, tours, industry functions and three residential Sessions in May, August and November 2016. For more information contact Jill Briggs on (02) 6035 7284 or 0409 455 710.
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COUNTRY SHOWS AND REGIONAL FIELD DAYS MARCH: 4: Warragul Show; 13: Bellarine Show, Port Arlington; 19: Apollo Bay/ Otway Show; 19: Pakenham Show APRIL: 2: Bunyip & District Show; 29-30: East Gippsland Field Days, Bairnsdale For more information on country shows visit www.vicagshows.com.au or www.countryshows.com.au. for feedlot entry. To register for workshops contact Andrew Donoghue on (02) 6772 1399. *GIPPSLAND Dairy Youth are holding its annual ‘Dairy All Breeds Youth Show’ on Sunday, March 13 at the Korumburra Show Grounds starting at 10am. Now in its 16th year, the show will have a display of the best of Gippsland’s dairy heifers and young milking cows. The show consists of 19 classes including the All Australian Holstein Calf Class and a fancy dress class. The show is a family friendly event with children as young as five leading their prized animals around the arena. For more information contact Caitlyn Williams on 0488 145 191. *ENTRIES are now open for the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show legendairy competition which is renowned for unearthing Australia’s top food and wine products. International food judge and cheesemaker
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Ag groups push government to re-think backpacker tax
INFRASTRUCTURE investment should be a priority in the State Government’s upcoming budget according to the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) prebudget submission. VFF president Peter Tuohey said that rail and water projects top the lobby group’s list of infrastructure priorities, as does more funding to rid rural Victoria of mobile black spots. “We’re working closely with the government to deliver these projects and want to see the dollars committed in the budget,� he said. “We need to clearly see the government listing when and how they will be delivering on Murray Basin Rail and other projects.� The other projects the VFF is strongly advocating to receive funding include: ‡ 7KUHH PLOOLRQ GROODUV to extend the Cattle Underpass Scheme (CUPS);
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LABOUR SHORTAGE: Agricultural groups believe that the high rate of tax placed on backpackers will scare away international workers who make up a large percentage of Australia’s fruit and vegetable-picking workforce.
ing success of farming operations, tourism and regional spending. “We urge government to reconsider and to make what we see as a simple common sense decision to help build, grow and strengthen agriculture and regional economies,â€? Mr Finlay said. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) horticulture group vice president Emma Germano said the big response to the petition was evidence that the government needs to listen to agriculture communities. “Backpackers provide a valuable source of labour for farmers who already face challenges in attracting seasonal labour,â€? she said. “The government needs to realise the damage a new tax will cause to the agriculture sector industries and instead develop a solution that will beneďŹ t all stakeholders. “Everyone agrees that backpackers should pay tax while they are working here, but taxing
them up to their eyeballs will only scare them away from choosing Australia to visit. “Our solution offers a reasonable alternative that will provide the government with steady revenue, but still offer a good incentive for them to work on our farms, which is exactly where we need help,� Ms Germano said. AUSVEG VIC supports calls for the Federal Government to rethink its policy on the way working holiday makers are taxed, also claiming that the vegetable and potato industries will suffer if any changes deterred workers from coming to Victorian farms. AUSVEG VIC state manager Kurt Hermann said that labour is integral to the Victorian horticultural industry, with overseas workers playing a vital role in harvesting many vegetables, especially with labour-intensive vegetables such as spinach and Brussels sprouts. “Typically, the horticulture
sector uses a higher number of seasonal workers than other agricultural industries,â€? he said. “This means that the vegetable and potato growing industries across Victoria would be hit hardest by any increase in tax that deters backpackers from working in the sector. “The proposed tax threatens the vegetable industry’s ability to stem this ongoing decline in backpackers coming to Australia, and further endangers the vegetable and potato industries, which are already struggling to source labour across the state. “The ability for growing operations to turn a proďŹ t is becoming harder and harder due to lowering farmgate prices and increasing production costs such as labour. He said that there were also fears that produce could be left unpicked if there was a further drop in the availability of workers for the horticultural sector.
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AUSTRALIAN agricultural groups and supporters are calling on the Federal Government to soften its approach and lower the backpacker tax or risk labour shortages to the industry and growth to regional areas. The online petition that was developed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and its member organisations to urge the Federal Government to reconsider implementation of the backpacker tax has reached more than 10,500 signatories. Launched in the ďŹ rst sitting week of Parliament this year, the petition has attracted signatories from all levels of Australian agriculture, the tourism industry and international travellers. The backpacker tax was announced in the 2015 budget and deems that from July, 1, 2016 all working holiday makers are to be taxed as non-residents at a rate of 32.5 per cent on all income. Members of these industries are arguing that international travellers will not visit Australia if the tax comes into effect. These groups believe it will create severe labour shortages in the agricultural sector and stie regional growth. The NFF agrees that backpackers should pay tax, but considers the rate of 32.5 per cent too high, proposing that a rate of 19 per cent, achieved through deactivation of the tax-free threshold would be fairer to both backpackers and the industries that rely on them for seasonal work. NFF president Brent Finlay said farmers from a range of commodities across Australia have expressed concerns surrounding the tax, which is well demonstrated by the strong response to the online petition. “Let’s make no mistake, this tax poses a serious threat to thousands of Australian agricultural businesses,â€? he said. “While government may be set to raise $540 million of the forward estimates through implementation of the 32.5 per cent rate, softening this to 19 per cent would still earn $315.7 million directly and generate many hundreds of millions more through the ongo-
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New beef trade language up for public review THE Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) has released an independent white paper focussing on a consistent language to be used across the Australian beef industry. With support from other peak industry councils, the CCA has released the paper for public comment. The white paper outlines beef language descriptors for production, processing, wholesaling, retailing, consumption and government requirements. The CCA wants to have a dynamic beef language that can be used consistently post farm gate for both domestic and international markets. The current AUSMEAT system, designed about 20 years ago, is internationally recognised under many free-trade agreements, with the CCA pushing for a reformed beef trading language to improve the system’s accountability and transparency. The CCA said that the language must continually evolve to accommodate changing needs in consumer demands, market access requirements, new processing and description technologies, breeding and on-farm management, while seeking to provide a balance between scientific knowledge and commercial reality. The Australian Beef Language White Paper can be accessed at www.beeflanguagereview.org.
