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Inside Bringing Elmore to your kitchen table We should be spending the first week of October enjoying the Elmore Field Days. We should be wandering between equipment displays and machinery demonstrations, while enjoying the warm spring sun. We should be chatting to the experts and checking out the latest technology, then taking time out to watch the Ag Art Wear competition. We should be. But we aren’t. Much like 2020, 2021 has been riddled with disruption after disruption thanks to COVID-19, and it has sadly led to many agricultural events$—$including the annual threeday extravaganza that is Elmore Field Days$—$being cancelled.

Thank you for your continued support The Elmore Field Days Committee would like to thank everyone involved in the field days for being supportive and understanding during this time, including our exhibitors, committee, members, sponsors, community, volunteers and the public. Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the difficult decision was made to cancel the 2021 Elmore Field Days in the best interest of public health and safety for all those involved. We would like to thank Country News for producing this program and helping support our exhibitors during this tough time.

everyone back on-site for the 59th Elmore Field Days on October 4, 5 and 6, 2022. The Elmore Field Days Committee and staff have already started planning for the 2022 Elmore Field Days, and we are looking forward to a great event next year.

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It isn’t a decision anyone makes lightly and it affects everyone involved. Which is why the Elmore Field Days Committee and Country News have come together to bring you Elmore Field Days At Home. It’s our small show of support to those who support the field days. The businesses and the families who continue to stick by the field days through thick and thin. We hope this snippet is enough to get you through until 2022, when the next field days are scheduled for October 4, 5 and 6.

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Thirty-five years of building sheds When it comes to structural sheds, Entegra’s signature designs are hard to beat. This year marks the manufacturer’s 35th anniversary, with outbuildings erected across Australia. At this year’s Elmore Field Days, Entegra was planning to showcase its newest trademarked design for shed gutters, Taperflow.

“The tapered gutters allow us to run more water without any overflow.” Entegra says farmers can still browse the company’s range of shed kits online, even if they can’t get to the Elmore Field Days this year.

“We’ve engineered a design for gutters,” Entegra marketing team leader Adam Smith said.

Mr Smith said they have four sizes available, and the purchase and installation process is also very simple.

“Instead of pipes going everywhere and coming down each column (of the shed), it just goes straight to the end, and then directly into the tank.”

“It’s like getting off the rack; they’re pre-engineered, ready to install, you just need to book in installation and delivery.”

It’s an easy add-on to shed designs, with no added plumbing required for installation.

If the pre-made shed kit doesn’t suit a client’s needs, the Entegra team is still available for custom designs.

“A lot less messy, much less cost after installation,” Mr Smith said.

Many farmers that approach Entegra have a specific idea of the structural shed they need, and staff are experienced in tailoring the design to suit.

“It’s as simple as calling up a tank supplier, and they can just connect it up on-site.” The design also means rainwater collection is much more efficient. Stuart Wilson, a mixed farmer from Campbells Forest in Victoria, recently installed an Entegra hayshed with Taperflow gutters, along with a 160,000-litre tank. “I rang Entegra and they were great to deal with,” he said.

Mixed farmer Stuart Wilson had an Entegra hayshed installed with Taperflow gutters earlier this year.

They will measure the shed on-site, draw up a layout and organise any permits on the client’s behalf before the shed is manufactured and installed. “We do have the capability to draft up a new design, and we will service a warranty on what actually gets installed,” Mr Smith said.

Entegra’s new Taperflow gutter funnels water to the end of the structure rather than to each bay.

We need to plan for the tough times We have had good winter rain in the Goulburn Valley and north along the Murray Darling Basin, and our storage dams are close to full. It was a stunning sight to see the Menindee lakes fill up with good flows in the Darling River. Water is plentiful across the regions, and this is a relief for farmers, but the next drought is always around the corner. The Goulburn Valley has seen a major decline in dairy farming, and it is important we maintain diversity in production across the valley. We need to ensure our horticulture and other agricultural industries remain strong to support the economy and our reputation as Australia’s food bowl.

The Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District Water Leadership Group, of which I am co-chair, is constantly monitoring changes in government legislation related to water allocation, practices, transparency and environmental damage. One of our major concerns in relation to safeguarding water in our district, is regulating floodplain harvesting in the Northern Murray Darling Basin. Harvesting of floodwater into private dams prevents water flowing consistently down the Darling River and breaks the connectivity between the Darling and Murray rivers.

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This means water users along the Murray River need to give a greater allocation of their water to South Australia every year to make up the shortfall from the north. The GMID – and I as an independent Victorian MP – sent submissions to the New South Wales Floodplain Harvesting Inquiry to call for NSW to abide by the Murray Darling Basin Cap Agreement. We are also concerned about the environmental damage being done to the banks along the Goulburn River and the Barmah Choke and we are looking at ways this damage can be reduced with changed flow regimes.

From hard times to feeding the future Feedtech’s automatic feeders were born in the drought. “I had a lot of NSW farmers ringing up about needing to feed a lot of sheep,” Feedtech feeding system manager David Collier said. “We came up with the first auto system. Now they come anywhere from three to 57 metres, there are two varieties farmers can tow around and a cattle version which is the same but on steroids.” Run on either mains power or solar, the automatic feeders can be scheduled to release feed at customised times. “They are labour saving, cheaper than the traditional lick feeders and result in less feed wastage,” Mr Collier said. “Normally our famers want to feed out three times a day so they schedule three programs.”

“We’ve got users who are straight confinement feeding with them and using their land for cropping instead, the feedlotters and some who use them as induction onto grain,” Mr Collier said. The classic 12-metre solar-powered sheep feeder is priced at $9500, while a 21-metre mains power model is $8250.

Drought-stricken farmers fed the need for Feedtech’s designs.

A 21-metre mains power cattle feeder costs $14,846 while a solar version rings in at $17,846. A six-metre mobile sheep feeder with a hopper starts at $14,000. Troughs are sold in three-metre increments and units have adjustable PVC height, and the ability to be penned off either side using wire, W-strap or 25"mm square tubing. The solar options include one 270W panel and two 120Ah batteries. Solar units have the ability to Bluetooth to a solar controller, allowing for easy solar and battery status checking.

Feedtech now has an app attached to its products, which gives farmers live data from the feeders"—"including how much feed is being put out and alerts if something malfunctions.

Since starting in the drought, Feedtech had sold more than 185 units.

