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The highest long grain yield was awarded to David and Nancy Lashbrook from Coleambally, for their 12.28 T/ha of Langi on Winners24.2ha.ofthe
Port of Melbourne Overall Highest Yield Award was Kevin, Nancy and Nathan Cauduro from Yenda. The trio yielded an impressive 15.20 T/ha of V071 on 58.2ha.
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The night was a great celebration of the successful 2022 harvest and results of growers across the region.
These results were no accident as they were achieved by outstanding managers who sowed on time and did everything right to pull off a great yield.
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Right: Madison Payne, Nathan Cauduro, Nancy and David Lashbrook, Michael Chalmers and David Bardos, Port of Melbourne Business Development Manager.
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The highest short grain yield went to Burraboi growers Michael and Felicia Chalmers, who grew a 12.45 T/ha crop of Opus on 81.5ha.
This year the RGA Annual Conference saw a revised format, with the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA), SunRice Group and AgriFutures Australia taking a collaborative approach to host the new Australian Rice Growers’ Conference.
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The other inductee was Yanco branch member Iris Herrmann.Theconference brought together more than 200 rice growers, industry representatives and stakeholders together to celebrate the exciting future of Australian rice.
The main award of the evening, the 2022 SunRice Grower of the Year, was awarded to Burraboi growers Neville and Brooke Hollins.
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He was one of two people bestowed the honour at the Australian Rice Growers’ Conference in Yarrawonga Mulwala in HonoraryAugust.councillors of the RGA are recognised for their “dedicated and meritorious service to the rice industry”.
The evening also recognised other growers who each had exceptional yields in crop year 2022 (C22).
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Longtime FARMtalk contributor and now retired Deniliquinbased agronomist John Fowler has been made an honorary councillor of the Ricegrowers Association of Australia.
The two-day event focused on ‘Transformational Change, Grower Owned and Grower Led’ with a stellar line up of guest speakers and panels delivering a range of key messages.
Mr Fowler was also a judge for the Rice Industry Awards, held on the Thursday evening.
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“It has been 80 years since the Hollins family did a trial plot of rice at Wakool, and so it is fitting to recognise those family members in rice that came before us.
“For us, it’s all about planning and making sure we are doing things on time and taking advice from all the resources we have at our disposal.
“We have tried to be innovative with putting in pivots and taking out any grounds that take a lot of water, to try and be as water efficient as we can.
“We farm to be here for a long time, not a short time,” Brooke said.
Brooke and Neville Hollins.
Still coming to terms with their win last month, the couple say they are pleased their win will shine a light on the quality produce coming out of the Burraboi region. And Brooke said the award belongs to so many people, not just herself and Nev.
Nev and Brooke Hollins are putting Burraboi on the map. Well, that’s the main benefit they see in winning the 2022 SunRice Grower of the Year award at the August Australian Rice Growers’ Conference in Yarrawonga.
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“The judges also mentioned that we had a neat and well signed farm, demonstrated good OHS (occupational health and safety), how well our plan was executed on farm and how we had new ideas.
“We are not afraid to get in and have a go at something new,” said Brooke.
The Hollins are now also automatically nominated for the Australian Farmer of the Year Award, hosted by the Kondinin Group.
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The Hollins family - who were nominated by their agronomist Shaun Krahnert from Elders Swan Hillown and operate a 4115 hectare property at Burraboi.
“We have expanded over the years to remain viable, especially in light of the water availability issues.
“The judges mentioned our whole farm approach - we are not solely rice farmers,” Brooke said.
“But one judge also said it was my caramel slice that got us over the line,” Brooke said with a laugh.
The pair take that same mentality into the way they deal with one of the biggest challenges irrigators facesustainable water allocation.
“We take advice from our excellent agronomist, bring on good financial advice and advice from close family members.”Thatinnovation is, in part, why the judges selected the Burraboi couple for the prize.
“We would not do what we do without Shaun giving us the right advice.
“We find if through the good years we plan for the bad, we are prepared when they inevitably come.”
The Hollins’, from Woorak Ag, had only one other challenger for the coveted award - Campbell Dalton from Wumbulgal Agriculture in Yenda.
The Hollins family are no strangers to rice. Neville and Brooke are the fourth generation of Hollins to grow rice in the Murray Valley, and they hope that tradition continues well after they retire.
“Joining us at the awards was our agronomist Shaun and his wife Sarah. It is as much his award as it is ours.
Primarily a family affair, they employ 2.5 full-time staff to assist with their farming operation, which includes 2150 Merino breeding ewes in addition to their irrigated and dryland cropping rotations.
