Elmore Field Days 2023

Elmore Field Days Information

Location: 48 Rosaia Road, Elmore Victoria

When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 3, 4 and 5, 2023

Opening hours: 8.30am to 5pm

Phone: (03) 5432 6176

Email: info@elmorefielddays.com.au

Website: www.elmorefielddays.com.au

Tickets (per day)

At the gate:

Adults: $25

Secondary students: $15

Children (under-12): Free

EFTPOS is available at all gates.

Online:

Available at www.elmorefielddays.com.au

Early bird tickets available until September 30.

Dogs not permitted

Exceptions may be made for Personal Assistance Dogs.

Emergencies

Ambulance/Fire/Police: 000

Field days office: 5432 6176

Onsite first aid: St John Ambulance at Site 543.

Accessible Facilities

Disabled toilets: Located at toilet blocks near catering Sites 5, 7 and 9. Parking: Disabled parking is available near the public entrances.

Mobility scooters: Show Mobility at Public Entrance 11 (east side). Book online at: www.scooters.show

Airstrip

There is an onsite airstrip. Please see our website for a map of coordinates and location of tower (51.31 metres high).

Parcel pick-up

Save yourself from lugging your purchases around with you by using our parcel pick-up (PPU) services.

When you purchase your goods, the

President’s Report

Welcome to the 2023 Elmore Field Days.

This year we celebrate 60 years of the Elmore Field Days. Isn’t it amazing how far the Elmore Field Days and the agricultural industry have changed in 60 years?

Not only has the site grown from the 12 to 14 hectares at Ayson Reserve compared to the 153 hectares we currently host our annual field days at, but also the changes in machinery and processes. There were no airconditioned cabs, auto steer or drones back in those days like we see today.

We thought we had lived through everything after the pandemic and were thankful to be able to host the Elmore Field Days in 2022 after two years of restrictions and lockdowns. But late October, only a few weeks after the field days, saw a surge of water through Victoria, including the majority of the Elmore Field Days site being under water.

From this event, we partnered with

the Victorian Government to provide our site and existing facilities for short-term temporary housing due to the devastating events that occurred. This partnership allowed for an extremely quick response due to the existing infrastructures and services offered on site when residents needed it most. The commitment to the community from the Elmore Events Centre and the Victorian Government saw its first residents move into the short-term temporary accommodation just three weeks after the devastating floods.

An extraordinary amount of work was put in, not only by the Elmore Event Centre staff and the Victorian Government, but also all the trades and services supplied to have the site up and running so quickly. Thank you to all the staff and exhibitors for efforts in vacating the site to allow for construction to begin.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our event customers and patrons for their understanding and flexibility over the

exhibitor will give you a form that you need to take to the PPU Office, located in the centre of the site near the main office. Volunteers will then go and pick up your goods for a $2 fee.

These items are then dropped off to your choice of the east or west depots where you can pick up your goods when leaving.

Parenting Centre

Baby feed and change facilities are available in the Parenting Centre at Site 542 next to first aid. Baby change tables are available in toilet blocks near catering sites 7 and 9.

Conditions of entry

For the comfort, safety and enjoyment of all persons the Elmore Field Days (EFD) committee reserves the right to:

• Refuse entry to any persons deemed to be intoxicated and/ or disorderly or likely to cause a breach of the peace.

• Remove persons causing disturbances, breaching the peace or refusing to comply with requests from the EFD.

• Persons entering the site must adhere to Occupational Health & Safety legislation.

• Special care should be taken at all times to protect yourself and others against any loss or injury.

• Persons entering the site may be photographed, filmed or taped and it is deemed that a person by entering the site consents to the EFD or parties appointed by the EFD to broadcast, publish or use any of the photographs, film, recording or images for promotional and other purposes.

• Persons must obey all signs, notices and directions given by the EFD while on site.

• The following restricted/prohibited items are not permitted onsite without written consent: alcoholic beverages, flares/fireworks, laser pointers, knives and other dangerous weapons.

past 12 months as we have navigated through this time. The site is still not back to its former glory with some infrastructure remaining to ensure that all residents were able to stay as long as possible, however, we have plans on working through this and improving for the 2024 field days. We host many other events during the year, including the Australian Fodder Industry Association in the paddock with their Fodderganza showcasing a range of equipment and guest speakers, and the annual Elmore Tractor Pull held in March in conjunction with St Joseph’s Primary School Rochester. Our Equestrian Park also hosts weekly equestrian events of all disciplines from dressage to miniature horses to reining and everything in between. Keep an eye on our social media pages for any upcoming events.

At our 60th Anniversary Dinner, held in the George Holmberg Pavilion, we welcomed three new Life Governors to the Elmore Field Days for all their service and time given. We welcomed

everything you have done!

It’s an exciting time to see where the next 60 years will take us at the Elmore Field Days, but we look forward to seeing you on October 3, 4 and 5, 2023.

Scott Nichol President Elmore & District Machinery Field Days Inc.

Lorraine Trewick, Derek Shotton and Philip Neale. Congratulations and thank you for

Committee and Sponsors 2023

Executive Committee

President: Scott Nichol

Senior Vice-President: Andrew Holmberg

Junior Vice-President: Clara Holmberg

Treasurer: Rob Comer

Assistant Treasurer: Philip Neale

Chair of Static Display: Brian Mullane

Assistant Chair of Static Display: Graham McKenzie

Public Relations Officer: Derek Shotton

Assistant Public Relations Officer: John Giffin

Immediate Past President: Derek Shotton

Committee

Wayne Cowan

Sheryn Hand

Colin Holmberg

George Holmberg

David McCormick

Ged McCormick

Bruce McKenzie

Ivan McKenzie

Event Staff

Manager: Emma Manley

Josh Neale

Amy Ryan

Brendan Shotton

Darren Trewick

David Trewick

Jack Trewick

Lorraine Trewick

Max Williams

Event and Marketing Coordinator: Lauren Nesbit

Events and Administration Officer: Isabella Clarke

Events and Administration Assistant: Harriet Read

Grounds and Maintenance Coordinator: Colin Robinson

Life Governors

Samuel J. Ayson

W. H. R. Ayson (Dec)

Geoff L. Clay

William A. Cowan (Dec)

R.W. Duncan (Dec)

Frank J. Harney

Andrew E. Holmberg

George H. Holmberg

Ian J. Johnson

J. Maxwell Johnson

Edward J. Koch (Dec)

Gerard T. McCormick

Bruce A. McKenzie

Strategic Partners

Ivan E. McKenzie

May Mann

Philip J. Neale

Donald M. Palmer (Dec)

John R. Roulston

Derek N. Shotton

E. John Shotton (Dec)

Darren J. Trewick

Glenn S. Trewick

Lorraine J. Trewick

Ronald D. Trewick (Dec)

Benjamin G. Webb (Dec)

Maxwell J. Williams

Sponsors

The Elmore Field Days would like to thank and acknowledge the support of our partners, sponsors, exhibitors and government agencies.

What’s On

There are plenty of exhibitors at the Elmore Field Days this year, so you are sure to discover all the latest advances in agricultural machinery and technology.

There will be everything from tools and hardware through to pools and tractors, cattle crushes, machinery, plants, arts and crafts, steel yards, local produce, recreation exhibits

and everything in between. Whatever farming equipment you need, you will be sure to find it.

To make sure it will be a fun day

out for the whole family, there are plenty of exciting activities including shearing demonstrations, camel rides, reptile displays and wildlife shows.

Bendigo Marketplace Kids’ Zone Site 638

In the Community Bank Elmore, Lockington and Rochester Pavilion Site 638 The Bendigo Marketplace will have a range of activities for the kids, including a play zone.

Sandy Creek Clydesdales Site 1523

Sandy Creek Clydesdales will have several of their gorgeous Clydesdales at Elmore, with carriage rides and blacksmithing demonstrations over the three days.

Camel Rides

Site 229

Come along and experience riding a camel on famous camels who have worked in the TV and movie industry.

Elmore Field Days 60th Anniversary Site GI.93

Take a walk down memory lane and immerse yourself in 60 wonderful years of the Elmore Field Days. The anniversary tribute stand has pictures and memories from the past six decades of the organisation.

Shearing Shed

The shearing shed has a packed schedule with shearing and wool handling demonstrations, AWI Modular sheep delivery unit demonstrations, and presentations on farm security, vaccinations and lice treatment. See pages 32–33 for further details and a daily program.

Snake Safe Victoria Site 317

A wildlife display featuring a range of snakes and Australian wildlife, with demonstrations every half hour and a photo booth to get up close and personal for amazing wildlife encounters. Sponsored by Fosterville Gold Mine.

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regular exhibitor at the Elmore Field Days, the Michael’s Group is eager to showcase their range of first-rate machinery to customers new and old.

The award-winning Victorian-based JCB dealership has been coming to Elmore Field Days since the 1980s.

Dealer principal at the Michael’s Group Moama branch, Brad Michael, said Elmore Field Days offers an opportunity for their team to engage with their customers.

“The opportunity to interact and catch up with all our customers in one place is what keeps us coming back,” Brad said.

“It’s also a good platform for us to educate potential new customers on our range of machines.”

The group has a reputation for prioritising their customers, a reputation that has led them to receive recognition for their exceptional after-sales support. Brad said he is proud to be part of a group that is known for its highquality service.

“We received an award for being the number one (JCB) dealer in the

world for after-sales service and support, and we still hold this today,” he said.

“Our customers are widespread. They are in the grain business, hay, beef, dairy, chicken — it’s all over agriculture.”

The Michael’s Group offers a full range of on-farm and workshop servicing for agricultural and construction equipment.

They also supply an extensive range of machines to the construction sector, including earthmoving equipment, backhoes, excavators and wheeled loaders.