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We’re Here to Help Make Your Farm Safer The VFF’s Making Our Farms Safer project provides all Victorian Farmers with the free support, resources and assistance needed to improve safety on farms. Our dedicated Farm Safety Team, made up of some of the best in the industry, is giving free safety audits and consultancies to all farmers throughout Victoria.

True blue service has stood the test of time There are few companies in the local rural real estate sector with a richer history, thicker skin and better depth of knowledge than FP Nevins.

FP Nevins Rochester real estate sales agent Nicki Henderson.

Upon establishing in 1923, FP Nevins initiated a promise which has stood the test of time!—!living to serve its customers in the interest of rural or residential inquiries, clearing sales and livestock markets. Now, 98 years down the track, the company has thrived to the point where it now operates out of offices in both Rochester and Inglewood. Business director and accredited auctioneer James Nevins knows the game inside and out, and explained what clients can expect when dealing with FP Nevins.

FP Nevins director Luke Nevins and Rochester branch manager Tony Hooppell.

“If we’re pushing anything, we’re pushing the fact that we are honest people and, just as importantly, quick payers,” he said. “Our people are not new to the industry!—!they’ve been doing it for years!—!and they do not fly by the seat of their pants.

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Supplier knows exactly what you need As a busy operator of a successful sheep stud and farm, Ash Murphy of Rich River Rural knows firsthand what livestock farmers need. “We get a lot of repeat customers, a lot from around the area we’re from,” Mr Murphy said.

He knows to do the job right, farmers need the assurance of good quality, affordable products.

“Once they buy one thing, they will ring up and buy other items from our range.”

That’s the Rich River Rural motto after all. “We started Rich River Rural in January 2019,” Mr Murphy said.

The recent rise in sheep and cattle prices has had a flow-on effect for Rich River Rural as farmers are capitalising on high prices and upgrading their operations.

“We took a leap of faith and started from scratch.” Rich River Rural is the Australian distributor for Hecton Products from New Zealand, but also offers a range of other livestock equipment options from other brands.

As a result, the business has seen a huge increase in demand for innovative equipment, which Mr Murphy said was tailored towards simplifying and streamlining farm work.

The Echuca business stocks a wide range of products suited to the livestock market including autofeeders, weighing devices, loading ramps, shearing supplies, sheep yard panels and more. And while it supplies some cattle and horse handling equipment, the Rich River specialty is sheep yards and specialised sheep handling equipment. As the owner of Rich River Rural and a farmer himself, Mr Murphy knows his strongest sales tool is his own experience.

“The livestock prices at the moment are so good and people are investing their money back into equipment to make their jobs easier.” One of Rich River Rural’s double crutching trailers. He makes sure to use many of the products himself, which makes it easy for him to give customers solid recommendations. “When you’ve used it yourself, your advice is so much more authentic.

“(And) we just keep getting more and more stuff all the time.” If anything is a good measure of business, it’s loyal customers#—#and Rich River Rural has plenty of those.

Rich River Rural is also an agent and stockist for Feedtech, a Tatura business that manufactures livestock feeding systems and feedlotting solutions. For more information or to get in touch, visit the Rich River Rural website at richriverrural.com.au or phone 0409#957#446.

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Power Systems has manufacturing facilities across the country supplying diesel, gas and hybrid energy solutions.

Power Systems are the Australian distributor for AKSA power generators.

Powering ahead with supplies and service All-round stockists of everything power-related, Power Systems Australia continues to answer the country’s need for energy solutions. The company planned to showcase its wide range of products at the Elmore Field Days. As the Australian distributor for AKSA power generators, Power Systems Australia general manager James Heales said it was what set them apart from other retailers. “They’re one of the largest generator manufacturers in the world,” he said. AKSA began building generators in 1984 in Turkey, and now exports 70 per cent of its products to 170 countries worldwide. It produces generators powered by gasoline, diesel and natural gas, as well as marine-generating sets, ranging from 1 kVA to 3125 kVA.

AKSA continues to grow, with a trade centre now based in Rotterdam and facilities in Istanbul, Changzhou and Louisiana, and a goal to rank among the top three global manufacturers by 2025. Power Systems itself has been in the business of offering power solutions to its customers since 2007. Headquartered in Melbourne, it has manufacturing facilities across the country supplying diesel, gas and hybrid energy solutions. “We’ve been around for a while,” Mr Heales said. “We’ve got factories located in NSW and Queensland.”

The company also supplies products from well-known brands like Mitsubishi, John Deere, Doosan, Deepsea and Volvo#—#along with many others. Power Systems also manufactures customised equipment, including steel base plates, fuel tanks and trailer-mounted equipment. They can also provide containerised solutions customised and engineered to the client’s requirements. It’s a service that has earned the manufacturer a good reputation in the oil, gas and mining sectors. Power Systems has supplied custom generators and equipment for projects run by Exxon Mobil,

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Family business is spreading its expertise A second-generation family-run business, Eastern Spreaders has a long history with agricultural machinery. It began with Albert Freeman in 1989. Intent on marketing the Marshall Multispread spreader he helped develop, Albert kickstarted Eastern Spreaders. More than 30 years later, Albert’s son Steve now sits at the helm of the ship, with the passion for Marshall spreaders stronger than ever. Considered to be one of the best spreaders on the market, the Marshall spreader offers durability and simplicity#—#with its range of features including reliable steel rollers, an endless belt feed system and hydraulic spinner drives. Designed to efficiently distribute pellet and powder fertilisers across paddocks to increase crop yields and provide essential plant nutrients, the Freemans have kept a keen eye on the development of the humble spreader over the years. “I’ve seen spreaders develop from tow-behind very basic machines to the technology we have today,” Steve said. “In the last three years the variable rate technology (such as the Marshall i4M system) has really taken off.” Variable rate technology combines agronomist maps and intelligent dispensing systems to change and log dispensing rates, making the spreading job far easier and more efficient.

In the i4M system, as the spreader moves across the field the purpose-built app uses Wi-Fi, an electronics module fitted to the spreader and agronomist-generated maps to set the right dispensing rate as you move and adjusts automatically.

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Steve said the system could be retrofitted to most older spreader systems and can run with any tractor, making it more popular on newer models he sends out which his customers love. “About 30 to 40 per cent of bigger machines that are sold are going out with the variable rate,” he said. This has made the lives of farmers much easier, as less product is wasted, fertiliser application is more accurate and farm efficiency is improved. Steve personally knows, and is friendly with, a large portion of his client base, who are themselves second, third and fourth generation farmers and whose families began work with Albert in the 1980s. “Quite a few of our client base have become family friends,” he said. This friendliness forms a large part of the attentive 24-hour service Eastern Spreaders provides to its customers. The team makes sure there’s always someone to talk to, although COVID-19 has meant “sitting down for a cuppa” is online rather than in-person.

