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THE CAESAR OF SALADS: Jan Vydra has grown his company, Australian Fresh Leaf Herbs, at an unprecedented rate thanks to his innovative approach to farming. In just 10 years of production, AFLH has grown by more than 1700 per cent, from producing around 2000 bunches of basil weekly, to a current peak production of almost 200,000 units per week. For Mr Vydra’s story turn to page 3.

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In contrast, Mr Goldman’s Broilers are grown out to 3-4 kilograms live weight, and are usually butchered from 9-16 weeks, depending on the type of chicken.

“I don’t feed any antibiotics at all – I actually mix all my own chicken feed so I know exactly what they are consuming,” Mr Goldman said.

There are plenty of things the chickens eat that Mr Goldman does not monitor – food that only a pastured bird is able to access: spiders, flies, worms, insects and moths being the most common.

“All the birds live in a chicken tractor, with an open bottom, and are moved on a daily basis.

“They can eat as much grass, and whatever else they can find, along with the grain mix I provide,” Mr Goldman said.

“It’s not free range – they are in open shelters – but I believe the results speak for themselves.”

Along with his Broilers, Mr Goldman has recently started growing out a new Australian heritage cross breed, known as Joyce’s Gold.

The bird, which is not ready for slaughter until at least 12 weeks and up to 16, costs almost 50 per cent more than its quicker-maturing cousins.

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ILAN Goldman is battling a problem almost as old as farming itself – what price will people pay for an ethically raised animal?

On his 15 acre farm in Mirboo North, a small town in Gippsland, Mr Goldman produces upwards of 2500 chickens for meat production each year.

There are no cages, no production sheds and most certainly no chemicals, GMO feed or sprays.

Instead, the chickens are bought in at day-old, raised in brooder sheds for two weeks before being moved to pasture in an open style chicken tractor.

Mr Goldman takes great pride in raising a bird that is healthy, happy and morally organic.

What he struggles with, on an almost daily basis, is the misconception that quality food should cost the same as that raised in a factory setting.

“My prices are on the edge of what’s acceptable to buyers – it’s a fine line between ethically farming a quality animal and making a dollar,” Mr Goldman said.

“A lot of people are happy with their $9 roast chicken from the supermarket – but in most cases, those people haven’t seen the way those birds are farmed.”

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“The chickens then flush the ground with manure – and with 75 birds per tractor there is a lot – which then acts as a fertiliser.”

Whatever has attributed to the birds’ taste success, there is no doubt Mr Goldman is confident he is doing right by the environment, the chickens and himself.

“All I aim for is to make a modest living – it can be hard, helping people appreciate how much hard work goes into this type of farm, but I think it’s the right way to raise chickens,” he said.

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Mr Goldman said.

However, there are those who would never again eat a bird that wasn’t raised ethically.

“Most of my customers are families – people who want to know exactly what is on their fork,” he said.

Back in 2015, Mr Goldman’s birds were applauded in The Age Good Food guide, where it was said to be “some of the best chicken in Australia”.

The lauded flavour, as Mr Goldman explains, is achieved through a whole-farm approach.

“Our mission is to practice farming that operates within the ecological boundaries of our property, regenerating the land and soil,” he said.

“We run steers ahead of the chickens, where they eat down the longer pasture before the chickens are put onto the grass.

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“There is a market out there for people who genuinely want pastured chicken, but are also after a traditional breed that has been given time to develop,” Mr Goldman said.

“The bird has more flavour, and more texture as a result – but only a certain type of buyer is willing to pay for the extra time the chicken takes to reach maturity.”

The hardest part of Mr Goldman’s journey has been establishing regular clientele.

Although some of his birds have been sold at Melbourne restaurants, he said that most defaulted back to “supermarket birds” in the end.

“It’s hard to compete, when you are selling a meal, with an ingredient that you can purchase at a quarter of the price,”

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We understand the importance of employment opportunities in building and maintaining rural communities - so we’re keen to see people get back to work in Gippsland,” Greenham managing director, Peter Greenham jnr, after it was announced Greenham’s had purchased the Moe meatworks and would need around 100 staff to re-open the facility that has been closed for two years.

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Jan Vydra is a farmer of herbs IN 2011, Jan Vydra won the prestigious Australian Young Farmer of the Year.

At the time, the award came as a shock – up until that point, Mr Vydra had not considered himself a leader in his industry, nor did he consider himself a farmer.

But the title could not have gone to a more deserving candidate.

Mr Vydra, together with his business partner, William Pham, is the founder of Australian Fresh Leaf Herbs (AFLH).