“He is passionate and dedicated, and we are very lucky he is our agronomist.”
The SunRice Grower of the Year is coordinated by RiceExtension. The winner receives an individual award and recognition on the industry honour roll, $2500 to be spent on personal or business development and becomes a member of next season’s judging panel.
Brooke and Nev have been back on the family farm since 2000, and have been continuing to run a thriving rice farming operation. Their secret to success is their willingness to ‘have a go’.
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“We are ensuring we are looking after the soil as much as we can, as we want generations to come to be farming on this land.”
Yield was a little hard to predict for the Wrens in early September, but Rob is confident he’ll get at least 2.5 tonnes per hectare.
“The crop has been sprayed with fertiliser and is perfect so far, now we sit back, watch and hope for the best”.The canola is sown early April, and harvesting usually kicks off in October and may continue into November.
“The last three years we’ve had terrific yields; the weather’s been perfect with above average rainfall,” Rob said.
“I am hoping for about $800 per tonne, but it could be as low as $700 per tonne.
Fields of gold
Take a drive through any regional community in late winter and early spring and you’re likely to come across massive expanses of bright yellow canola crops.
Deniliquin farmers Rob and Katie Wren choose to grow genetically modified canola on their property ‘Carinda’, which sits either side of the Tuppal Creek nearThisDeniliquin.seasonthe Wrens have 600 hectares sown to winter cropping, with 350ha of that dedicated to canola.
Astaple of the Southern Riverina, these crops don’t just add to our tourism appeal.
“Given our property sits either side of the Tuppal Creek, we just have our fingers crossed the flood waters don’t rise enough to impact on the crops.
Canola is grown for its seed, which is crushed for theTheoil.
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“If the weather remains fine, it will again be a bumper season.
“Our input costs this year has included pre-watering, seed, spraying and fertilizing all the way through the season.”
As for the return, Rob said that’s even harder to predict.“The market has been very volatile the last couple of months, so prices could fluctuate considerably.
alone there has been the global pressures on input costs, and now high inflows and minor to moderate flooding in the Murray River system which connects with the Tuppal.
“Urea prices are soaring from $400 to $500 per tonne to around $1600 per tonne.
Rob said while the weather has been kind to their cropping programs the last few years, there are always challenges.Thisyear
“Given our property sits either side of the Tuppal Creek, we just have our fingers crossed the flood waters don’t rise enough to impact on the crops..”
“Due to supply and demand, and the current world issues, input costs have sometimes increased threefold.
oil is used for industrial purposes like biodiesel and food uses including margarine, cooking oils, salad oils and edible oil blends.
Rob and Katie’s sons Ted and Oscar Wren.
On a local level, he said there’s a number of things that have gone in the growers’ favour.
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Nutrien Ag Solutions Deniliquin agronomist Dave Toohey said there is “a lot of good potential” in canola this year, despite all the volatility.
“Insects are low, and if the growers are following their programs, disease is okay.
“Those who have used sprinkler irrigation have been able to maximise their opportunities, but those with flood irrigation have found it harder to get irrigation in “Sometime. dryland crops have lost potential because of theThefrost.”Wrens are dryland croppers, and have been farming at ‘Caringa’ for eight years after relocating fromRobFinley.gothis start in agriculture after growing up on a farm in Tungamah.
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But not even seeing them side by side could give him clear direction, and he remarked he could have easily given all four the gong.
One of Boonoke’s biggest competitors, Willandra, also had a run of success and claimed the other Merino title at the expo.
Errol Horneman from Elders, Poll Boonoke sheep classer Tom Lilburne, Clyde McKenzie from Elders, Australian Food and Agriculture Company general manager Justin Campbell, judge Russell Jones and Annie Romanin from Apiam with the Elders Roverina Ram of the Year.
But considering sheep traits, body coverage, age, wool type, length of wool and cutting quality, Mr Jones eventually selected Poll Boonoke 211153 as the winner.
Also judged by Mr Jones, he cited the ewe’s excellent wool and very good lineage as reasons for selection.
It was the final award presented at the Elders Riverina Sheep Expo in Deniliquin, with anticipation building throughout an action packed program which started at 10am.
PB211153 is a May/June 2021 drop shedded ram, who was blade shorn in March ahead of the showing season.
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It included a good showing at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo in July, where she was Reserve Champion in the medium wool poll section.
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Poll Boonoke has made it eight in a row, and taken out the Elders Riverina Merino Ram of the Year for 2022.