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Brokering the best deal For farmers looking to finance a loan, finding a reliable broker is the first step. Mr Westblade said.

At Brokerhouse, the specialised team for equipment and commercial loans has extensive experience in customising the loan for the client.

Now back in the office, regular communication and on-site calls have resumed to assist in providing clients with flexible loans and finance.

“Whatever the farmer’s terms, we can finance the plant and equipment,” Brokerhouse consultant Andrew Westblade said.

Mr Westblade said the team tailored finance to suit the business structure and needs. From there, the business owner can identify clear objectives for the finance and Brokerhouse can change the loan to suit.

“If they want annual payments with crop proceeds, or if they want complete finance of the product, no deposit down, or if they want five years with a balloon payment.”

“More flexibility is what they’re after,” he said.

In business since 1995 with offices in Shepparton, Bendigo and Echuca, the Brokerhouse team has more than 20 years of experience.

“Our niche difference is the fact that we can go longer term and complete finance on the whole cost.”

Services encompass finance for home loans and businesses, and brokering deals for Goulburn Valley farmers and beyond.

The flexibility for farmers means they can plan their finance to suit their unique circumstances. “To get really good interest rates, the dealer generally wants a 20 per cent deposit, or they want the facility paid back over three years or four years,” Mr Westblade said.

“We’re not really limited by location, we deal with clients all over Victoria and the southern Riverina,” Mr Westblade said. Throughout coronavirus lockdowns across Victoria, Brokerhouse has kept its door (virtually) open for clients.

“Quite often a farmer doesn’t want to do that or can’t do that.” Visit brokerhouse.com.au or the teams at Shepparton, Echuca and Bendigo to find the right finance for you.

“We can talk to clients on the phone, we can email and do Zoom calls, whatever they require,”

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Catering for landowners with casual green thumbs, Dissy Machinery’s product line is tailored to those who wish to get creative in the backyard without calling in the heavy artillery. “Not everyone with land is a fulltime farmer, and therefore doesn’t need or want to spend tens of thousands of dollars on equipment they might only need to use once or twice a year,” director Alison Diss explained.

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“We focus on people out there that own two to 200 acres$—$they are the people we want to help. “With our range you don’t even need a tractor.” It’s been quite the journey from the business’ inception in 2009 to now. Petrol-powered go karts, small water pumps and the like were just some of the miscellaneous items which made up the business’ stock profile during its formative years. Then they found their niche.

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Refining the range of machinery built to take the hassle out of the bigger jobs, Ms Diss ran through the staples offered to hobby farmers at Dissy Machinery.

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“We have a range of ATV/tow behind equipment such as stick rakes and flail mowers that simply attach on a vehicle’s tow ball,” she said.

“Of course we also have a full range of affordable tractor implements from grader blades, wood chippers, rippers and slashers plus our own petrol-powered or three-point linkage log splitters.” One hot new product offered exclusively at Dissy Machinery is the Mini Beast, a 1200$mm rideon mower landscape stick rake attachment. It’s the perfect accessory for effortlessly raking up leaves, bark, sticks and twigs around the grounds$—$and with 18 spring steel tines, there’s little else to worry about other than towing it behind your mower. Once the rake is full, simply pull the handle to release what has been collected. Weighing about 26$kg, Ms Diss said these units were perfect for ride-on mowers, where bigger ATV stick rakes are too heavy. But durable wares are only half the promise at Dissy Machinery. “Dissy Machinery products are sent out all over Australia,” Ms Diss said. “Whether you’re in-store, chatting to us over the phone or ordering from our website, you will always get friendly service and advice. “We pride ourselves on our customer service and getting you the right machine for the job.”

LIVE LOCAL, LIST LOCAL, LOVE LOCAL. F.P Nevins was established in 1923 and has been a family owned and operated business. With two office locations at Inglewood and Rochester and local agents with a wealth of knowledge. Why not get in contact with us whether it be for residential or rural enquiries, clearing sales or our livestock markets at Bendigo, Echuca, Auctionsplus or private sales. Inglewood

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Boarding offers the best of both worlds Giving boarders access to an outstanding academic education is a point of pride for Melbourne’s Scotch College. curriculum, boarders have many opportunities to excel outside the classroom.

The non-selective school has been educating boys for more than 160 years and has a strong history of providing regional students with a high-quality curriculum and excellent teaching staff in a supportive environment.

“The school supports you in finding and pursuing your extracurricular passions such as debating,” he said.

From creative arts, to science and technology, to foreign languages, Scotch College students have unparalleled opportunities in working towards achieving their maximum potential.

“This is something that will help me succeed in my career as I plan to pursue law at the University of Melbourne.” Community is another huge benefit of boarding at Scotch College.

But it’s not only the education that makes Scotch College an in-demand school for boarders from right across Australia.

Both Will and Alex credit Scotch College’s support network with helping them find encouragement, build resilience and excel in the classroom.

Dean of boarding Tim Byrnes said the students have the “best of both worlds”. “As well as wonderful classroom teachers, boarders have access to extra tuition, with staff always at hand, facilities to practice sports on weekends, study sessions and a great sense of community,” Mr Byrnes said. “Boarding at Scotch is the extra on top of an outstanding school education.” Captain of Scotch College’s boarding community, Will MacKenzie, said being able to

Scotch College has a strong history of providing regional students with a high-quality education. attend Scotch College means access to a high-quality education. “At Scotch I’m able to study subjects at a level I otherwise would not have had the chance to,” he said. “The calibre of the physics department, for example, is just

incredible. “The teachers are very knowledgeable and offer so much support.” Boarder and school vice-captain Alex Meggitt agreed, adding that as well as an excellent

“Our shared experiences mean we are an extremely tight-knit community and are always there for each other, socially, emotionally and academically,” Alex said. Overall, boarding at Scotch College provides the means for regional students to access the best education available. “We have a strong commitment to boarding and will continue this tradition into the future, ensuring regional families have access to a unique Scotch education,” principal I. Tom Batty said.

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Delivering strong and simple products A trusted brand that has stood the test of time, KEENAN prides itself as being industry leaders in the agricultural manufacturing space in Australia. Renowned for its impeccable customer service, the company prides itself on being accessible to its clients and reliable in providing state-of-the-art machinery.