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Seed potato grower to join AUSVEG VIC executive committee A SEED potato grower from the Otways and chair of Seed Potatoes Victoria (SPV) Dean Bone has been appointed to the AUSVEG VIC executive committee. Mr Bone’s farm is located at Kennedy’s Creek in the Otways and he grows more than 40 hectares of seed potatoes. Having been in the industry for about 30 years, AUSVEG VIC state manager Kurt Hermann said Mr Bone is ‘a wellregarded figure’in the Victorian seed potato industry and his appointment to the AUSVEG Vic executive committee will enable the organisation to enhance the level of representation available to seed growers across the state. “While Mr Bone’s appointment is an important milestone for the industry, AUSVEG VIC will continue to work with all of the state’s potato growers to ensure that they have an effective voice on the issues important to them,” Mr Hermann said. “We must continue to build membership numbers, particularly within the state’s fresh and processing potato industries, and we would ideally like to see these sectors put forward nominees of their own for the AUSVEG VIC executive committee. “This is an excellent oppor-
FRESH CONFIDENCE: The latest result from AUSVEG’s Economic Confidence Survey indicates that confidence in the vegetable industry has increased by 19 per cent.
tunity for growers’ right around the state to take a hands-on role and ensure that AUSVEG VIC is upholding a strong and effective voice for growers. “Getting Victoria’s vegetable and potato growers to take an active role in AUSVEG VIC will be critical to the organisation’s success in the future. “I would like to personally congratulate Mr Bone on his appointment,” he said. Mr Hermann added that he looks forward to working with Mr Bone and other “hardworking industry representatives” on the AUSVEG VIC executive
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Economic Confidence Survey confidence in the industry has increased by 19 per cent during the December 2015 quarter. The survey consists of questions relating to how confident growers feel about key economic indicators, including macroeconomics, investment, the market and government policy. The confidence index was constructed based on the results from an initial survey conducted for the quarter ending March 2015. AUSVEG economist Andrew Kruup said that Australian
vegetable growers are becoming more optimistic about the current economic climate. “The rise in confidence this quarter is being driven by increased grower confidence in government policy and investment, with figures indicating levels have increased by 35.5 per cent and 28.8 per cent in these two categories respectively,” he said. “The increases in these two categories suggest growers may be more willing to invest in their businesses, which has the potential to increase their productivity and profitability.” Mr Kruup added that the contributing factors which may have led to this increase in confidence could include a more stable political environment at both federal and state levels, an increase in export activity, and interest rates remaining at their lowest in the past 20 years. “Growers must take all of these factors into account when developing plans for business investment. “This increase in confidence is a positive sign that growers could be more willing to invest in their businesses, which could create jobs and strengthen the economic status of the Australian vegetable industry as well as the national economy,” Mr Kruup said.
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“Again, we congratulate Mr Joyce and look forward to the continued elevation of agriculture as a federal policy and economic priority,â€? Mr Finlay said. In response to the appointment of the other Nationals’ members to Parliament, Mr Finlay said it was important the ministry held an understanding of one of the nation’s greatest drivers of export revenue, employment, growth and innovation. “We have seen the elevation of MPs who have an understanding of agriculture, regional Australia and associated issues to portfolios which are critical to the ongoing success and growth of our industry,â€? he said. “Australian agriculture is entering a growth phase and is likely to generate $1.2 trillion between now and 2030, while this year alone, agriculture is predicted to reap a record farm-gate return of $57.6 billion.â€? Mr Joyce retained the agriculture and water resources portfolios in the recent cabinet reshufe and said he
believed the work that he started with his department to turn around soft commodity prices, in implementing the Murray Darling Basin Plan and “the signiďŹ cant investments we are making in water infrastructure should continueâ€?. Deputy Leader of the Nationals Fiona Nash will take on roles in three key areas as Minister for Regional Development, Regional Communications and Rural Health. Leader of the Nationals in the Senate, Nigel Scullion, continues on with the Indigenous Affairs portfolio and Darren Chester has been appointed Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Other appointments included Matt Canavan having been appointed to the Outer Ministry as Minister for NorthernAustralia, Michael McCormack as Assistant Minister for Defence and Keith Pitt will be introduced into the Ministry as the Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister. “These are all portfolios that are important to the people of rural and
POPULAR CHOICE: Newly appointed leader of the Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said his priorities are about the representation of those in regional Australia by ensuring their standard of living is advanced and to make sure a better return goes through the farm gate.
