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Founders’ message The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo will stay in Seymour after the event was bought by the McPherson Media Group, publisher of 14 regional newspapers. As expo founders we wish to express our sincere thanks to the many hundreds of exhibitors and support staff and the many thousands of visitors who have contributed to the event’s success for almost a quarter of a century. Since 1991 we have worked tirelessly to uncover and promote new and emerging trends and technologies in mainstream and alternative farming. Today, the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo is one of the largest and most popular events of its type in Australia. We will retain an advisory role to McPherson Media Group in the immediate future to ensure continuity in the organisation and rollout of the expo. This will also mean that the event maintains close contact with exhibitors. Thank-you all, and we look forward to your continued support of the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Colin and Bev Stray, Seymour Alternative Farming Expo founders

Expo checklist For updates, visit www.seymour-expo.com Location: Kings Park Recreation Reserve, Tallarook St, Seymour. When: Three-day event from Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22.

Hours: Gates open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Car parking: Designated car parks are near all entrance gates and unlimited street parking is available.

Entry price: A one-day pass is $17 for adults, $14 for concession, $8 for children (five to 15 years old) and $40 for family (two adults and three children). Two-day passes are $25 for adults, $21 for concession, and $12 for children (five to 15 years old) and $60 for family (two adults and three children). Three-day passes are $34 for adults, $28 for concession, $16 for children and $80 for family (two adults and three children). Children under the age of five enter for free. Online ticket purchases: Admission tickets can be purchased online so visitors can avoid queues on the day of their visit at www.seymour-expo.com

Workshops and seminars: Admission included in expo entry cost. Session times, topics and speakers are subject to change without notice. See website for updates.

Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s practical livestock workshop sessions: Friday and Saturday from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm and Sunday from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm in the theatrette and demonstration area next to the cattle pavilion.

Farm and Rural Lifestyle short talks program: Friday and Saturday from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm and Sunday from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm in the theatrette next to the Ag Zone exhibition marquee. Admission to the short talks program is included in the expo admission price.

Home Building Lectures: Daily from 10 am to 4 pm at site 348.

Cooking classes and demonstrations: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm in the Butcher Shop and Country Kitchen. Site services: ATM facilities are on site. Families with young children are catered for with child changing facilities and plenty of shaded areas in which to escape the heat.

Animals: No animals, with the exception of guide dogs, are permitted to be brought into the park by the general public.

Food and drink: The expo provides numerous gourmet and ﬁne food stalls, all at affordable prices. Administration: The expo administration ofﬁce can be contacted on 5799 1211 or 5799 1611.

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Looking to the future: McPherson Media Group chief executive ofﬁcer Damian Trezise with Seymour Alternative Farming Expo founders Bev and Colin Stray.

Expo’s future strong Seymour’s Kings Park Recreation Reserve will continue to play host to the three-day Seymour Alternative Farming Expo in years to come, after the event was purchased by the McPherson Media Group. The founders of the expo, Bev and Colin Stray, will stay on as consultants for the next two years, to ensure the event — which is currently in its 24th year — continues to grow bigger and better with the change of ownership. Mr Stray said the guarantee that the expo, which was established in Seymour in 1991, would stay in the township was an essential component of the sale. “We had other offers but it would have left Seymour. We chose McPherson Media to ensure it stays here. We’ll be involved for the next couple of years, helping put it together. It’s important that it won’t leave Seymour. It’s established now as the Seymour expo,” Mr Stray said. “I’m passionate about what we’ve achieved in the past 24 years. We’re not dropping the ball and running. We’re staying on to ensure transition of the sale is going to be comfortable.” The Strays own a farm machinery manufacturing business and saw a need for an event aimed speciﬁcally at smaller farms.

“I’d been around the traps and saw a niche opportunity. There were no agricultural field days exhibiting animals and alternative farming such as ostriches, deer and alpacas,” Mr Stray said. “We invited about 10 to 20 people to hold a seminar on ostrich farming and it exploded from there. We earmarked it to be the first field day of the year in February and started with about 300 exhibitors. Twenty thousand people came to the event.” More than two decades later and there are 500 exhibitors from Victoria and interstate and 40 000 visitors expected.

“I’m passionate about what we’ve achieved in the past 24 years. We’re not dropping the ball and running. We’re staying on to ensure transition of the sale is going to be comfortable.” Colin Stray

A Girgarre-based camel milking operation will be a new addition to the alternative farming showcase, but the expo has grown to cater more for lifestyle and smaller farms. McPherson Media Group chief executive ofﬁcer Damian Trezise said the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo was an exciting opportunity for the company’s events division. “We’ve been looking at opportunities to expand McPherson’s recently created events division and thought this was a perfect ﬁt with our stable of 14 regional newspapers, and in particular our weekly farming supplement Country News and of course The Telegraph,” Mr Trezise said. “The McPherson Media Group is one of the few remaining family-owned newspaper groups and it’s very much part of our strategy to be involved in the community and to promote these sorts of events that are so important to a thriving rural economy.”

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From chainsaw carving, to country cooking, guitar demonstrations and even dog Frisbee, the 24th annual Seymour Alternative Farming Expo will have unique displays that are sure to impress the 40 000 visitors expected to attend. Commencing on February 20, the threeday expo will showcase the latest in farm machinery, emerging trends in agriculture and the many delights that a rural lifestyle has to offer, with more than 500 exhibitors set to showcase what they have to offer at one of Australia’s largest farming and rural lifestyle showcases. “The expo is a proud celebration of what regional Victoria has to offer. While there is a core focus on agriculture, it also embraces a host of attractions and entertainments for all the family including the best in local food and wine, country crafts, chainsaw carving competitions, steam engine exhibits, a reptile show and hundreds of animals,” expo founder Colin Stray said. The special qualities of camel milk, which has been dubbed “white gold” because

of its reputed health properties, will also be discussed at this year’s expo. See the camels which are part of a milking herd being developed in the Goulburn Valley. Industry experts will make presentations at the Farm and Rural Lifestyle short talks, Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s .workshops, and the Home Building Lectures. Key topics including everything from weed control to establishing a farm-stay enterprise, to starting up a beekeeping operation and information on how to create an edible food forest will also be discussed. Sessions throughout the expo will also touch on organic production enterprises, the beneﬁts of compost and selection of machinery for smallholdings, hints on how to get livestock fencing right, and how to establish a smallholding pig enterprise. Culinary fare will be a highlight of the expo for foodies, with at least three food courts onsite. Plus there is the Butcher Shop where ‘Bob the Butcher’ will present demonstrations and advice on the best cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and rabbit, while talented local chefs in the Country Kitchen will prepare an array of snacks, mains and desserts.

Among the many attractions at the 2015 Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, visitors can expect to see: • Farm and Rural Lifestyle short talks (page 8).

• Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s workshops (page 12). • Home Building Lectures (page 7). • Cooking classes and demonstrations in the Butcher Shop and Country Kitchen (page 10). • Hundreds of animals — cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, chooks and more. • The CraftAlive exhibit, featuring ﬁne needlework, patchwork, quilting and jewellery. • Building systems for farm and home. • Timber crafts at Timberland. • The latest in alternative power generation equipment for domestic and farm use. • Steam-powered engines and pumps. • Competitions and giveaways. For more information visit www.seymour-expo.com

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Scooters offer an easy way to see all expo has to offer Getting around the extensive Seymour Alternative Farming Expo site just got a whole lot easier.

Livestock is set to attract droves of visitors once again at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Dog Frisbee (above right) is sure to impress expo goers.

Livestock galore, from the regular to the rare Camels, pigs, dogs and an array of cattle breeds are just some of the livestock that you will ﬁnd at this year’s three-day Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. The event shines a spotlight on some of the more alternative and rare breeds, including British White cattle. Ravenswood British White cattle breeder Debbie Holmes will travel from Benalla to attend this year’s expo with her distinctive breed, characterised by a brilliant white coat with black points. “The British White is an ancient breed, with records dating back to about the 1600s in England,” Mrs Holmes said. “I really enjoy talking to people about the attributes of these lovely animals, such as how quiet they are, and promoting them, as they are a rare breed.” Among the 13 breeds that will be attending will also be Peter Mangle’s cattle from his Riverview Belgian Blues stud, also in Benalla, which he has bred for 20 years. Mr Mangle said this mighty breed with the “double muscle” trait often frightened people because of their sheer size, but they were in fact gentle giants. “They are very quiet cattle, easy to handle and have pleasant natures,” he said. The Australian Miniature Horse Society will be in attendance for the second year in a row to host its championship horse and pony show on the Sunday of the expo.

Society spokesman Rob Lester expected there to be about 90 competitors on the day. “We do performance classes as well, it is great to watch the little horses go through the trail and over jumps,” he said. “It is virtually what the big horses do but in this case they are being led.” He said the program featured 154 classes, which would take place on the main oval at the expo on Sunday, February 22.

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Dog lovers are well catered for, with the Keilor Obedience Dog Training Centre’s ﬂy ball competition, dubbed “drag racing for dogs”, expecting about 150 competitors on Saturday. Working dog demonstrations will also take place and Four Paws Disc Dogs will also be in attendance, showcasing Canine Disc or “dog Frisbee” on the Sunday of the expo. – Rhiannon Gavalakis

For the ﬁrst time, Riverina Scooters and Mobility will have single and double seat scooters available for hire at the expo. The business has been offering scooter hire at various ﬁeld days around the country for many years, including Elmore, Henty, AgQuip, Murrumbateman, Orange and Riverina, as one of its many services. Director Gordon Moore said the business’ staff gained a lot of satisfaction from helping people to get around the expos, and that feedback was always positive. “We often have people tell us that they would not have been able to see everything, or that they would not have been able to get all the way around on their legs,” he said. “It’s a natural attribute to the business as we do all aspects of the mobility industry.” Riverina Scooters and Mobility operates one of the largest speciality showrooms of mobility equipment and aids in Australia, at Wagga Wagga. It also supplies the Department of Veterans Affairs and is a member of the Country Care Group. Available in both single and double seat, all scooters are four-wheelers with powerful four pole motors and large capacity batteries. Single seat scooters will be available for $60 per hire, which covers the cost for as long as the scooter is needed for the day. “Many patrons pick up their scooter at opening time, and return it just before closing time,” Mr Moore said. Scooters can be hired from two locations: Site 388 just inside Gate 3, and Site 270 just inside Gate 1. For more information about Riverina Scooters and Mobility or to book a scooter for Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, visit www.riverinascooters.com.au or phone Gordon on 0428 694 335.

“We often have people tell us that they would not have been able to see everything, or that they would not have been able to get all the way around on their legs.” Director Gordon Moore

Short talks will offer much information From producing the perfect poultry egg to increasing farm proﬁts with worms, the Farm and Rural Lifestyle short talks program will canvass a broad range of topics at this year’s expo. Key areas will be examined such as how to develop a ‘paddock to plate’ pathway for your enterprise, helpful hints on how to get your livestock fencing right, plus how to establish a smallholding pig enterprise and how to select, purchase and maintain your pigs. Advice will also be offered on starting up a beekeeping operation and how to create an edible food forest.

Special features • The importance of compost

– Friday, February 20 at 1.30 pm. Compost industry specialists will deliver a presentation focusing on the importance of composting to agriculture and associated sectors.

• Organic enterprises

– Friday, February 20 at 2.30 pm. This session will focus on establishing a successful organic beef enterprise, and will trace the establishment and market success of Milawa Organic Beef. This will be followed by a session from a representative of Australian Organic, the peak organic industry certiﬁcation group, presenting a comprehensive overview of the organic industry and spotlighting the certiﬁcation process for producers; and the industry’s performance and

projections, including development and extension opportunities for farmers. • Machinery for smallholdings forum

– Saturday, February 21 at 1.30 pm. Advice on the purchase of machinery and implements for a smallholding will be provided. Involving a panel of experienced machinery professionals, this will be an open forum where expo patrons can quiz the experts without the pressure and sales hype.

The Farm and Rural Lifestyle short talks program will commence at 10.30 am each day of the expo and can be found in the theatrette next to the Ag Zone exhibition marquee. Admission to the short talks program is included in the expo admission price.

Learn how to save energy, water and money Whether you are renovating or building a new home, there are many decisions to be made that go well beyond what colour to paint the walls. Increasing energy costs and climate change place energy efficiency into the spotlight, and highlight the need for home owners to consider alternative building practices to benefit the environment as well as the hip pocket. The Home Building Lectures will focus on ways home owners, renovators and newhome builders can look for energy-efficient and water-efficient ways in which to design,

build and run their home and garden. Experts will be on hand to share ideas, tips and step through what is involved in obtaining building permits and settling building disputes. Presentations centred on energyefﬁcient windows, solar hot water and electricity, wastewater systems and garden design will all feature during the threeday program, providing something for everyone. The Home Building Lectures will run from 10 am to 4 pm each day of the expo. Please note that the Home Building Lectures program is subject to change. Full program details will be available at the admission gate.

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Learning, knowledge and experience — the keys to farming success Knowing what to do, how and when to implement practices and who to call on for the right advice are important prerequisites for anyone wanting to set up or maintain a successful farming enterprise — big or small. The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo will bring together top industry experts for the Farm and Rural Lifestyle short talks program, who will share their knowledge and experiences to help existing or prospective smallholding owners take the ﬁrst step towards setting up a new on-farm enterprise. Practical livestock workshops from the Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society will also be on offer, ideal for visitors wanting advice on farm livestock handling and general husbandry.