Inspired solutions for orchard problems When you are getting to the critical end of the horticultural year, it’s time to sit down and do some serious number crunching. If you’re looking for some inspiration as to how you might tackle labour shortages while optimising the value of your crop, you need to see Inspired Ag. The team don’t just have the most innovative gear on the market, they are fifth generation orchardists themselves and know exactly what you are facing in 2022. With the first tip being now is the time for orchardists to plan for their 2022 orchard capital investments. Inspired Ag was founded by growers Chris and Alex Turnbull, working closely alongside product designer and researcher Corey Beecroft. Together, they have drawn on global research and networks, and partnerships built across generations!—!from established fruit growing families in the United States to university researchers in Italy. After more than a decade of small and large-scale trials on their Goulburn Valley property, they have more than proved their systems are a success when it comes to planting, enhancing and protecting horticultural assets. Inspired Ag’s chief operating officer Catriona Saunders said the business had brought together all sorts of innovative equipment to assist horticultural operations!—!from pome and stone fruit to citrus and grapes. With COVID-19 restrictions creating critical labour shortages, Ms Saunders said the Inspired Ag team was seeing a lot of interest in labour-saving equipment, such as platforms. “Our customers are seeing incremental savings from the BILLO platforms; not only in harvest, but year-round,” she said. “Orchardists are finding platforms deliver a really quick return on investment and are looking to add more to their fleets in coming seasons.” BILLO platforms come in either flatdeck models or a conveyor model. The flat-deck models give plenty of scope for supporting yearround orchard activities, while 20

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the conveyor model takes harvest efficiencies to a new level and broadens out the picking labour pool. All models can be custom-built with a large number of add-on accessories and modifications. “A newer piece of labour-saving technology!—!the leaf remover!—!is gaining traction in Australia following success in the US and New Zealand,” Ms Saunders said. “It is being used in the apple industry about 10 to 14 days before harvest to remove leaves that are covering apples and exposing the fruit to sunlight. “For optimal results, orchardists are using the Olmi, followed by our reflective matting to get fantastic colouring.” Inspired Ag also produces a range of retractable hail nets and rain covers, designed by Corey Beecroft. Ms Saunders said Inspired Ag measures each block, then gets the netting made-to-order by its manufacturers.

KEENAN Australia business manager Donal Blackwell explained what services the company provides. “At KEENAN we provide a quality service to our mixer wagon machines in the market,” Mr Blackwell said. “Our machines are of different sizes with two different styles!—!there is the long-standing KEENAN paddle mixer wagon machines (8 cubic metres to 28 cubic metres in size) and the new range of vertical auger mixer wagon machines (18 cubic metres to 44 cubic metres in size). “With all the machines we provide as standard the unique InTouch weighbox technology that allows farmers, operators and consultants to send rations to the weigh-box via the cloud and also takes the operator in a step-by-step loading order of ingredients into the mixer wagon. “We also provide a local region 24/7 maintenance service, which is there to help with emergency mechanical situations as well as a nutrition support program for the first year of machine ownership.” A company that has experienced great success over the past 25 years, Mr Blackwell explained what he believes separates KEENAN from its competitors. “Longevity in the market is the key!—!KEENAN has been in the Australian market for over 30 years and the machine is a strong and simple product that has stood the

test of time and continues to deliver results,” he said. “Reputation is very important in this industry and we fully expect to be around for at least another 30 years delivering a high quality product to our customers.” Mr Blackwell said they had been planning to show-off a number of products to their strong Victorianbased clientele at this year’s Elmore Field Days. “The machines we were planning to feature on the farm were going to be our Mech Fiber MF380, which is a 24 cubic metre bale handler, along with our Vertical Auger VA2–24, meaning it is a 24 cubic metre machine,” he said. “We currently have a wide range of machines on stock with old steel pricing. We are looking to do a 10 per cent discount on recommended retail pricing for the purposes of the field days event, which can be found on our website and quoting #KEENANElmore21.” Despite the online alternatives KEENAN is offering its customers, Mr Blackwell said it was disappointing to not be attending the event this year. “It is a huge blow because one desperately misses being able to press the flesh with both existing and new customers. “We have found at events such as Elmore Field Days new customers will meet us for the first time and purchase our products along with meeting current customers, so it is devastating we can’t be there this year and we are all looking forward to Elmore Field Days 2022.”

“Orchardists save on project costs and it gives them the flexibility to work around blocks that aren’t symmetrical.” Ms Saunders said the company had developed a complementary steel structure system to support the netting. These same steel structures can also be used for trellising. Critically, the steel structures have been designed to be self-installed. The Inspired Ag team provide draughtsman drawings and a comprehensive instruction guide to assist with getting the job done. Ms Saunders said given global supply chain issues!—!from stock to shipping!—!it is critical orchardists plan their capital needs well in advance. “The team at Inspired Ag are here to help orchardists to discuss their future equipment investments.” Contact the team on 1800!224!996 or sales@inspiredag.com.au. View the full equipment range at: inspiredag.com.au

The people at KEENAN are disappointed they won’t be able to attend the Elmore Field Days in 2021.

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Stock your dam with native fish It’s all in the name when it comes to Australian Fish Sales. An indoor fish farm operating on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australian Fish Sales sells live native fingerlings throughout Victoria, NSW, the ACT and into South Australia. Owned and operated by Jason Buzzini, the company stocks silver perch, golden perch, Australian bass, Murray cod and tandanus catfish. “Our market focus is predominantly on stocking of private dams and to a lesser extent people wanting to stock their aquaponics and aquariums,” Mr Buzzini said. He said dams were largely an underutilised part of a property, and stocking them with fish provided some great ecological benefits to the dam"—"including mosquito and algae control. “Customers also buy them for recreational use. It’s great fun to fish them. “People have also started thinking of them as an alternative food source.” Once released the fish do not require any supplementary feeding as they will have a constant food

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source in the dam, he said. “The growth rate of the fish is from fingerling to a plate size in approximately two years.” Mr Buzzini sells his fingerlings in bulk"—"100 fish per purchase. The amount of fish that you can stock in a dam without any additional infrastructure can be calculated by counting the number of steps around the circumference of the dam. One step equals one fish. “We do sell them in smaller quantities, but the bulk buy is the best value,” he said. The species Australian Fish Sales stock are suitable for almost all dams but there are considerations for what species is best for you and your area. Mr Buzzini is happy to talk you through those considerations. The new season has just commenced, so order now to secure your delivery in January. For more information visit: australianfishsales.com.au

A Murray cod that has been growing in a dam for eight years.