regional Australia,� Mr Joyce said. “The ministerial team we have unveiled, coming from both the north and the south of our nation, and representing every National Party state and the Northern Territory will ensure that the interests of all regional areas will be taken into account in government decisions making. “This is a strong National ministerial team with the skills, vision and experience to achieve the outcomes that our constituents demand and we will all work hard for the betterment of our nation,� he said. Mr Finlay added it was now crucial agriculture be one of the Federal Government’s policy and economic priorities as Australia headed towards an election. “The burgeoning prospects for growth in the sector places agriculture at the forefront of the national agenda,� he said. “We now look to government to provide a strong policy framework to underpin an innovative, productive and prosperous rural sector.�
Producers welcome leader Victorian Farmers’ Federation (VFF) president Peter Tuohey said that Mr Joyce had the hopes of rural Australia resting on his shoulders. Victoria’s peak farmer organisation is optimistic that a positive working relationship can continue under the new leader as he has a connection to the rural sector that instils confidence in farming communities. “Barnaby Joyce is a well-known advocate for regional Australia and I’m sure he will approach his new role as leader of the Nationals with the same enthusiasm he has shown in the past,� Mr Tuohey said. “He understands the problems we face in rural areas, and I’m optimistic his passion will further a good working relationship between the VFF and the Federal Government.� Mr Joyce described his appointment as “an awesome responsibility� and one that is not taken lightly, but with “all the respect that it deserves�. He said his priorities included the representation of regional Australians by ensuring their standard of
living is advanced and to make sure a better return goes through the farm gate, the delivery of service and that basic services come as an affordable rate to those people. When questioned on his intention to take up land rights issues relating to mining and farmers’ land rights, Mr Joyce said the Nationals were “always looking for proper balance�. “We will be stone, motherless broke if we closed down the mining industry,� he said. “There is no economic sense and every regional town would tear us to pieces. “In places such as central Queensland with Adani, it is absolutely vital that mine goes ahead, while...you can go to other areas where there are proper questions being asked about the challenge between prime agricultural land and mining. This is not a binary argument. “So often people try to take it to a ‘yes or no, good or bad, black or white’ resolution. “It is more complicated than that, but solvable nonetheless.�
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Rare horses a feature at this year’s Ballarat Lifestyle Expo By DAVID RIZZOLI THE Ballarat Rural Lifestyle Expo is set to take place one again at the Ballarat Showgrounds on Saturday, April 2, with one of the features at this year’s event being a display of rare breed horses. The breeds on display will include the Gypsy Cob, Brumby, Waler and Icelander, together with the betterknown Clydesdale, Shetland Pony and Connemara Pony. The Expo offers opportunities to look at animal care, land management, sustainable energy, alternative breeds and fencing. There is a different layout of the Expo this year, with different features having their own dedicated zone. Also from the Rare Breeds Trust, the Highland Cattle Society will be conducting its 2016 National Highland Show. In the ‘horse zone’ experts will
be on hand to talk about and demonstrate care and maintenance of your horse. The Clydesdales will be put to work, giving rides on the horse drawn buggy and lorry. The Scottish judge for the Highland Show will be the internationally recognised Willie Christie, former herdsman at one of the most respected Highland herds in Scotland and who now resides in New Zealand. Mr Christie had judged at numerous international Highland shows and is looking forward to judging in Australia. The Expo organisers are expecting about 30 to 30 exhibits from around Victoria and Australia. There will be numerous speakers throughout the day including Digger Club national sales manager, Keith Edwards and Corangamite CMA regional Landcare facilitator, Karen
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Hunters fined and given good behaviour bonds for illegal activity TWO men from the Mornington Peninsula have been found guilty at the Mansfield Magistrates Court for possessing a dead Eastern Grey Kangaroo without authorisation as well as an unsecured firearm and spotlighting equipment in a deer habitat near Myrtleford. The hunters were intercepted
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Discover something new about wine during Aussie Wine Month campaign is an opportunity for wineries and trade to partner with Wine Australia, extend their reach in the domestic consumer market and drive awareness and appreciation for our local wines. “With 65 wine regions in Australia, our biggest challenge is bringing this richness of
styles to people’s attention,� he said. “Aussie Wine Month is a great way to put the spotlight on just how varied Australian wine is in both style and variety. “I encourage the wine community to get creative with their events. “We’ve seen everything from
winery walks to comedy nights at cellar doors to cooking demonstrations matched with wine to winemaking workshops. “It’s all about getting drinkers to discover something new about Australian wine, whether it be a region, a grape variety or a new favourite wine,� Mr Clark said.
Participation in Aussie Wine Month is free and events will be promoted via the Aussie Wine Month website. Registrations of winefocussed activities and events are now open and will support the month-long promotion of Australian wine, which is now in its fifth year.
Boonaroo Angus takes out prestigious title BOONAROO Angus has taken the title of 2016 Champion in The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) Heifer Challenge which took place during this year’s Beef Week. After being named a ďŹ nalist last year, the Corndale-based heifer managed to take out this year’s title much to the delight of its owners Shane and Jodie Foster. The Fosters have run the 3800 acre farm located at Casterton for the past 12 years where they also produce prime lamb sheep. As well as the prestigious honour of taking out the Champion title, Mr and Mrs Foster took home a $3000 cash prize for their prized heifer. “We have been ďŹ nalists for the past three years so we were really thrilled to bits to win this year,â€? Mrs Foster said. “We just had our Beef Week open day after the announcement and it was amazing how many people had heard through social media and how many people were thrilled for us and came to look at the heifers. “I was amazed how much credibility winning brings with it as there is a lot of competition out there. “It means a lot that our feedstock are among the best in the state and that people can rate our cattle as some of the best in Australia,â€? she said. RASV chief executive ofďŹ cer Mark O’Sullivan said the Heifer Challenge highlights the quality of the herd replacement females in seed stock operations throughout the regions adding that the calibre of competition in 2016 was outstanding. “Congratulations to Boonaroo
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March 2016
Agri Boss offers a whole lot more with newly released tractor A VAST selection of implements is available on Agri Boss’ newly released Series II 2284, 28 horsepower, fourwheel drive tractor. Included in the selection of ad-ons is FEL with four in one bucket, pallet forks, back hoe, slashers, post hole diggers, carry alls and a variety of tillage equipment. The base tractor, which is priced at $10,999 (including GST) is available with an 8F/2R constant mesh transmission and is supplemented by 16F/4R select-assist manual transmission. The shuttle shift has been upgraded to 8F/8R and features select-assist shifting for the main constant mesh transmission.
Power is taken from the engine via a single diaphragm dual clutch, providing for light and progressive operation. In addition, as the rotational mass of the clutch is reduced, an increase in engine throttle response is achieved. The popular Y385T 1.53 litre, three-cylinder engine is retained and has been upgraded in respect of the fuel injection and cold start systems, which have improved engine fl exibility, throttle response, fuel economy and cold starting. The hydrostatic steering has been retained, however a new integral hydraulic steering rack is positioned behind the front axle and corrects directly to the steering arms,
NEWLY RELEASED: The popular Y385T 1.53 litre, threecylinder engine in Agri Boss’ new tractor has been upgraded in respect of the fuel injection and cold start systems.