And as specialist JCB dealers, they service all JCB models from mini excavators and skid steers through to large loaders and heavy excavators. Brad said they will showcase a variety of JCB equipment at the Elmore Field Days, and are particularly eager to exhibit the JCB teleskid, the world’s first and only

telescopic skid steer loader. Recently introduced in Australia, the teleskid was constructed using JCB’s knowledge and expertise in constructing telehandlers, but instead with the addition of an extendable boom.

“This new machine combines the versatility of the telehandler with the manoeuvrability of a skid steer,” Brad said.

The Michael’s Group has dealerships in Donald, Moama, Ballarat and Traralgon.

The Michael’s Group will showcase a variety of JCB equipment at the Elmore Field Days.

Less labour, more productivity

If you’re looking for ways to improve your on-farm productivity and reduce labour inputs, Te Pari has a range of high-quality sheep and cattle handling equipment on offer.

The range includes sheep handlers, cattle crushes and automated weighing and drafting equipment, and they also design and manufacture a range of turnkey cattle yard systems.

Racewell sheep handling equipment, made by Te Pari, offers reliable, industry-proven designs.

The range of sheep handlers and auto drafters come with advanced features and technology that take the hard work out of sheep handling.

A new crutching flap is now available on all Racewell sheep handlers. This innovation gives you excellent access to the rear end of your sheep for crutching including up the belly and improved access for foot work.

This new feature is proving to be popular as it becomes harder to get

contractors on-farm with the current labour shortages.

Te Pari’s range of cattle handling equipment offers innovative designs that help improve farm efficiency and safety.

The Taurus auto drafter turns drafting cattle into a one-person job with remote-control operation. The drafting gates out the front of the crush automatically open according to the criteria you select in the scale unit — such as weight groups or any other information you have stored on the animal’s RFID tag.

With a Taurus auto-drafting crush you can process your cattle quicker and as a result will weigh more often.

With a cycle time of about 10 seconds an animal, it is realistic to

weigh 300 head an hour with very little operator intervention. If you consider the cost of labour, the return on investment on an autodrafting cattle crush is very good. All Te Pari products are made in New Zealand with high-quality Australian steel and then fully hot dip galvanised to ensure the best protection from corrosion.

The Te Pari team will be at Elmore Field Days and they’ll have a range of their most popular equipment on display.

Visit for a chat to find out how Te Pari equipment can improve efficiency and reduce labour on your farm.

For more information, phone 1800 650 682 or visit: www.tepari.com

Te Pari sheep and cattle handling equipment can save time.

Food

There are plenty of options for a delicious meal or refreshing drink at the field days.

Whether you’re craving a gourmet burger, a baked potato or something sweet there will be a wide range of food to accommodate all tastes.

The Community Catering team offers the traditional fare such as pies, pasties and sausage rolls, along with homemade sandwiches, rolls and wraps. There are also two community coffee shops so you can get your caffeine fix and a cake.

The Community Catering team brings together volunteers from 15 organisations who run the community catering stalls during the event and look after all the food vendors. It is a valuable source of fundraising for all groups involved, including local schools, kindergartens, sporting clubs and recreation reserves.

Agri Business Pavilion

Coffee

For an updated list please go to the

See Centre Map for location of these food courts.

Plenty of Action at Elmore

There will be plenty of Action at site 486 at the 2023 Elmore Field Days.

Action, ‘The Big Shed People’, are a third-generation family business specialising in designing, manufacturing and installing heavyduty farm sheds across Victoria, NSW and South Australia.

With more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and construction industry, Action shed designs are costeffective, functional and the perfect fit for the Australian agricultural industry.

As well as following best-practice design standards, every Action shed is built from Australian-made steel and the frame is fully hot dip galvanised after manufacture to ensure maximum durability and longevity.

This heavy-duty UB column and open web truss frame design will be on display along with custom gutters and cladding options at the Elmore Field Days for you to view the quality of construction first-hand.

The company’s extensive farm shed range includes haysheds,

grain sheds, machinery sheds, yard covers and shearing sheds, with the added benefit of complete project management from council permit applications, right through to installation and completion.

Action’s expertise and product offering also extends to in-house concrete panel manufacturing, making the company the ideal choice for farmers building grain sheds, fertiliser sheds, calf sheds and multipurpose sheds, or those wanting to retrofit existing farm sheds with panels.

In other words, Action ‘The Big Shed People’ offer the complete package for your farm shed build.

If you’re planning a farm shed build, be sure to catch up with the building consultants on site at the Action exhibit at the Elmore Field Days at site 486.

You can also visit actionsteel.com.au to learn more about the Action farm shed range and view the latest project photos and resources. Or call 1800 687 888 to discuss your project.

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Action, ‘The Big Shed People’, will be at Elmore.

If you need a farm shed, Action can build it.

OUR FARM SERVICES

AG Warehouse™ offers a range of farm services to help support your business needs. From the advice and support of our agronomists and animal health experts through to our on farm delivery of merchandise, fuel and fertiliser, our aim is to provide a range of relevant services that support our customers. This means our customers can concentrate on the day to day management of their operations, to help ensure the success of their business.

That’s what we do better!

GET THE TOUGHEST MACHINERY. BACKED UP BY LOCAL SUPPORT.

What do you want to get done this year? No matter what you do, we have the machinery to make your life easier. At Delecca’s we sell, service and hire machine equipment to the agricultural and farming, construction, earthmoving, and material handling sectors in rural Victoria and southern New South Wales.

Let us help you conquer your toughest jobs. Visit us at site 743.

Flood recovery thank you

Thank you to all involved with the Elmore Temporary Accommodation Village that was constructed at the Elmore Field Days site in November 2022 to help following the October floods that occurred throughout Victoria, in particular affecting the residents of Rochester.

Thank you to all the 2022 site holders who were able to clear their sites to ensure the temporary accommodation village could be set up.

To all the contractors, trades, committee members and the many government agencies that were involved (who went above and beyond for those affected) we thank you also for responding so quickly. This prompt response saw our first residents moving in just three weeks after the devastating flood impacted. The Elmore Field Days Committee was determined to allow the residents of the village to have as much time as possible to be able to recuperate from the floods without affecting the ability to run the 2023 Elmore Field Days.

When you visit the site in 2023, you may notice a few changes and earthworks that have remained from the accommodation village.

We sincerely thank all involved in this year’s field days for understanding this.

We are honoured to be able to

support the local community when they needed it the most.

— Elmore and District Machinery Field Days Committee

The Elmore Temporary Accommodation Village at the Elmore Field Days site.

Elmore Field Days 60th Anniversary

From humble beginnings in 1964, Elmore Field Days has gained recognition as one of Australia’s premier agricultural field days.

This is the result of decades of hard work and dedication from volunteer committees and sub-committees,

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Elmore tradition continues

Delecca’s has been revolutionising the construction, earthmoving, agricultural and material handling sectors for more than 40 years.

It has become a tradition for the family-owned and operated business to attend the Elmore Field Days.

Delecca’s marketing manager Phil Gutteridge said they will be showcasing the newly released Segway vehicle range at this year’s event.

“Most people will recognise the Segway name from about 25 years ago when they introduced standup two-wheel devices. They now manufacture quad bikes, UTVs and side-by-side ATVs,” Phil said.

“We are currently offering all three types of vehicles as they are an excellent choice for individuals who reside on large blocks of land or who are involved in agriculture.”

While the quad bikes, UTVs and ATVs differ greatly from one another, they all have the ability to transport you to locations that an ordinary four-wheel car just cannot access, particularly if there has been wet weather.

The ATVs are more of a recreational transport option, the quad bikes can be purchased as either a single or

double seater and the UTVs are best for transporting or towing objects across large properties.

Known for their impressive towing capacity, the UTVs are able to carry up to three people and a maximum load of 450kg.

Delecca’s will be exhibiting a range of other brands at the field days including Bobcat, McCormick, Clark and Develon (formerly Doosan).

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Delecca’s offers maintenance and repair services for machinery where customers can either bring their machinery in or Delecca’s can come to your location.

They service a large area in regional Victoria — from Bendigo to Echuca, and Shepparton to Ballarat.

They also provide a cost-efficient short-term hiring service for people who wish to test a product before making a purchase commitment and a long-term service for civil engineering and government projects.

Phil said they will be bringing everything from mini excavators and large excavators, tractors, zero-turn mowers and telehandlers to loaders, skid steer loaders and track loaders.

“It’s a diverse range that we will be bringing. We cater to pretty much every industry you can think of whether it be construction, earthmoving, material handling and agriculture.”

Phil said Elmore Field Days was a fantastic opportunity for Delecca’s to catch up with customers as well as show their range to homeowners and people from different industries. “Every show we will hear someone say, ‘wow, I did not know you did that’.

“The big thing that we want people to know is that we’re here to help people solve problems. It’s not all about selling stuff. We are solutionfocused and we want to help.”

Jason, Leigh and Ron Delecca

“The best food is home grown not imported. Support our growers, manufacturers and your local job”

Padman launches new product

The Padman Group has been “The Farmers’ Friend” for more than 33 years, transforming water efficiency for farmers and reducing labour, time and cost with innovative products and technology.

Over the decades, they have assisted farmers increase their profits and streamline their operations.

Perpetual innovators, the Padman Group has just launched their latest business venture — supplying and delivering quick culverts to industries. Padman’s Quick Culverts can be laid faster than round pipes and are ready to use immediately with no extra concrete required, making them a more efficient and economical alternative.

The culverts can be utilised in the same applications where concrete pipes and box culverts are used.

John Padman and Shawn Padman.

eager to showcase the cutting-edge culverts at Elmore Field Days.

Padman Quick Culverts will operate in conjunction with Padman Stops, which will still offer precast irrigation gates and irrigation automation products.

Shawn said by introducing Padman Quick Culverts, they are mitigating the effects of unpredictable agricultural seasons.

By having multiple industries to supply it allows them to have a stable workforce.

“This latest venture is really all about future-proofing against volatile agriculture industries,” he said. “Supplying agriculture is really what we love to do, we just wanted to leverage our 30 years of success in the ag market and apply it to other industries by designing this type of culvert.”