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Made for farmers, by farmers No-one knows better than Bruce Clarke when it comes to what a farmer needs in a trailer. So it’s a good thing he’s in the business of manufacturing heavy duty, multipurpose trailers. A livestock and contract harvesting farmer from Goomalling in Western Australia on the side, Mr Clarke is also the director of Universal Trailers.

The trailers at Universal Trailers are designed for ease of use and safety, including A-frame bracing, rocker roller suspension, specially welded spring hangers and a heavy-duty chassis design. The advantage of their made-toorder production means custom work is sometimes possible, unlike importers who sell what has been made by their suppliers.

“I felt there was no trailer specifically made for farmers, so I started making trailers specially designed for farmers for multiple uses,” he said.

“If they need it, we can do it,” Mr Clarke said.

“We started off doing feeders because the ones on the market were too light#—#so I thought we may as well go and make trailers.”

And this hard work has paid off, with more and more work arriving by word of mouth and first-hand experience.

Twelve years later, the feeder production is still in high demand, which Mr Clarke said uses a similar process design and manufacture as the trailers, incorporating specialised design and tried-andtested innovation.

“We get a lot of repeat customers, that’s a big part of it. I have one client who bought one last year, then has gone and bought two more this year,” Mr Clarke said.

“We’re using the trailers and feeders, so we can find little faults and issues and test and prototype them ourselves,” he said.

Bruce Clarke started off making feeders and expanded his business into manufacturing high-quality trailers.

In an average year the business would build 270 to 300 trailers. However, 2021 has gone gangbusters#—#300 trailers already produced by September with another 50-plus ordered.

Universal Trailers makes heavy duty trailers by farmers, for farmers. In the spirit of a true-blue Aussie family business, Mr Clarke has now passed the business along to his son Ben, although he still heavily involved. “With Ben taking over the future’s

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bright. It definitely is a true family success story.” For more information visit universaltrailers.com.au or phone the business on 0499#555#355.

‘ Together, we work hard to deliver you multi-use agricultural steel sheds that are as long lasting as they are cost effective.’ Although we can’t meet in person at Elmore this year, let’s continue the spirit of the field day! Always here for a chat, we look forward talking all things steel build from shed design to installation and everything in between. Our specialists offer the best advice for each specific build whether a shed designed for hay, machinery, shearing, bulk storage, a yard cover, workshop, dairy barn...even a jumping arena or stable complex. The range is broad; custom building steel spaces to enhance lives. And don’t forget to download a copy of our new Agricultural and Equinabuild product brochures via our website under ‘our offer’ or let us know if you’d like one mailed out!

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One-stop shop for rural supplies Diversification is the frontline of future farming, and Rochester’s MG Trading hasn’t just turned from dairy to everything, it has turned to the future flat-out. The one-time dairy business has diversified its offering to now be your one-stop shop for all your agricultural needs. It is now also working in sheep (wool and meat), beef cattle, cropping and lifestyle farming, so has also changed its name to AG Warehouse to better reflect the now multi-faceted business. With 25 retail stores and seven fertiliser depots, the business

has a solid history supporting local farmers and the wider local community. Rochester store manager Steve Bolitho leads the team of experienced staff who between them have 100 years of knowledge and experience in the rural industry.

Building relationships with customers is invaluable to the team. Whether you operate a large scale operation, are a small scale hobby farmer, or live in town, the team at AG Warehouse are happy to offer advice on products to suit your needs.

AG Warehouse offers quality products at competitive prices all the while providing exceptional customer service.

The business offers a variety of services including dairy supplies, fencing and general hardware, harvest supplies, animal health

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and nutrition supplies and stock handling equipment. It also has an experienced team of agronomists who are available for consultation to ensure your farm is operating at optimum productivity. From October 4 to 9, AG Warehouse Rochester will have some great in-store specials. Come in and meet the team#—#they look forward to working with both new and existing customers.

It’s all on your doorstep with Wesley boarding. As a boarder at Wesley, you can: • choose the VCE or the IB Diploma • access evening extension programs • take advantage of Wesley’s exceptional sport, music and drama facilities and expert coaches All this and more prepares our Learning in Residence boarders for life. Boarding scholarships are available for rural and regional students. Apply online by 8 October 2021. Scan the QR code to learn more or to apply now!

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Helping students to reach their potential Wesley College supports its boarding students to kick goals in the classroom and in life. perks, from waking up to soccer fields on my doorstep to only travelling 40 minutes to get to training compared to the six-hour roundtrips I used to endure multiple times a week, while also studying,” she said.

One of these students is Sophia Varley, an accomplished soccer keeper and defender, who was signed by Melbourne City Football Club earlier this year. The Year 12 student, who boards at Wesley College, said donning the City Blue jersey was nothing short of a dream come true. From her family’s livestock farm at Finley in southern NSW, to life at Wesley’s Learning in Residence (LiR) in Glen Waverley in Melbourne’s east, Sophia is certainly kicking goals on the soccer field and in the classroom. Sophia credits the support she received at Wesley College with helping her on her way to this success.

“Boarding on campus just makes life so much easier; everything is so accessible, and it gives me more time to apply myself in other areas.” A typical day for Sophia in LiR starts with breakfast served in the dining hall, followed by classes, study and afternoon sport. She also has opportunities to try her hand at performing arts and other cocurricular activities. LiR for Sophia has also been about celebrating diversity as a part of her learning experience.

The LiR program is designed on learner-centred principles and has helped Sophia progress as an athlete while maintaining high academic standards.

“During our weekly residence meetings, I learn a lot, get insights into a variety of different cultures and even learn some languages! This has definitely helped me shape the way I perceive the world.”

As a boarder, Sophia has access to extensive sporting facilities including gyms, swimming pools and pitches, as well as round-theclock support from teachers and mentors, all which have helped her progress with her sporting goals and academic development.

The LiR staff place equal amounts of emphasis on academic, social and emotional wellbeing"—"inside and outside the classroom. One of the most exciting changes for the boarders at LiR this year has been new private Year 12 rooms,

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Wesley College boarder Sophia Varley is kicking goals in school and on the field.