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Southern Farmer, Page 15
Brahman breed kicking goals MOST cattle breeders equate the Brahman breed with large cattle stations in the north of Australia, where they were originally imported in the 1930s; however the breed has well and truly made its way down south with 28 stud breeders now located in Victoria. Australian Brahman beef cattle were developed by innovative north Australian cattlemen who appreciated the economic value of a beef animal which could adapt to harsh tropical climatic and environmental conditions. Initial evolvement of the Australian Brahman began in Queensland, north of the Tropic of Capricorn. Today the breed influence covers Australia with stud and commercial live cattle exports to many overseas countries – a clear indication of the breeds’ adaptation over a wide spectrum of climatic conditions. The Brahman breed originated in the US in the early 1900s where it was developed from progeny of four Indian cattle breeds with some infusion of British-bred cattle. Early Australian importations of Brahman-type cattle can be traced back to the turn of the century. However, it was not until 1933 that significant numbers
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March 2016
Identify, treat and prevention – six fresh cow illnesses IF it’s not one thing, it’s another and calving down cows usually presents them all, and in combination. Why? Because they are all interrelated. The cow that gets one will likely get them all even if we are unaware of, other than the primary problem, due to their subclinical status. Milk Fever is usually the first to be noticed, however, it can be precipitated by subclinical ketosis (low energy). It is easily diagnosed: down cow, cold ears, S-curve of the neck, muscle tremors, dry nose and manure, and rapid heart rate. When we’ve had access to rumination technology (an excellent way to pick up subclinical milk fever – low rumination/temp, both displayed on your iPhone), reduced rumination and temperature (low or high) will decide whether it is milk fever or serious infection. Every dairy farmer knows the treatment. If using calcium packs (as opposed to 4 in 1), monitor heart rate for irregularity and slow the administration rate of the
By JOHN LYNE Dairytech dairy production specialist calcium treatment. Prevention firstly is springer ration DCAD discussed last month. This prevents, if urine pH is correct, virtually all clinical milk fever. Cows that still suffer clinical milk fever usually have not been eating sufficient Lead Feed grain. Another option is oral calcium supplementation at calving (bolus, paste, gel or drench). Usually the drench using a rumen tube is the most effective as it delivers by far the greater amount of calcium. A word of warning: the form of calcium in any of these products is critical. Both calcium chloride and calcium sulphate are acidogenic and can irritate throat tissue and lower pH. Calcium propionate works well but is not very palatable and works best as a drench pumped direct into the rumen. Calcium carbonate and
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0F+DOH )XVLRQ 9DULR VWRSSLQJ WKH WUDI¿F WHEN Kellie Berry is hay baling and wrapping for her clients in the Hunter Valley, she often sees drivers slow down to watch the Fusion Vario McHale’s variable chamber high-output baler wrapper combo. Since its release here in 2012, many farmers and contractors have opted for the smooth versatility of the Fusion 3 Vario and according to Mrs Berry, the machinery is easy to manoeuvre and fast. “The bales are nice and tight, and with the inbuilt camera, I can see exactly what’s going on,” she said. “I can’t get over how easy it is to use. “Everything is done automatically, and when I turn it off, the work’s finished. “No need to go back and do the wrapping. “I’ve never seen anything so good and so efficient. “It’s massive time saving for us and for the clients,” she said. Kellie and Brian Berry are the owners of Wirralee Partnership Contract Baling offering hay contracting, direct drill seeding and fertiliser spreading to clients mostly within a 40km radius of their home base at Dungog. Having purchased the Fusion Vario in late August 2015 through Thompson’s Farm Gear at Wauchope and Modern Motors at Dungog, Mrs Berry
QUICK AND RELIABLE: Husband and wife contracting team Kellie and Brian Berry of Wirralee Partnership Contract Baling picked the McHale Fusion Vario because it has a more integrated build, high-quality engineering and a strong reputation for reliability.
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Farm World focussing on the dairy industry
FARM World Field Days is on again at Lardner Park near Warragul and will run from Thursday, April 7 to Sunday, April 10 with the this year’s theme being ‘Dairy – An industry on the move’. Farm World 2016 will be placing a spotlight on the importance and future of the dairy industry, with the focus on best practice, innovation and future careers. GippsDairy and Dairy Australia are valued sponsors of the dairy theme which builds on Dairy Australia’s platform ‘LEGENDAIRY’ program showcasing the resilience and pride of the Australian dairy industry. Both companies’ exhibits at Farm World will highlight the various projects being undertaken including focus farms and the introduction of adapting technologies to increase farm productivity. Advances in farm machinery, genetics and technology continue to play an important role in improving farm productivity and the newest innovations
and improvements will be on show, such as robotic milking systems, sexed semen, the automatic teat dipping and liner flushing system, mastitis detection and pasture improvement methods. Over the years, Farm World has grown to be one of Australia’s largest, regional agricultural events providing a unique platform for farm machinery manufacturers, suppliers and distributors to launch new products and to showcase their ranges. This year’s event will incorporate a number of new initiatives and with more than 750 exhibitors, visitors will find a comprehensive range of products and displays to inspect while being able to make important buying decisions thanks to the latest information that will be on hand. A stimulating innovation added to this year’s program is the Young Farmers Conference that will run from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday, April 9. The conference’s emphasis
will be on prime areas of interest for young farmers, particularly in the dairy sector, such as new technology, succession planning, alternate farming business structures and leadership opportunities in agriculture. The conference will feature a range of Australian and international speakers and is supported by the Commonwealth Bank, GippsDairy, Dairy Australia’s Young Dairy Network, Victorian Farmers Federation, Young Agribusiness Professionals, Young Potato People and Victorian Young Farmers. The significant role that women play within the dairy industry will be a highlight of the Women in Agriculture Luncheon to be held on Thursday, April 7. Janet Moxey, Dr Sinead De Gooyer and Dairy Australia’s Kelly Ward will share their stories and insights. The function follows the ongoing success of ‘Ladies Day – Women in Agriculture’ and linking in with the
Farm World dairy theme, the Women in Agriculture Luncheon is supported by LEGENDAIRY and Farm World Strategic Partners - the Commonwealth Bank, Evans Petroleum BP and the Baw Baw Shire Council. The construction of a new Baw Baw Equestrian Centre on the western boundary of Lardner Park means that the Farm World Equestrian Expo will be an exhilarating new addition to Farm World 2016. This will add a whole new dimension to the field days and its inclusion reflects the size and importance of the horse industry to both Gippsland and the regions surrounding Melbourne. Visitors to the Expo will be able to inspect a selection of dedicated equestrian-related exhibitors, attend a variety of master classes with advice from the best in the industry, and watch or participate in dressage on the Thursday and Friday, or show jumping competitions on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets to Farm World
include entry to the Farm World Equestrian Expo. A diverse collection of current farm machinery will be put through its paces and a lubricant specialist will be on hand at the BP Ultimate Pavilion to advise on lubrication matters. Throughout each day visitors can watch demonstrations of a portable sawmill, plasma cutting machines, as well as the everpopular Lion Dairy animal nursery, ‘Animals of Oz’, AFL football activities, sheep dog yard trials and the Australian Travelling Fishing Show. A highlight each year is the ‘Farm World – Tractor & Machinery Association Machine of the Year’ awards, which acknowledge significant developments in farm machinery in two classes – Best Powered Machine and Best Unpowered Machine. Animal health is critical for a productive enterprise and the Gippsland Veterinary Hospital will have Dr Stephanie Bullen on hand
on their site available from 10am on Friday to meet and discuss parasite control with farmers. Dr Bullen is at the forefront of the science in this area and is passionate about helping farmers to implement better parasite control on an individual farm basis. Over the past three years she has undertaken research looking at parasite control and resistance on dairy farms. To assist visitors in planning their trip to Farm World, a new free mobile App is now available. Suitable for both iPhone and Android, it includes an interactive map with GPS to assist in navigating the site. Visitors can search where exhibitors are located and what products they will be promoting. The App can be downloaded by searching ‘farmworld’ from the iTunes App Store or through Google Play for an Android version. For more information visit www.lardnerpark.com.au.
