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VICTORIAN livestock producers have given a mandate to a Senate standing committee to call for a level playing field and the introduction of market discipline in the red meat sector. The recent Senate inquiry into the effect of market consolidation in the red meat processing sector has many beef producers and industry groups insisting on a review of the industry that has processors making considerably higher profits than the producers. Victorian Farmers’ Federation (VFF) livestock president Ian Feldtmann said that farmers wanted a simple, clear adaptive and resilient market structure that can deal with the livestock market as it exists now. It also must be capable of keeping pace with the evolving consolidation and rationalisation in the processor and retailer market. Mr Feldtmann said the VFF has long lobbied for a wide-ranging review following a processor boycott of the Barnawartha sales and the takeover of Primo Smallgoods by Brazilian agri-giant JBS earlier this year. “It is clear that accountabil-
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Grantville beef producer and West Gippsland VFF representative Faye Tuchtan said that although she has not personally been affected by the issues others have experienced at the saleyards she did know that agents will “head down to the saleyards together in one car and discuss what they will buy and they buy for a lot of people”. “This sort of thing is just not allowing fairness in competition in the marketplace,” she said. “There should be a code of conduct and it may be hard to work it out, but there has to be something to make it very transparent. “When you see the producer’s income has only increased by about 5 per cent over the past 15 years, but the processors’ has gone up by some 45 per cent, people have to realise that farmers have to also be takers, not just be the makers,” Ms Tuchtan said. The Senate Committee will deliver its findings on the last sitting day in March 2016. Agriculture minister
Barnaby Joyce recently launched the Meat Industry Strategic Plan 2020 which frames the strategic focus of all aspects of the production, processing and live export sectors of Australia’s beef, sheepmeat and goatmeat supply chain for the future. Mr Joyce said the plan would put the red meat sector in a strong position to take advantage of extremely favourable international conditions. “These favourable conditions create a springboard for the red meat industry to advance and build an even stronger future – but it is essential the industry takes the lead in understanding its dynamic and setting its own direction,” he said. “This plan is a great example of an industry showing that commitment –and bringing together businesses and producers from across the supply chain in these sectors is a significant achievement.” Meanwhile, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched a new
online statistics database aimed at empowering producers and the wider industry to unlock the potential of this information for their own commercial benefit, and to underpin their business decisions. MLA manager of market information Ben Thomas said the online tool allows producers, traders and exporters to access a long-term compilation of industry prices, production and consumption data, as well as price information and trade statistics from a number of key export markets. “By accessing specific market reports, red meat businesses can make more informed decisions – be that in terms of breeding, buying or selling stock, or exporting product overseas,” he said. “There is huge potential for a wide range of businesses to benefit from this data, resulting in a boost to the productivity of the wider Australian red meat industry,” Mr Thomas said. The Meat and Livestock Australia statistics database is available at the following website: www. statistics.mla.com.au.
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FARMERS are being urged to attend quad bike training courses, install roll-over protection and ensure the use of protective equipment such as helmets as quad bike accidents continue to be the biggest killer on Australian farms. A recent report by the Primary Industries Health and Safety Partnership (PIHSP) found that quad bikes featured on the list for every land-based industry studied, which included grain, cotton, sugar and aquaculture . Quad Safe Australia trainer Darrell Knight believes complacency and incorrect riding style are leading causes of quad bike injuries and deaths on farms. “In my experience, rider error is the biggest contributor to incidents involving quad bikes in agriculture,” he said.
THE Nationals’ candidate for Polwarth David O’Brien said the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will benefit farmers and by providing local jobs in the dairy industry. Attending the recent (ChAFTA) forum in Colac hosted by the Victorian Farmers Federation as part of the lobby group’s regional roadshow highlighting the importance of the ChAFTA, Mr O’Brien said it was a valuable opportunity to learn more about the ChAFTA and how it will benefit local farmers. “The Victorian Nationals fully support the ChAFTA and the jobs, opportunity and investment that it will bring,” he said. “Polwarth is renowned for
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and it actually gets you acting on things instead of just thinking about them,� she said. “I really wanted to see what others around the world were doing in terms of agriculture and I wanted to expose myself to the other challenges they face in other countries while connecting to other people in the industry. Ms Stead’s essay submission to attend the summit highlighted concerns around the world’s population being a major threat to the future of the world’s natural places and biodiversity. “My vision for a secure and sustainable food system is one where supply chains are short, localised and transparent, keeping food dollars in communities and limiting damage to our biodiversity.� endigo resident Thomas Rochford submitted a very strong essay highlighting the need for appropriate legislative support for the agricultural industry. His 3 little things were to eat two vegetarian meals per week to offset his carbon footprint, create greater interaction and education about agriculture in both primary and secondary schools and to try and create an awareness of agriculture and promote it using social media. The 21 year old is currently in his second year of a science/law degree with a major in environmental science at Deakin University.
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Potato grower improves uniformity TRIALS of a new controlled release fertiliser technology with seed potato crops have shown fertiliser efficiency benefits, increased production uniformity and dollar savings for the Labbett family near Creswick in Victoria’s Central Highlands. Third generation grower Ashley Labbett, his wife, Joanna, and their children, Gemma, Jed and Pattison, together with Ashley’s parents, Ken and Coral, farm their 70-hectare property plus 15 hectares of leased land. In addition to their seed potato enterprise, they run about 200 ewes for prime lamb production and also grow wheat and canola on their red volcanic soils. A typical rotation is potatoes followed by wheat and then canola and pasture. Together with Creswickbased Davies and Rose Rural and Hardware, the Labbetts are now in their fourth season of trialling the Haifa controlled release fertiliser, Multicote Agri. Based on Haifa’s polymer coating technology, the Multicote Agri releases nutrients into soils in a gradual manner, according to the plants’ requirements. The fertiliser combines polymer-coated granules of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, and non-coated, readily available nutrients. It is available with a variety
PERFECT POTATOES: Creswick seed potato grower Ashley Labbett and local agronomist Andrew Powell inspect the good uniformity of the family’s potatoes grown using controlled release fertiliser.
of nutritional compositions and release features. The Labbetts initially banded a four-month controlled release Multicote Agri before more recently applying a two-month
release product. “Our tonnage has not been greatly affected, but cost wise it is good,” Mr Labbett said. “We are handling half the amount of fertiliser, so we have
one less trip in the truck and this year we have noticed a more even sample. “We weigh them before and after grading and see how much we get into the top frac-
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Herd management wins carbon deal “The national greenhouse inventory shows that beef cattle are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions within the agriculture sector, however, research has also shown these emissions can be reduced by improving diet, breeding efďŹ ciency or structure of cattle herds – the very things that also improve proďŹ tability,â€? Dr Davison said. “For example, producers in the northern part of Australia could reduce the time from birth to market by introducing improved feeding and watering regimes.
