Cost-effective permanent fencing solution

Limestone Downs is a sprawling 3,214 hectare farm, 15km south of Port Waikato.

Maintaining fencing infrastructure on such a large property is a significant undertaking, so sheep and beef manager Cam Lourie was looking for an efficient, long-term solution. “I knew I wanted to move away from our current polyrod fencing, so after evaluating the options I decided to try out the Insulated Line Posts from Gallagher.” The Insulated Line Post system includes a fully insulated polyethylene and fibreglass post for low cost, low maintenance, permanent electric fencing for sheep, cattle, deer and horses. It comes with pre-formed wire attachments with snap-on clips. Since making that decision and installing the first blocks of posts over 2.5km of steep terrain, Cam has been impressed with the posts’ ease of use and straightforward installation. “Traditional posts take a lot of effort to put in. The Insulated Line Post system is simple to install and the nylon snap-on clips mean we don’t need any staples. It’s also a time-saver. You can put up a whole line of posts in one day by yourself, without any large machinery.” Now Cam has his Insulated Line Posts installed, he has found that power is running through them really well and they have been effective at keeping stock where they should be. As well as durability and ease of installation, cost is another key consideration when evaluating fencing options. For 1km of fencing with one gateway, Gallagher’s Insulated Line Post system could save you up to 45 percent on material cost, compared to conventional seven-wire wood post fencing with one hot wire of the same length. The flexibility of the Insulated Line Posts also means they are well-suited to freshwater environments, which is helping landowners protect waterways and wildlife.

Gallagher has been working to support a lake restoration project at Lake Ruatuna in Ohaupo in the Waikato. They have constructed an Insulated Line Post fence to aid drainage and improve water quality. With the lake’s neighbours grazing stock in adjacent paddocks, the system could be a great option for farmers wanting to prevent stock from damaging restorative planting and could also help them comply with regulatory requirements for drain and wetland fencing.

For more information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store.

Article supplied by Gallagher

| Photos taken by Gallagher Territory Managers on farm visits in Waikato (left) and Taranaki (right).

RETAIL PARTNER

goLd PARTNERs