Farm and Rural Lifestyle short talk program Friday, February 20

Saturday, February 21

Sunday, February 22

10.30 am Capeweed and Paterson’s curse control

10.30 am Geƫng your livestock fencing right

This presentation looks at the timing of control programs for weeds like capeweed and Paterson’s curse and focuses on the survival mechanisms of such weeds that give them an unfair advantage over pasture species. Rob Richardson, principal, Seymour Ag Supplies Seymour, Victoria

Farm fencing speciﬁcations can vary signiﬁcantly depending on what you intend to run on your property — cattle, sheep, horses, goats etc. In this presentation, the importance of having the right fencing for your livestock needs will be highlighted together with helpful advice on whether it’s best to contract a fencing professional to do the work, or what you will need if you decide to do it yourself. Rob Richardson, principal, Seymour Ag Supplies, Seymour, Victoria

10.30 am The Warialda story — how to establish a successful enterprise beyond the farm gate

11.30 am Establishing a successful farm-stay enterprise Downunder Farmstays provides quality accommodation for the independent traveller, large and small student groups (Australian and international) as well as family groups. It has more than 500 farms located within one hour of Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast/Brisbane and Cairns. This presentation will be of interest to property owners interested in establishing a successful farm-stay enterprise and will cover the key requirements to get started. Vicki Byrne, director, Downunder Farmstays

12.30 pm The Amazing Egg This presentation looks at how to achieve the perfect egg to eat or hatch, factoring in the roles of poultry health, diet, genetics and management. In short, the steps to healthy, wholesome eggs for making chicks or for consumption. Megg Miller, Poultry Information Publishers, Australasian Poultry Seymour, Victoria

1.30 pm Compost forum An open forum where a panel representing different sectors of the composting industry will provide their views on how composting can beneﬁt agriculture and related industries. Slobodan Vujovic, Compost Victoria Declan McDonald, senior soil scientist SESL Australia

2.30 pm Establishing a successful organic beef enterprise In 2012, Alan and Leanne Wood received full organic certification (from Australian Certified Organic) for their Angus beef property at Markwood. The property has been owned and farmed by the Wood family since 1874. In this presentation, Alan and Leanne will share their experiences relating to the organic certification process and going through “In Conversion” prior to achieving full certification. They will also talk about their product marketing programs in addition to the key property management principles. Alan and Leanne Wood, principals of Milawa Organic Beef

3.30 pm The organic industry: the cerƟfying process,

market performance and extension opportuniƟes for farmers

Australian Organic is the leading industry group for organics. The notfor-profit, member-owned group owns Australian Certified Organic, which is the largest organic certification body in Australia and is the most recognised amongst organic shoppers. Australian Organic also produces and publishes the only comprehensive market information about the organic industry in the country — the Australian Organic Market Report. This presentation will provide a general overview of the certification process for primary producers, the industry’s performance, and projections including development and extension opportunities for farmers. Annabelle Bushell, industry development officer, Australian Organic

11.30 am Developing a “paddock to plate” pathway for your enterprise In this presentation, the experienced panel will look at “paddock to plate” enterprises and discuss the process of making optimum use of smallholdings in order to exploit niche markets. Included in the presentation will be an overview of livestock options for smallholdings, infrastructure planning, environmental sustainability and markets. Ross Cardile, former TAFE agriculture teacher. Udo Mahne, vet, embryologist, cattle breeder George Apted, agricultural contractor, breeder of cattle for the restaurant trade

12.30 pm The Amazing Egg This presentation looks at how to achieve the perfect egg to eat or hatch, factoring in the roles of poultry health, diet, genetics and management. In a nutshell, the steps to healthy, wholesome eggs for making chicks or for consumption. Megg Miller, Poultry Information Publishers, Australasian Poultry, Seymour, Victoria

1.30 pm Machinery and implement requirements for smallholdings — open forum When starting out as a smallholding owner, many people are informationpoor when it comes to the purchase of machinery and implements needed to support their enterprises. This open forum provides an opportunity for the audience to gain the information they want without the sales hype and pressure. Paul Gration, Sota Tractors Paul Bertoli, Bertoli Farm Machinery Derek Berends, John Berends Farm Implements Trent Saunders, Godings Farm Machinery

2.30 pm StarƟng out in pigs This presentation is targeted at those interested in purchasing and rearing pigs as pets, a hobby or small business. It will cover topics including marketing options, piggery planning, legal obligations, purchasing of stock, feeding, nutrition, health management and the best avenues for advice and information Dr Trish Holyoake, senior veterinary ofﬁcer — pigs, DEDJTR Bendigo, Victoria

3.30 pm A guide to rare breed pig selecƟon A dedicated breeder of rare breed pigs, Katy Brown will share her extensive knowledge on the selection, purchasing, care and maintenance of breeds such as the Large White, Landrace, Duroc, Hampshire, Tamworth, Berkshire, Wessex Saddleback and Large Black. Katy Brown, principal, Glen Eyrie Rare Breeds Farm and Green Isle Pure Bred Pig Stud

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Allen and Lizette Snaith have been breeding Belted Galloway cattle at Clonbinane for more than three decades. Using quality stud genetics, the Snaiths have established a successful “paddock to plate” enterprise that has earned them the coveted ABC `Delicious’ award. Their 100 per cent grass fed, aged beef is now sought-after by restaurants and is available direct to the public through Victorian farmers’ markets. In this presentation, Allen and Lizette share their experiences and touch on what they believe is imperative to establishing a successful farm enterprise beyond the farm gate. Allen and Lizette Snaith, principals of Warialda Belted Galloways

11.30 am Increasing farm proĮts with worms In a little more than a decade, David Davidson has turned an initial investment in 2000 compost worms into a business with a turnover approaching $250 000 a year. In this presentation, David will discuss how he has fast-tracked the systems he has developed over the past 15 years and provide an overview of his unique method of growing compost worms in pastures in order to eliminate the need for other forms of fertilisers. His methods have the potential to reap signiﬁcant savings for farmers and have been acclaimed by David Murphy in his bestselling book, Organic growing with worms — a handbook for a better environment. David Davidson, principal of Davo’s Worm Farms, Broomﬁeld, Victoria

12.30 pm CreaƟng an edible food forest Yonke van Geloven ﬁrst encountered permaculture as part of her studies in the Netherlands in the 1990s, and since then it has been part of the guiding principles she follows. In her presentation, Yonke discusses why and how to create an edible forest, whether it be in the backyard or on a farm scale. She will look particularly at the challenges of growing such a system in dry central Victoria. Yonke van Geloven, Master in Forestry, Wageningen International Agricultural University, Netherlands

1.30 pm Biological approaches to soil ferƟlity and farm proĮtability

In this presentation, Gerhard Grasser will discuss soil biology and how it functions in soils. He will provide an overview of the tools that farmers need to build soil function and health, and he will also discuss how high quality aerated compost teas can be of beneﬁt in addition to looking at how farm costs can be reduced by managing soil biology. Gerhard Grasser, Leading soil specialist and accredited Foodweb adviser, principal of Agrisolutions Pty Ltd and partner, Tree Preservation Australia

2.30 pm Beekeeping — how to get started This presentation will include information on how to start a beekeeping enterprise, what costs are associated with the required facilities and equipment, and the Victorian regulations that apply to the keeping of bees, pollination and the production of honey. Commercial beekeepers representing the Victorian Apiarists’ Association Check the website The full programs (in printable form) for the Farm and Rural Lifestyle short talks and the Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s workshops can be found on the expo website www.seymour-expo.com Please note that these programs are subject to change without notice.