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Sophia Varley said boarding at Wesley College definitely has its perks. and it gets a big thumbs up from Sophia as well. “The new Year 12 rooms make studying so much easier with plenty of room to spread your books out or study downstairs with my roommates.

“While having our own rooms is also a bonus, it also provides an escape area for when you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed.” Find out more about Wesley’s Learning in Residence boarding program at: wesleycollege.edu.au

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The safety and wellbeing of Victorian farming families is of paramount importance to the VFF. Picture: VFF

Since its inception in 1979, the Victorian Farmers Federation has been dedicated to improving the interests of farmers and rural communities. And more than 40 years on, it continues to deliver on its promise. The VFF is currently implementing its Making Our Farms Safer project, the latest of the lobby group’s initiatives. Creating a safe environment and workplace on all Victorian farms is now one of the organisation’s most crucial assignments. “It’s very important that we deliver this project,” senior farm safety adviser John Darcy said. “The agriculture industry had one of the highest rates of mortality in the last decade. We had way too many deaths on Victorian farms. “We want to improve the safety standard in the industry and improve the culture along the way.” Last year, WorkSafe Victoria released mortality figures which showcased the need for action. From 2010 to 2019, the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry made up almost a third of all workplace-

related deaths. In 2017, there were 14 deaths on farms#—#the highest number of farmrelated fatalities since 2004. The Making Our Farms Safer project is funded by Smarter, Safer Farms, a $20 million Victorian Government commitment to improve safety standards on farms. The funding has allowed the VFF to employ dedicated safety specialists to provide a range of services to farm businesses. The VFF program is focused on delivering the following outcomes: greater access to farm safety support and resources; higher level of awareness of the farm safety and wellbeing services provided by the VFF; greater understanding of farm safety and wellbeing, as well as farmers’ rights and responsibilities; and the use of improved farm safety practices by farmers, their workers and families. Mr Darcy and farm safety adviser

officer Richard Versteegen are both at the helm of the project. “The VFF is delivering the Making Our Farms Safer project, which is funded by the Victorian Government through the Smarter, Safer Farms commitment,” Mr Darcy said. “Myself and Richard spend three days a week at farms to do free safety checks and to guide farmers through safety guidelines. “The project started in October last

year and will run until July 2023. “So far we have visited over 100 farms all over Victoria. “We are providing free OHS (occupational health and safety) support for all farmers free of charge. “We have created safety manuals, checklists, handbooks as well as a monthly newsletter and we are in the process of creating a dedicated website.” If you wish to be involved, visit: vff.org.au/project/making-ourfarms-safer

Boarding at Scotch College Laying the foundations for their future Boarding at Scotch College provides boys with an education of the highest standard, combined with accommodation in a caring, well-equipped environment. Scotch has an outstanding reputation for the high standard of its academic programme and the wide range of its sporting, outdoor, and cultural activities. The boarding precinct is located within the College’s extensive 27 hectare grounds in Hawthorn, Victoria. The Scotch boarding lifestyle provides an integrated, comprehensive package for the education and development of each boy. For school tours, please visit the admissions page on: 777SCO

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Niche products for niche markets Armour Group prides itself on importing the best specialist agricultural equipment from Europe, that’s designed to suit the harsh Australian environment. Having been in the agricultural machinery business for more than 50 years, the family-owned and operated business in Bowral, NSW, is well-equipped to source equipment including mulchers, harrows, manure spreaders, turf mowers, a broad range of trailers, seeders, harrows, hoes and bale wrappers. They source machinery from a wide range of well-known manufacturers including Wessex, Stewart Trailers, Vigolo, EM Machinery, Gil Seeders, Humus Mulchers, Ventura Forestry Mulchers and Blaney Agri. Import and sales manager Owen Dunlop said they worked with European manufacturers to tailor machinery that lasted. “We’re not everything to everybody, we’re most things to certain people. We provide niche products to niche markets,” Mr Dunlop said.

A Stewart trailer, one of Armour Group’s most popular products on offer.

Australian environment from Vigolo to fit with the Vigolo line on offer. And once you’ve got your hands on a machine from Armour Group, they offer ongoing servicing and repairs after every sale. Mr Dunlop said the experienced Armour Group team took a solutionfocused approach to meet each customer’s need. “We identify the problem, then we work out the solution for that problem,” he said. On the rare occasion they could not supply a particular product, Mr Dunlop said they would work with the customer to explore other options, rather than selling them unnecessary equipment. “If I don’t have the solution for your problem, I’m not going to sign you up for something that’s useless.”

An imported Vigolo mulcher, another impressive product perfectly suited to Australian farms. And this close relationship has definitely paid off, with Armour Group enjoying a loyal customer base.

At the moment, the company’s most popular products are Stewart silage trailers and Vigolo mulchers.

He said the team acted as trusted advisers to farmers and the rural community.

“We were down in Shepparton recently to visit a customer who’s been a customer since 2010,” Mr Dunlop said.

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“We have a very close relationship with the agricultural industry.”

While disappointed at missing out on the opportunity to

exhibit their extensive range of equipment at Elmore Field Days, the Armour Group team can be contacted in-store or online. For more information, visit the Armour Group website at armourgroup.com.au or phone (02) 4862 9080.

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10 to 32 cubic metre models Quick and effective mixing, complete and rapid emptying Single or Twin Augers with large carbide-insert knives Side Doors with Elevator or Front Door Feed-out

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Harrison F-trucks has proudly displayed its range of F-trucks at Elmore Field Days for many years now, and staff have enjoyed meeting up with many familiar faces and happy ‘Effie’ owners at the event.

In the meantime, Harrison F-trucks are still here to provide the best service and advice so don’t hesitate to contact the team. The Harrison family and Motoring Group are proud the be celebrating 50 years of automotive business, with many of those years associated with the range of Ford F-series vehicles. Keith Harrison imported many of the early series for conversion and modification, and was one of Ford Australia’s largest supplier of the Australian-delivered Brazilian Super Duty. When Ford ceased bringing these models out in 2006, Harrison F-trucks continued to import the range and 15 years on are recognised as the largest supplier in Australia, with a reputation for quality, sales and after-sales service to match. So, why a Harrison F-truck? As other importers of American pick-ups have come and gone, the Harrison F-Trucks name is now synonymous with the expertise and experience you’d expect from a professional organisation.