Shawn said they were thrilled to share both their current and upcoming product line-up at Elmore.

“The field days are an opportunity for us to get feedback. We find

it valuable just to be able to have a chat with our loyal and longstanding customers,” he said.

“We’re excited. The Padman Group is always looking for something new.

“We are an innovative company and we’re always looking to have a competitive edge on everything we do.”

Padman Group will have products on display at Elmore Field Days.

The new Padman Quick Culverts.

Elmore Field Days Life Governors

At the Elmore Field Days 60th Anniversary Dinner in August, three current committee members were awarded with a life governorship of the Elmore Field Days.

Derek Shotton

“I am very proud of the profile EFD has been able to carve out for our district and community.

“The determination to promote, support and nurture the community I believe is the EFD’s biggest and most enduring legacy.

“From supporting local businesses, individuals, organisations and sporting clubs, and encouraging and advocating the promotion of growth of our immediate and extended community.

“The EFD gives to you as a member as much as you give to it. I have had many roles and happily given much of my time. In return I have received friendships for life, a network of incredible

proportions and diversity, a book full of qualifications and life experiences that I use every day of my life.

“To the incredible group of locals that had the drive and commitment to start this marvellous institution the entire membership, local community and Victorian Agriculture fraternity are forever in debt to you all.”

Derek Shotton first started at the Elmore Field Days when he was in school, helping out in the car park. He officially joined the Elmore Field Days Committee almost 40 years ago when he was 18. Derek currently is on many subcommittees and has been an active Executive Committee

member for more than 15 years.

Over his many years, one of Derek’s biggest achievements was transitioning the organisation to not just being the field days but to the ‘Elmore Events Centre’ and attracting lots of events to the site.

The grassed arena is also one of Derek’s projects and the countless hours he spends ensuring it is right for the horses. There are many small behind the scenes tasks that Derek continues to tackle to keep the organisation tinkering away and moving forward.

The Elmore Field Days Committee thanks Derek

for the many hard years’ work he has put into not only ensuring that the field days and events centre stay relevant and prosperous, but that the committee and staff are well supported.

Thank you, Derek, for contributing so much time towards the success and future of the organisation.

Elmore Field Days Life Governors

Lorraine Trewick

“I have made many great memories over the years involved with the Elmore Field Days.

“In the earlier days the committee would do the security and setting up so they were not home a lot, so on the Sunday before the field days wives and families would go out to the site and have a barbecue to catch up — it was a great fun family day.

The last 20 years or so I have absolutely enjoyed working with so many wonderful people under the umbrella of Ag Art.

It has been a very rewarding organisation to be involved in, meeting lots of people in all walks of life all over Australia. To see all the

Philip Neale

“It is great to be involved in a group with lots of people who are striving towards the one goal.

“Everyone is on the committee for the right reasons. So many different ideas are put forward and everyone is willing to give it a go.

“When I was younger, we were given the opportunity by the older committee to do things ourselves under their guidance. It’s nice to be able to return the favour to our upcoming younger committee and give them the same opportunities.

The younger ones are also up with the changing technology and teach us a lot, too.

“The field days are great for the local community and surrounding area, and the community is great for the field days, too.

“The field days has done a lot for the town, for example the contribution to the change rooms at the swimming pool, and shade

benefits to our community and afar with financial assistance makes me very proud.”

Lorraine Trewick has been involved with the Elmore Field Days since 1965, when she worked in catering — selling soft drinks out of an old bathtub filled with ice.

She then moved on from catering to create the first parenting centre, which also meant she was still involved in the event and could bring along her young children.

Lorraine also worked in the front office during the field days for many years. And did many tasks at home including, before there were mobile phones, answering the home phone from 6 am

to 11 pm while her husband Ron, who was executive officer, was busy on the farm. Lorraine officially joined the committee more than 20 years ago and she became the chairperson for General Interest, and the Ag Art Wear Competition began. In 2000, Ron was president and Lorraine accompanied him to the New Zealand Field Days, where she was introduced to the idea of Ag Art. Lorraine came back to Elmore and suggested that the Elmore Field Days begin an Ag Art Competition. The success of Ag Art in Elmore was a result of the dedication shown by Lorraine to promote the competition statewide and her passion kept the

entrants coming back each year.

The commitment that Lorraine has shown the Elmore Field Days in all aspects over her 59 years of

being involved is incredible. The Elmore Field Days Committee thanks Lorraine for contributing so much of her time and energy to the field days and Ag Art.

sails at the schools. But the community return this with them running the parcel pick-up, catering, etc. You can’t have one without the other.

“George Holmberg told me a quote years ago: ‘You either live in your community or you live off your community’. I think this was a great quote, and I have lived by this ever since.”

Philip Neale Philip, or more commonly known as Seale, has been involved in the Elmore Field Days since he was young, where he would accompany his dad and uncle to the events.

Philip has been involved in most sub-committees at the field days, including Waste Management, Traffic, and Parcel Pick-Up. In these roles he oversaw lots of changes, including the upgrade to wheelie bins after they used to use 44-gallon drums as bins.

Philip has been on the Executive Committee as

part of his role in Treasury for seven years. Philip was around when the Equestrian Park started. He has spent many hours working on the arenas to ensure they are perfect for the events and building relationships with the different clubs. He is always willing to lend a hand no matter how big or small for all the local organisations. His commitment to the field days shows this.

local organisations.

The Elmore Field Days Committee wants to thank Philip for all the work he has dedicated to this organisation and the continued support he offers the staff and committee.

Everything you need in one place

Northern Hire Group (also known as NHG) prides itself on its great range of quality plant and equipment and excellent customer service.

Chris Feldbauer, a qualified fitter and machinist with a passion for all things mechanical, started Northern Hire Group in Echuca in 2016.

Since then, Northern Hire Group has continued to develop and evolve the business, and is committed to the Echuca community and surrounding areas.

Northern Hire Group’s location on the Victorian/NSW border, and its modern fleet of heavy vehicles, allows it to service northern Victoria, southern NSW and most areas between Echuca and Melbourne. Having grown up locally, and running a local business for many years, in 2012 Chris saw an opening in the market and began a small, specialised hire company — Northern Generator Hire & Maxwell Signs.

Chris began to form the idea of Northern Hire Group. The site was leased in early 2016, and after extensive renovations to workshop,

yard and office facilities, NHG opened its doors in April 2016.

From its inception, NHG has continually morphed and adapted to the ever changing and expanding community demand, listening and acting on its customers’ needs and requests.

NHG initially opened with a range of plant and equipment aimed predominantly at residential and trade consumers, based on analysis of the demand of the local community.

By September 2016, NHG had expanded the fleet to near full capacity of a ‘typical’ hire company. However, by being attentive to client needs and requests, and an ongoing commitment to client satisfaction, NHG has also moved into previously unchartered industries including:

• Road infrastructure: With larger excavators, padfoot rollers, twin drum rollers, trench rollers, traffic lights, light towers, VMS Boards and concrete road barriers.

Northern Hire Group in Echuca.

• Agriculture: With telehandlers and attachments, trenchers, water trailers, weed sprayers, air compressors and pressure washers.

• Large commercial and civil works: With more than 100 site offices/ kitchens, ablution blocks, shipping containers, and substantial quantity of temporary fencing.

• Events: With generators, pedestrian and road barriers,

VMS Boards, lighting towers, portable toilets and temporary fencing.

NHG prides itself on offering great quality, but more importantly, reliable equipment, suitable and able to efficiently perform the job required of it.

But first and foremost, NHG wants to be remembered and recommended based on great customer service.

NHG has a wide range of industrial and agricultural equipment for hire.

Wide range of equipment

Eastern Spreaders from Kerang handle a wide range of equipment for the pastoral and agricultural industry, including NDE vertical feed-mixers, Marshall spreaders, Renn grain equipment, Boomerang bale feeders, Sitrex hay rakes, John Berends equipment and Rotowiper weedwipers.

They are the eastern states distributor for Marshall Multispread fertiliser spreaders and will have a range of models onsite at Elmore again this year.

The Multispread will handle all types of granular fertilisers as well as lime, gypsum, compost and manures. Marshall’s optional i4M variable rate control has proved popular, assisting farmers to increase the accuracy of their fertiliser applications, minimising wastage. The i4M system can also be retro-fitted to older machines.

Eastern Spreaders are Australian distributors for the Canadian range of RENN Roller Mills. RENN has been in the business of feed processing for more than 50 years, also supplying grain bagging and unloading systems which are durable, efficient and user friendly.

The bagger uses a low-profile design which reduces stress on the bag and uses an inclined auger to fill the bag. The RGB1020C model has a 10ft wide tunnel and combines a large hopper with a high capacity 20inch auger.

RENN Roller Mills have proved to be a great addition to Eastern Spreaders’ range of feeding equipment. Popular sizes are 12, 24, 36 and 48-inch wide rollers in portable PTO drive models with folding 12ft discharge auger. Also available are stationary units, suitable for electric motor drive. The 16-inch diameter rollers are precision-machined and dynamically balanced. The popular 24inch model handles barley at up to 13 tonne/hour and wheat up to 27.2 tonne/hour.

Eastern Spreaders have been the Australian distributor for Canadianmade NDECo Vertical Cutter/Mixer/ Feeders, since 2000.

With a very quick cutting and efficient mixing ability NDECo mixers are available in sizes from 11 cubic metres in single auger configuration to 32 cubic metres

conveyor feed-out or two side doors with discharge elevators available from 3ft to 9ft lengths on either the left or right side.

NDECo’s patented carbide-insert large 24inch curved knives, which give a quick slicing action and very long life as well as minimising power requirements, should last in excess of 3000 hours. The augers are also hard-faced for longevity.

Eastern Spreaders are the official Victorian and Riverina distributors for Rotowiper carpet roller-type weed-wipers.