Angus Heath from Willandra Merinos said they were not surprised with the ewe’s win, having done very well at other shows this year.
Before getting to the most coveted award, the crowd at the expo enjoyed static wool and merchandise displays, animal health displays, and a riveting blade shearing competition.Thewinners of the Elders Riverina Merino Ewe of the Year, Elders Riverina Performance Ram of the Year, Elders Riverina Performance Ewe of the Year and Northern Clip of the Year also preceded the anticipated announcement.
Some of the traits that appealed to Mr Jones included a fibre diameter of 17.4mm, eye muscle depth of 42.5mm and a fat depth of 6.5mm.
He inspected the sheep and deliberated several times before positioning his top four together in the line up.
Boonoke claims eighth consecutive win
Attracting one of the largest fields of contenders on the day, Ram of the Year judge Russell Jones from Darriwell Stud in Trundle had his work cut out for him.
The two year-old Willandra 31 is sired by Willandra 447, and is an embryo transfer lamb.
RIGHT: Angus Heath from Willandra, Clyde McKenzie from Elders and Will King from Elanco with the Elders Riverina Ewe of the Year.
The Jerilderie stud claimed Elders Riverina Ewe of the Year for the fourth consecutive time.
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RIGHT: Guy Treweek from Induro White Suffolks Stud, Errol Horneman from Elders Deniliquin and judge Shane Baker.
Judge Shane Baker said the Induro ewe had an impressive length of line and was very balanced through the back. Induro beat out Wattle Park Stud, a tough competitor from Finley who frequents the show every
RIGHT: Guy Treweek from Induro White Suffolk Stud and his Elders Riverina Performance Ram, with Ross Winfield from Nutrimax, Errol Horneman from Elders Deniliquin, judge Shane Baker and Clyde McKenzie from Elders Deniliquin.
Induroyear.principal Guy Treweek said Induro 210266 has done well this year, and placed second in her class at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo in July. The 16 month-old will head to the Adelaide Elite show, where Mr Treweek hopes she will continue outclassing the
The Wakool-based stud claimed the Performance Ewe of the Year, and backed it up by also taking out the Performance Ram of the Year later in the day.
Inrest.the ram section, Induro 210265 was also judged by Mr Baker and was a head above when it came to balance, body confirmation, standing position and meat potential. Mr Treweek said the ram also had success at Bendigo, and is an “A1 bred ram”. He was senior champion at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show, and will also be showcased and sold at the Adelaide show.
Expo double for Induro
Induro White Suffolk tasted success with a double at the Elders Riverina Sheep Expo on Friday.
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Winning the 2020 trophy was Paraway Pastoral Company, for wool classed on their ‘Cooinbil’ property near Conargo by Geoff Booker.
As the expo was cancelled in both 2021 and 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers decided to present the missed awards at the event.
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were among three Northern Clip of the Year recipients to receive trophies at the Elders Riverina Sheep Expo in Deniliquin.
Heather Cameron credited the win to the help provided by their wool classer David Curtin, for keeping things “simple and efficient”.
She also sincerely thanked Elders for their continued support.TheCamerons
An excellent season has led to great results for the Cameron family from The Yanko, north of Jerilderie, in this year’s Northern Clip of the Year competition.
2021 Northern Clip of the Year winners Sue and Paul Dye with Elders representatives Simon Hogan, Rex Bennett and Clyde McKenzie.
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The 2021 year trophy was presented to Paul and Sue Dye from Tchelery Pastoral Co near Moulamein. Their clip was classed by Jocelyn Harriage.
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A celebration of rice
“The feedback has been positive, with many growers feeling inspired and positive about the prosperous future of Australian rice.”
Exciting launches and announcements were in abundance, with Mr Massina and RGA executive director Graeme Kruger using the conference opening address to launch an exciting new look and feel for the RGA with the unveiling of a new brand and vision for the peak body of Australian rice growers.
James Wagstaff, Zoe Carter and Oli Le Lievre featured on a panel sharing agricultural stories with RGA Communications Manager, Matthew Pete. Photos courtesy of Emma Cross, Emma Jane Industry.
and the Australian Ricegrower Magazine, a new annual publication telling the stories of the industry, its people and highlighting the success and challenges they face.
A revised format took place this year for the big conference with the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia, SunRice Group and AgriFutures Australia taking a collaborative approach.
The Australian Rice Growers’ Conference, held at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort in August, attracted more than 200 ricegrowers, industry representatives and stakeholders to celebrate the exciting future of Australian rice.