“Producers in the south, who have high quality feed more readily available, might focus on better reproduction rates using improved breeding techniques to lift calving percentages and minimise the number of unproductive animals, or increase livestock growth rates through forage cropping or supplementation,� he said. This method of claiming emissions reductions is only available to Australian producers of pasture-fed cattle, and not to herds managed in feedlots,
or to producers of grassfed lambs, sheep and goats. “It is important to remember that due to the small reductions in methane emissions per animal, the method is most likely to be viable where producers can put together 20,000 animal equivalents or above for their project, either as an individual business or as an aggregation of herds,� Dr Davison said. “Producers will need to have good records of animal numbers by class of animal dating back to three years before the start
of their project and be able to prove the introduction of new practices from the start of a project under the ERF. “If they can demonstrate this then they have an opportunity for alternative income from productivity related practices.â€? The cattle management methods approved by the Commonwealth this week add to other farm management practices already recognised by the scheme, including avoided clearing of native forest regrowth, savanna ďŹ re management and sequestering carbon
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BEEF Week 2016 is shaping up to be the “biggest ever” according to Beef Week director Geoff Phillips. Entries have been flowing in for the 25th Stock & Land Beef Week to be held from January 27 to February 4, 2016. The first Beef Week was in 1992 when 50 properties opened to the public across four days. Today it runs over nine days to cater for the large number of participating studs covering all of Victoria and the Riverina. The greatest number of studs ever in
Beef Week was in 2012 when 263 studs representing 37 breeds opened their gates to the bull-buying public. The RASV Beef Week Heifer Challenge has introduced a new facet to the 2016 event. Studs enter pens of 10 registered heifers, 2016 from the 2014 drop, and an independent judge will assess each entry on their Beef Week open day. These future breeders have proven to be a real drawcard for visitors and indicate the style of breeders producing the bulls of the future. Mr Phillips said that
Beef Week is the largest and most successful event of its type in the nation “and possibly the world”, with the 2016 event looking to be very successful thanks to renewed confidence in the industry. “Beef industry buoyancy has created great confidence into the seedstock sector with commercial producers prepared to pay well for quality genetics,” he said. “Traditionally bull prices have taken some time to reflect prices being paid for commercial cattle, but this time the effect has been
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This is an important element in managing risks on farms and within businesses that use pesticides and herbicides among other chemicals - LISA NIXON , CHEMCLEAR NATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER Nixon said so far the booking line has registered 29,540 litres of product from more than 100 waste holders across 51 local government areas in Victoria. “We are aware that traditionally primary producers have stored chemicals on farm which, in some cases, are surplus, obsolete or unknown,� she said. “These days, with the introduction of best practice and environmental management systems, chemical users must make time to regularly sort through their chemical storage and make smart chemical disposal choices. “This is an important element in managing risks on farms and within businesses that use pesticides and herbicides among other chemicals,� Ms Nixon said. ChemClear collects APVMA currently registered chemicals produced
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Revolutionary radish ups farmers’ options NEW product Tillage Radish has had a quick uptake in Australia as a cover crop option in between cash crops, with its use also opening up sub soils while offering grazing opportunities for stock. Tillage Radish was developed in the United States by cover crop expert Steve Groff to offer American farmers a cover crop option in between cash crops. On a recent visit to southern Australian farms, including Ballarat and Inverleigh, Mr Goff was amazed by the soil limitations Australian farms faced. “Cover crops such as Tillage Radish can address these soil compaction and clay sub soil issues, plus improve organic matter and carbon levels in the soil,” he said. “We trialled the crop at Murnong Farming in Inverleigh last summer. “It can provide a cover crop in spring and post-harvest offering complete cover and also excellent feed using the summer rains. “It really is an excellent option to utilise out of season rainfall to feed stock and also use Tillage
equivalent to brassica in terms of quality and quantity in six to eight weeks post emergence. “It is also highly palatable and due to large seed size, can be dry sown or sown deep,” Mr Davis said. He added that with it being a daikon radish it can also be used in the kitchen. “By using Tillage Radish it utilises the plants to provide feed for the summer months to finish lambs and also condition the soil.” AGF Seeds also work closely with Highleaze Seeds that provide seed cleaning and treating services that assures resellers and farmers are purchasing a superior seed product without contaminates. AGF Seeds are launching its cover crop range DeepTill SummerMax at this year’s Elmore Field Days. For more information visit www. agfseeds.com.au.
Radish to penetrate the sub soils,” Mr Goff said. Tillage Radish is marketed by Australian Grain & Forage Seeds (AGF Seeds), a family owned, Australian company based in Smeaton, Victoria. AGF Seeds is a seed production and marketing business that aims to provide seed and independent knowledgeable advice to resellers and growers throughout South Eastern Australia. The company specialises in cropping seeds, forage seeds, pasture seeds and cover crops. AGF Seeds agronomist Jackson Davis said that the strength of Tillage Radish is its versatility and strength and he has been amazed by its heat and moisture stress tolerances offering an excellent plant choice in more marginal areas. “Tillage Radish has been extremely successful on farm with farmers thinking about ways they can use such a unique plant; using its versatility,” he said. “The grazing value of Tillage Radish is excellent and it offers the
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The latest in horticulture and agriculture on show THE Ute Muster event is back and is sure to be bigger than ever at this year’s Wandin Silvan Field Days that are set to take place on Friday, October 16 to Saturday, October 17. In its 46th year, the field days continue to be the principal focus for the horticultural and agricultural producers of the Yarra Valley region and beyond. Held in Wandin East, in the heart of the Upper Yarra Valley and in one of Victoria’s premier tourist destinations the field days attract exhibitors from as far as Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia, as well as from regional and country Victoria, along with a large number from local and metropolitan areas. With about 200 presenters, the two-day event offers exhibitors the opportunity to showcase and inform visitors of all the very latest in horticultural, agricultural, farming equipment and industry practices. There will be feature exhibitors ranging from farm machinery, light industrial equipment, motor vehicles and motor bikes, irrigation equipment and water tanks as well as information on the latest pest and weed control, fertilisers and chemicals. Demonstrations and displays of a wide variety of new equipment, such as chain saws, ride-on mowers, retractable water sprayers and pruning techniques will be taking place. Motor vehicles and 4WDs will be well represented, with many exhibitors embracing the Ute Muster concept and featuring relevant products. Newly appointed president and long time committee member William Anker is looking forward to the challenge of increasing the profile and maintaining the high interest in the local event. “Our committee understands the importance of farming in Victoria, and in particular that of the greater Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges,� he said. “We are very proud to maintain the tradition of being able to present this major regional event,� Mr Anker said. Also attending this year’s event will be government departments including Natural Resources, Southern Rural Water, Victorian Work Cover Authority and a special “Smoke House� simulation by the Country Fire Authority will be featured.