The Rotowiper is designed to apply herbicide without affecting underlying clovers and pasture grasses, as the rotating drum only applies herbicide to plants in direct contact with the applicator. The height of the roller can be adjusted to suit the type of weeds being targeted. Rotowiper comes in three main configurations — The TR Series towbehind units from 1.8 metres to 4.5 metres wide; the LMU Series 3 Point Linkage units from 2.9 metres to 4.26 metres wide; and the FU Series Tractor mounted fold-up machines from 6 to 12 metres wide.

Eastern Spreaders will have a wide range of equipment on display at Elmore.

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Bendigo TAFE: 150 years of education

This year is a milestone anniversary that recognises education’s proud history and impact in Bendigo and its surrounds. The School of Mines was established in 1873, later becoming known as our Bendigo City campus. Recently undergoing a $60 million refurbishment to become a state-of-the-art training facility in the heart of Bendigo.

Bendigo TAFE is part of the fabric of the region. Over the past 150 years one thing has remained constant, a connection to the community that gives people the opportunity to achieve their best. This is reflected in the generations of families who have studied and worked at Bendigo TAFE.

Today our five campuses deliver over 100 vocational courses to over 9,000 students every year. Our experienced teachers, modern campuses and exciting programs create a dynamic and welcoming environment for productive learning.

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Daily Shearing Shed Program

9am Shearing and wool handling demonstrations with AWI Modular Sheep Delivery Unit demonstration.

10am Zoetis Gudair safety and best practice vaccination.

10.15am Ag Cloud on-farm security.

10.30am Shearing and wool handling demonstrations with AWI Modular Sheep Delivery Unit demonstration.

12pm Coopers Flexolt oral lice treatment.

12.15pm Ag Cloud on-farm security.

12.30pm AWEX WoolClip and e-bales.

12.45pm Shearer grinder demonstrations

1pm AWI Modular Sheep Delivery Unit demonstration and blade shearing.

1.30pm Shearing and wool handling demonstrations with AWI Modular Sheep Delivery Unit demonstration.

2pm Coopers Flexolt oral lice treatment.

2.45pm Ag Cloud on-farm security.

All shearing sessions will feature:

• Shearing training/wool handling promotion

• AWI to speak on AWI services and the Modular Sheep Delivery Unit.

AWI modular race delivery units

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The Modular Sheep Delivery Unit will not only eliminate the time and energy that shearers spend having to walk to the pen, catch a sheep and drag it back to the shearing stand, but it also minimises the chance of injury to the shearer from the dragging and twisting movements.

The potential benefits for woolgrowers and the industry include:

• Increased attraction and retention of shearers to the industry.

• Decrease in shearer injuries.

• Cost effective option when upgrading infrastructure.

• Provides an avenue for multipurpose sheds.

Come along to see the AWI-developed Modular Sheep Delivery Unit in action in the shearing shed.

Shearing and wool handling demonstrations

• Teamwork in the shearing shed.

• Technical tips for wool handling.

• Technical tips for shearing.

• Wool pressing.

Shearing grinder demonstrations

• Shearing grinder safety.

• Setting up the grinder.

• Grinder pendulum adjustment and maintenance.

• Sharpening techniques for combs and cutters.

• Setting of grinding paper and maintenance of discs.

Speakers

Ag Cloud

Farmers today face a dual challenge when it comes to combating crime. Not only do they need to protect their physical assets, but they must also safeguard their operations in the digital realm. AgCloud recognises this multifaceted battle and has been dedicated to providing integrated solutions that address both the physical security and cyber security needs of modern farmers.

Flexolt

Flexolt, the world-first oral lice treatment for sheep, gives producers greater flexibility when treating their flock. The product can be used on both sheep and lambs (from 6kg body weight) with any length of wool, revolutionising lice control. Flexolt contains a novel active ingredient that works systemically from the inside out, offering producers the flexibility to treat off-shears, short and long wool sheep and lambs with a single, oral dose.

Flexolt also gives producers greater choice over when to treat their flock. It means producers are no longer bound to shearing time for lice control, minimising common management challenges such as labour, weather and time. The

product is unaffected by rain, and lambs at foot or poorly shorn sheep can be treated without the risk of reinfesting the flock in the following months.

Flexolt reduces farm management challenges across the entire flock or individual mobs. Split shearing, which often leads to lice outbreaks, can be avoided as mobs can be treated at once. New sheep can also be treated and quarantined from the rest of the flock.

WoolClip AWEX

Zoetis

Heidi Sutherland from Zoetis will share an update, including photos and practical tips on achieving consistent vaccination techniques. Then she will talk about the importance of worm egg counting.

WoolClip is an online internet and mobile app that allows the user to create wool specifications, consignments and National Wool Declarations (NWDs). It uses a simple, intuitive workflow designed to reduce workload and errors. For those wanting to collect mob and bale details in the wool shed during the day, the mobile app can be used even where there is no signal or data connectivity. Once finalised, WoolClip will send the specification by email to the nominated marketing organisation as well as owner/ manager(s) and marketing representative(s) in the team.

Is it time for an upgrade?

There are many reasons why you could be thinking about automating parts of your milking system or switching to full robotic milking.

Perhaps you’re struggling to find reliable milkers, or you want to simplify the way you work.

If you do decide to make changes, it’s good to know that a milking system can be tailored in a way that works for you and your farm.

For example, not every robotic system forces you to change everything you do to suit the way the robots like to work.

With DeLaval VMS, the world’s most flexible milking robot, the first question asked is ‘how do you like to milk?’.

Because however and whatever you feed, and whatever kind of milking frequency you prefer — one, twice, three times a day — when the system tells the cows it’s time, or whenever they decide they’re ready, DeLaval can work with you to design a system that will help you farm that way. Your way.

Or maybe you’re looking for ways to upgrade to one-person milking on a rotary.

The DeLaval Cockpit of their E-Series rotaries give you total control and total visibility. Crowd gates, sorting gates, speed — all of it — at your fingertips where you stand.

And with DeLaval’s Flow-Responsive Milking, you don’t need a separate stimulation routine, and no gap is required between stimulation and cluster attachment.

You just attach and let the system provide stimulation and then apply vacuum after oxytocin release, all of which makes the start of milking a one-person job.

Combine this with an accurate and cost-efficient DeLaval Teat Spray Robot, and you’re one step closer to milking solo.

So whether you’ve been thinking about making a change for ages, or are at the start of your thought process, make your next step a chat with the milking system upgrade specialists at DeLaval.

• Rainwater Tanks

• Fertiliser Tanks

• Diesel & Adblue Storage

• Troughs and Animal Care

• Septic Tanks

• Fire-Fighting & Water Cartage

The milking system upgrade specialists at DeLaval are ready and waiting to help.

Get ready to make a change

With a recent funding boost of $1.99 million from the Victorian Government’s Agriculture TAFE and Training Fund, there is no better time to study agriculture or horticulture at GOTAFE.

Key existing GOTAFE agriculture and horticulture courses will be supported by the funding, while 10 new short courses will be created, including in Aboriginal practices and land management and farm safety. The funding has reaffirmed GOTAFE’s position as a leader in agriculture and horticulture vocational education.

GOTAFE provides hands-on learning opportunities for students interested in the agriculture and horticulture fields, with an operational farm in Shepparton enabling real life experience before entering the industry.

If you have considered study to explore subject areas such as agriculture and horticulture, GOTAFE’s open days are a great opportunity to learn more about your options and career paths. If you are unsure, come along to one of GOTAFE’s open days and chat

with our career advisers who will assist you in making decisions about your future.

School leavers can get an understanding of study pathways, find out what areas interest them and learn what tertiary education is all about.

People re-entering the workforce, looking for a change in career direction or returning to study can experience different fields and learn about pathways to university.

Whether you are looking to start or change your career, gain some new skills or explore your options, GOTAFE is here to help.

GOTAFE invites you, your family and friends to join us at one of GOTAFE’s open days to talk with our students and industry-experienced trainers to obtain real-life insights on courses and vocations.

During September, GOTAFE will also hold Open Month, with free department tours available throughout the month. The change you want to make starts here — visit one of

GOTAFE’s campuses during Open Month or bring your friends and family to one of the open days.

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Biodegradable: our range of coir fibre matting derived from coconut husks. These 100% natural wonders are not only biodegradable but also contribute to soil enrichment, ensuring your garden flourishes while minimizing your environmental footprint.

Experience Green Solutions Galore: Coir fibre handles weed suppression, erosion control, and boosts plant health. With GuardnGrow, you enhance your garden and support a greener world – it’s a lifestyle.

checks are available to people aged 18 years and older.

Join us at Elmore Field Days and dive into sustainable gardening. Discover eco-friendly tips, insights, and solutions from our experts at site 268.

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GOTAFE land and animals coordinator Rob Hall.

Knowledge and experience

AG Warehouse is excited to once again bring a wealth of knowledge about farming, agriculture and rural industry to the Elmore Field Days.

The experienced AG Warehouse team from Rochester will be at site 979 and will be joined by several key suppliers, each with experienced staff on hand to answer any questions about their products or services.

And of course, there will be great specials on a range of AG Warehouse products.

Store manager Denise Jones said Elmore Field Days provided the business with the opportunity to not only exhibit their excellent products, but also showcase their accommodating and attentive customer service.

“We can supply bulk fuel, bulk fertiliser, bulk grains and stock products to suit everyone from the hobby farmer level to the broadacre farmers,” Denis said.

“You would be surprised at how broad our range of products and services are.

“We have a very experienced team instore with backgrounds ranging

from the racehorse industry, dairy, sheep, cattle, poultry and calf rearing.”

AG Warehouse Rochester is proud to provide quality products at competitive prices along with exceptional customer service.

Building relationships with customers is an integral aim of the team, so whether you operate a large-scale operation, are a lifestyle farmer on small acreage or live in town and need hardware or pet food supplies, the team at AG Warehouse are happy to offer advice and products to suit your needs.