The two-day event focused on transformational change - grower owned and grower led - with a stellar line up of guest speakers and panels delivering a range of key Speakersmessages.included Mark McKeon who delivered the keynote address on transformational change, MotherLand Podcast founder and host Stephanie Trethewey, National Farmers’ Federation CEO Tony Mahar, SunRice Group CEO Rob Gordon, MurrayDarling Basin Authority CEO Andrew McConville and James Wagstaff, Oli Le Lievre and Zoe Carter who featured on a panel about sharing agricultural stories.
Keynote speaker Mark McKeon.
Special guest speakers included a pre-recorded message from Federal Agricultural Minister Murray Watt and keynote from Foodbank Australia CEO Brianna Casey, acknowledging the support of Australian Rice Growers through the SunRice Group and Foodbank Australia partnership.
Chairman of Rice Breeding Australia Ltd Dr Steve Jefferies
The 2022 RGA annual general meeting and postconference tour to Burramine’s Kelly Brothers vegetable farm and Rich Glen Olive Estate was held on the Friday following the awards, rounding out a successful conference.
Rice Breeding Australia Ltd chair Dr Steve Jefferies spoke on the launching of the new rice breeding entity to Ricegrowers.Breeding Australia will drive the development of new varieties for the Australian rice industry, with an increased focus on water productivity improvements and acceleration of rates of genetic gain in rice breeding in “TheAustralia.conference provided a great platform to showcase, in person, the many great stories and projects to growers off the back of a bumper harvest,” said Mr Massina.TheSebel Yarrawonga hosted the Rice Industry Awards return for 2022. The night was a great celebration of the successful 2022 harvest and results of growers across the region.
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The main award of the evening, the 2022 SunRice Grower of the Year was awarded to Burraboi growers, Neville and Brooke Hollins, Woorak Ag.
RGA President Rob Massina labelled the event a success.“There was a great buzz in the room with rice growers, industry partners and sponsors all excited to come together and celebrate our industry after a threeyear hiatus due to COVID,” he said.
The address also included the launch of two great resources for the industry - the updated Water Tool Kit, a resource for irrigators to improve their water knowledge
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Infection with barber’s pole worm presents very similarly to M. ovis infection. It is important to establish the cause of anaemia. Yarding M. ovis infected lambs to drench can cause deaths, but not drenching sheep with high numbers of barber’s pole worm will conversely cause
This classically happens when lambs are moved to the yards for weaning, as they suddenly have more demand for oxygen, that they can’t meet. However, they may also be found down or dead in the paddock even if they are not
Sheep are generally more likely to show severe signs from M. ovis infection if they have other issues at the same time, such as inadequate nutrition or a large worm burden. In this case it will be necessary to fix the underlying issues to solve the problem.
see lambs struggling to keep up with the mob and collapsing it is usually best to stop the movement. Seek advice from your vet, you may have to delay the movement until the lambs have sufficiently recovered.
Pale lambs that sit when being moved? Could be Mycoplasma ovis infection.
The disease is spread by blood to blood contact. This is when infected red blood cells are moved from an infected
The bacteria M. ovis can infect the blood cells of sheep and goats. Infected red blood cells die leading to anaemia andInfectionjaundice.may be present on a property without being noticed. But if lambs become severely anaemic, they are often found down, or dead, especially if they are stressed.
Ever been moving lambs only to have some sit down, unable to get up? You have a look at their gums or other, usually pink, bits around their eyes or in their vulva only to find they are as white as a sheet (anaemia) or a very pale yellow (jaundice).
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While it is possible for sheep of any age to be affected, usually older sheep have been infected previously and have developed immunity.
Outbreaks commonly occur 4 to 6 weeks after marking – which often coincides with when the mob is being moved for weaning. In this case weaning may need to be delayed for 4-6 weeks to give the anaemic lambs sufficient time to recover.
This has been the case for a few properties lately which have been diagnosed with Mycoplasma ovis (previously Eperythrozoon ovis, sometimes called Eperythrozoonosis) infection.
All enquiries, please contact Ross 0400 201 636 or ross@crightons.com.au. Applications close September 30, 2022.
• HC Truck licence
EXPERIENCED EXCAVATOR OPERATOR / TRUCK DRIVER
The role involves installation, maintenance and validation of water meters and telemetry units. This position requires on site field work and daily travel as well as some camp out. Applicant must be able to work alone and have basic mechanical knowledge. A 5 day typical working week where you are home three nights per week with flexible leave is the
Crighton’s are also looking for Water Meter DQP for an upcoming project. This will be a full time position with work vehicle supplied.