In just 10 years of production, AFLH has grown by

more than 1700 per cent.

Initially, the company produced around 2000 bunches of basil weekly, to a current peak production of almost 200,000 units per week.

In that same time period, AFLH have diversified their range to now offer more than 50 varieties of garnishing produce - including herbs, micro greens, edible flowers and specialty produce.

Mr Vydra and AFLH are a true example of farming at its most innovative.

“Back when we first started, My Kitchen Rules and MasterChef were just kicking off,

and I could see there was a limit on the amount of fresh herbs and produce available to the market,” Mr Vydra said.

“Those reality TV shoes really helped the cooking industry, and the flavours they use, emerge.”

Initially, AFLH started growing their produce in a paddock – like most other horticultural enterprises at the time.

“We kept losing our crops, which made me look into other options for growing the plants in a controlled environment,” Mr Vydra said.

“Hydroponics was a new

industry back then, and we started learning that we could produce the product with less water – 10 per cent less – and turn off the plants at four weeks instead of six.

“My focus has always been on understanding and developing sustainable and efficient ways to grow fresh produce.”

In 2016, Mr Vydra won a Nuffield Scholarship – travelling to 26 countries to further investigate ways to improve his production.

“Since 2008, we have dramatically cut our water, land and labour use - but I know

there are opportunities to be even more efficient and sustainable, and the Nuffield scholarship helped me investigate some of the options – looking at greenhouse operations, urban agriculture, vertical cropping, and seed growing and natural growing mediums.”

Currently, AFLH farm under 30,000 square metres of greenhouse, with the operations setup across two sites at Clyde and Devon Meadows.

The business, which now boasts a major contract with Coles, has an annual turnover of around $13 million.

There are also plans for continued expansion.

“We have recently received a $430,000 interest-free loan from Coles Nurture Fund to build a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse,” Mr Vydra said.

“This expansion is a major part of the current business capital projects, totalling just short of $1.5 million invested over the next six months.”

Despite being a first generation farmer, Jan Vydra has well and truly proven that big things can happen when you are prepared to work hard.

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The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is leading the $16 million project, which is focused on delivering gains to mixed farming operations in Victoria, South Australia, southern New South Wales and Western Australia.

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Australians are some of the highest consumers of red meat in the world, eating four times the average amount of beef and six times the amount of sheep compared to the global average.

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Jalna Feedlot MSA award winner JALNA feedlot operator, David Gillett, has taken out the Meat Standards Australia 2017 Excellence in Eating – Grainfed award.

The feedlot, which is based at Anakie, near Geelong, runs some 7000 head at any one time – and Mr Gillett attributes his MSA success to the low-stress handling employed onsite.

“Our MSA figures showed how stress in cattle had a direct correlation with meat colour and pH levels,” Mr Gillett said.

“If you’ve got cattle that want to run or spook easily, the pH levels go up very quickly, and that can make for tough beef.

“In the early days, pen riding at Jalna was done on foot or by motorbike, but now we are 100 per cent on horseback, and the cattle quieten down very quickly with calm handling.”

The combination of introducing horses, re-designing feedlot facilities and continual education of staff has resulted in incremental gains that show up in the MSA data.

But, as Mr Gillett explained, low-stress handling

was just one factor that helped the family take out the award.

“MSA grading is also about acclimation, nutrition, transport, staff and facilities, and simple things like making sure water troughs are clean and feed is sufficient,” Mr Gillett said.

Jalna delivers 70-day trade cattle that are a combination of British breeds and crosses, and 100-day custom fed Angus steers for the Coles Finest brand.

Mr Gillett said the MSA performance results were used to select and inform the regular suppliers of cattle to the feedlot, who come from an area covering Gippsland in the east, the Riverina region of southern NSW and along the Murray River, across to western Victoria and into South Australia.

“By integrating MSA data with the performance of cattle in the feedlot, we can feed information back to the producer that his cattle are making the weight gains and producing top quality meat,” he said.

“This is critical, because if you don’t start with the right

WINNER: David Gillett has won the MSA award for Excellence in Eating – Grainfed, for his Jalna Feedlot beef.

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“For the last 30 days of the feeding period, cattle will rotate through the roofed pens and be on a woodchip base - so in the clean, dry environment the dags and dirt will fall off,” he said.

“We’re also expecting a jump in weight gain and a reduction in the feed requirement they’d usually require to keep warm.”

There are other benefits from the roof – with a long term average winter rainfall of around 480mm, Mr Gillett anticipates harvesting five million litres of drinking water.