AG Warehouse is your one-stop shop for dairy supplies, fencing and general hardware, harvest supplies, animal health and nutrition supplies and stock handling equipment.

At the Elmore Field Days, you can consult with their team of experienced agronomists, who are dedicated to ensuring that

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your farm achieves maximum productivity. They will be available to provide valuable insights and recommendations to help you achieve your goals.

AG Warehouse looks forward to providing new and existing

customers from the wider local community with personalised assistance and support.

Make sure you visit the store in Rochester as it has recently undergone a major interior and exterior renovation.

AG Warehouse store manager Denise Jones with staff members Craig Enders and Michael Manning.

Training future technicians

Bendigo TAFE’s Jono Williams works at the cutting edge of farm technology. As a heavy vehicle teacher, he’s training the next generation of skilled workers to support Victoria’s agricultural sector.

“There’s more technology in a modern-day tractor than in a Tesla,” Jono said.

“But as farm equipment becomes more advanced, the reliance on precision electronics and complex mechanical systems means you need a different skill set to maintain it.”

To help address the regional skills shortage, Bendigo TAFE recently launched the Smart Farming Lab — a state-of-the-art agricultural mechanical equipment training centre.

The lab features the newest teaching tools and simulators specifically designed for the future of farming technology.

“The students we train now aren’t mechanics, they’re technicians,” Johno said.

“They not only need to have traditional skills, but also in-depth knowledge of modern electronics and hydraulics.

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The Smart Farming Lab at Bendigo TAFE.

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“The Smart Farming Lab lets us teach the latest technology. “We use simulator boards to create examples of real-life faults, like problems with a seeding element or pump. The students diagnose the issues and find solutions.

“They get a great understanding of how a hi-tech tractor works and how it communicates with farm implements.

“This new facility gives us the ability to train up to 100 apprentices each year.

“Our set-up is already secondto-none, with brand new Massey Ferguson tractors and a hydraulic test simulator.

“Now the Smart Farming Lab positions us as the leading Victorian TAFE for the Certificate III in

Agricultural Mechanical Technology

(AUR30420).”

To learn more about Bendigo TAFE’s courses — including automotive, trades, agriculture and horticulture — visit www.bendigotafe.edu.au or call 13 TAFE (138 233).

farm machinery needs skilled technicians to service them.

The state-of-the-art agricultural mechanical equipment training centre at Bendigo TAFE.

Almost 50 years of service

Bertolis has grown in terms of the product range and services offered since it started nearly 47 years ago.

Paul Bertoli realised that through hard work and good customer service he had the foundations for a successful business. And 19 years ago long-term staff member Jack Collins joined the business in partnership with Paul.

These factors have seen the business steadily grow to where it is today — a key provider of agricultural and industrial machinery for northern Victoria, stocking a wide variety of equipment with locations in Shepparton, Benalla and Albury/Wodonga.

Bertolis supplies and services many leading brands.

The business represents Kubota, world renowned for its quality tractors, grounds care, excavators, skid steers, and Krone hay and silage equipment.

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Bertolis also has key AGCO brands as a key part of the business.

Massey Ferguson is AGCO’s iconic tractor brand, but also is their leader in hay and harvesting equipment. Fendt tractors, with Vario drive

transmissions from 70 hp to 600 hp, form the other part of the AGCO stable that Bertolis is proud to be representative for.

In addition to these two tremendous organisations, Bertolis has been able to develop and nurture key franchises of other impressive brands

such as Hardi broadacre sprayers, Duncan seed drills, Berti mulchers, Walker mowers, Hustler equipment, BA sprayers and spreaders, and John Berends, which is Australian-made. Key staff reside throughout Bertolis’ wide sales area, which sees the business well-positioned

to promptly respond to inquiries regardless of a client’s location. Bertolis will be there to continue supplying and servicing northern Victoria for the next generation. Come and see the Bertolis team and products at site 899 or visit: www.bertolis.com.au

We specialise in the sale of New & Used Shipping Containers, Site Of ces & General Transport

Grays is a family owned and run business situated in North Central Victoria, we have been operating throughout Australia for over 30 years and have established a great reputation for prompt service and reliability.

Grays supply New and Used Shipping Containers for hire and sale, long or short term throughout Country Victoria. Our wide ranges of Shipping Containers include General Storage, High Cube, Refrigerated & Dangerous Goods

We also offer New and Used Portable Of ces, Site Huts & Tea Rooms for Building Contractors, and the General Public to hire and buy.

Address: 128 Victoria St, Eaglehawk VIC 3556

Phone: 03 5446 1414

The Bertolis team and products will be at this year’s Elmore Field Days.

Unlock the key to better soil

In 2018, two Victorian dairy farmers started talking about how they could improve their farms’ sustainability and profitability.

That’s when an idea was born. Linking science and nature — a ‘biolink’ — to find a better solution for Australian farmers.

Using their first-hand knowledge of the land and good farming practices, the Biolink team have formulated a unique combination of ingredients to feed the soil and create a better environment for plant and animal growth.

Biolink Probiotics 4 Plants and Animals makes a range of affordable natural fertilisers, microbial soil stimulants and animal probiotics.

“We draw our inspiration from the pioneers of biodynamic, organic and regenerative farming,” co-owner Kevin Beecroft said.

“Unlike conventional fertilisers, Biolink products aren’t just about replacing the nutrients removed

Biolink co-owner Kevin Beecroft.

Bullet from Biolink.

from the soil in food and fibre production.

“We’re about nurturing the soil using a selection of multi-species microbials to create a carbon and nutrient-rich, sustainable environment for plant growth.

“Designed for use alongside your conventional fertiliser program, they boost nutrient uptake while reducing the quantity of fertiliser needed to produce the same output.

“The result is a costneutral solution.”

The Biolink Probiotics

4 Plants and Animals range of microbial-based products helps in all types of applications, including:

• Nurturing abundant pasture growth to feed the herd — reducing your dependence on costly bought-in feed.

• Increasing crop yields and plant quality

without the need for extra chemical fertiliser, which results in nutrient loss and harmful run-off into waterways.

• Boosting the on-farm composting process in manure heaps and effluent ponds to reduce waste and create cost-effective fertiliser.

• Improving the gut health of horses, livestock and poultry to increase nutrient efficiency, lower feed costs, reduce environmental emissions and increase overall animal health.

“The feedback has been fantastic. Every week, we’re talking to farmers who can’t believe the results of using Biolink products,” Kevin said.

For more information, visit: www.biolink4plants. com.au

Award Entries and New Releases

The Elmore Field Days has annual exhibitor awards, which are presented to exhibitors to reward the high standard of professionalism and quality displays.

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

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These machines are judged on their purpose and suitability, scope of application, construction, ease of maintenance and service, ease of operation and adjustment, availability of parts and overall value for money.

Award for Advances in Technology and Innovation

The machines/products entered in this award are judged on the most cutting-edge technology, including design, durability, ease of adjustment, operation and overall value for money.

2022 Best Agribusiness Pavilion Exhibit — Rural Bank

For details of the machines/products head to the Elmore Field Days website.

New Product Releases

Agteam Machinery 961 Cleaning and grading of grain by air only

Babyscent and Nature Lab

Skincare GI.25 Eye Serum, Facial Booster and Body Oil

CPAP Direct GI.90 ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP Device

EEA Group 423 Cast Loader

Envisage Furniture 1025 Luxury Reclinng Lounge chair

Eye Muffs by Reptiler GI.71 Eye Muffs G6 Wireless

FarmPro 515 12m & 18m Controlled Traffic Farming Triple Roller (Hydraulic Folding)

Fence Line Solutions 193 End Clip

Little Keeper GI.31 New Products

McCullochs 617 Bad Boy Mowers

Padman Group 999 Padman Quick Culverts

Polymaster Group 297 Self-Draining Liquid Fertiliser tanks

Site Awards

Exhibitors are automatically entered into Site Awards which are judged according to the aesthetic appeal of the site, information content and adhering to the site conditions.

2023 Award Sponsors

CMS Refrigeration & Electrical Service, Country News, Elmore/ Lockington/Rochester Community Bank Branches, Bendigo Bank, Kevin Hayes Plumbing and Peat’s Office Equipment.