The trusted team will give you the best advice, plus all new Harrison F-Trucks come with a fouryear/130,000"km dealer-backed warranty (not third party) and three years’ premium roadside assistance. And when it comes to service and parts, Harrison F-trucks is a onestop shop for all things F-series. The business is fully backed by the training, technology and support of the Harrison Motoring Group. With more than 30 years’ experience in servicing the F-truck range, there is no-one more experienced and qualified to service your truck. What you can expect from a Harrison F-trucks service: • Quality truck servicing and repairs. • Fully trained and qualified mechanics that understand the F-series. • Reliable service from a familyowned business.

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The business said it can’t wait to be back and was looking forward to catching up soon.

BOARDING IN BAYSIDE

Firbank Grammar School’s Boarding House has been a crucial aspect of the school’s identity, ever since its foundation in 1909. Girls from rural Victoria, interstate and even overseas come to beautiful, beachside Brighton to live onsite in our purpose-built boarding facility. Boarding with Firbank enables girls to become independent, with additional opportunities available due to the convenient Bayside location. By sending your daughter to board at Firbank, you will be giving her the best possible chance to achieve academically and in extracurricular activities. For more information on Firbank Admissions and our Boarding House, visit firbank.vic.edu.au or contact our friendly Admissions Team on 03 9591 5118.

• The highest quality parts, covered under the company’s warranty. For all the information on the full range of vehicles available, visit harrisonftrucks.com.au

Power Systems Australia are the Australian AKSA distributor for a large range of Diesel, Gas & Hybrid generators for stand-by and prime applications. No matter what style or size of generator you are looking for, Power Systems Australia are your Generator specialists.

Power Systems Australia Pty Ltd 1300 453 054 3 Holcourt Road Laverton North Victoria 3026 www.powersystemsaustralia.com.au sales@powersystemsaustralia.com.au

Straighten out your fencing problems As a fencing contractor, Peter Barrett was pretty fed-up with not having access to quality end assemblies and strainers that could consistently deliver the required wire tension. So he decided the industry needed a serious solution, and he was just the man to straighten out the fencing business!—!enter Fence-Line Solutions. Mr Barrett designed and patented the first generation of Fence-Line Solutions products!—!including wire strainers, wire joining tools and end assemblies!—!more than 25 years ago.

One of Fence-Line Solutions’ wire spinners, designed for ease of use and to prevent wire tangling.

He is also responsible for the brand’s figure 8 wire joining tool, which allows wire to be joined under tension. And he went on to improve the design of the wire strainer to alleviate safety and ease of operation issues. Fence-Line has a range of signature end-assembly or straining post products, including the Stayblock!—!a concrete block that secures the end assembly and features easy installation and low maintenance, with a significantly lower risk of damage compared with other products on the market. “Even in some of the bushfires, some of our fences have held,” office manager Louise Morton said.

“For the wire strainers, Peter introduced a tension gauge which allowed people to see exactly how much tension there was under strain. “He also changed the way the wire is gripped by the jaws by using a spring to operate them. “At the moment Peter’s in the middle of a new brace system that will complement the end assembly.” Word-of-mouth has been a powerful marketing weapon for Fence-Line, especially with the company’s commitment to constant innovation. “I often get calls saying, ‘We used them on a job site, they’re great, can I get a set’,” Ms Morton said. “(With that kind of feedback) we just know we’ve got a great product.” She estimated Fence-Line Solutions sold “close to 1000” wire strainers each year, to farmers doing their own fence work and to fencing contractors.

“Our products are good, Australian-made products to last,” Ms Morton said.

The business also distributes its products through rural networks such as Landmark and Nutrien Ag Solutions, and has created a wholesale market on the back of that marketing milestone; consolidating the Fence-Line Solutions partnership with its customers.

“We started off with the Stayblocks and wire straining, from there Peter’s just kept developing our products to be the best.”

For more information, visit Fence-Line Solutions at fencelinesolutions.com.au or phone (03)!5755!1334.

But even better than that, all FenceLine products are designed for the Australian terrain.

Peter Barrett of Fence-Line Solutions specially designed this wire strainer for precise straining and easy operation.

She said Fence-Line’s range was continually being refined and improved to ensure it remains at the cutting edge of the industry.

Canopies give extra protection Action Steel, otherwise known as ‘The Big Shed People’, know a little something about sheds. So when the third-generation, family-run Stawell business says canopies are becoming a more common addition to farm shed projects, you should probably listen. Especially for haysheds, machinery and machinery workshop sheds, canopies are ‘it and a bit’ for every farmer. But why are canopies becoming so popular, you might ask. According to the experts, canopies can offer you extra protection by keeping your hay and miscellaneous machinery safe from damaging weather. This is made easier by the lack of columns on the outside of the canopy, meaning wide gear and trucks can

be driven undercover easily (without needing to be folded up). With hi-bay lights suspended from trusses, canopies are perfectly set up for you to conduct repairs or use as shelter any time of the day.

Canopies can offer you extra protection by keeping your hay and machinery safe from damaging weather.

Curious about how else a canopy can benefit you? Talk to the team at Action Steel about it on 1800 687 888. Action Steel specialises in heavyduty, fully hot-dipped galvanised farm sheds!—!so make the team at Action Steel your first point of call when making provisions to add a canopy when manufacturing your shed. For ideas and inspiration for your new canopy, visit: actionsteel.com.au

Action Steel specialises in heavy-duty, fully hot-dipped galvanised farm sheds.

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4.5m - 6.7M Sowing Widths Box Drills Available in 3.0 - 3.5m Seed & Fert Standard 450L Small Seeds Optional

Silage Trailers from 11 - 24 Tonnes Flat Top Trailers 8 - 18 Tonnes 27 - 53m3 Capacity Bale Racks Front & Rear Optional

Single Disc Openers Narrow 2.9M Transport Widthon Air Seeders Tyne Options Available

Completely Customisable Drop Side Tippers 4, 8, 12 Tonnes Available in ProSeries Hardox Body (Rock Tipper) Bale Tray Extensions & Bale Racks Optional

97 Kirkham Rd, Bowral, NSW, 2576 (02) 4862 9080, 0458 467 734, 0488 507 111 sales@armourgroup.com.au www.armourgroup.com.au *Finance available to approved commercial applicants. Rate based off 30% deposit over 36 months unless otherwise negotiated. Offer valid until July 31 2020, unless withdrawn earlier.