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WoodShield offers a revolution in timber fencing FIRES that swept across rural Victoria in 2014 had a devastating effect on the livelihood of farmers, their land and livestock that were caught up in the event. With buildings and sheds burnt down, one thing that was left standing was WoodShield posts. While the standard, chemically treated timber posts were all burnt out, WoodShield posts managed to withstand the same intensity of fire and heat as the standard posts. According to WoodShield international business development manager Ashley Davidson the reason for this is that WoodShield posts do not offer any fuel for fires, with flames just going past the posts. “There are no splinters for the fire to take hold, no cracks for the embers to catch in and no chemical to fuel the fire,” he said. “By combining the strength and rigidity of timber with
a polymer exterior coating it eliminates the shortcomings of traditional wood fencing products. “With the UV protected polyethylene, which is completely inert the plastic coated post proves to be a superior performer in extreme climates. “And with no sagging from heat or brittleness from cold, WoodShield posts will perform on your farm for decades,” Mr Davidson said. WoodShield timber posts have been specifically created for use in the viticulture, aquaculture, equine and general agricultural industries. The smooth, easy-tohandle, exterior polymer coating makes WoodShield timber posts an extremely low-maintenance product. Pressure-washing or cleaning with a water and bleach mixture every few years will keep WoodShield posts looking as new as the day they were installed. The polymer technology
eliminates splintering, the danger of wood breaks and in most cases cribbing or chewing, making the posts perfect for use as jumps rails. The posts also provide a chemical free and extremely safe fencing system. “Our timber fencing posts and rails have equivalent strength and rigidity combined with the protective properties, toughness and lifespan of polyethylene,” Mr Davidson said. “WoodShield posts are a cost effective, nonchemical option and many property owners have had WoodShield posts in the ground for up to five years. “They are also ideal for organic growers and eco applications,” he added. Woodshield will be exhibiting at this year’s Warragul Farm World to be held from Thursday, April 7 the Sunday, April 10. For more information visit www.woodshield.com.au.
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still running like new. “He was very pleased with the results and after 18 years on the market in New Zealand and 12 years in Australia, I would not be surprised if we bettered that figure given time,” he said. A Recharge treatment will dissolve the lead sulphate buildup turning sulphur ions back into sulphuric acid electrolyte holding electrons. “We are chemically reversing
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the sulphation build-up process, one chemical reaction to counter another,” Mr Anselmi explained. “Once treated, a battery is essentially running at full capacity, provided the lead plates are still in good condition with prevention being the key. “You must treat them early and repeat every two to three years and keep them charged.” Mr Anselmi said that sealed batteries can also be treated
simply 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. “The 500ml farmer pack works out at around $4.50 per car battery. “A more cost effective, two litre commercial pack is also available and that pack can also be purchased on line at www. recharge.net.nz or on Ebay,” Mr Anselmi said. Because Recharge is acid based it is classified as dangerous goods and expensive to freight, so the two litre bottle is the only one that is sold directly, and is far cheaper when purchased at the field days. You can visit the Recharge site at this year’s Farm World Field Days at site N-10a.
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Increasing interest ensures pasture, grain and vegetable display continues to grow NOW in its ninth year, the pasture, grain and vegetable site at Farm World has successfully displayed a diverse range from every commercial pasture seed breeding company in southern Australia at the premier event. The inclusion of grains and vegetables in 2015 was met with continual interest, leading to an increased variety of grains and pulses and an updated range of vegetable varieties in this year’s display. As always, the site focuses on increased farm productivity and the use of commercially simple and successful fertiliser regimes. Farm World has grown to be Australia’s key pasture and fodder focused field days. The Basix Trace Elements team have expanded the display to include a greater option of varieties highlighting the diversity of agriculture across southern Australia. The pasture display has identified and proven the universally successful varieties of pastures, including grasses, legumes, herbs
VARIETY APLENTY: The pasture, grain and vegetable site focuses on increased farm productivity and the use of commercially simple and successful fertiliser regimes. and brassicas. The previous showing of the most successful varieties, some from each category, has again been updated. Sown at the same time, with the same
fertiliser and irrigated at the same time, comparisons will be clear for all to see. Included in the display are annuals, biannuals and perennials of ryegrasses and
perennials of cocksfoot, phalaris, brome, fescue, and timothy grasses. Legumes including clovers (sub, white, arrow, persian, crimson, rose, red, berseem, balansa, and
strawberry), medics (bur, hybrid, strand, barrel, and sphere), lucerne, and nonbloating legumes (sulla, serradella and biserulla) will also be displayed as well as chicory, plantain,
brassicas and sugar beet. The array of stockfeed cereal grains such as oats, triticale, wheat and grain sorghum has been expanded, with several varieties of maize and a
greater focus on pulses, lentils, chickpeas, peas and faba beans. Canola, rye, rice, chia, linseed, quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, peanuts, broad beans, cannellini, borlotti, red kidney, adzuki, lupin, lupini, great northern, pinto, black turtle, soy and mung beans are also included. The vegetable display reflects the potential of different types in the region. Several varieties of potatoes and peas recognise the significance of these crops to the local economy. Sweet potatoes, a wide range of Asian vegetables and salad greens round off a most interesting and colourful display. All are sown on a base dressing granular fertiliser blend and a new Basix Trace Element pack formulated for fast root zone dispersal. All growers, whether commercial, lifestyle or general interest, will find plenty of variety across the whole site. For more information visit www.lardnerpark. com.au.