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Serving up tips for the kitchen Foodies will once again be treated to culinary delights at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, with the popular Butcher Shop and Country Kitchen set to return. Butcher Bob Dewar, also known as “Bob the Butcher” will be on hand, presenting demonstrations on how to break down carcases and methods to best prepare cuts of meat including lamb, beef, pork, chicken and even rabbit. With more than half a century of experience in the meat and hospitality industries, Mr Dewar will also be serving up advice on how to get the best value for money when shopping for meat, and the best cooking methods to use. Working alongside Mr Dewar will be this year’s feature chef Adrian Hensley, from The Exchange, located in the iconic Bendigo Bank building in the heart of Bendigo. Mr Hensley’s work also includes overseeing the operations of the adjoining café, The Bean Counter, as well as his role as head chef of

Animal nursery set to delight Owners Jason and Susan have dedicated their lives to rescuing and rehoming animals. Among their rescues are bottle-fed lambs and alpacas, kid goats, ducks, guinea pigs, rabbits, border collie working dogs and pup, cats and a cockatoo. There will be about 50 animals in the animal nursery this year, and there will also be the opportunity for pony rides for young visitors. Cost to enter the animal nursery or for a pony ride is $6 per person.

the historic 976 Restaurant Tram, where he has strived to create an enticing menu and culinary experience, showcasing local Victorian produce. A ﬁrm believer in sourcing local product, Mr Hensley prides himself on including it in each and every one of his courses, even down to the crockery used, which is from the well-known Bendigo Pottery. No stranger to the farm, Mr Hensley was born and spent much of his early childhood on a wheat and sheep farm just outside Nhill in western Victoria. From early beginnings cooking in his family’s country kitchen, he now has more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having qualiﬁed in commercial cookery and patisserie. Mr Hensley’s wife has coeliac disease, so during the past decade he has developed an extensive knowledge and experience in gluten-free cooking. Cooking classes and demonstrations will begin from 9 am each day, running through to 5 pm in the Butcher Shop and Country Kitchen.

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Milking a niche market A Goulburn Valley couple developing Victoria’s ﬁrst camel milking herd will take its camels to the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Chris and Megan Williams are developing a new milking industry in the heart of the traditional dairy industry of Victoria. The Williams, who have a traditional cow milking background, have a plan to establish a herd of 50 camel milkers, to supply pasteurised milk for drinking. They have started with three camels on a small farm near Kyabram. Both have completed a camel handling course and enjoy working with the animals. “We needed to know about how to handle them, what they can and can’t do, their nature and how to gain their trust,” Megan said. “They can kick and spit and bite. They can kick from any direction and even from when they are sitting down,” Megan said, but they’ve found that well trained camels, treated with respect, can be handled comfortably. Megan said camel milk was high in vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and iron with lower lactose levels, which may provide a choice for consumers who can’t tolerate cows’ milk. Around Australia it sells for up to $25/litre and they expect to be selling the milk for about the same price once their registration

comes through and their small on-farm processing system is reﬁned. Camel milk is being sold in Queensland and Western Australia, but as far as Megan and Chris can tell, they will be the ﬁrst to sell it in Victoria. Their plans developed when the couple met on a remote outback station in the Northern Territory. Chris grew up in Wales and after moving to Australia took on a job as a station hand at Andado Station. Chris said camels were everywhere in the desert and were often seen as a pest. Both were fascinated by the camels they saw in the outback. “We’ve always had a love for them, and Chris and I had always wanted to do something in a niche way, so we decided to give it a go,” Megan said of the milking idea. “It’s very different to milking cows but there are also some similarities. It’s not a huge step into the unknown.” – Geoff Adams

Chris Williams milking Jess the camel.

Chris and Megan Williams with the start of their camel milking herd.

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Expert advice for landholders Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s practical livestock workshops will include veterinary practitioners, livestock industry experts, owners and breeders delivering sessions targeted at smallholding owners considering the establishment of a livestock enterprise. The practical elements of the program have been designed to provide correct and careful ‘how to’ instruction with a focus on animal welfare and the personal safety of the smallholding owner. Included in the 2015 program are sessions on: calf ear tagging and marking; cow health issues; understanding your rights and responsibilities as a livestock owner; the latest changes in livestock diseases in Victoria; how to activate soil fertility and improve soil health on your holding; and an examination of the key poultry diseases in Victoria.

Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society Livestock Workshops Friday, February 20 10.30 am CaƩle producƟon basics This hands-on session in the cattle yards will introduce small property owners to the basic procedures involved in running a small herd — from ear tagging and marking calves, to cow health management and everything in-between. Dr Andrew Hogan, veterinary surgeon, with experienced local cattle managers

11.30 am Owning livestock — your rights and responsibiliƟes The one session you can’t miss if you are new to owning livestock. The DEDJTR presenter is here to explain how legislation affects you and help you to tick all the boxes. Dr Karin Morgan, district veterinary ofﬁcer, Department of Economic Development, Transport, Jobs and Resources

12.30 pm Emerging diseases or old adversaries?

Dr Rawlin will take us through the latest changes in animal diseases in Victoria. This session is a must for all livestock producers. Dr Grant Rawlin, pathobiology research leader, Department of Economic Development, Jobs and Resources

1.30 pm A current picture of poultry diseases in Victoria Dr Segal, Victoria’s leading poultry pathologist, will discuss the diseases currently affecting poultry ﬂocks of all sizes across Victoria. Dr Yonatan Segal, principal veterinary ofﬁcer, avian pathology, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources

2.30 pm Soil proĮle improvement Shane will show you how to activate your soil fertility and maximise your soil health. Improve your soil proﬁle and get better pastures and sustainability yearin, year-out. Shane Fitz Gerald, head research scientist, Petrik Soil Technology

• Alpacas — Sunday, February 22 at 10.30 am. An introduction to alpacas will highlight everything from shearing and vaccination to feeding and parasite control. Alpacas — reproduction and assisted deliveries at 2.30 pm will take you through the basics of breeding and what you can expect when a birth is due. The Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s practical livestock workshops will run throughout the expo, commencing at 10.30 am each day in the theatrette and demonstration area next to the cattle pavilion. Admission to the workshops is included in the expo admission price.