The MSA Excellence in Eating Quality Awards - Grainfed recognises feedlots that have produced cattle eligible for Australian Grainfed Beef Standards and have high compliance rates to the MSA minimum requirements and consistently high eating quality performance – as determined by the MSA Index – for cattle consigned during 201516 and 2016-17 in each state and territory.

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MSA members $65 per head in front ACCORDING to the new 2016-17 data released in the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) annual report, members potentially earned between $34 and $65 per head more because of their accreditation.

More than 2.7 million cattle were graded through the MSA program in 201617, giving an estimated $130 million back to beef producers through additional farm gate returns.

Cattle presented for MSA grading represented 40 per cent of the national adult cattle slaughter, an increase of 2 per cent on the 2015-16 financial year, despite the decline in overall national cattle slaughter.

There were 5.7 million sheep presented for MSA grading in 2016-17,

representing 25 per cent of the national lamb slaughter, with 71 per cent of those lambs supplying lamb brands underpinned by MSA. MSA program manager, Sarah Strachan, said beef producers have continued to embrace carcase feedback and the new benchmarking tools on offer, with one-third of producers consigning MSA cattle during the year accessing the myMSA feedback system.

“Impressively across the country, MSA beef producers increased carcase compliance to MSA minimum requirements to 93.9 per cent and the average MSA Index improved to 57.59,” Ms Strachan said.

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price indicators for MSA cattle remained higher on average than non-MSA cattle in both Queensland and New South Wales, with the average differential for young cattle - excluding accredited grainfed - across all weight ranges 23 cents/ kg.

“Based on the average carcase weight of MSA compliant cattle in 201617, MSA beef producers potentially received an additional $65 per head for these cattle and additional $34 per head for accredited grainfed cattle.

“With strong adoption continuing at the farm gate, more than 3000 cattle and/or sheep producers registered to supply livestock through the MSA program,” Ms Strachan said.

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who visits monthly to design feed rations, and a consulting vet from Southern Cross Vet Services at Cohuna,” Mr Gillett said.

“Both men do a lot of training with our staff – we have 14 staff between the farm and the feedlot – and we are continually upgrading our knowledge of animal welfare and pen riding techniques

with Dr Kevin Sullivan, an expert on low stress and acclimation.”

The Gillett family also crop 4300 hectares of canola, wheat and barley, and bale cereal straw for use as roughage in the feedlot.

In a normal year, they average 4500 to 5000 bales - but after an exceptional season last year baled 14,000 - which will be a fodder reserve for the next three to four years.

While the Gilletts aim to produce milling wheat and malting barley, they retain the option to use the grain in the feedlot, depending on price differential and transport costs.

After last year’s bumper grain harvest, they chose to value add 9000 tonnes of barley through the feedlot for a $25-$30/tonne profit.

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WAITING ON RAIN: Australian producers are waiting on rain, with prices hovering until a clear seasonal break – or lack thereof – determines which way the markets will swing.

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Cattle prices hinge on seasonal break

IF rain does not fall in the coming weeks, cattle prices are expected to fall – so warns Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) in their Cattle Industries Projection October Update.

Following a dry finish to winter and hot September throughout much of Australia, producers across the country are waiting for a break in the season; without it, buyer confidence is expected to take a hit.

The main impact of the poor season so far has been the downward trajectory of Australian cattle prices – largely caused by waning re-stocker demand.

October promised large rain events occurred across much of the country, but left many parts of Victoria without the promised millimetres.

“However, rain across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales in early October revived the market, with reduced yardings and stronger re-stocker buyer activity lifting prices,” MLA’s market intelligence manager, Scott Tolmie, said.

“Indeed, the recent rain across key cattle producing areas saw the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) kick, regaining 25c/kg carcase weight (cwt) or 5 per cent over the first week of October — a clear indication of the likely larger response if a more complete seasonal break arrives.

“Feedlot demand has also supported the EYCI, driven in part by robust export demand for high quality grainfed product in Japan and Korea, especially over the past few months.

“With the herd rebuilding cycle still under way, the availability of lightweight stock through markets

CATTLE COST: ABARES’ latest report shows the cost to produce livestock is 209c/kg.

Cost of cattle production just over $2 per kilo

VICTORIAN cattle farmers are spending an average of 209¢/kg lwt to produce their livestock, according to the latest report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).

ABARES estimates that the cost of Australian beef production for the three year period ending 2015-16 has risen, as more producers utilise the increased cash flow on inputs.