FIELD DAYS PRESIDENT: William Anker is looking forward to ensuring that interest in the local event remains strong. Finance, real estate, insurance, local employment agencies, mobile telephone companies and various grower organisations will be present at the field days. This year includes a photography competition with a “Farm Equipment & Machinery� theme, proudly sponsored by Wandin-Seville Community Bank. A very popular attraction at the field days is the display of machinery of yesteryear, and the Yarra Valley Machinery Preservation Society will once again feature a working display of their restored machinery for visitors to the venue. The popular General Interest
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Reminiscing about birth of field days By JOHN ANKER Founder of Wandin Silvan Field Days AGRICULTURAL field days are in my blood, with my first exposure when I was only one week old. It was held at my home property, W.Anker and Sons on Quayle Road, Wandin on October 8, 1948. My first experience of a field day that I can remember attending was held at P.J Mould on Hunter Road, Wandin. I was allowed to attend because it was so close to the Wandin Yallock Primary School where I was a pupil. I continued to go to field days, attending some of the four or five
that were held annually in the 1950s. But unfortunately never went to the spray pump days held at L.Maggs on Gruyere Road, Wandin in the early 1960s. In 1965, at 17 years of age, I went with the Cassidy brothers to the Goulburn Field Day at Shepparton and returned home convinced that we should hold local field days again. The next year as secretary of the Victorian Cherry Association I placed ‘organise field day’ on the meeting agenda, and each meeting at midnight the committee would decide it was too late and we would have to discuss it at the next meeting.
Finally, three years later, the committee decided to organise a field day in mid-October with the inclusion of the Silvan Growers Association and the Wandin-Seville branch of the Victorian Farmers Union. As the newly formed committee, Alex Thompson was appointed president and me as secretary. As the momentum built, we looked at many potential sites for the event before deciding on Wandin East. With the help and skills of Margaret and Ed Burgi, and an enthusiastic committee, the first field days were held on a sunny Friday, October 16, 1970. Forty exhibitors
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attended and demonstrations were held all day from 10.30am to 5pm. There have been many highlights over the past 40 years, one of which includes the strongly committed volunteers that continue to organise the field day each year, no matter what the weather – unfortunately only six field days received fine weather in the first 30 years of operation. It is also worth noting the long-serving committee members of Peter Burgi, David Aitken and Brian Moon, and the exhibitor Hunter and McPherson, all of which have been involved every year. Other highlights include the purchase of land on the Seville-Monbulk Road, the construction of a multi-purpose building in 1980 at the cost of $77,000 and the purchase of about 11 acres of land opposite for car parking and a demonstration site. Wandin Silvan Field Days committee have generously donated to many local community charities. Some are the local fire brigades (including the purchase of new fire trucks – Seville and Silvan), the LilydaleWarburton rail trail bridges, the Mont Delancy Museum, the Mooroolbark Community House, heart units for local ambulances, and major improvements to the Wandin East ground. It now gives me a lot of pleasure to watch on as the younger
READY FOR THE FIELD DAYS: John and William Anker are proud to help show what Wandin has to offer. generation (including my son) enthusiastically involves themselves, to grow and continue the success of the Wandin
Silvan Field Days. With exciting and fresh ideas, I have no doubt that the field days will remain on the calendar
for many years to come and continue to provide a fantastic opportunity for exhibitors, farmers and the community.
What you need to know about the field days WHEN: Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2015 WHERE: Wandin East Reserve (Corner of Monbulk-Seville Road and Parker Road, Wandin East) Melways Map 121 K9 COST: $12 per person. Children under 15 are free *All proceeds go to local Country Fire Authorities. MORE INFORMATION: www.wandinsilvanfielddays.com.au.
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Come and abseil and talk engineering A MOBILE abseiling tower will be in operation at this year’s Wandin Silvan Field Days thanks to Scouts Victoria and 600 Engineering. The tower will be manned by accredited Scouts Victoria staff who will be pleased to teach anyone the correct procedure for abseiling on the state-of-theart apparatus. The tower will be hosted on Mt Evelyn-based 600 Engineering’s site at the Rear Oval, site numbers 52 to 55. 600 Engineering is a company specialising in all aspects of engineering including repairs and modifications. The company specialises in equipment design and manufacturing, including the servicing of trucks, cars and all forms of machinery and equipment. Their stand at the Field Days will be manned by 600 Engineering staff who will be pleased to meet patrons
and discuss any possible repairs, modification or service requirements they may have. On site the company will be showcasing a recently completed project built for Dick Smith as well as a few examples of some recent works to give potential customers an idea of their capabilities. Also on display will be the most powerful 8000 horse powered burn out car in the world. 600 Engineering staff will be happy to discuss any innovative ideas on equipment which may improve productivity or any special needs that patrons would like to discuss with a qualified engineer. While visiting the site you can also go into the free draw to win a truck load of firewood by simply leaving your details or business card. For more information contact 600 Engineering on (03) 9736 4095.