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Don’t miss this hands-on session. Weeds pose a risk not only to production but often also to the health of your animals. We will help you identify your problem weeds and discuss management and eradication options. Rob Richardson, agronomist, Seymour Ag Dr Andrew Hogan, veterinary surgeon

3.30 pm CaƩle reproducƟon and calving management

This session will take you through what you might expect to see if you have calving cows. It will include the normal calving process as well as what might go wrong, how you can help and when you need to call the vet. Dr Andrew Hogan and Dr John Dalziel, veterinary surgeons, with experienced local cattle managers

Sunday, February 22 10.30 am An introducƟon to alpacas Alpacas — the basics. From shearing and vaccination to feeding and parasite control. We will take you through the skills and tools you will need to keep a healthy and productive herd. Ann and Rod Sales, Davidalla Alpacas, Heathcote, Victoria; Dr Andrew Hogan, veterinarian

This session will take you through what you might expect to see if you have calving cows. It will include the normal calving process as well as what might go wrong, how you can help and when you need to call the vet. Dr Andrew Hogan, veterinary surgeon, with experienced local cattle managers

12.30 pm Pastures for proĮt

10.30 am CaƩle basics

• IntroducƟon to Boer goats — Saturday, February 21 at 12.30 pm and Sunday, February 22 at 11.30 am. Experienced Boer goat breeders examine the basic care and husbandry requirements for these goats and look at the issues associated with their breeding and marketing.

1.30 pm Small farm weed management

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Saturday, February 21

• CaƩle reproducƟon and calving management — Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21 at 3.30 pm. This presentation by leading local veterinary practitioners looks at what you might expect to see during a calving, what could go wrong and when you should seek the assistance of a vet.

Experienced Boer goat producers will take you through the basic care and husbandry requirements of the breed and will offer the beneﬁts of their experience and expertise in breeding and marketing. Chris Lawrance and Judith D’Alo, Ghin Ghin Boer Goats, Yea, Victoria

3.30 pm CaƩle reproducƟon and calving management

Sessions of special interest this year include:

12.30 pm An introducƟon to Boer goats

This hands-on session in the cattle yards will introduce small property owners to the basic procedures involved in running a small herd — from ear tagging and marking calves, to cow health management and everything in-between. Dr Andrew Hogan, veterinary surgeon, with experienced local cattle managers

An experienced agronomist will help you get the most out of your production system — better pastures, sustainable year-in, year-out. Rob Richardson, agronomist, Seymour Ag

1.30 pm Further informaƟon for Boer goat producers

Marketing tips and production hints for herds of all sizes — how to be proﬁtable in your goat enterprise. Chris Lawrance and Judith D’Alo, Ghin Ghin Boer Goats, Yea, Victoria

2.30 pm Alpacas — reproducƟon and assisted deliveries We will take you through the basics of alpaca breeding, of what to expect when time comes for the delivery of your precious cria, and how you can help when things are not going well. Dr Andrew Hogan, veterinary surgeon; Ann and Rod Sales, Davidalla Alpacas, Heathcote, Vic

Check the website The full programs (in printable form) for the Farm and Rural Lifestyle short talks and the Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s workshops can be found on the expo website www.seymour-expo.com Please note that these programs are subject to change without notice.

Saluting the beaut Aussie farm ute It isn’t too often that Murray Potbury’s Holden FB 1959 ute makes it out of the garage, but it will see the light of day at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. The Seymour and District Car Club committee member said he liked to keep his prized possession undercover, but would bring it out for the 2015 expo’s inaugural Salute to the Great Aussie Farm Ute display. “I’ve only had it out twice this year, I don’t normally enter it in car shows, it is mainly just for my own enjoyment,” Mr Potbury said. “This ute display is a fantastic idea to get the vehicles out for people to see, instead of hiding them away.” Mr Potbury said his ute was number 52 of the models ever built and everything was original except for the tyres. He attributed its great condition to the fact it never left the original owner’s farm, and was used to exercise horses which would be tied to a device on the back — meaning it never went out of second gear. Expo founder and consultant Colin Stray said the Aussie ute had been an integral part of developing the farm industry for many decades and the display was a way people

could pay tribute before it became a thing of the past — with Holden and Ford set to shut their factory doors in Australia in years to come. Mr Stray hopes to see entries from every make and model since 1934, including the traditional manufacturers — Holden, Ford, Valiant, Zephyr, Vanguard and Dodge— right through to today’s popular vehicles.

“This ute display is a fantastic idea to get the vehicles out for people to see, instead of hiding them away.” Murray Potbury

Murray Potbury’s prized Holden FB 1959 ute will be part of the Salute to the Great Aussie Farm Ute display at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

The event is being hosted in partnership with Seymour and District Car Club, and club president John Phoenix said the aim was to create a timeline display of the models. The Salute to the Great Aussie Farm Ute display will be on the oval on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. – Rhiannon Gavalakis

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Nothing foul about these mostly-feathered friends They’re loud and strange-looking creatures, but that’s all the more reason to love them. White Creek’s Enola Halpin has been breeding guineafowl for about 15 years and said they had been a fantastic backyard buddy. “They are fun and they are relaxing,” she said. “You go up to the shed and some follow you and some don’t. You can sit there and watch them and they are all different characters — some will talk to you and some will walk away.” The birds, which have featherless heads, originated in central Africa and Mrs Halpin said she took on a family member’s ﬂock after breeding Light Sussex and Isa Brown chickens among other breeds of birds. Breeding and caring for the birds is in her blood — her father was a chook breeder and introduced Mrs Halpin to birds when she was two years old. “Everyone has their own story, and what you will ﬁnd is most breeders enjoy their birds,” she said. Mrs Halpin is the president of Seymour Poultry Club, which is a regular exhibitor at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Last year there were about 200 birds representing 30 to 40 breeds at the club’s annual sale, and this year will promise another wide selection of birds such as

geese, Peking ducks, Wheaten bantams, Modern Game bantams, Silky bantams, Belgian d’Uccle bantams, Wyandottes and more. There will even be a number of guineafowl for sale, which have also proven to be great security for Mrs Halpin. The flock of 70 birds will quickly alarm her if there is something troublesome on the family’s sheep farm near Seymour. “When there is something wrong it’s a very, very loud noise,” she said. “They are a character and a half.” The sale will start at 9 am and finish at 5.30 pm each day and the club will provide buyers with boxes at a cost of $2. “We make sure we have plenty of boxes because we know people impulse buy,” Mrs Halpin said. She said the club was seeing an increase in numbers the past years and the profit made from the boxes would go towards an extension of the club’s shed. The Seymour Poultry Club sale will be at site 177A. – Alexandra Bathman