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The Equestrian Expo becomes an exciting new feature of Farm World AN exciting new addition to Farm World 2016 is the recently built Baw Baw Equestrian Centre on the western boundary of the Lardner Park site. The Farm World Equestrian Expo will add a whole new dimension to the field days and its inclusion reflects the size and importance of the horse industry to both Gippsland and the regions surrounding Melbourne. The Equestrian Expo is sponsored by Pakenham Isuzu UTE and Gippsland Isuzu UTE. Visitors to the expo will be able to inspect a selection of dedicated equestrian-related exhibitors, attend a variety of master classes with advice from the best in the industry, and watch or participate in dressage or show jumping competitions. A huge range of classes and presentations has been scheduled including advice from expert Katie Ramsay who will showcase the thoroughbred as a versatile performance and pleasure mount. Zoe Hyde is a personal trainer who specialises in helping riders with their fitness. Advice on ways to
determine if your saddle suits your individual horse will come from Robert McCann who studied in England with the Society of Master Saddlers, and who is currently chief instructor for the ASFA saddle fitting courses. Rene Spierings will show how long reining is a valuable tool when breaking in a horse, training performance horses, and for rehabilitation or fitness work. Her presentation will cover how to correctly and safely educate your horse in long reins. Dan Maloney will demonstrate how to get control of your horse’s feet to improve communication between you and your horse. ‘The Four to the Floor’ demonstration focuses on safety first followed by fun and then success. The Mounted Games Demonstration features a series of very fast races performed on horseback. Riders require a high degree of athletic ability, good riding skills, hand-toeye coordination, general determination to see things through to the end and a competitive team spirit. A presentation on how to grow sustainable pastures for
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Farm World Equestrian Expo – Masterclass Program Thursday, April 7 11am Race Horse To Riding Horse demonstration by Off the Track expert Katie Ramsay, showcases the thoroughbred as a versatile performance and pleasure mount. Presentation includes training methods involving several horses at different stages of their reeducation. 12 noon Training Showjumpers demonstration by Adam Wootten will cover techniques to develop a successful show jumping horse including a variety of exercises on horses at different levels. Mr Wootten has more than 20 years international competition experience including being tutored by US based George Morris. 3pm Rider Health & Fitness presentation by Zoe Hyde. Ms Hyde is a personal trainer who specialises in helping riders get fit. Presentation includes rider exercises and nutrition programs.
Friday, April 8 10am Saddle Fitting presentation by Robert McCann providing advice on how to determine which saddle suits your individual horse. Mr McCann studied in England with the Society of Master Saddlers and is chief instructor for the ASFA saddle fitting courses. 11am Horsemanship - Body Control demonstration by Jessica Oldham will focus on applying her body control method from groundwork to riding, gaining horse and rider confidence and increasing the bond with your horse.
who has trained in the USA under Steffen Peters, will present on how to correctly identify where your horse’s strength and weaknesses are in regards to the training scale and how to put this knowledge into everyday practice. 3pm Growing Sustainable Pastures For Horses presentation by Simon Hunt from Stephen Pasture Seeds: includes pasture establishment and ongoing maintenance (such as weed, insect and fertiliser and grazing management).
Saturday, April 9 10am Mounted Games demonstration by Mounted Games Victoria. Mounted Games are a series of fast races performed on horseback. Riders require a high degree of athletic ability, good riding skills, handto-eye coordination, determination and a competitive team spirit. 11am Four To The Floor Horsemanship demonstration by Dan Mahoney. Mr Mahoney will highlight how to get control of your horse’s feet with the goal of improving communication between you and your horse. The program focuses on safety with the key principles being to make the wrong actions difficult and the right actions easy.
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12 noon Dentistry and Laminitis Management presentation by Amanda Weller. Ms Weller is an equine veterinarian and horse dentist with experience in treating horses from all disciplines and ages. The presentation will cover the importance of preventative dentistry as well as preventing and managing the common condition of laminitis.
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Alltech expands production plant to serve growing demand from Oceania dairy and beef market GLOBAL animal health and nutrition company Alltech has expanded its production facility in Forbes, NSW and is now producing Optigen II in Australia for the first time. The new facility will satisfy growing demand from the dairy, beef and sheep markets for Optigen II, a slow-release, non-protein nitrogen source. Originally developed by Cornell University, Optigen II has been used worldwide for more than 10 years, supported by in vitro, in situ and in vivo research. Alltech Oceania ruminant team general manager Rob McFarlane said that farmers are facing extreme challenges in Australia and New Zealand making it difficult to run a profitable business. “Extreme seasons, a unique mixture of management systems and global market milk challenges make it hard to produce consistent, profitable milk or beef,” he said. “The Alltech on-farm support team provides technical support, working with farmers to identify challenges on farm and improve productivity in cows and beef cattle. “We are proud to expand the existing Lienert facility in Forbes, helping us
continue to meet the needs of our customers,” Mr McFarlane said. According to Alltech Oceania ruminant sales and marketing manager Susanne Roth, Optigen II provides a sustained release of nitrogen, which is extremely important for Australia and New Zealand systems where cows face changes in pasture quality as well as long feedintake gaps. “Optigen II gives dairy and beef cattle farms, feed mills and consultants more freedom to maintain production over challenging periods and achieve higher profitability,” she said. “Optigen II can be used over the top of existing diets to increase overall protein content, which is particularly relevant if there is a shortage of protein due to poor quality pasture. “It can also be used to reformulate diets, increasing soluble nitrogen in the diet, which means improved digestibility and more microbial protein, thus improved production of milk or meat,” Dr Roth said. To find out more visit Alltech at Farm World or contact your local Alltech sales managers: East Gippsland: Nigel Griffin 0419 117 866; West Gippsland: Jake Frecklington 0409 361 811.