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THE team at the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority (PPWCMA) is looking forward to providing the patrons at this year’s Wandin Silvan Field Days with a range of information to ensure the health and resilience of the area’s environment. The PPWCMA is one of 10 regional Catchment Management Authorities in Victoria and is the peak natural resource management body in the Port Phillip and Westernport region with the aim of enhancing the health and resilience of the environment in the region. According to PPWCMA communications coordinator, Nicole Green, the authorities’ role is to bring people and organisations together to create a shared vision and strategy for the environment. “We work with a range of stakeholders including businesses, government agencies, landholders and individuals, community and Landcare groups and local government organisations interested in improving the environment,” she said. “Not only do we play a major role in supporting Landcare groups, but we also work closely with the
Victorian and Australian Governments to source funds for priority projects. “Additionally, we lead some major, multistakeholder environmental projects including the Grow West, Living Links and Yarra4Life projects that are creating nature links,” Ms Green said. Ms Green added that those interested in sustainable agriculture and innovative farm practices, environmental protection and restoration, helping threatened species, indigenous environmental values, covenanting your native bushland or “looking at the bigger picture when it comes to the environment”, then come and visit the PPWCMA exhibit at this year’s Wandin Silvan Field Days. “Our dedicated staff will be on hand to provide you with information ranging from how to manage your property to insight on how the work you do contributes to the health of the region. “We can also provide information on potential grant funding opportunities. “Bring the kids along to grab some freebies and to take part in our colouringin competition,” Ms Green said.
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Leaf Smart Gutter Guard ............................D 10 Leeks Workwear...........................................K 9 Littl Juey .......................................................C 7 Magnum Welders ..........................................D 9 Monbulk Rural Enterprises .......................H 2, 3 NAB Agribusiness.........................................K 8 N A McPhee Plumbing - Tank Vac ..............J 12 Nemtak / The Farm Store ..............................H 5 Neverfail Springwater ................................... F 4 New Age Caravans ...................................L 3 - 8 OPS Country Tanks .............................L 11 - 14 Pain Pod ........................................................A 4 Pakenham Produce & Saddlery /CRTL 15, 16, 17 Port Phillip & Westernport CMA..................D 4 Rato Power Products .....................................G 6 Reece Irrigation ........................................... L 20 Ride On Mower Sales.ComC 12, 13 & D 12, 13 Ringwood Mazda ..........................................AA Rural Fence & Trade .....................................HH Rural Finance ................................................ E 4 Salami Shack.................................................C 4 Silvan Primary School .................................Hall Solar Dynamics ............................................. F 5 Solar To Power ..............................................D 7 Solartronics ..................................................AA Tankformers ....................................H 11, 12, 13 The Red Shed Superstores ............J 4 - 7, K 6, 7 Top of the Range Nurseries...........................C 5 Vic Forests................................................... E 12 Victorian Farmers Federation......................G 12 Victorian Strawberry Growers Assoc ....G 13, 14 Vin Rowe Farm Machinery ......................... L 18 Wandin Seville Community Bank............. E 3, 4 Wandin Yallock Primary School ...................HH Weedwakka Pty Ltd ...................................... E 1 WFI Insurance...............................................D 3 Whitlands Engineering................................ L 21 Y T O Tractors / Ausequip ............................AA EXHIBITOR LISTING FOR INDOOR PAVILION Australian Sock Exchange .......................... P 27 Baypac Labels ............................................ P 28 Best Value Solar .......................................... P 12 Christine Fyffe ........................................... P 24 Control Innovations .................................. P 36 E E Muir & Sons ..................................... P 6, 7
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Great photographic competition THE theme for this year’s Wandin Silvan Field Days photographic competition is ‘Farm Equipment and Machinery’. The popular competition is proudly sponsored by Wandin-Seville Community Bank Branch, Bendigo Bank and is totally free to enter and open to all hobby photographers. Up to five A 4 size photographs may be entered per person with great prizes up for grabs including: Secondary School Student Category ‡ VW 3UL]H ‡ QG 3UL]H ‡ UG 3UL]H ‡ WK 3UL]H Primary School Student Category ‡ VW 3UL]H ‡ QG 3UL]H ‡ UG 3UL]H ‡ WK 3UL]H
All entries must be related to the theme with the name and address of the entrant printed on the back of the photograph. All photographs must be mounted on cardboard. Framed prints will not be accepted. All entries will be displayed at Wandin East Hall, located at Wandin East Recreation Reserve, during the two days of the Wandin Silvan Field Days. Winning entries will also be on display at the Wandin Seville Community Bank branches in October. All winners of the competition will be announced and prizes awarded by the Wandin Silvan Field Days president, William Anker at a special awards ceremony which will be held in the Wandin East Hall at 2pm on Friday, October 16. For more information phone the VHFUHWDU\ RQ
TUNNEL DESIGN: The company’s greenhouses and poly tunnel designs have the flexibility to suit many facets of the horticultural industry or domestic environment.
Go, grow and protect at Monbulk Rural Enterprises MONBULK Rural Enterprises’ main aim is to provide crop protection to all areas of horticulture and agriculture, including flower growers, nurseries, hydroponic growers, the wine industry and orchardists. The Monbulk-based company is suppliers, manufacturers and builders of greenhouses, igloos, bird netting structures and shadehouses, as well as nursery accessories such as circulation fans, winches, nursery benches and trolleys, and white wash. According to operations manager Laura Eisele the company has the capability of fabricating and installing greenhouses to customer specifications, as well as being able to install effective bird netting structures supplied with high-quality bird net. “We are one of the largest stockists of throw or drape over bird netting (vine net) used in the wine industry,� she said. “We pride ourselves in supplying only the highest quality netting to protect your fruit trees, grape vines, or any crop. “Bird net is supplied in rolls, bales and the reinforced or orchard nets can be cut to length and of course we also manufacture implements for the laying out and retrieval of bird nets.
Monbulk Rural Enterprises Covers & Crop Protection solutions provide physical barriers from many aspects such as; climate/weather, pests, diseases and weeds. Giving plants and crops a healthy start is critical to successful crop production propagation nurseries. In addition our single or multi-span greenhouse and polytunnel designs have the flexibility to suit all sizes of horticultural businesses. We design and manufacture all our greenhouses structures, ensuring what you get is going to suit your business’s needs, along with less ongoing down time and fewer repairs. Monbulk Rural Enterprises has the industry experience to assist you the grower with achieving maximum results with products such as greenhouse plastic film, commercial grade birdnet, commercial grade shadecloth, windbreaks, weedmat and frost cloth.