Carvers handy with their chainsaws For those who aren’t familiar with the practice, chainsaw carving almost sounds like a scene from a horror movie. However, carver Robby Bast said it was in fact the process of creating unique and beautiful sculptures from timber using a chainsaw. “Some people call it extreme art and then others call it a sport, but when it comes down to it, carvers are just sculpting timber with something that works a lot quicker than a hammer and chisel,” Mr Bast said. “People are amazed by the speed and possibilities of what people can do with a chainsaw.” Most of the 11 carvers at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo will be from Victoria, but two will be making the trip from the United States to show off

their unique skills at the expo. Last year’s event saw realistic sculptures of deer, people and bears wow spectators. “It is such a quick art form, we can knock out a sculpture in anywhere from half an hour to a day,” Mr Bast said. “The calibre of the carvers that attend this expo is of a pretty high standard and it is starting to become more and more popular for the overseas carvers to come over here.” Chainsaw Carving will take place at site 178 during the three days of the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, from Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22. – Rhiannon Gavalakis

Works of art crafted with the use of a chainsaw are sure to once again attract plenty of attention at Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

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Water storage sorted with Heritage Heritage Tanks, the Australian-based, family-owned manufacturer of rural, domestic and commercial rainwater tanks, is once again proud to sponsor the 2015 Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. The company will showcase its water tanks at the expo, along with many other varied and essential products ideal for landholders. The event is a fantastic opportunity to see new developments, innovations and implements ﬁrst-hand.

The Heritage Tank display offers you the opportunity to assess the tanks from the inside out. The salespeople will assist with information on what tank will best suit your needs depending on the amount of water you can capture, optional extras you might require, and your water usage. Whether building or adding to your existing storage, a Heritage tank is a wise choice as the company offers a range of optional extras including the only True Gutter for its tanks. This gutter enables up to 100 per cent of the rainfall from the tank roof to be collected, minimising erosion from water run-off.

In basic terms, in a 500 mm rainfall area you can save about a quarter of the capacity from the 2.3 m-high range of tanks. That could be at least a truckload of water saved to get through the drier months. Added beneﬁts of choosing a Heritage tank for your application is the peace of mind in its longevity — with 1 mm Bluescope steel walls and a 0.75 mm extruded solid ﬁlm liner along with a range of sizes offered, from 55 000 litres to 375 000 litres in the domestic market. Heritage Tanks has seen a rise in the number of clients becoming more

responsible with their water storage and opting for the larger capacity tanks, which can be more cost-effective. The expo is well timed for people wishing to secure their own water supply. Now is the time to make a decision on a tank, have it installed and capture the heavy summer rains and winter falls in preparation for next summer. Call in to the Heritage Tanks sites 70 – 81 at Seymour Alternative Farming Expo or for more information go to www.heritagetanks.com.au or phone 1800 115 552.

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Brahman cattle deliver on weight gain Brahman cattle make the best use of consumed fodder in terms of weight gain, according to a central Victorian stud cattle breeder. Brahman Breeders Association of Australia’s southern branch chair George Mercieca said this effective feed conversion rate made the cattle ideal for use in cross-breeding programs. “They are the only breed which adds a pound of weight for every pound of food they consume,” Mr Mercieca said. “So when Brahmans are used in cross-breeding we end up with an animal that develops and grows quickly and requires less food.” He said that was vital for producers who were looking to gain the best carcase weights and ultimately the best price for their product. Brahman heifer and bull calves will be on display at the branch’s site at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Mr Mercieca said the site would be staffed by members eager to offer advice and answer questions

as well as hand out information about the breed. The association’s southern branch has a membership of 24 and represents breeders from Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Mr Mercieca runs 30 stud breeding cattle on his 69 ha Kyneton property and has successfully cross-bred Brahmans with Hereford, Angus, Lowline, Murray Grey and Simmental cattle. He said the cattle were hardy, intelligent, docile, excellent mothers and, despite their size, produced small calves, which meant few calving problems. Victorian farmers have been breeding Brahman cattle since the 1950s and in recent years have achieved great genetic gain by using imported semen from overseas. Visit the Brahman breeders’ at site 118. – Sharon Wright

Brahman cattle, with their signature humps, will be on show at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

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See the latest in NBN technology The continued roll-out of the National Broadband Network is creating greater opportunities for regional Victorians, and visitors to the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo can view the latest technology by visiting the Telstra stand. Telstra Stores Shepparton and Echuca managing director Scott Kelly said staff from the Shepparton store and Telstra regional staff would be available to tailor communications solutions for consumers and businesses. “Our main focus will be the NBN roll-out and the positive impact that will have for some regional areas which up until now haven’t been able to access high-speed broadband,” Mr Kelly said. He said the new communications technology complemented modern farming practices and could assist farmers to effectively and efficiently streamline their businesses. “There will be experts available to go through the different options, explain the transition process and what’s involved in changing over to the NBN,” Mr Kelly said. The NBN offers three connectivity options: fibre for cities and larger towns; fixed wireless

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for regional areas; and satellite for remote areas. The Telstra stand is fully interactive with a huge selection of mobile phones, tablets and accessories on display and available to try.

“There will be experts available to go through the different options, explain the transition process and what’s involved in changing over to the NBN.” Scott Kelly “People enjoy being able to try products, ﬁnd a solution and buy,” Mr Kelly said. New blue-tick accredited mobile handsets are popular as they potentially offer the best service for people living on the fringe of coverage areas.

Mr Kelly said Telstra had been a presence at the expo for the past 10 years and ﬁelded inquiries from individuals, farmers and businesses. Visit the Telstra stand at the expo at site 410A–D.

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Discover the music within farm cast-offs From biscuit tins to oil cans and even a tomahawk, bluesy musical duo Eb ‘n’ Flo can make a stringed instrument and a delightful sound out of just about anything. The two Queensland musicians, otherwise known as Paul Thorley and Fleur Shelton, will be showcasing their unique talents of playing handmade slide guitars made from recycled materials at this year’s expo. Their speciality is a single-stringed cigar box guitar known as the diddleybow, and the duo puts the call out for people to bring in farm scraps to their stand at the expo to ﬁnd out whether they can be used to make music. “Old television knobs, motorbike and machinery parts, sink strainers and door frames can all be used in making instruments,” Ms Shelton said. “The more obscure the better, because it will challenge us.” Mr Thorley said people were often taken aback by the unlikeliness of a cigar box guitar made from bits and pieces making a beautiful sound. “It is a unique reaction, you see their eyes light up,” he said. Eb ’n’ Flo also hosts private and public guitar making workshops for Story: Rhiannon Gavalakis

Bluesy musical duo Eb ‘n’ Flo has challenged the public to bring scrap farm materials to its stand at this year’s expo, to see if it can be used to help create a handmade instrument.

15 people, and while Paul and Fleur won’t be making guitars at the expo, they will be playing music throughout the three days and will display instruments so people can see the unique recycled materials used to make them. “We are happy to sit with anyone who wants to pick our brains,” Ms Shelton said. “Setting up a stringed instrument is a very unknown formula, it is secretive, but once you understand it you’re on your way.” Visit Eb ‘N’ Flo at site food court one at Seymour Alternative Farming Expo or phone Fleur Shelton for more information on 0423 947 091.