The three year period encompassed the rise of the Australian cattle market to record highs, driven by reduced beef production in the US which lifted global demand.

This is a direct contrast to the previous three year period (2008-09 to 2012-13), which – due to the depressed cattle market at the time – saw cost of production remain low, as producers reduced expenditure to maintain margins.

Total costs increased particularly in 2015-16, with southern expenditure averaging 221¢/kg of beef produced while northern production systems reached 210¢/kg.

Unpaid labour remains the largest cost incurred by producers, particularly in southern regions where it accounts for almost 40¢/kg of costs.

Finance costs eased over the reporting period, primarily as a result of decreased interest rates, but also due to some reduction in average farm debt per farm, particularly in northern Australia.

Meanwhile, expenditure on inputs such as repairs and maintenance, and fertiliser increased.

ABARES also identified the economy of scale gained by larger enterprises.

Over the three year period ending 2015-16, producers managing smaller sized herds - less than 400 head - typically had a higher cost of production than their larger counterparts.

This was due to smaller herd sizes averaging higher overheads, higher cash costs, greater proportion of unpaid labour and included a greater occurrence of using off-farm income to help meet living expenses.

During the three year period ending 2015-16, costs incurred by southern Australian farms were: * 100-200 head of cattle averaged a cost of production of 267¢/kg lwt; * 200-400 head averaged a cost of production of 225¢/kg lwt; * 400-800 head averaged a cost of production of 178¢/kg lwt; * more than 800 head averaged a cost of production of 165¢/kg lwt.

On a state basis, cost of production partially reflected the distribution of herd size.

Victoria has the highest proportion of small herds and cost of production averaged 223¢/kg lwt – the highest of the states.

In contrast, the Northern Territory averaged the lowest cost of production on 138¢/kg lwt – this reflects the large herd and farm sizes and was influenced by the lower cost involved in producing cattle to live export which are typically younger and lighter.

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Mr Tolmie said the dry is yet to jeopardise the national herd rebuilding, with adult cattle slaughter remaining on track with the July update forecast of 7.25 million head.

“Based on the more positive rainfall outlook for the rest of 2017, producers are not expected to further accelerate their current turn off at this stage,” he said.

“However, further dry weather could derail the broad industry rebuild that is under way and challenge many producers with some tough decisions.”

Record numbers of cattle on feed, and a relatively low proportion of females making up cattle slaughter, has resulted in an upwards revision to average carcase weights.

The rise in Australian beef production has also seen exports revised slightly, up from 1.02 million tonnes shipped weight (swt) to 1.03 million tonnes swt for 2017.

Although coming off the boil in recent weeks, the appreciation of the dollar over the last few months has challenged Australian exporters – particularly at a time when the US, Australia’s greatest competitor on the global market, has been expanding its beef production and global market share.

The cattle market now hangs in the balance, with the price direction in the short-term dependent on how the season plays out in the lead up to summer.

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Agriculture still the most dangerous work environment THE agriculture sector has again taken out the dubious title of being the most dangerous workplace, according to new statistics released by Safe Work Australia.

Some 44 workers from the agriculture, forestry and ďŹ shing sector died on the job in 2016.

Chairman of the Primary Industries Health and Safety Partnership (PIHSP), Patrick Murphy, said it was a ďŹ gure the industry needed to address.

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The agriculture, forestry and ďŹ shing sector also garnered the most serious claims for injuries sustained on the job.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Safe Work Australia report estimates that a total of $61.8 billion was lost in 2012-13,â&#x20AC;? Mr Murphy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Further to that, overall statistics for 2015-2016 show the average amount of time lost due to injury is 5.2 weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an issue that every level of the farming community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from managers on the land to policy makers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; needs to start better exploring collaboratively to improve behaviour change that can

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Results from the DFMP show a similar, or slightly improved, earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) compared to the previous 12 months.

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Despite the lowest milk price received in the history of the DFMP, 89 per cent of farmers recorded a positive return on assets as favourable seasonal conditions and pasture growth reduced feed costs, helping to offset the low milk price.

The report also found 89 per cent of surveyed farmers were optimistic for the 2017-18 season, with the majority of participant farmers predicting an improvement in farm business returns.

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Cropping overtook beef and cattle as the most valuable agricultural export sector in 2016/17, thanks to a 49 per cent increase in production, more than offsetting lower export prices for wheat and coarse grains.

Australian wheat exports to India rose by 920 per cent after wheat tariffs were reduced, while Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam all bought significantly more Australian wheat.