Our Products Range Includes: 1 Single and Multispan Greenhouses – Available in widths from 6.5m to 10.0m with 2.13m (7’) hoop spacing, in either Arch Hoop Design or Sawtooth Hoop Design F Commercial Strength Bird Net – Available as Drape Over (for vineyards/viticulture industry) or Re-inforced Structural (for tensioned structure/fruit trees) 1 Polytunnels/Igloos – Available in width from 2.75m to 7.0m with 2.13m (7’) hoop spacing 1 ‘Horticraft’ Greenhouse Plastic – A Plastika Kritis Greenhouse Plastic, available in High Strength, Medium or High Diffused 180Îźm 1 Premium Grade Commercial Shadecloth – Various block-outs and widths available
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Putting more than 15 years of experience to work for our agricultural customers CICAM Pty Ltd is a leading provider of high quality mulch films. We offer a wide range of sizes and styles of plastic mulch: Standard Black, Black and White, Black and Silver... 100% Australian Product. Embossed Mulch Film and VIF film(Very Impermeable Film). The Mulching Film Reduces soil-to-atmosphere gas flow fumigants. It holds fumigants in the soil longer. We also distribute Biodegradable Mulching Film made from MaterBi and Drip Irrigation Tape. We are an Australian Family company based in Moorabbin, Victoria. See us at the Wandin Silvan field days stand G14. t/05d08361/4115
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Reece Irrigation have a huge specialised range of low level, overhead and drip irrigation systems, along with pumps, filters, pipe and fittings. We also offer a complete CAD design service and have experienced staff that understand your business. Drop in and test the water.
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The Horticraft Greenhouse Plastic Film is available in two thicknesses, 150 micron three season and 180 micron four season and in variations of anti-drip, thermal- rose, berry and high diffused and silver cooling effect. These give you increased plant growth and provide better quality control than other standard films. The company’s greenhouses and poly tunnel designs have the flexibility to suit many facets of the horticultural industry or domestic environment. It also has a huge range of hail net, shadecloth, greenhouse plastic, weed mat and ensilage films, supplying nationally to wholesale and retail nursery outlets, as well as vegetable, fruit, flower, hydroponic growers, and the wine industry. “Because the business is located in Monbulk it is in the heart of Australia’s most intensive horticultural area,� Ms Eisele said. “We are known throughout the industry and are always keen to offer expert advice or to source any special customer requirements. “We really do assist you to grow the best crops you can.� You can visit Monbulk Rural Enterprises at this year’s Wandin Silvan Field Days at sites H2 and H3. For more information visit www. monbulkrural.com.au.
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“Australia has a very demanding climate and environmental conditions, and protecting your valuable grapes from birds is important to increase your crop yield and ultimately your profits. “This prompts the need to procure a bird net that will have a life-span and specifications that stand up to our conditions,� Ms Eisele said. Monbulk Rural Enterprises has been in the greenhouse business for nearly 30 years. Founded in 1982 by Michael Arnott, the company also is an importer and wholesale distributor to other suppliers around Australia. It is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of cover and crop protection and manufacturers of commercial greenhouses. “Our Plastika Kritis, Horticraft branded greenhouse plastic film uses extensive experience and technology and has been developed specifically for Australian conditions,� Ms Eisele said. “As well as superior technology it incorporates features with the growers and their crops in mind. “Our films are up to 40 per cent stronger than other greenhouse films of equivalent thickness. “This gives you more security, less maintenance, and a longer life for your greenhouse.�
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Reece Irrigation Lilydale Contact Adam Quirk adam.quirk@reece.com.au Reece 76 Main Irrigation Street | Tel:Lilydale 9739 7133 76 Main Street | Pakenham Tel: 9739 7133 Reece Irrigation Contact Dan Hyland Reece Irrigation Pakenham dan.hyland@reece.com.au 911 Princes Hwy | Tel: 5941 9311 911 Princes Hwy | Tel: 5941 9311
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Interactive wildlife education display WITH increasing awareness on sustainability, damage to the environment and native animals, education is the key to ensure that Australia and its unique wildlife will be preserved for generations to come. Black Snake Productions is a company that offers education in wildlife conservation through its fun and interactive program. Over the past 10 years the company has provided fun and interactive wildlife presentations and displays using its amazing animals at many schools, shopping centres, festivals, field days, country shows and corporate events across Australia. Its presentations and displays are suitable for a wide range of audiences and are educational as well as entertaining. Founder of Black Snake Productions and wildlife educator Michael Alexander said his company has a “massive range of friendly, native animals” that they bring directly to you for a truly extraordinary wildlife encounter by giving people the opportunity to touch, hold and experience these animals close up. “At Black Snake Productions we pride ourselves in providing fun and educational service to our valued customers,” Mr
Our fun and interactive wildlife displays allow the audience to hold and touch our hand-tamed birds, marsupials, reptiles and many other animals. - Black Snake Productions founder Michael Alexander Alexander said. “We are experienced wildlife demonstrators who offer a variety of displays, huge range of animals and a wealth of information. “Our fun and interactive wildlife displays allow the audience to hold and touch our hand-tamed birds, marsupials, reptiles and many other animals.
“We also do venomous snake shows using snake pits and a wide range of local and interstate venomous snakes. “All of our venomous snakes remain in the pit at all times making our talks very safe as well as educational. “We are fully insured with working with children checks and guarantee complete safety.”
Black Snake Productions has been travelling around Victoria and South Australia for a decade bringing its range of animals and a wealth of information to thousands of people across the rural areas of southern Australia. The very popular venomous snake safety pit and talks allows farmers to learn how to safely and effectively deal
The Largest Range of Australian Made Farm Machinery
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 (pictured) - a cutting attachment that eliminates the frustration that many people experience when using nylon cord and conventional steel blades on heir brushcutter. Owner David Thorne said that for heavy vegetation such as blackberry, the heavy duty Weedwakka is the perfect tool. “The hardened steel blades will cut anything from grass to thumb thickness woody weeds, and never require sharpening,” he said. “If the blades strike a rock they are able to deflect, greatly reducing kick back, and minimising stress on the brushcutter. “This makes the Weedwakka Heavy Duty ideal for clearing scrub in rocky country,” Mr Thorne said. There are two models of Weedwakka - the Weedwakka Heavy Duty and the
Australian made aerators using the Shattertine technology. Great for cracking open hard ground and rejuvenating pastures.
Large range of linkage and trailing disc ploughs to suit all tractors and applications.