Farming, it’s what we do. “With our priority on maximising profitability and efficiency on farm, Alltech has allowed us to focus on our day to day management. Their research, development and support has been fantastic and gives us confidence that we are maximising every dollar we invest.” — Dale and Noni Serong, DFP Farms, Gippsland, Victoria
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IF you are in the market for a custom-made caravan or you wish to upgrade your existing caravan the team at Lilydale-based Halen Vans can help get you off-road on your trip of a lifetime. Halen Vans is a small personal caravan manufacturing company that was established in 2011 by Jason Francis, Paul Williams and Ben Morris. Bringing a combined 35 years of manufacturing experience to the table enables the company to produce caravans suitable for this generation and the next. The company uses innovative products and ideas to build stronger and more stylish caravans with an emphasis on off road capabilities. Halen Vans suspension and chassis allows the owner to travel on some of the toughest terrain in Australia and combined with solar panels, battery management systems and inverters you can free camp off the beaten track while still enjoying the comforts of being able to use your caravan without having to be connected to 240v power. The company build full height and pop top caravans, ensuring they sit down with each client to design an
individual layout that works best for them. Halen Vans director Jason Francis said the company are now specialising in lithium batteries, with most of its vans now leaving the factory with these systems. “The latest lithium ion battery technology gives you the power you need where ever you are,” he said. “You can free camp without compromise with a lithium powered solution and be able to go anywhere and use electricity without having to plug in. “We also service all brands of caravans and are a recommended repairer for CIL insurance. “Being a small manufacturer we truly believe in customer service and feel we deliver friendly and helpful service, not just when you build your van, but when you are travelling too. “Our vans have travelled the Tanami Track, the Gibb River Road to name a few, so you really get to see what Australia has to offer,” Mr Francis said. You can visit Halen Vans at this year’s Farm World at site T3. For more information visit www. halenvans.com.au.
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The Southern Region Supreme Blonde d’ Aquitaine’s ninth annual sale moving online THIS year’s annual southern region supreme Blonde d’ Aquitaine sale is taking on a new format from its previous open auctions that were held at Lardner Park at Warragul during Farm World. The ninth annual sale will take place online with video footage of animals up for sale from all participating farms available for viewing at www. blondes.asn.au or via the Blonde d’ Aquitaine Society’s Facebook page. The society will still have a presence at Farm World, exhibiting their Blondes and will still run a sale by private treaty. Blonde d’ Aquitaine Society of Australia and New Zealand Southern Region secretary Ron Radford said it is the first time the group had used this type of sale. “In the past we have used open auctions and the helmsman auction system for selling Blonde animals,” he said. “And although this has been successful in our region, we wanted to involve more members as many of them are hobby farmers that work off farm and can’t spare the time off work for exhibiting. “We thought this would help to raise the profile of our breed having more members involved.”
BIG, BLONDE AND BEAUTIFUL: Blonde d’ Aquitaine Society members are very excited about the upcoming, new format, online sale. Mr Radford said the idea to run the sale like this was so they could include as many breeders as possible, even if they only entered one animal into the sale. “Because the system is online and across nine days,
no animal or farmer needs to leave their properties, enabling people to go about their normal routines and they can then make arrangements with prospective clients by phone to suit both parties for an on-farm inspection and purchase.
“The other good thing is that all prices are declared up front and because the farms are spread across Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the bottom half of NSW, clients looking for animals can look closer to
their homes for purchases,” Mr Radford said. With a growing number of dedicated stud breeders actively promoting the breed and wide spread commercial success, the future of the Blonde breed in Australia and
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Gendore Tractors and Machinery expands to cover all of Gippsland
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GENDORE Tractors and Machinery has a long and proud association with New Holland, which dates back to 1948 when Gendore’s founder, Lew Genoni was dealing with Australia’s first New Holland distributor, Doring Implements. Today’s New Holland company is enormously different to those times operating as a massive global business with production facilities for its vast range of tractors and implements on every continent. Gendore also is a different company to what they were in 1948, with the company remaining a family-owned business under the leadership of Lew’s grandson, Derek Genoni. The company now plays a major role as the only dealer for New Holland Agriculture in Gippsland, with branches in Leongatha, Tooradin and its new premises at 180 Queen Street in Warragul. Gendore general manager Tim Burgess said the company’s expansion into Warragul and throughout Gippsland is the perfect opportunity to grow both New Holland’s and Gendore’s business in the region. “New Holland has a strong history in Gippsland and we plan to reinforce that with quality customer support through all our branches,” he said. “Gendore has a long association
with farmers throughout Gippsland and we intend to continue to build those relationships. “We see Warragul as the perfect regional base for our new dealership,” Mr Burgess said. The new Warragul dealership has been a construction zone for the past month while new offices, service centre and parts departments were being built. “The new Warragul site allows for plenty of business growth and area for display of tractors and machinery,” Mr Burgess said. “We have been receiving plenty of positive feedback about our expansion from our existing customers in the area. “We have also started employing people for the vacant positions, and we are extremely impressed with the quality of the people we have employed to date. “We still have more positions to fill once we open the dealership,” he added. Gendore plans to have an official opening of the new branch in April, which coincides with this year’s Farm World. Visitors to Farm World can visit the Gendore site at site number 301 where the company will have a range of New Holland products on display. For more information visit www. gendore.com.au.
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Keep fertiliser on your property by using the award winning Tow End Fert THE 2014 Henty Machine of the Year winner, Metalform Tow and Farm’s Tow End Fert has the ability to reduce urea usage by up to 45 per cent which is why it has become very popular among farmers. The Tow and Fert machine is available in three sizes, from 1000 litres to 4000 litres, and according to Tow and Farm’s Australian sales manager Neil Parker it reduces the amount of urea used by administering it as a liquid. “It also has the ability to put out fine products like lime,” he said. “A typical farmer would put it out as dry and the wind would get a hold of it and fertilise the neighbour’s property, but with our machine they can put it out as liquid.” Mr Parker said he has only had positive feedback from farmer’s using the machines, particularly in terms of fertiliser savings and reduction of nitrogen reaching waterways. “The biggest thing about these machines is that they are easy to use,
but that is saves the farmer time,” he added. Tow and Farm will be exhibiting at this year’s Farm World where many of the company’s lifestyle machines, including the tow behind mower and new manure collectors will be on display. “These (manure collectors) are a sweeper, so they hook up behind the quad bike and they travel from walking pace to as fast as they want to go, and it cleans an acre paddock in 15 (minutes) where doing it with a wheel barrow and shovel could take four hours.” Mr Parker is encouraging farmers to take their property details to Farm World where he will be able to discuss which machine will suit their farm size and type to make the best cost savings. Metalform Farm and Tow also offers finance and on-farm demonstrations for its range of machinery. For more information visit www. towandfarm.com.au.