Volumes of Australian canola increased by 85 per cent with strong European demand also giving a boost to prices.

Legume volumes were also up 85 per cent over the past 12 months, with subcontinent markets soaking up this extra volume.

Conversely, beef and cattle export values declined by $1.8 billion, as supply tightened and competition from USA and Brazil heated up in Asian markets.

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Bigger herds lower costs NEW research has shown that the average cost of sheep production declines as the size of the herd increases.

The report was conducted over a three year period by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), commissioned by Meat Livestock Australia.

The ABARES report, commissioned by MLA, presents cost of production estimates for sheep producers for the three years ending 2015-16, based on data that ABARES collected on broadacre farms through its Australian Agricultural and Grazing Industries Survey (AAGIS).

From 2013-14 to 2015-16, wool, lamb and sheep prices increased.

However, the on-farm per kilogram cost of sheep production also lifted over the same period in real terms.

For the three years, the national average total cost of sheep production was 311¢/kg live weight (lwt) for all sheep producers and 298¢/kg lwt for slaughter lamb producers.

For slaughter lamb producers, spending was higher across most cost components in 2015-16, compared to the previous year.

Poor seasonal conditions across much of the south-east saw expenditure on fodder rise 28 per cent yearon-year.

The cost of sheep purchases was up 25 per cent in 2015-16, as a result of higher lamb and sheep prices.

However, the survey results also showed that the average cost of pro-

duction declined as lamb production increased.

For the three years to 2015-16, the total cost of production - including the value of unpaid labour - for the smallest slaughter lamb enterprises surveyed - 200 to 500 lambs sold averaged 366¢/kg, whereas the cost of production for slaughter lamb producers selling more than 2000 lambs averaged 257¢/kg.

As the level of production increased, the decline in cash costs of production was fairly minimal, however, the cost of capital depreciation and value of unpaid labour were considerably lower.

Operating margins -receipts per kilogram minus cost of production - also recorded an increase in 201516, even when the value of unpaid

labour was taken into consideration, as the lamb, sheep and wool markets strengthened.

The operating margin for slaughter lamb producers averaged 54¢/kg lwt in 2015-16, up from 26¢/kg in 2014-15.

Operating margins increased as the scale of production increased.

For example, when accounting for all costs, the operating margin for smaller producers averaged 2¢/kg lwt, while those that sold more than 2000 head for slaughter achieved an average margin of 80¢/kg lwt.

Producers can use the ABARES report to compare the cost of production of their sheep flock with the industry average, and possibly identify opportunities for improvements within their business.

The full report is available online.

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New software free for red meat producers RED meat producers are being offered the chance to access a brand new software application for free.

Geelong-based Australian software company, Aglive, is offering its Aglive IntegriPro software system free for the Mob Basic package, with the option to upgrade for more added features for a fee.

The software is being offered free to cattle, sheep and goat producers and is poised to provide a one-stop shop for managing livestock accreditations and collecting on-farm data, enhancing both management efficiencies and food traceability.

The app is a new and upgraded version of the company’s former farmer software app, with added features for farm management and the completion of electronic National Vendor Declarations (eNVDs) and National Cattle and Sheep Health Declarations.

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Aussies upbeat at Elmore AUSTRALIAN Pump Industries distributor, Rodwells of Bendigo, reported a very upbeat response from farmers at this year’s Elmore Field Days.

Although Elmore has been and gone, the positive mindset of those that visited the field days has left a lasting impression on the team at Rodwells Bendigo, and at Aussie Pumps as well.

Coming into another hot summer, Rodwells Bendigo said there had been an enormous interest in water handling equipment as producers prepare to face another bushfire season.

“We found a positive attitude, tempered with the reality of what could be a massive bushfire season that is exacerbated by drought conditions,” Nicholas Bett, from Rodwells Bendigo, said.

Among the firefighting equipment displayed at Elmore was the Honda powered Aussie Fire Chief.

The Aussie Fire Chief is widely regarded as the world’s best lightweight portable fire pump and is exported to the USA, South East Asia, Africa and even Europe.

During the Elmore Field Days, customers took interest in the pump’s superior performance, in-built features and highly competitive prices offered as show specials.

“Customers like the free five year warranty offered on all Aussie QP ‘Quik Prime’ pumps, and the heavy duty steel skids with anti-vibration mounts under every Aussie Chief,” Mr Bett said.

The Fire Chief’s big brother is a twin-impeller pump, called the Mr T, powered by a 13hp electric start Honda engine.

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All Aussie QP products also offer the fastest priming capabilities in the business.