Wandin Silvan Field Days which will include a 3x3 metre snake pit with reptiles for the public to handle and displays of Taipans, brown snakes, tiger snakes, death adders, pythons, lizards and a crocodile. There will also be three snake talks each day of the event. For more information visit www.blacksnakeproductions. com.au.
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with venomous snakes on the property and how important they are to Australia’s agricultural industry. The company also provides mobile zoo displays which are a big hit with families, allowing them to get up close and meet crocodiles, pythons, wallabies, owls and more. Black Snake Productions will be exhibiting at this year’s
The best value for money Front End Loader mounted post hole digger on the market. Standard with Eurohitch connection with other styles available. Various augers sizes and types available
Australian Made slashers with 5 year gearbox warranty. Various sizes and models in single and twin rotor set-up. Great value and strength. Also available in galvanised.
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 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. Both Weedwakka models are designed for straight shaft brushcutters, and are easily attached in exactly the same way as a conventional steel blade. The Weedwakka complies with Australian Standard AS3575-1995 and meets Work Cover requirements, costing $55. For more visit www.weedwakka.com.au.
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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.
Darmac Ag was established in 2005 and has been growing rapidly over the past 10 years. Our goal is to provide the best possible sales and service to farmers in the Silvan and surrounding Yarra Valley region.
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Our workshop is fully equipped to perform repairs from engine rebuilding to servicing. We also offer onsite servicing and repairs to all types of farm equipment. We are dealers for Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Iseki Tractors ranging from 22.5hp up to 400hp, Massey Ferguson DQG ,VHNL PRZLQJ HTXLSPHQW UDQJLQJ IURP ¾ WR ¾ FXW &DQ $P $79¡V DQG 669¡V Echo outdoor power equipment, Selecta spray equipment, Hardi spray equipment, Karcher ays D 3UHVVXUH FOHDQHUV YDFV VZHHSHUV DQG VFUXEEHUV 9DOYROLQH RLOV DQG %DOGZLQ À OWHUV We also have spares available for all makes and models of farm equipment.
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The beauty of using a band saw on our Aussie hardwood ACCORDING to the team at Hardwood Mills Australia, if you have beautiful, precious or rare timber, and if you want to mill it yourself to produce your own works of art or commercially mill dimensional timber, you cannot go past a band saw mill. Hornsby-based Hardwood Mills Australia has been operating since 2006. The company supplies superior quality portable saw mills that will cut all Australian hardwood
timbers as well as exotic timber. It also provides accessories and highquality hand forged tools to Australasia. Hardwood Mills spokesperson Kerry Moring said the company stand behind its product range with a three-year commercial warranty on all engines and a 12-month warranty on all other products. “We believe our ongoing success is due to our strong emphasis on before and after customer
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service,” she said. “We provide value for money and are committed to economical solutions for all your milling requirements. “And we have an ongoing commitment to evolve, improve and grow our product range,” Ms Moring said. The company’s affordable, quality saw mill gives timber a beautiful smooth finish. The kerf of the blade is only 1.85 millimetres so you do not waste your timber by producing barrow loads of saw dust. “The saw dust is very fine and you would be hard pushed to fill a wheel barrow after a full days milling,” she said. The Hardwood Mills portable saw mill can produce millimetre (mm) thin laminates as well as beams floorboards, any dimensional timber such as 4 x 2s and 550mm wide slabs. The Hardwood Mills band saw cuts Australian Hardwood timbers such as iron bark with ease as well as soft timbers and exotics. Motored by a Kohler 14 HP engine, it is efficient to run as well as being backed by Kohler with a three-year commercial warranty. Hardwood Mills will be demonstrating their portable band saw mill at Wandin Silvan Field Days. For more information visit www.hardwoodmills. com.au.
WORK OF ART: Hardwood Mills supplies portable saw mills that will cut all Australian hardwood timbers as well as exotic timber.
What you need to know about the field days WHEN: Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2015 WHERE: Wandin East Reserve (Corner of Monbulk-Seville Road and Parker Road, Wandin East) Melways Map 121 K9 COST: $12 per person. Children under 15 are free *All proceeds go to local Country Fire Authorities. MORE INFORMATION: www.wandinsilvanfielddays.com.au.
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Greenhouse offers more cropping EVER wanted an innovative and affordable kitset greenhouse that will provide your plants from frosts and extend your growing season right through the cooler months? The Winter Gardenz greenhouse range from The Glasshouse Company is New Zealand made and ideal for the home and rural garden. The Glasshouse Company manufactures horticultural structures and equipment, ranging from plastic greenhouses/hothouses in varying sizes to suit commercial growers to small igloos/glasshouses to suit the
domestic grower. The company also custom designs shade and netting structures and ancillary products. There is a large variety of greenhouse shapes and sizes available from a compact single door 1.8 meter wide series to a 2.4 meter wide double door series. The Glasshouse Company was formed in 1986 through a partnership between two families, each with backgrounds to form a horticultural structure building company. Since those early days
managing director Gary Andersen has continued to develop the company, creating distributors nationally and internationally through quality products and competitive pricing. The greenhouses all have a durable aluminium powder coated frame that will not rust and requires minimal maintenance. Insulation is provided by clear twin-wall, six millimetre UV stable polycarbonate, which is tough enough to withstand knocks and offers better thermal efficiency than glass.
We have even built structures in the jungles of Borneo – nothing is beyond us. - Gary Anderson, Glasshouse managing director Features include built-in sliding doors and adjustable, opening vents to the roof, a unique gutter system that can be used to channel and collect rainwater from the roof and a
sturdy aluminium base. The kitset greenhouses have easy to follow step-by-step instructions, with all pre-drilled and slotted and clearly labelled to allow for quick and easy identification. Mr Anderson said a genuine understanding of what the customer wants and hands on experience has helped The Glasshouse Company forge a name unparalleled in the industry. “From The Glasshouse Company’s inception we have been one of the largest and most innovative producers of research complexes for
government departments,” he said. “Through our excellent track record and genuine referrals, we have completed some of the highest standard structures, including research facilities at Knoxfield, Tatura, Hamilton and Horsham and school facilities at Mildura, Alice Springs, Newcastle and Monash University to name a few. “We have even built structures in the jungles of Borneo– nothing is beyond us.” For more information visit www.ghco.com.au.