2022 The Best Static Award — Shepparton CFMOTO

2022 Life Governors Award — Best Overall Exhibit — Farm and Diesel Mechanical Maintenance PTY LTD

ELMORE FIELD DAYS 2023 EXHIBITORS

Farmer Little 271

FarmTech Machinery ������������������ 1089

FeedTest AP106

Hardwood Mills Australia 224

Harford Distributions 1026

Harrisons F-Trucks 522

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Jeep - Poyser Motor Group

Dodgshun Medlin ����������������������� AP43

DonateLife Victoria GI 30

Down Under Modified Tractor Pulling Association 1517

DroneLand Australia 148

Drovers Saddlery 690 DrumMUSTER �������������������������������� 349

Duncan Equine Group ���������������� AP51

Dunstan Farmers Engineering 969

Duraquip 892

DXP Australia 1012 Dynamic Electricians 108

Dynapac 443

Eagle Fuels Pty Ltd AP50

Eagle I Machinery Pty Ltd 608

East Coast Generators Pty Ltd 152

Eastern Generators AP63

Eastern Spreaders Pty Ltd 668

Easy Dairy Automation Systems 1041

Easydrive Post Co 339

Echuca Regional Health ������������� GI�44

Echuca Rural 912

Eddies Cider 722

Eddington Engineering 1072

EEA Group 423

Elanco 319

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Elmore Fire Brigade 549

Elmore Football Netball Club 296A

Emo’s Leather Goods 1029

EnduraPost 1008

Energy Safe Victoria AP84

Enjoy Benalla GI 15

Envisage Furniture 1025

EquinePro AP16

Equissage Therapy AP24

Eureka Garages & Sheds 133

Everton Farm Supplies AP108

Exotic Filled Candy & Licorice 1215

Eye Muffs by Reptiler ������������������ GI�71

Fairview Water �������������������������� AP45

Falcon UAV AP9

Fantastic Products Australia GI 68

Farm and Diesel PTY LTD 867

Farm Automation Australia 989

Farm Mapping Services AP13

Farm Pro 515

Fence Line Solutions 193

Fine Arc Engineering 857

Firbank Grammar School AP127

Fix Engineering 827

Flamingo Paperie GI 49

Fonterra Australia AP78

Formplex Weatherboards 223

Fosseys Distillery 713

Fosterville Gold Mine 782

Fosterville Gold Mine AP87

Four Seasons Gutter Protection GI 58

Frontline Socks�������������������������������� 24

Funky Trail 241

FWSR GROUP 1408

G & J East Strathalbyn 347

G&M Poly Irrigation 307

G B S TOOLS 367

Gallagher Australia 336

Garlic Essentials ������������������������ 1220B

GE Silos 419

Gendore Tractors & Machinery P/L

Genesis Industries 319

Genetics Australia 997

Giltrap Ag 1319

GMHBA PTY LTD AP12

GO TAFE 395

Goldfields Revegetation Native Nursery 273

Gone Walkabout Australia 214

Good As Gold Buggies 191

Goulburn Western Wear �������������� 1216

Goulburn-Murray Water 493

Gradian Hydrotech 1049

Grain Brokers Australia AP98

Grain Logic 77

Grainline Pty Ltd 808 & 899

Graymont Australia 602

Grays Bendigo ������������������������������� 447

Green Brain Pty Ltd AP104

Grizzly Engineering 1169

Grogans Machinery 1286

Grow Victoria/Tasmania GI 40

Growers Services Echuca 1328

Guardn Grow 268

Gulf Western Oil AP60

Gunyado Bazadais & Dohne Stud 1221

Haeusler’s 1102

Harbergers 885

Hartlands Eucalyptus Distillery GI 41

Hay Australia AP125

Haymate Australia 1055

Healy Group 1412

Hearing Australia ������������������������������

ELMORE FIELD DAYS 2023 GENERAL INTEREST

Riverina Jerky & Biltang 1217

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service AP112

Rochester Motorcycles 413

Rometron Australia AP19

Rosenow Industries 252

Roslynmead West Sheep Studs 1458

Rotech Rural 28

Royal Flying Doctor Service 559A

RPM Australia-Pacific Pty Ltd 38

Rural Bank AP74

Rural Financial Counselling Service

Victoria West AP83

RYAN NT 530

Ryco 24 7 617

Ryebucks Portables ���������������������� 284

S & W Seed Co 386

S2 Resources AP120

Safe Transport Victoria 715

Salami Shack GI 79

Salt of the Earth Enterprises GI 67

Sandy Creek Clydesdales 1523

Santons of Bendigo 1256

Sany 617

Saroma Natural Remedies GI 51

Saul Swags 719

Sawquip - Bendigo Saw 1250

Scents and More By Ray and Co GI 54

Schinckel Hayrakes 507

Seed Cleaners Australia 961

Sensual Bliss GI 92

Septic Science 221

Serafin Machinery - Hand

Mechanical & Ag ��������������������������� 505

Services Australia AP83

Seymour Rural Equipment 511

Shane & Amber Baker “Booloola

White Suffolks” 1454

Shannons Insurance 698

Shearwell Australia Pty Ltd 1383

ShedFast 287

SheerSpeed Shearing Products �� 1414

Shepparton CFMoto 1466

Shepparton Lasers 1175

Shepparton Motorcycles & Power Equipment 1416

Shooters Fishers & Farmers Party

Victoria Inc 731

ShortHive Honey GI 39

Show Mobility 1440

Showdem Massagers GI 73

Silo Bag Ag P/L 664

Silo Upgrades 592

Simply Bee GI 19

Sleeptime 705

SLTEC Fertilizer 173

Snake Safe Victoria 317

Snowgum Distillery 692

Soaporders com au GI 10

Solahart Bendigo AP86

Solar 1 Electrical Pty Ltd AP129

Solar On 2

Southern Skin Cancer Clinic GI 81

Specialised Mowing Equipment 808 & 899

Spitwater Victoria 1058

SproutAg AP17

Sproutwell Greenhouses 292

Starting out Safely - Child Car Seat

Information AP115

Statewide Concrete Products 288

Statewide Sewing Superstore 1419

Stauff 617

Step Flex Orthotics GI 8

Stihl Shop Echuca / Santons of Bendigo 1256

STM Australia Pty Ltd 1057

Strathvalley Herefords 1020

Summertime Pools 236

Supagas AP111

Super Tools - St Marys 51

Sussanahs GI 52

Swanbuild Pty Ltd �������������������������� 732

T Ferdinand Leather Co 42

Tailgate Campers 7

TAMA Australia AP53

Tannertrack Tractors & Equipment 399

TASCO Petroleum 535

TASTE MERCHANT GI 21

TCR Canine Wear GI 43

Te Pari Products Pty Ltd 330

Telstra ������������������������������������������ AP73

Templar Innovations GI 6

Terricks Engineering Pty Ltd 957

That Sticker Chic GI 59

The Belt Man 1031

The Crafty Spots GI 23

The Nationals- Victoria AP49

The Outback Plunge Pool 727

The Salvation Army 1033

Thermomix ����������������������������������� GI�16

Think Livestock 996

TiMotion Technology Australia AP116

TKV Group 532

TMC Cancela Australia 1317

Tommy Campers 231

Tools Warehouse 582

Top Dog Kennels 23

Tough Soap GI 69

Toyota Material Handling Australia 555

TracMac Farm Equipment 1307

Trans Tank International 69

Treehab Tiny Houses 11

Trex Water Trucks��������������������������� 572

TriTech Lubricants Pty Ltd 34

Truline Machinery 1093

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Embark on the Firbank journey

At Firbank, Year 9 isn’t merely another school year — it’s a transformative chapter in the students’ lives.

At the heart of this experience is a robust support network, ensuring every student feels welcomed and at home.

From mentor groups and wellbeing leaders to a personalised buddy system, each student has the help they need to thrive.

Beyond the classroom, opportunities in sports, drama, choir and various clubs provide avenues for students to form lasting friendships and uncover their passions.

Central Australia, with its vast landscapes and timeless beauty, serves as the backdrop for Firbank’s Year 9 Desert Program at the end of Term 2.

It’s more than a geographical exploration through the stunning Australian desert — this 10-day adventure is an emotional and social journey for the Year 9 students.

After completing the Desert Program last year, student Sophie reflected: “Through hikes, dinners and river crossings, I have become so much closer with my cohort. Together, we got through the most challenging of times. We endured these highs and lows together. It was such an amazing bonding and learning experience.”

Venturing into Victoria’s beautiful High Country, the Year 9s undertake the eight-day Journey Expedition at the end of the year.

Igniting personal development, the Journey Expedition encourages a connection to the natural world and builds inner resilience.

As students navigate varied terrains, establish camps and solve real-world challenges, they discover their true potential, learning the importance of collaboration, leadership and resourcefulness.

For families seeking an exceptional educational journey for their daughters, Firbank’s boarding program provides an unparalleled experience.

Tailored for girls from regional Victoria and beyond, boarding at Firbank ensures they continuously live and breathe these transformative experiences,

becoming well-rounded, resilient individuals ready for to get the most out of their futures.

Let your daughter soar to new heights with Firbank. Connect with the admissions team on (03) 9591 5132 or via admissions@ firbank.vic.edu.au to learn more about the enriching experiences Firbank boarding offers.

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Year 9 students take part in the 10-day Desert Program.

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Krone’s large range of innovative round balers will set you up for success for this year’s season. The new addition of the innovative VariPack Belt Baler, means Krone offers the largest range of round balers. Features include 4 endless heavy duty belts, adjustable 3-zone density system and easy insert net system.

Bringing versatility to the farm and beyond, Krone’s range of mowers, rakes and round balers have you sorted for the season ahead. Look no further than the Krone range.

FINANCE

Working with land and water

Like many businesses, Rich River Irrigation Developments began as a small operation driven by the incredible commitment and experience of one person.

Since that day in 1980, RRID has grown into a multidisciplinary company that consults on some of Australia’s biggest irrigation and land development projects. The team includes experienced professionals with expertise in all areas of work, including survey and design; irrigation hardware sales, installation, and servicing; and title survey and subdivisions.

In 2004, RRID expanded to take on a Bauer dealership with the objective of providing their clients with the highest quality irrigation equipment, including hard hose irrigators, lateral moves and centre pivots.

Since taking over the Bauer dealership, the Rich River Irrigation

You should ask your supplier the following:

1. Where is the greenhouse made? (Is it manufactured locally or imported?)

2. Is it strong and self supporting or does it need bracing to hold itself up?

3. Does it have steel in the frame that will rust? (Ours doesn’t!).

Some of the equipment sold by Rich River Irrigation Developments.

Developments team has undergone regular training at Bauer’s headquarters in Austria and are now recognised as one of Australia’s most experienced Bauer retailers. Their sales and servicing team have a vast range of experience with pumps and pipelines and can project manage irrigation developments from start to finish.

The team provides an extensive range of survey services, including broadacre, detail and topographical, construction set out and works as executed.

At RRID, the team can design both surface and spray irrigation systems, including field grading, channels, drains, water storages and internal infrastructure, as well as feedlots, including all paddocks, irrigation

and drainage, effluence management, feeding systems, sheds and stables, and any other required infrastructure.

RRID is a proud member of Irrigation Association of Australia, Institution of Surveyors, Spatial Sciences Institute and Irrigation Surveyors and Designers Group, and are licensed for cadastral survey in Victoria, NSW and Western Australia. While their reputation has extended their work to large-scale agricultural projects both in Australia and overseas, they have never lost sight of the small farmers and regional businesses — they are committed to working with their local community around Echuca-Moama and the Riverina.