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WELSH BEAUTY: Stud principle Jill Furborough with Buchanan Park Juliette which has taken out Interbreed Grand Champion Female and Supreme Exhibit at this year’s Wonthaggi and Korumburra Shows.
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By DAVID RIZZOLI THE Welsh Black beef cattle breed is one of the lesser known breeds in Australia, with only about 30 studs in existence, mostly in Victoria and some in New South Wales. The Buchanan Park Welsh Black Stud of Alan and Jill Furborough at Tynong in Gippsland was established in 2000 with the purchase of two females and one bull. Today, the 130 acre stud runs about 100 animals, of which about 50 are female breeders with the rest being young heifers and bulls. Although the breed is numerically small both in animals and breeders, the breed, as represented by Buchanan Park has achieved remarkable success in the show ring against the better known breeds – Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn – since it first took two young animals, one bull and one heifer, to the Royal Melbourne Show in 2002. Both animals won their junior classes, with the bull standing Reserve Junior Champion. Since then, Buchanan Park has been showing at Royal Melbourne and around the major regional agricultural shows with outstanding success. It would be easy to dismiss the studs show success as ‘unremarkable’ because of the small numbers of exhibitors, but the major test of all show ring animals comes in the Interbreed Championships when the
champions of all the breeds at the show are pitted against each other for Supreme Interbreed Champion. This is where the Buchanan Park Welsh Blacks are outstanding. The stud’s greatest success was at the 2013 National Beef Bendigo when Buchanan Park Nicole stood Supreme Interbreed Champion as the top animal at the show. The stud also exhibited the Interbreed Champion Group of Three. In 2015 and at four shows so far this year, Buchanan Park exhibited a number of Interbreed Champions around the regional shows, particularly in standing Interbreed Champion Group. Buchanan Park Nicole’s rising two-year old daughter, Buchanan Park Juliette is carrying on the tradition having stood at Supreme Interbreed Champion at Wonthaggi and Korumburra this year, as well as the stud achieving success as the Interbreed Champion Pair. “We have been very fortunate over the past year winning as we have around the shows,” Mrs Furborough said. “We usually take four animals to exhibit and have had great success.” Good fortune or not, it takes meticulous attention to breeding the right animals and their preparation for, and presentation at any major show, and this is where the Furborough’s excel, proving you don’t have to be big or well known to be a champion.
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Manage your farm smarter and more efficiently ALL people in all professions want to eliminate paperwork and release themselves from the burden of having to prepare reports, with farmers being right at the top of that list. Imagine a farm management tool that allows you to create your records while working in the paddock where you only have to record information once. Well it does exist and it is a farm management and record keeping App based around the user’s farm map that can be used on a tablet. The AgriWebb NoteBook is fast becoming the technology of choice for livestock producers around Australia as it is simple and easy to use and it is helping
producers to manage their enterprise in a smarter and more efficient way. It is the only App on the market with ‘drag and drop’ technology, allowing for simplified record keeping across the entire farm. The AgriWebb NoteBook has the following five features: 6WRFN DFWLRQ recording and tracking. 7DVN DVVLJQPHQW DQG PDQDJHPHQW 3DGGRFN WUHDWPHQW DQG FURS UHFRUGLQJ ,QYHQWRU\ UHFRUGLQJ (feeds/chemicals/ IHUWLOLVHUV 2QOLQH SRUWDO DOORZV access to the data and analytics online). AgriWebb head of sales John Fargher grew up on his family’s 400,000 acre sheep and
cattle station in Northern 6RXWK $XVWUDOLD DQG is fully aware of how frustrating the lack of simple and accurate data collection can be. “Anything you wish to record on your farm is collected by the NoteBook while standing in the paddock, so there is no need to sit in front of your computer at the end of a long day,” he said. “All of the information is backed up in the cloud, and the beauty is you don’t need to be connected while you input the information. “The records can be used to run data analytics to improve farm performance and to allow decisions to be made based on farm data, increasing efficiency and profitability.
“We are shifting the way this industry does business through the use of technology,” Mr Fargher said. The NoteBook originated from frustration at the lack of simple and
SMART APP: AgriWebb head of sales John Fargher said his company is shifting the way agriculture does business through the use of its NoteBook technology.
accurate data capture, management and application for smart farm management decisions and for livestock transaction transparency. “Ideally, a farmer should be able to have
real-time aggregated transparency in to the property, the animals, the pastures and the labour. “With this information, smarter management and budget decisions can be made, as
opposed to ‘finger in the air’ decision making,” Mr Fargher said. The AgriWebb NoteBook can be seen at this year’s Farm World at VLWH %%3 For more information visit www.agriwebb.com.
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Canter 515 Drop-Side Tray: Manual HTC “FLEET-PACK SPECIAL” Cruise Control Canvas Seat Cover Rubber Floor Mats Reverse Camera 5 Yr Warranty Extended
$44,900 + On Road Costs
Stock no. M5919
NEW
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NEW
Canter 515 City Cab Tipper Factory Tipper 5 Speed Manual ABS Brakes Dual SRS Airbags
Hallam Truck Centre 217 Princes Highway, Hallam VIC 3803
03 8796 9100 LMCT 9316
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Stock no. M5831
+ On Road Costs
t/05d08791/1116
+ On Road Costs
Canter 515 Loadmaster Factory steel / Alloy Tray 5 Speed Manual ABS Brakes Dual SRS Airbags
$44,990
$44,500 Stock no. M5915
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3036E 4WD WITH FRONT END LOADER
INCL U 4IN1 DES FRE E B UPGR UCKET ADE
4105 4WD WITH FRONT END LOADER
5085M 4WD WITH FRONT END LOADER
1218233-LB08-16
CITY CAPA HIGH ER DECK MOW