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CFA urging caution when burning off of the Fire Danger Period, however landowners should register their burn-off with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority by calling 1800 668 511. “Any calls to triple zero about smoke sighted at particular locations are cross checked with the burn-off register. “When nothing is listed firefighters are required to attend. “Calls to unregistered burn-offs take volunteer firefighters away from workplaces, families and potentially genuine emergencies. “So if you haven’t registered your burn you can expect fireys arriving
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Something for everyone at this year’s Small Farm & Lifestyle Expo WONTHAGGI CYCLES: The expo will have a dedicated rough terrain area for quad bikes, gators, ag bikes and four-wheel drive vehicles.
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ORGANISERS of this year’s Small Farm & Lifestyle Expo are certain there will be something for everyone at the event which will take place on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit. This second year of the expo will be bigger and better, with some exciting new additions and initiatives including tractors, ride-on mowers, ag bikes, garden tools, pumps and generators. There will be a strong focus on organic and sustainable living products, with everything from worm farms to solar lights and solar gates. On the lifestyle side, there will be exhibitors covering a range of leisure pursuits from water sports, pools and camping, to four-wheel driving, health and tourism. Many local companies and organisations will be exhibiting the latest farm machinery, implements, power equipment and cutting edge farm technology. Last year’s exhibitor from Claus Harvest Centre Leongatha dealer principal, Anthony Blackshaw said there were plenty of farmers, people with small land holdings and hobby farmers that visited the event and he encouraged other businesses to “get on-board” to help build up the expo as it is something that the region needs. “Over the two days we had lots of enquiries on our tractor range, so we are more than happy to exhibit again and the circuit did a very good job of organising and attracting quality prospects,” Mr Blackshaw said.
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The expo will have a dedicated rough terrain area for quad bikes, gators, ag bikes and four-wheel drive vehicles to be put through their paces and a working farm area will showcase the latest farm machinery, tractors, slashers and ride-on mowers. “You really couldn’t get a better setting for this expo, with easy parking and access for both exhibitors and patrons to the expansive grassed external sites being north and west of the pavilion flowing naturally into our purpose built 2000 square metre pavilion for internal sites,” Mr Cameron said. The Small Farm & Lifestyle Expo will be open from 9am to 4pm each day and costs $10 for adults and is free for children 17 and under accompanied by an adult. For further information go to www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au.
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October, 2015
New method removes need to empty water A NEW revolutionary product that seals cracks in your concrete tank from the outside without you having to empty the tank is now available thanks to The Tank Shop. The Tank Shop has a revolutionary new treatment that is potable water certified, high tensile adhesion, solvent free and an environmentally safe application. The pressure injection concrete crack sealant is the most effective method in concrete repair. A fluid resin is injected into
concrete cracks, rock fissures, expansion joints and other voids in concrete structures, with the urethane injected into a crack. Within minutes the urethane expands transforming from a liquid to a flexible rubber solid, with an extremely high adhesion rating. The Tank Shop owner Darren Smith said the seal that is formed is a highly resilient and flexible seal that allows for future movement. “Concrete is subject to weather conditions and does
expand and contract along with these conditions,” he said. “This sealant is attracted to water making it work amazingly well in situations where there is water leaking out of cracks at a high flow rate. “You would be amazed at some of the high pressure leaks we have repaired in water tanks that are full of water - leaks shooting out of the wall three feet the size of your thumb in diameter,” Mr Smith said. He added that the process has been used in the commercial building industry for more
than of 25 years. The Tank Shop has undertaken repairs on Melbourne’s Burnley Tunnel, desalination plants, bridges, irrigation pipes and channels. “We are currently undertaking work for Goulburn Valley Water Corporation, Gippsland Water Corporation, council fire water storages, galvanising plants and even leaking car parks,” Mr Smith said. “This really is an economical solution to a long-term problem.” Mr Smith said the advantage
to this repair system is it is a high-pressure injected, low viscosity sealant that is flexible, strong and durable that will treat the crack all the way through to the inside of the tank from the outside. The Tank Shop can give you a quote to repair your tank online. All you need to do is take a photo of the leaking area, email or text it and measure the length from the bottom of the crack (which can sometimes be buried in the soil) to the very top.
Ensure you measure each crack you want sealed and send the information via the company’s website. “We travel all over Victoria and southern NSW and no job is too small,” Mr Smith added. “We keep our prices down by obtaining information from clients then quoting based on the photos and measurements provided. “We then only have to travel once to each job for the repairs,” he said. For more information visit www.thetankshop.com.au.
Coles supports vegie industry with $500,000 loan COLES has committed to support innovation in the Australian vegetable industry by providing a $500,000 interest-free loan to Victorian vegetable growing operation Butler Market Gardens as part of its Coles Nurture Fund. The Heatherton-based vegetable growing operation is the first Victorian small business to receive a loan from the fund, which was established by the major retailer to help small Australian growers, manufacturers and food and grocery producers to innovate and develop their businesses. Butler Market Gardens is a large vegetable farm specialising in Asian vegetables, lettuce and herbs.
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October, 2015
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New phylloxera detection system to be fast and cost-effective A NEW phylloxera detection system developed by the Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre (PBCRC) has been put through its paces during the research centre’s recent vineyard tour in the Yarra Valley. As part of a regular program of visits with CRC participants, the PBCRC Board and detection system developer and chief executive officer of the Phylloxera and Grape Industry Board of South Australia, Alan Nankivell, witnessed the new system in action as they heard from growers currently using the method. Phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae) is an aphidlike insect that destroys grapevines by feeding on vine roots. It is the only regulated pest in the wine industry and a major concern for grape growers, with vine removal or replanting on resistant rootstock the only effective treatments. Mr Nankivell leads a Plant Biosecurity CRC project developing a sensitive, accurate and cost-effective method for the detection of phylloxera using a DNA-based test. “Fast detection of phylloxera is essential for getting on
top of incursions quickly, as well as managing areas free of the pest,” he said. “The technology can be very sensitive and highly accurate. “What we are now working on is a cost-effective and simple sampling strategy that any grower can use to quickly detect phylloxera in their vines. “Our aim is to empower growers with the ability to know where phylloxera is, and where it isn’t, so they can manage their vineyard for the best outcomes.” The Plant Biosecurity CRC Board holds meetings around Australia, taking the opportunity to see CRC research in the field and talk to end-users. Board chairman Martin Barlass said that seeing the work in the field and hearing from growers is “immensely satisfying for the Board”. “Alan won the award for best presentation at the Plant Biosecurity CRC Science Exchange only a few weeks ago. “Great science is one thing, but it must make a difference to growers in the vineyard,” Dr Barlass said. For more information on the project visit www. pbcrc.com.au/research/project/2061.