They are a market leader in the irrigation industry — but they will always make time to sit down and listen.

Rich River Irrigation Developments will be at Elmore.

Decades as a trusted choice

For nearly five decades, Delmade has stood as the trusted choice for Australian farmers and contractors.

With a proud history dating back to 1974, Delmade has continuously evolved, shaping the agricultural landscape.

What sets Delmade apart? They listen to the farmers and contractors who use their equipment and adapt speedily to suit new and changing environments.

This year at Elmore, Delmade will be exhibiting the Delmade Offset Disc.

With generations of innovative features like oil bath bearings

for incredible longevity, the infield tool kit for easy gang adjustment and the rear tow hitch for towing a seed roller or other implement, this unit will ensure your tillage operation never breaks down again.

Delmade’s extensive Offset Disc family starts at the 650 Series suited towards the small to medium landholder and culminates with the 1075 Series 60 plate and the extra heavy 1150 Series for virgin tillage.

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NOW AVAILABLE IN 9”, 10”, 11” AND THE NEW RELEASE MASSIVE 12”

If you’re in the tillage game, there’s a Delmade to suit you and every Delmade comes backed by decades of in-field experience. Plus a new release is on the horizon with the Delmade Silver Series Offset. Also on stand will be the Delmade Subsoiler, Scarifier and Heavy Duty Cultivator tine display. The units are built very heavy for hard conditions and feature a range of tines, points and breakouts to suit virgin tillage through to seed-ready finishes.

Rounding off the showcase will be the Delmade Ripper Pipe Layer and Delmade Roller display.

The Delmade Ripper Pipe Layer is a spool system that takes all the hard work out of pipe laying. In the Delmade Roller range is the Cambridge Seed Roller, the Ring Packer Roller for post tillage and the 24” to 48” Flat Rollers.

Drop by site number 345 and chat to the Delmade team, give them a call on 1800 335 623 or visit: www.delmade.com.au

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• 9” capacity up to 2 ton / min

• 10” capacity up to 2.5 ton / min

• 11” capacity up to 3 ton / min

• 11” capacity up to 3.5 ton / min

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• Hydraulically raised / lowered

• 9” has 2mm thick tube & 5mm flight

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• Standard equipment includes reverse gearbox, electric start motor, fire extinguisher, electric braked axles with built in brake controller, 2 x LED work lights, new tyres, steel hopper, tow hitch, oversize sign flags & flashing light on 42-60’ augers

• Optional equipment includes collapsible hopper (standard on 12”), adjustable spout, mudguards and lights, drop spouts, waterproof monitor & camera and bean flighting

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Delmade equipment will be on display at Elmore. Check out everything Delmade has to offer.

New twine technology is here

Heavier hay bales, less downtime and a baler twine that can handle the pressure in the field. Sounds like a fodder contractor’s dream, right?

For up to 30 Australian hay contractors and producers, that has been the reality as part of R&D trials for Tama Australia’s latest product innovation, Impax Twine Technology. No stranger to R&D, Tama commenced global trials for the development of Impax more than three years ago.

An instrumental member to the twine product development team, Tama Oceania regional technical manager Darrell Butler said “with the concept of heavier duty balers coming into the crop baling market, traditional twine technology was becoming too thick, meaning operators were experiencing a lot of downtime fixing broken twines and knotter components. It allowed us to rethink the technology.”

The result of this ‘rethink’ was Impax. A thinner, stronger twine capable of increased knotter performance.

“It provides less downtime, less maintenance, a more workable twine,” Darrell said.

Hence the tagline: ‘Total workability’.

More than 200,000 bales across Australia have been produced using Impax technology during the past three years.

Over in Wagin, Western Australia, hay contractor John Thomson has been baling hay for more than 25 years.

Operating a fleet of eight-string Krone balers as Big Bale Company, John started trialling Impax twine two seasons ago.

“It’s a big improvement to what we were using,” he said.

“We’re having much less trouble in the field with Impax twine which is a real benefit to us.

“Every minute in the paddock is very important that we’re not stopped fixing broken twines.

We’ll be using Impax twine throughout all our machinery, there’s no comparison with other twine. It’s been incredibly successful.“

Impax twine from Tama Australia will be available for the 2023 baling season.

Impax is a thinner, stronger twine capable of increased knotter performance for heavy duty hay bales.

Showcasing ag excellence

Rural Group and New Holland are set to captivate agriculture enthusiasts and industry insiders at the Elmore Field Days.

This highly anticipated event will spotlight cutting-edge farming technology, featuring tractors, balers, combines and an enticing range of toys and merchandise. Renowned for innovation in the agricultural machinery sector, Rural Group and New Holland’s collaboration promises a spectacular display.

Attendees can explore the latest models of tractors, balers and combines, showcasing state-ofthe-art efficiency and productivity features. New Holland’s reputation for excellence is expected to draw significant attention.

Visit sites 905 to 912 to witness a comprehensive range of agricultural equipment. Engage directly with the Rural Group and New Holland team and product specialists, delving into the benefits of the showcased equipment and addressing queries.

A highlight of the event is the exhibition of the original twin rotor New Holland combine, an

iconic piece of agricultural history. This showcase underscores New Holland’s legacy of innovation and craftsmanship.

Complementing the machinery line-up, Rural Group and New Holland offer an array of toys and merchandise inspired by agriculture. From miniature tractors to branded clothing, there’s something for all enthusiasts.

The Elmore Field Days have long been a cornerstone of the agricultural calendar, drawing crowds from across the country. This year, Rural Group and New Holland’s participation is set to elevate the event with their blend of cutting-edge technology, historical significance and engaging offerings. Save the date for October 3 to 5 and experience the fusion of innovation and tradition at Elmore Field Days.

Rural Group and New Holland’s showcase promises a glimpse into the future of farming machinery while celebrating rural life’s enduring spirit.

Rural Group and New Holland are proud collaborators at Elmore Field Days.

Quick and easy heart check

Free 15-minute heart health checks will be offered at Elmore Field Days by a qualified pharmacist as part of La Trobe Health Services’ commitment to regional communities.

La Trobe Health Services chief executive officer Ian Whitehead said regional communities have some of the poorest cardiovascular health outcomes in Australia.

“This initiative is one way to help our members and community check if they are at risk,” Mr Whitehead said. “We’re passionate about supporting better health for our community.

“Regional communities have some of the worst heart health outcomes in Australia, so we really encouraged our members and community to participate in the heart health screenings.”

The heart health checks are free and will run from 8.30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Thursday. No booking is required.

During the check each participant is taken through the 15-minute heart health check with a qualified pharmacist at their side.

Key heart health indicators checked during the screening include blood pressure, heart rate, body composition, diabetes risk and nonfasting cholesterol levels.

“Results are provided immediately following the test, with the pharmacist providing key insights on the results, advice on how to keep your heart healthy, and informing participants on how to follow up with your GP in further action is required,” Mr Whitehead said.

According to Amy Sabatini, chief pharmacist with Priceline, coronary heart disease remains the dominant cause of death among Australians with worse outcomes experienced in regional and rural areas.

“It is important to get heart health check-ups to give you the best chance of receiving the right treatment and possibly diagnosing underlying medical conditions,” Ms Sabatini said.

“Our team is looking forward to coming to Elmore Field Days and conducting the heart health checks. We know these checks save lives.” For more information about La Trobe Health Services’ free heart health checks visit: www.latrobehealth.com. au/healthyhearts

If you’re interested in La Trobe

Health Services’ health checks coming to your workplace or community event, email: marketing@lhs.com.au

Should you have any concerns about your heart health or any other health concerns, please seek the advice of your trusted healthcare professional.

The friendly Latrobe Health Services team would love to check your heart health at Elmore Field Days.

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Support when farmers need it

Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West (RFCS VicWest) is excited to be part of the Elmore Field Days once again in 2023.

Staff will be on hand to talk with farmers and business owners about where they’re at and what they need moving forward. It’s a question for many farmers in the region who RFCS VicWest has already assisted with flood recovery grants.

RFCS has been working with farmers since 1986, and as a notfor-profit business offers free and confidential support for them and small business owners across western Victoria. The service now includes wellbeing support for clients and their families.

With counsellors that come to a client’s home and short waiting lists, our service has gained a positive reputation within rural and regional communities.

RFCS VicWest executive officer David Stafford recognises the importance of agricultural shows and field days to the rural community.

“These events are great opportunities for our team to learn about current issues affecting the farming and small business community,” David said.

“Our counsellors are passionate about their work because they live in the region, many from farming backgrounds themselves.

“When they visit a client at their farm, the connection is real — there’s a sincerity about helping one of their own.”

Storm events, droughts, floods

and bushfire are common reasons for calling the RFCS for help, but less obvious is the assistance the organisation can provide for farmers and small business owners facing climbing interest rates and rising costs.

Aside from clarifying your financial position, our counsellors can negotiate with lenders or creditors on your behalf.

They can assist with a refinancing strategy, debt mediation and exit or succession planning if you’re ready to retire and hand over the farm or business to one or more of your children.

Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West staff will be at Elmore Field Days.

Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West has been working with farmers since 1986.

Refuelling Solutions continues its growth in the region with bulk storage facilities in Deniliquin, Shepparton and Barnawartha. With a phone call we can quickly support all your bulk fuel requirements for on-site storage tanks, truck haulage and large projects. Our local team, with decades of knowledge in the fuel industry, are fully committed to working with you to understand your needs and provide the best service possible. Call Mark, Pat or Paul for all your fuel requirements. To see our full range of services visit www.rfs.com.au

Snakes slither into field days

Fosterville Gold Mine has once again come on board as a sponsor to assist with promoting community awareness around reptiles and snakes.

After being a huge hit with the crowds in 2022, Elmore Field Days organisers are excited for Snake Safe Victoria to be attending this year’s event, with daily demonstrations and a wildlife display.

The display will feature a range of Australian wildlife for you to look at and explore.