RURAL ENGINEERING, HAY, NSW POSITIONS VACANT
• Strong experience in similar environment
• Oversee and co-ordinate IT & HR systems
• Ability to work under pressure
Crighton’s Engineering is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator / Truck Driver to join our expanding family orientated team.
with water meters and telemetry or irrigation is highly regarded.
• Schedule and prepare staff
• Create and implement new systems
Crighton’s Rural Engineering Ph: 02 6993 1768 Mob: 0428 931768 Page 1 of 1 RURAL ENGINEERING HAY, NSW. 02 6993 1768
• Time management skills
Crighton’s are also looking for an experienced administrative assistant to oversee day to day office and financial operations. This will include supervision of current and new admin staff.
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About you:
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency in a broad range of computer programs
• Experience with computer-based systems such as word processing, spreadsheet and records management systems.
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• Supervise and mentor administration staff
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Ph: 02 6993 1768 DesignDesign1 2 Established for 45 years. 3 generation family owned business with vast local knowledge
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Crighton’s Engineering is seeking an Administrative Assistant Trainee to join the team.
• Quick learner
Tasks include:
WATER METER DQP
• Basic administration tasks.
Crighton’s are a Hay based family owned growing engineering company who specialize in irrigation and construction services they are looking for people who will take pride in what they do and aim to excel.
About you:
• Organised and punctual.
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Seeking to fill an excavator operator role with someone who is keen to learn excavator mounted pile driving, The role includes 2t-25t excavators, loader, tipper and HC trucks. An operator who cares for finish and their plant is required. Final trim, pipe laying, and 2D/3D as well as oversize and heavy haulage experience will be highly regarded. A 5 day typical working week where you are home three nights per week with flexible leave is the norm.
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Cattle are magnificent beasts. Amanda King, originally a city girl from Brisbane, Australia, soon became an admirer when she came to live on a farm in New Zealand. She started taking photos of impressive animals on local farms and when she made some super-sized prints, a business was born. By The Horns, her online site, now sells art prints all over the world and this book is a collection of her favourites, from Angus, Bison and Friesian, to Highland, Texas Longhorn and many more.
two years ago, the second-hand bottling line machine Charlie Carp were using seemed like a gem.But as time went on, the company realised they could be meeting more customer needs with a new machine.
Australian Bush Pubs Brings together an eclectic collection of the Outback’s historic watering holes, the result of many pub crawls searching out classic bush boozers.
Invited to officiate the office ribbon cutting was Graham Honeyman from Mayo Hardware - distributors of Charlie Carp to the retail sector.
Bulls, cows and heifers and calves.
It is made from whole European Carp - the most invasive and destructive freshwater fish in the worldwhich means it is also good for our river systems. READSSEASON
“We will be able to double our production capacity.”
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Mr Honeyman was also honoured to reveal the company’s packing rebrand on the day.
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Charlie Carp is an innovator in liquid fish fertiliser.
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“The logo will be a bonus, with consumer confidence proudly signifying Charlie Carp products are Australian owned and made,” Mr Mayo said.
A more unlikely stockman you would not find. Born in an internment camp in Central Victoria, his family had come to Australia from Germany via Shanghai. But it was out mustering on horseback and living in remote bush camps with characters as eccentric as any in outback Australia that Roland learnt about the world and discovered his place in it. Full of youthful stumbles and told with great freshness and gentle humour, this beautifully written coming of age story is a nostalgic and evocative reminder of a disappearing way of life.
Join pubophiles Craig Lewis and Cathy Savage at the bar of some of Australia’s most iconic country hotels and they’ll happily spin you a yarn or two about Australia’s best bush pubs and their colourful characters.
Not only is it the best organically-based fertiliser on the market for your lawn and garden, it also helps to sustain a healthy environment and stabilise the natural ecosystem here in Australia.
The production capacity of Charlie Carp’s Deniliquin processing factory has been boosted thanks to focussed investment.
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Amanda King of By the Horns
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Charlie Carp general manager Ron Kaponica said the new machine improves both productivity and safety.
FROM SYDNEY TO THE GULF COUNTRY… A STORY OF ADVENTURE AND MISADVENTURE
The popular fertiliser product is now emblazoned with the official Australian Made and Owned logo.
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“This new investment will enable the team to do everything on the one machine, and adds an increased safety level for the operators,” Mr Kaponica said.
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