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October, 2015
Sunny days make daily silage easy DESPITE having been practised for about 10 years, even in southern Victoria, the mention of silage in one day still raises eyebrows. For my sons, as we realised the relationship between moisture and lactic acid content in silage, compounded by, and from this, we started checking moisture straight out of the mower and hourly from then on to ensure we achieved the 65 per cent moisture goal. The real shock was how little time this took, especially on sunny days; apart from what we thought was the moisture content from twisting a swath sample
By JOHN LYNE Dairytech dairy production specialist in our hands. In regard to cutting and baling/ensiling in one day, the key phrase is “on sunny days”. What was once done from observation and practice is now well fortified by science and research. The sun is absolutely critical to drying time for two reasons. Firstly, early dry down is driven by photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process of the
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managing logistics of machinery and labour. The mower, rake and baler leave their depot only hours apart and are on the same farm; not spread all over the district. Secondly, the additional preservation of forage nutrient for conversion to milk is estimated to be 150 litres per tonne of silage harvested: the potential to increase energy through photosynthesis firstly, but also minimisation of protein loss and degradation. Leaving silage on the ground overnight, let alone over several nights can counter this benefit. As stomata close with diminishing sunlight, plant sugars then are broken down to water and carbon dioxide (reversal), and water or moisture of the silage increases. We then set out the next day starting with wet material on the ground to repeat the drying we had already done the day before. Further, swaths will compact overnight reducing drying air movement through them the next morning. We then have the additional cost of tedding. Tedding can also be damaging to leaf material by laceration and release of valuable plant organic acids. If there is also a less sunny day following, the
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Advice from ABC Tarps is basic: cover it, or lose it WOULD you grow, cut, cure, rake, bale and or buy and stack your hay and then take a match to 40 per cent of it? Hay season is upon us, and while it is almost inevitable to get caught up in the mayhem of dodging rain, dancing around humidity and mechanical mishaps when baling, if you haven’t figured out how you are going to protect your bales then you risk tipping up to 40 per cent of your hard work down the drain. Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) pasture and fodder conservation specialist Frank Mickan explained the alarming losses that come from storing hay uncovered. “Hay losses during storage can exceed 40 per cent in severe conditions and commonly 25 per cent for round bales stored outside on the ground over one season,” he said.
“Losses are often greater with round bales than commonly thought despite their perceived ‘rain shedding’ shape.” It is easy to lull ourselves into a visual appraisal of weathering loss and think, it is only the outer 100millimetres, but on a 1.58m x 1.25m round bale that is a 3621 per cent dry matter loss. Physical losses aside, it is important to remember the losses that we do not see. Unfortunately not all farms have pristine hay sheds primed for filling. For those that do not have sheds or spare space in sheds there are several things you can do to prevent hay spoilage in outdoor storage according to the team at ABC Tarps. ABC Tarps director Cherie Brand said much of the hay spoilage that occurs during storage is from moisture wicked from the soil due to bale/ ground contact. “First and foremost, you need to make sure
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October, 2015
Southern Farmer, Page 23
Champion Wattlebank Merinos head for sale By DAVID RIZZOLI THE Wattlebank Merino Stud of the Glen brothers at Guildford in central Victoria is holding its annual on-property sale on Friday, October 23. Owned and operated by Glen brothers Steven, Stuart and Ian, the stud was founded in 1964 on Chatsworth House blood with later introductions of Warrambeen rams and ewes. From 1973 to the present day, Merryville rams to the value of $1500 have been purchased for the stud with the most recently Merryville Grand Monarch and a quarter semen share of Conrayn 411
purchased for $20,000. In 2000, 36 Cast for Age ewes were purchased from Merryville and since then about 360 ewes have been purchased from Merryville including the top-priced pen for both Superfine CFA and Fine Wool CFA ewes at that stud’s 2000 on-property sale. These ewes and their progeny now form the base for the Wattlebank Merino Stud. The stud’s advisor is Damien Meaburn from Roberts in Tasmania. Wattlebank aims to produce sheep with fleeces in the 17 to 20 micron range and its five and a half year old wethers consistently
make the top price for the live export trade. The stud consistently shows with success at numerous regional sheep shows with some of the most recent being 2014 ASBA Bendigo Champion Restricted Superfine Ewe, Champion Restricted Fine Wool Ram, 2014 Clunes Reserve Champion Ewe, Champion Superfine and Grand Champion Ram. The stud also has had much success this year including winning the 2015 Balmoral Champion Superfine Ram, 2015 Hamilton and District Sheep Show Champion August Shorn Superfine Ram, Grand Champion Superfine Ram, Champion
March Shorn Superfine Ram, Reserve Champion Superfine Ram, with the latter being sons of Conrayn 411. At the 2015 Australian Fleece Competition, which is conducted in association with the ASBA Bendigo Sheep Show, Wattlebank won Reserve Champion Ultra-Fine Merino Fleece. Included in the 2015 sale draft of 45 rams will be sons of Conrayn 411, Merryville Grand Monarch, a Demondrille sire and Wattlebank’s own sires. For more information interested people should call Steven Glen on 0427 047 616.
Blue-ribbon Corriedales line up for Derrinallum October sale offering By DAVID RIZZOLI
THE 2015 annual blue ribbon multi-vendor sale will be held on-property at Gambier View Corriedale Stud in Derrinallum on Thursday, October 29. This prestigious sale of elite Corriedale sheep will offer 50 rams and 10 stud ewes from the Fairburn Corriedale Stud of Daryl McDonald at Porcupine Ridge, near Daylesford, Peter and Marie Baker’s Loddon Park Corriedales at Barringhup, Milton Savage’s Gambier View Corriedales at Bradvale, and Milton and Tracey Savage’s Compton House Corriedales also at Bradvale. The McDonald family’s Fairburn Corriedale Stud (Flock No. 136) was founded in 1903 and is the oldest stud currently registered in the flock register for registered Corriedale sheep in Australia.
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