“When we saw the specification that showed the Fire Chief will lift through a vertical head of 7.6m we were astonished,” Mr Bett said.

This season, Aussie Pumps will also launch a Kubota diesel engine drive version of their high pressure pumps, providing farmers with more options of top brand, Japanese engine powered products.

“Farmers showed a lot of interest in Aussie’s Tsurumi water harvester pump,” Mr Bett said.

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Aussie’s range of Scud pressure cleaners were also a big hit, with hot and cold machines quickly getting snapped up.

“We love to give farmers a break on prices at field days and Aussie Pumps supported us 100 per cent,” Mr Bett said.

“We’re proud of our association with the company, and we’ll definitely be at Elmore again next year with their products.”

Australian Pump Industries has earned a leading place in the pump business in Australia.

With top quality products priced at 30 or 40 per cent less than competitive brands, it’s easy to see why Aussie keeps gaining market share.

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Tractor sales up 12 per cent in August to continue trend

By GARY NORTHOVER, executive director Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia AUGUST was a particularly strong month for sales of agricultural equipment across Australia, continuing the trend of record volumes of the past few months.

Sales for the month were up a whopping 12.7 per cent on what was a strong July, and now sit 10.6 per cent up on a year to date basis.

In dollar terms, we are seeing another very strong result with sales tracking beyond the $1.2 billion mark for the year.

Demand for tractors in all size ranges is strong right across the country - Victorian sales were again very strong, led by the under 40 horsepower category up 13 per cent on last month and now 26 per cent up on last year.

The strength of the under 40hp or “leisure” market continues to be the standout for tractor sales, with an increase of 26 per cent on last month and now 16 per cent up on last year.

Clearly, the market’s appetite for this range of product has pleased many in the industry and is a clear representation of the high levels of confidence being felt by this market segment across the nation.

The larger end of the market remains quite strong, with deliveries once again beating the previous month.

ON THE RISE: August has seen a rise in the number of tractors sold across the country, with more than $1.2 billion expected to be spent in the industry by Christmas.

Sales in the 100 to 200hp range increased yet again and are now up 13 per cent on last year, and the larger range above 200hp sits about eight per cent ahead.

The distribution of sales continues to reflect the move towards larger capacity tractors and with extensive competition in the market, buyers

are capitalising on the opportunity to upgrade.

There are some early signs that combine harvester sales may not meet expected levels this year, with some challenges being forecast for this year’s harvest.

Harvester sales tend to occur on the basis of around 50 per cent committed at

the end of each harvest and around 50 per cent purchased from stock units that manufacturers import in anticipation of further sales.

Sales of these stock units appear to be down on initial expectations, so we will see a lower volume sold by year’s end.

This of course augers well for cashed up buyers who are

able to take advantage of the ready availability of stock.

Baler sales continue to slow, once again off last year’s very high numbers due in part to the variable weather conditions and finally, sales of out front mowers, linked to the leisure market, dipped this month but remain ahead of last year’s numbers.

US cattle market update THE American cattle and beef industry enters the 2017–2027 decade having gone through a very volatile period in terms of pricing and production, according to the Meat and Livestock Australia Global Industry Insights and Strategy Team.

Cattle and beef prices reached record highs in 2014 –15, after hitting 50 year lows in inventories, coupled with diminished slaughter levels.

However, the outlook for the US beef industry indicates production is set to continue to expand, which is likely to create stronger competition in some of Australia’s key markets – particularly Asia.

According to GIRA, a strategic consultancy and market research firm, the US cattle herd will continue to recover in the coming years before it begins to contract, with lower cattle numbers expected for 2022, until it expands again to reach 106 million head by 2027.

US beef production will follow the cattle herd cycle, reaching 12.2 million tonnes cwt by 2027.

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November 2017

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MADE IN RUSSIA: The Russian manufactured tractor, Kirovets, was on-show at the recent Henty Field Days. Pictured (from left) are Peter Woods, Anna Kovaleva from Russia, Ross McDonald, Alex Milnee, Kirovets’ head service manager Andrey Sagaev, and Craig Milne with the 428hp K-744R.

GROWERS had their first look at the new Russian manufactured, high horsepower Kirovets tractor recently when it was rolled out for the first time in New South Wales during the Henty Field Days.

Kirovets’ head service manager, Andrey Sagaev, flew to Australia to attend the tractor’s launch.

The newly imported 428hp Kirovets articulated model, the K-744R, features a Mercedes Benz engine and a price tag much lower than industry competitors.