Throughout the three days Snake Safe Victoria will be conducting halfhour demonstrations — one will be on venomous snakes and snake safety and the second is a wildlife show featuring snakes, crocodiles, wallabies, goannas, lizards, dingoes and more.

The focus of the demonstration will not only be about the snakes themselves but will include information on snake safety. They will discuss the main types of snakes you might encounter in

Victoria, and some tips on what to do when confronted by a snake and techniques to avoid being bitten. Their talks will educate that snakes are not an aggressive species, but more often than not defensive, meaning if you leave them alone then they will leave you alone — but they know in the country this isn’t always possible, so they offer advice on how to treat a snake bite.

Snake Safe Victoria will also have snake bite kits and merchandise to purchase for your summer adventures and there will also be the chance for some photos, with proceeds going back into wildlife conservation.

Don’t miss the opportunity to have an up close and personal experience with some of Australia’s incredible species.

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Flood and storm support

Technical info and decisionmaking

Agriculture Victoria is working with Victorian farmers and industry to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters (including floods and storms) through delivery of technical information and decisionmaking support services to help farm business recovery, including:

• Grazing, cropping and pasture management.

• Irrigation and horticulture system rehabilitation.

• Soil erosion management.

• Land management.

• Animal health and nutrition.

• Farm mapping and planning.

• Water quality.

• Weed management. More information is available from the Agriculture Recovery Team on 0427 694 185 or at: recovery@ agriculture.vic.gov.au

Ag recovery newsletter

Farmers and service providers are encouraged to subscribe to the ag

recovery digital newsletter to access latest events and information.

For information on events and field days across the state please visit the Events page on the Agriculture Victoria website.

National Centre for Farmer Health

The National Centre for Farmer Health is committed to supporting primary producers whose properties, livestock or crops were damaged or lost in the floods and storms through the delivery of initiatives to boost farmer mental health and wellbeing, including:

• A supportive online community through the #BuildingFarmSpirit social media campaign.

• Free access to online psychology support delivered by farmer health trained psychologists.

• Support for community events providing social connection and mental health promotion opportunities for farmers, farming families and farming communities.

• Distribution of mental health resources and support information.

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More information is available on the National Centre for Farmer Health website.

Farmer Online Assist

The Farmer Online Assist program provides Victorian farmers affected by extreme seasonal conditions with up to three free sessions with a farmer health trained and registered AHPRA accredited psychologist — without a need to have a GP mental health plan.

The following eligibility criteria apply:

• You must be over 16 years of age.

• You must be a Victorian resident living in a local government area affected by the 2022 floods.

• You must be currently living or working on a farm.

Farmers who register for the service by September 30 will have until January 2024 to book and use their free sessions.

Farmer Online Assist is not a crisis service. If you require crisis support please call Lifeline on 131 114 or in an emergency where there is an immediate risk of harm to a person call 000.

For more information or to register for Farmer Online Assist visit the National Centre for Farmer Health #BuildingFarmSpirit webpage.

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Climate tool gets an update

The Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO have unveiled a new name for their digital information product, ‘My Climate View’, along with updates to help more farmers make informed decisions now to build climate resilience for decades to come.

Previously known as the Climate Services for Agriculture online platform, My Climate View is unique in providing farmers with critical data to assess how climate trends, including changes to temperature and rainfall, might impact their business for specific commodities and date ranges in their location, to a 5 square kilometre resolution.

Along with the new name, My Climate View has been updated with:

• Climate information on new commodities: avocados, cherries and chickpeas.

• Significant improvements to how users access and view their local and commodity-specific climate information.

• Details on how climate information is calculated.

The Federal Government’s Climate Services for Agriculture program

is a collaboration between the Bureau of Meteorology and Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.

Bureau of Meteorology Climate Services for Agriculture program director Elizabeth Johnston said My Climate View was a product that had been designed by farmers for farmers.

“The Climate Services for Agriculture team has engaged extensively with Australia’s agricultural sector to understand what climate information and services the sector needs and how it is best presented,” Ms Johnston said.

“It is critical Australian farmers and communities have the locally relevant and commodity-specific information they need to prepare for the future.

“The product presents past and future climate information, all in one place.”

The program team, which includes agricultural scientists, climate scientists, social scientists, digital product developers, and communication and engagement specialists, continues to integrate feedback from farmers and their

My Climate View provides farmers with critical data to assess how climate trends, including changes to temperature and rainfall, might impact their business.

advisers across Australia into the My Climate View product.

CSIRO’s Drought Resilience Mission lead Graham Bonnett said more than 2000 people who worked in agriculture had been engaged across Australia.

“My Climate View has been developed to help farmers understand the aspects of future climate that are most relevant to them and what they farm,” Dr Bonnett said.

The Climate Services for Agriculture

program is part of the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund’s investment into the development of better climate information for Australia’s agriculture sector.

My Climate View is available now and free to all users at: myclimateview.com.au

Farmers and the agriculture sector are encouraged to explore their local climate information and share their feedback at CSAEnquiries@ csiro.au

Staying safe around cattle

Developed alongside key beef industry stakeholders, the Beef Cattle Handling Safety Information encourages farmers to make achievable changes to keep everyone on their farm safe.

It is part of a three-year push to provide practical support and resources to help farmers and others assess their cattle handling practices and yard facilities and identify areas for improvement.

Cattle handling is the second most common cause of workplace death on Victorian farms, claiming four lives since 2018, while an average of almost one person every week is injured seriously enough while working with cattle to receive workers’ compensation.

WorkSafe executive director of health and safety Narelle Beer said the key message — It’s the least I can do — harnessed people’s desire to “do the right thing” and encouraged farmers to take a fresh look at the safety of their cattle handling facilities and practices. “We know safety is not a fixed concept, it’s an ongoing process and we’re working alongside farmers, workers, cattle service providers and the wider industry to help everyone reach at least a basic level

of safety and strive for continual improvement,” Dr Beer said.

“WorkSafe is committed to offering practical advice and not leaving farmers and workers with a problem to figure out on their own.

“We know every farm is different, that’s why we’ve worked closely with industry to create information that will offer valuable support to those working with cattle on farms.”

Speaking in a video with WorkSafe, South Gippsland beef farmer Peter Miller said ongoing maintenance was key to safe and efficient yards.

“Yard maintenance is important, why have something that doesn’t work? It’s just so simple … and it just makes it more enjoyable to work if everything’s working the way it should,” Mr Miller said.

“It’s the least we can do to make them safe for everyone else who’s working in there.”

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Further messaging will target topics including working alone, loading ramps, drafting, safety conversations, mustering and yard design.

View the new cattle handling information at: www.worksafe.vic. gov.au/safer-cattle-handling

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Tractor pull returns in 2024

The first Australian modified tractor pull was held at the Elmore Field Days in 1976, and in 2022 the Elmore Events Centre was excited to bring the tractor pull back to where it all began.

The Elmore & District Machinery Field Days Committee, St Joseph’s Primary School Rochester and Down Under Modified Tractor Pulling Association (Down Under MTPA) partnered together to present this event, which was a great success.

What is a tractor pull? A modified tractor pulls a weighted sled along an 11 m wide and 100 m long dirt track, and as the tractor pulls the sled further the more forward the weight goes on the sled causing the sled to get harder to pull.

When the tractor “pulls” the whole 100 m this is called a full pull. Tractor pulling is known as most powerful motorsport due to some tractors having more than one engine with some of them being over 1000 hp.

The Elmore Tractor Pull will be back on March 16, 2024. Head to www. facebook.com/elmoretractorpull for up-to-date information and purchase tickets closer to the event.

“We are planning for another huge event in 2024, with some exciting activities happening alongside it,” Elmore Tractor Pull Committee member Grant Shawcross said. Come and talk to the Down Under MPTA and check out some of their tractors on site at this year’s Elmore Field Days. Follow them on Facebook for their season dates and information on the tractors.

Volunteers are key to success

The Elmore & District Machinery Field Days Committee was formed by local community members in 1964, and has been run by volunteers ever since.

Today the organisation is still owned and run by the community, and there are currently 25 volunteer committee members.

The organisation wouldn’t be still going strong if it wasn’t for the decades of hard work and dedication from subsequent

volunteer committees and subcommittees to ensure every event is even more successful than the last.

“It is great to be involved in an organisation that puts so much back to the community and its members,” former president David Trewick said.

“Many past and present members, including myself, have been given the opportunity to complete courses and learn life and business skills, such as safety, accounting and marketing, that we can apply to our everyday lives and own occupations.”

During the annual Elmore Field Days, more than 300 volunteers look after everything from parcel pick-up and parking, to waste management and the parenting centre.

Organisations receive a compensation for the hours they volunteer at the event.

“We rely on the volunteers for support during the event and they rely on us for the support we give back to the community,” David said.

“We want to say a huge thank you to all incredible volunteers — we appreciate all the time and effort you put in.”

60 YEARS OF THE ELMORE FIELD DAYS COMMITTEE TESTIMONIALS

I have always found the Elmore Field Days to be a great social group. I remember when we would have a little hut on the site that we would have a few drinks in, and even the local police officer at the time would ride out to partake in a few too!

- Bruce Mckenzie

I remember the flood in 1975 I had to duck dive down to hook machinery and trailers up to be towed out of the water. It was a great effort by all involved to ensure that almost everything was saved in time. All the work was done with good humor, many laughs, and a few cold drinks!

- Ged McCormick

It is amazing to see how the community pulls together to run the Field Days, and how all the community groups pull off such a large feat. We have come a long way, but it is amazing to see how things have grown over the past 50 years.

-Max Williams

Being a part of the Elmore Field Days is so important as young people need to be involved in organisations like these so that they are still around for many years to come. It is very special to be a part of something that has had now three generations of my family involved.

- Clara Holmberg

It’s great to see all the hard work and preparation for the field days come together every year in October. I also enjoy getting out and talking to the exhibitors and learning about new technology or practices within the industry.

-Scott Nichol

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