The experts in farm machinery O’Connors is a family-owned business which started in Birchip in 1964. The business has expanded significantly over the past 50 years to grow to a dealership network of 12 outlets across three states!—!Victoria, NSW and South Australia!—!and employs 240 staff in a variety of roles including service technicians, apprentices, parts interpreters, trainees, salespeople, administration staff, department managers, branch managers, IT, HR, marketing, accounting and precision ag. O’Connors is the largest Case IH dealer in Australia and New Zealand. O’Connors supplies and supports the complete Case IH horsepower range of tractors from the Farmall 25 through to the Steiger 600 and everything in between. They also sell and support Case IH Axial Flow combines, Case IH Patriot Sprayers and balers. Tillage lines include Horsch, Flexi-coil and Horwood Bagshaw. What sets O’Connors apart is the strength of the 12-dealership network, which gives the business an ability to hold more stock, move stock from one location to another (stock is machinery plus parts) and offer a broad range of experience, skills and knowledge across the group, which combines to deliver

O’Connors was hoping to introduce Case IH’s new AFS connect telematics range at Elmore Field Days. the best possible outcome for customers. O’Connors is committed to training and ensuring all staff are upto-date with the latest product developments. AFS Connect Steiger and Magnum tractors were going to be

FROM 520 LITRES UP TO 27,900 LITRES

showcased at Elmore Field Days this year. Elmore would have been a great place to introduce this new technology to a wide audience.

Telematics technology helps busy managers improve productivity with up-to-the-minute information on their equipment.

Case IH AFS Connect telematics uses global positioning systems and cellular technology to send and receive machine agronomic and jobsite information.

Meanwhile, Case IH expertise and local support keep your AFS technology working smoothly so you can maximise your return on investment.

1.BAY MONITOR Portable Irrigation & Flood Alerts 2.HAY MONITOR Bale Hay at the Ideal Time 3.WATER LEVEL MONITOR Tanks, Dams, Channels, Troughs 4.SOIL MONITOR Remotely Monitor Soil Moisture Cloud control & monitoring • Solar powered • GPS position • Alerts by SMS & Email

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Buying a tank has never been easier Polymaster’s newest AR technology takes ‘try before you buy’ to a whole new level. The business most well-known for its range of practical and sturdy water tanks is a long-time employer of computer technology to enhance their online customer service experience. They began with ‘build your own tank’ software, giving the design tools to the client so they can create a custom tank to suit their needs. Polymaster’s tanks can be customised to hold as little as 200!litres of water or up to as much as 50,000!—!all made out of Colorbond steel in 22 different colours. Now, the company’s new ‘view in home’ feature helps customers visualise the tank by using 3D and AR (augmented reality) technology. Marketing manager Yvette Fitzpatrick said the new feature was already popular. “Feedback from our retailers is that it’s a really great tool for their customers to use,” she said. “They love that we have embraced technology to help customers choose products, especially with many not wanting to come into store due to COVID.”

By clicking the ‘View in Home’ button on their mobile phone, customers can focus the camera on the location they’re planning to install the tank and check the size, colour and other features are correct. For those designing their tank on a desktop, they just need to scan the QR code with their phone to access the feature. It also upgrades Polymaster retailers to virtual showrooms, further streamlining the purchase experience in store. “Our stores have a virtual showroom at their fingertips, enabling them to help customers make purchase decisions easier,” Ms Fitzpatrick said. Many other products are also available for test runs, like diesel ute packs, feeders and hay racks. The online and in-store purchasing experience is followed by fast delivery for tanks. “We have the fastest lead times for delivery of rainwater tanks,” Ms Fitzpatrick said. “Twenty-one days from placement of order within Victoria, South Australia and southern NSW.”

Polymaster’s tanks are designed to withstand harsh Australian conditions, and have sturdy warranties to match. Family-owned Polymaster has been manufacturing quality poly storage products since 1994. Designed to withstand harsh Australian conditions, their water tanks, animal feeders and other farm equipment have been the

choice for Aussie farmers across the country. The products are backed with solid warranties, and the warranties on their certified round water tanks have recently increased from 10 to 20 years of coverage.

Specialist in Livestock handling equipment • Hecton Products • Sheep Handling

• Weighing & Shearing equipment • Stock yards • Feeders

Hecton Ewe lifter $340 Lyco lamb marking cradle $430 each

RRR Tailing chute $2750

Hecton Stock worker $5995 Hecton Anti Backing wings $80 each Hecton Air operate Sheep handler POA

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Punching above their weight A rapidly growing player in the weighing industry, Anmar Scales promises its customers a fast and on-time service with fixed prices and locally made Aussie products.

Managing director Marty Barlow explained the services his company provides clients all over NSW and Victoria.

One way Anmar is looking to separate itself from the pack is by emphasising the importance of developing the next generation.

“Anything in the weighing industry really, from sales of new equipment, service, maintenance and we are doing more and more in the agriculture industry in terms of weighbridges and those sorts of things,” Mr Barlow said.

“We are trying to get apprentices through as well and it seems like there are a lot of other people in this industry that aren’t doing the training which leaves a bit of a hole there,” Mr Barlow said.

Acquiring A&C Scales in 2017, Anmar Scales"—"as it is known today"—"has only been around for four years. However in that time, the company has already made a significant impact on the industry and is growing by the day. “After the acquisition (of A&C Scales) that helped us expand into different industries, including weighbridges, so we now have a base in Albury as well as our original office in Melbourne as well,” Mr Barlow said. “Our main focus is just continuing to grow; there are a lot of businesses in this industry that have been around for a long time while we haven’t"—"so for us it is about continuing to expand by employing more people to cover more ground and in the end provide a better service.”

“It is very hard to get a start in this industry so we are very committed to helping those young people coming through and is a major part of our vision as we move forward as a company.”

Anmar Scales are a staple of the local weighing industry.

Like all businesses over the past 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a burden on Anmar, as they have gone about trying to manage having one office in Victoria and another over the border in NSW. “Compared to other people we have been pretty lucky because we have been able to operate and service a lot of essential customers which has been good,” Mr Barlow said “The biggest problem for us has been the border closures. Last year there were two or three months we couldn’t even get to our Albury office, so hundreds of hours have

The team at Anmar Scales are disappointed they cannot attend the Elmore Field Days in 2021. spent checking where we can go and what we can do when it comes to our business.” Mr Barlow expressed his disappointment in not being able to attend the Elmore Field Days in 2021.

“I really thought Elmore might have been the one to go ahead, we had spent a lot of money on marquees and promotion stuff to get set up so it is disappointing"—"but we have all the stuff still and will be able to use it next year if it goes ahead.”

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