Australian modifications have included a heavier drawbar and higher clearance between the wheels and frame.

The tractors are imported by

APCO Machinery, a subsidiary of the Australian Productivity Council, established to offer practical, well-made and reliable equipment to farmers at a much lower price.

Australian Productivity Council’s Craig Milne said the Henty showcase followed up on a launch into the Australian market at the Wimmera and Mallee field days.

Mr Milne had worked for the original importer 35 years ago, and was familiar with the product.

“Their whole pitch is price – they have simple transmission with a locking axle and pull efficiently,” Mr Milne said.

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Grain industry to receive $18 million SOME $18 million in funding has been announced by the Coalition Government, aimed at supporting and developing Australian crop production and productivity.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, marked World Food Day last month by announcing the funding, with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) committing an additional $6 million each year to 2022 to the Centre for Crop and Disease Management to help ensure crops reach their full yield potential.

“There has never been a more crucial time to back crop research,” Minister Joyce said.

“This funding will allow the centre to continue its work for improved crop production and productivity through research excellence in fungicide resistance, molecular genetics and farming systems.

“In the next 50 years, the world will have to produce as much food as has ever been produced in the history of humanity.

“Food and water security — with access to safe, high-quality, clean and green produce — is now emerging as the cornerstone of well-being and prosperity in the modern global economy.”

It is predicted the world food demand will rise by 75 per cent by 2050, from 2007 levels.

The 2016-17 gross value of Australia’s farm production reached $63.7 billion, with total farm exports topping $48.8 billion, along with $1.4 billion in fishery exports.

“Australia continues to export more than three quarters of the food and fibre we produce,” Minister Joyce said.

“The task ahead is to continue support for Australian farmers as they not only contribute to the well-being and prosperity of all Australians, but equally benefit the lives of millions of people across the world, putting food on their tables and clothes on their backs.”

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Poll Dorset – the breed for every need THE Poll Dorset was developed in Australia in 1937, and has since gone onto become the most commonly used terminal sire in Australia.

Initially bred from the Dorset Horn, a small group of skilled sheep breeders worked to eliminate the horns while maintaining the desired carcase attributes – resulting in the Poll Dorset body type we are used to.

Poll Dorsets have growth rates and early maturity - key in any lamb production system.

Poll Dorsets have very high growth rates, enabling lambs to reach targeted market weights quickly.

Most Poll Dorset sired lambs are trade ready (18 – 22kg CWT) from 12 weeks of age.

The breed’s entrenched background is one of early maturity, meaning lambs are sale ready and finished for market at an earlier age.

This is a major advantage to the prime lamb producer, with reduced management costs and decreased stress on the ewe.

Poll Dorsets have the added advantage of continuing their growth through to heavy export weight lambs (28+kg CWT) - giving lamb producers marketing

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options for their business.

Lean meat yield (LMY) is the key measure of carcase value, and Poll Dorset genetics lead the way in LMY, resulting in higher value carcases.

Carcase evaluations have also shown an ideal fat to muscle ratio.

This, along with an attractive meat colour, is highly important

in maintaining consumer appeal and taste acceptance.

Poll Dorsets also exhibit ideal muscle patterns - a large loin and shapely hindquarter result in a higher proportion of quality cuts of meat.

Poll Dorset sired lambs are renowned for their superior taste and tenderness, and are sought af-

ter by butchers in all market levels.

When it comes to wool, Poll Dorsets are known for their ‘downs’ type.

Downs wool is recognised for its density and springiness, making it ideal for doona and quilt production.

In a commercial lamb production system, the density of the downs wool contributes to a higher quality skin - these are more valuable in the trade and are used for high wear items such as ugg boots and car seat covers.

When it comes to reproduction, Poll Dorsets continue to impress.

Fertility is the greatest single parameter for profitability in a commercial sheep flock.

Poll Dorset sheep have no restrictive breeding period, meaning they have the ability to breed all year round.

In a purebred flock, normal lamb weaning percentages would be 120 per cent to 150 per cent multiple births of twins and triplets are common.

While the majority of Poll Dorset rams are used as terminal sires, their long recognised high fertility, virility and functionality has enhanced their commercial acceptance.

POLL DORSET SUCCESS:

In September, Coledale Poll Dorsets sold 100 of 103 Poll Dorset rams to $4000, with an average sale price of $1266.

Pictured is stud principal, Wallace Binnie, with daughter Kirsty Taylor.

RONOBRI: Ronobri Poll Dorset Stud was founded in 1969, and since then has enjoyed continued success with their breeding program.