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Market grows for industrial hemp The benefits of growing hemp for industrial purposes will be discussed at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. There also will be a demonstration of hemp-lime, a mixture of hemp, lime and water used in construction. The Victorian Government made it legal to grow the plant in 1998 and Industrial Hemp Association of Victoria president Lyn Stephenson said the market was more promising today with more processing plants readily available. “Victoria was the first state to grow industrial hemp — farmers had a go but there was no market for it. Today … there is a growing market.” Hemp takes only 14 weeks to mature, produces nearly four times as much raw fibre as an equivalent-sized tree plantation, needs no pesticides, can grow in virtually any climate and soil condition and can rejuvenate poor soils. At the expo, the Industrial Hemp Association of Victoria will demonstrate the benefits of industrial hemp with hemp-lime used in building construction, and will build a hemp-lime wall. Ms Stephenson said hemp-lime was fire retardant, pest and mould resistant, and had great thermal benefits. Hemp belongs to the same plant

family as marijuana, Cannabis sativia, but contains no or very low levels of THC, which has a psychoactive effect if consumed. Despite Food Standards Australia and New Zealand ﬁnding hemp safe to eat and even a health food, the two countries have banned sales of hemp for consumption. This month Australian and New Zealand food ministers blocked a bid to allow hemp in foods. Ms Stephenson said the industry was disappointed by the decision because the legalisation of hemp foods would have opened up new market for farmers. “We were so convinced that it would be approved,” she said. “They have rejected it but they have agreed to take on further work.” The ministers concluded there needed to be more work done on labelling and roadside drugs testing, which Ms Stephenson said was “ridiculous” because of the very low levels of THC present in hemp foods. “We will continue having dialogue with the health ministers and we will continue to have dialogue with the police.” For more information, see Industrial Hemp Association of Victoria at site 347B at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo or visit http://www.hempvictoria.org – Alexandra Bathman

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Handmade with care for best quality result The craftsmen at Envisage Furniture use modern and traditional methods with the timber of your choice to create handcrafted pieces of furniture. From tables and chairs to more unique designs such as clocks and wine bottle holders — anything is possible for directors and designers Chris Willis and Matthew Irwin. “We can make pretty much anything that anyone wants from solid timber,” Mr Willis said. “They can design their own things or we can design it for them. We are quite versatile in what we do.” The Shepparton-based business has even handcrafted a life-sized marionette puppet. “Little things like that, we love to do those unique things,” Mr Willis said. More common items are dining room settings, TV cabinets, dressers, buffets, coffee tables and bedroom settings. Envisage Furniture uses red gum, Victorian ash, blackwood, jarrah and another 70 different timbers that can be sourced on request.

For table designs, the business has access to red gum and jarrah slabs that give a table a distinct, unique and durable base. Mr Willis said handcrafted furniture from timber had a natural beauty and warmth, and the quality of handcrafted furniture was higher than mass-produced furniture seen in department stores. “It’s chalk and cheese in what you get in terms of quality and construction,” he said. “It comes down to the construction of it all — the joints, glues and ﬁnishes that are used. We repair a lot of mass-produced furniture for that reason — it’s one of the things where we learn exactly what not to do.” In the workshop, the Envisage Furniture team has been kept small with the addition of craftsmen Dion Grant and Lyndon Doyle, who help keep the quality of the projects at a high standard. For more information visit Envisage Furniture at site numbers 402 and 403 at the Seymour Alterative Farming Expo or phone 5821 4994 or visit www. envisagefurniture.com.au or the Envisage Furniture Facebook page.

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Gate never shuts on innovation in fencing The Olsson family, which started fencing and stockyards manufacturing business Clipex, continues to build its team and unique range of products as the business sets its sights on bringing innovation into the fencing and animal handling sector of the Australian rural market. Clipex has been listening to the needs of farmers and Ned Olsson said Clipex was focused on providing solutions that met the needs of farmers. “Our clients want products that reduce labour, increase efﬁciency and are built to last a lifetime, not a season,” Mr Olsson said. Mr Olsson said Clipex’s new Tamworth store had been a huge success and there were plans this year to open more stores across multiple states, while releasing some exciting new products. At the forefront of Clipex’s innovative solutions for fencing and stockyards are the Clipex posts which began the Olssons’ journey towards the aim of eliminating the need for tie wire in fencing. Another is the Clipex Sheep Handler, the pinnacle in sheep handling solutions with its automatic drafting, greater animal access and ﬂow, giving graziers a real answer to their prayers. Lastly, the Clipex HD crushes, which have been designed from the ground up with many

patent-pending features, are another key product range in the line-up. “Our HD crushes are a no-compromise range, made from the ground up for the user and the animal; being hot-dipped galvanised, having anti-rattle latches, premium high grade steel construction, cast corners and a double locking headbail which is all built to last. These are serious crushes with our double squeeze model weighing over 1500 kg,” Mr Olsson said. For more information phone 1800 657 766 or see Clipex at Seymour Alternative Farming Expo site 121 to 123A.

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Innovative designs from Clipex continue to bring good news to the livestock industry Australia-wide.

Business has a handle on what you need When you walk into Violet Town Rural and Hardware looking for a livestock handling solution, you soon realise you’re getting the ‘real deal’ when talking with owner Jarrod Doidge. Mr Doidge is no stranger to handling cattle and sheep, and with 30 years of experience in the cattle industry, combined with 25 years as a professional wool classer, he knows what works. He understands the importance of selecting Australian steel and Australian made when purchasing livestock handling solutions and is able to guide customers in choosing the right equipment for their needs. “It’s important that customers are aware of the differences and understand that the bit of money they may save in the short term, buying imported for instance, is soon lost down the track when the product fails them in strength or longevity,” Mr Doidge said. Violet Town Rural and Hardware has been a preferred dealer of Arrow Farmquip products for more than seven years. Arrow Farmquip’s stockyard equipment is designed to minimise stress on livestock, delivers time-saving efﬁciencies and provides key safety beneﬁts. “I have seen their products develop and continue to answer the growing needs of Australian producers,” Mr Doidge said.

Mr Doidge said his company had also become an exclusive distributor of the top quality Racewell Sheep Handler, which is manufactured by Kiwi firm Te Pari Products at Oamaru in the South Island. He said with bigger flocks and less available manpower, farmers needed all the help they could get to manage their sheep. The Racewell Sheep Handler makes the job so much easier and more efficient for everything from weighing, drafting and dagging to administering vaccines and tagging stock. Mr Doidge said his company would be demonstrating the Racewell Sheep Handler at Seymour Alternative Farming Expo and could also organise on-farm demonstrations if required. Violet Town Rural and Hardware is offering an exclusive sheep and goat catcher giveaway at the expo, enter now in-store or enter on the day at the expo for your chance to win. Entries close at 3.30 pm on Sunday, February 22 and the winner will be drawn at 4 pm. For more information, visit Violet Town Rural and Hardware at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo sites 100 to 105, phone 5798 1377, or call into the store at 31 Cowslip St, Violet Town.