Ronobri stud – quality breeders ROBERT and Lorraine Mitchell run Ronobri Poll Dorset Stud at Lockington, just north of Bendigo.

The stud was founded in 1969, and since then has enjoyed continued breeding success.

Ronobri annually mate around 300 breeding ewes.

Approximately 100-150 stud and flock rams are mainly sold privately on-property to clients within a 150km radius.

Ronobri regularly add top sires to the stud to enhance their breeding program, and often $8000-$10,000 is paid for each of the quality rams.

The rams are largely sourced from Armdale/ Armdale Park at Marrar NSW, one of the leading Poll Dorset Studs.

With stable bloodlines, it enables Ronobri to maintain evenness of type and conformation, with a strong emphasis on structural soundness and good downs type wool.

Ronobri rams consistently sire prime market topping lambs for their regular clients.

On property, Ronobri only run stud sheep - which ensures a very strict health status, in particular brucellosis accreditation and OJD vaccination.

As Ronobri approach almost 50 years of breeding Poll Dorsets, they believe now more than ever that the quality within the stud is at an all-time high.

Over the years, Ronobri has continued to display sheep at major events, such as the Elmore Field Days, Geelong A and P Show, and Bendigo Agricultural Show.

For more information, contact the Ronobri team on 0416 068 082 or email ronobri@ bigpond.com.

Total clearance at 40th Englewood Park sale ENGLEWOOD Park recently hosted its most successful sale to date, with some 50 registered buyers all vying to take home the quality stock on offer.

The top priced ram on the day – an outstanding spring drop tag 367-16 weighing 125 kg and with an eye muscle area of 39.66 square centimetres – sold for some $2400 to Sam Rundell from Condah.

Mr Rundell was also the purchaser of the first lot auctioned on the day, which he took home for $2000.

Rams sold went to all parts of Victoria and southern New South Wales.

John and Jennifer Turner, from Mahonga Park, Rand, travelled to purchase four specially selected rams, and paid a top price of $2350

with an average of $1912.

They were joined by Paull and Scollard agent, Richard Wynne.

Of the 50 registered buyers present on the day, more than half were repeat Englewood customers.

“This year’s offering of rams was one of the best we have presented, and along with the very strong lamb prices it was an exceptional result,” stud principal, Geoff Olver, said.

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Final under-the-hammer results were: 10 specially selected Poll Dorset rams averaged at $1895 to a top of $2400; 102 Poll Dorset rams averaged at $1457 to a top of $2000; 21 White Suffolk rams averaged at $1110 to a top of $1500.

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WANDIN SILVAN FIELD DAYS

TRACTOR MAN: David Lavern from Seville Tractors.

NICE NECKLACE: Mike Alexander, from Black Snake Productions, performed his popular wildlife show throughout the two days at Wandin Silvan. He is pictured with Yerra the dingo pup.

MOWERPOWER: Shane Duggan, from Dandenong Mowerpower, was on-hand to help customers during the recent Wandin Silvan Field Days.

CLASSIC GREEN AND GOLD: Jake Vandervee and Deitv Kaiser from Glenmac.

READY TO DRIVE: Mitch Allard, from Yarra Valley Toyota, had a variety of cars on site for those interested.

REECE: Talking all things water was (from left) Adam Quirk and Indigo Goozee from Reece.

Success at the Wandin Silvan Field Days LAST month, Wandin Silvan Field Days went off with a bang.

More than 100 exhibitors spent two days canvassing their wares: from the largest of tractors to home-made jars of chutney, there was something for everyone.

Held each year, the field days welcome exhibitors from as far as Tasmania, Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia – as well as stallholders from across the Yarra Valley region.

ALL SMILES: Jon and Julie Nixon, from Brazzen Yarra Valley, were delighted with the turn-up of customers at the Wandin Silvan Field Days.

GREAT PRODUCT: Des Ladbrook (left) and Allan Burhop from Solar Farm Gates – the kind of product that truly makes life easier.

THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO: Shaun Halit (left) and Matt Cook from Rural Fence and Trade. Mr Cook was the brains behind the Thunderbird Ag pink electric fence handle, sales of which have helped donate some $10,000 to the McGrath Foundation.

AGPOWER: Warren Storey, from Agpower, had a significant display of machinery at the Wandin Silvan Field Days.

DAYS GONE BY: Not all the tractors at Wandin Silvan were equipped with the newest technology – including this lovingly restored Fordson Super MajorDays, which was part of the Agpower stand.

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