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Violet Town Rural and Hardware stocks leading livestock handling solutions. Pictured: Federal Member for Mallee Andrew Broad and Violet Town Rural and Hardware owner Jarrod Doidge.

Steering a continuous course Bob Steer is an icon in the agriculture industry, having been around the traps at Australian ﬁeld days for more than half a century and travelling internationally to showcase livestock products as well. The 91-year-old former marine engineer, who lives in Melbourne, founded Steer Manufacturing in 1957 after identifying a gap in the market. “At the time electric welders were coming onto the market, but there wasn’t much equipment that was readily available,” Mr Steer said. “There was no cheap equipment for farmers to bend pipe or work steel.” Mr Steer, who grew up on a farm in Gippsland, worked closely with farmers to develop livestock control equipment in the early days, including cattle yards. His persistence paid off and after many years of attending farm ﬁeld days he developed an award-winning product range. “I built up a huge range of metal equipment and a whole range of that sort of stuff, and a lot of it has been continued on,” he said. “I did about 25 overseas shows exhibiting the products in the United Kingdom, including royal shows, and events in California and even China.” Mr Steer said his passion for the industry had remained after all these years, and he credited the farmers for that. “When you’re my age you have got to keep

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Steer Manufacturing founder Bob Steer has been a familiar face to farmers for more than 50 years. busy, this is my retirement before I get old and retire,” he said with a laugh. “You get to know a lot of people at the ﬁeld days; they are a social activity too. A lot of people come up and speak to you.” He encouraged visitors who were looking to work steel or pipe to visit Steer Manufacturing’s site at the expo. Mr Steer’s son, Simon Steer, acquired the business in 1998. For more information, visit Steer Manufacturing at site 197 at Seymour Alternative Farming Expo or go to www.steeraust.com.au – Rhiannon Gavalakis

Big wheels keep on turning An Aussie icon of more than a century will be in action at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. The Varcoe windmill was first made in 1911 when Mr T. H. Varcoe purchased the blacksmithing business of a Mr Williams, who already made a windmill called a Truman. The windmill was named after a Mr Truman, who was an earlier blacksmith and was the Lord Mayor of Mount Gambier. Mr Varcoe changed the design of the windmill and made what was claimed to be the first direct action oil bath windmill produced in the world, in 1920. Today, Dean and McCabe Windmills manufacture and repair windmills and look after the Varcoe name behind the facade of the original building in Mount Gambier. While there are millions of windmills spread across Australia, there are only four or five windmill manufacturing and repair businesses. Dean and McCabe Windmills manager Kelvin Foote said the decline in windmills was due to the invention of electric and solarpowered water pumps. But he said the windmill was still a good viable option that promised longevity. “It’s cost-effective,” Mr Foote said. “If you look after it will keep going and going. They just seem to last.” At the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo the business will have on display two Varcoe

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More than 100 years of making windmills can be seen at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. windmills — a direct acting windmill and a double gear windmill. The windmills will be on a 3 m tower with a cut-out gearbox so curious eyes can see how the mechanics of the windmills work. “A lot of people haven’t seen them before — a lot of people are curious and want them for their garden,” Mr Foote said. Dean and McCabe Windmills also offer domestic sprinklers, solar water pumps, rainwater pumps and electric submersible pumps, and there will also be a Water Boy solar-powered pump on display at the expo. For more information visit the Dean and McCabe Windmills exhibit at site 77, or phone (08) 8725 0076 or visit www.varcoewindmills.com.au

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Reptile display returns An array of snake species including brown, black, tiger, taipan, death adder and python will be part of Reptile Awareness Displays of Australia at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Herpetologist and RADOA owner Allan Burnett said the focus of the exhibit would be to educate the general public and to create awareness of reptiles, including lizards. “We will be teaching people about the characteristics and behaviours of reptiles, as well as techniques and tips to help avoid being bitten,” Mr Burnett said. As a former paramedic, Mr Burnett knows the consequences of snake bites and a thing or two about ﬁrst aid, and will be teaching the most current applications for what to do in the event of a bite. For more information visit Reptile Awareness Displays of Australia at site 362i or go to www.radoa.com.au

Reptile Awareness Displays of Australia will make the trip from its Queensland base for its display at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

A new standard in wastewater treatment Japan’s number-one selling domestic wastewater treatment system by Fuji Clean is now made and available in Australia and will be at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

Fuji Clean’s Australian general manager Richard Williamson with an installed Fuji Clean domestic wastewater treatment system. Mr Williamson will be at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

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Fuji Clean offers a simple, highly developed home sewerage treatment system designed to treat all household wastewater from the kitchen, bathroom, toilet and laundry in non-sewered areas. Fuji Clean’s Australian general manager Richard Williamson said the Fuji Clean wastewater treatment system was the most advanced on the Australian market and delivered reliable, high quality treatment at an affordable price. “The lack of available land for onsite disposal in Japan has driven onsite wastewater treatment technology way ahead of what we experience in Australia,” Mr

Williamson said. “In Japan, treated domestic wastewater has to be discharged directly to stormwater drains, so the treated water from the system has to be of consistently high quality to avoid public health issues.” With 50 years of research and development by scientists and engineers, the system has undergone continuous development to produce a compact, energy-efﬁcient system. “The treated water is rated at the highest quality standard here in Australia,” Mr Williamson said. “Australia needs this technically advanced, environmentally friendly wastewater recycling system, as it is commonly known by many councils that there are a lot of failing septic systems in Australia.” Fuji Clean has a long record of proven performance with more than two million systems installed across several different continents.

“Over the last ﬁve years the Fuji Clean wastewater treatment system has been displayed at many trade shows throughout Australia with a very good acceptance from councils, plumbers, builders, architects and home owners,” Mr Williamson said. Fuji Clean also provides commercial wastewater treatment solutions for restaurants, vineyards, hospitals, schools, caravan parks, mines and other larger developments. To cater for local sales, installations, support and servicing, the company has established a network of trained and certiﬁed installers in Victoria. For more information visit the Fuji Clean site at Farmers Way near the General Exhibition Building at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo or phone 1300 733 619 or visit www.fujiclean.com.au

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Not your run-of-the-mill producer Amber Creek Farm and Sawmill will bring its ethical production philosophy to the 2015 Seymour Alternative Farming Expo for the ﬁrst time. Owner Daniel Bright said he and wife Amelia ran the south Gippsland-based business, which focuses on ethical farming and on artisanal, rather than commodity, production of timber. “We make timber frames for buildings and owner/builders from salvaged logs,” Mr Bright said. “The material comes from a variety of places such as farmhouses that are being bulldozed. “We have a strong focus on low embedded energy, very well insulated and unique buildings.” Mr Bright said he preferred to use recycled materials as they reduced environmental pollution and meant less timber would be cut down unnecessarily from forests. “The timber would just get burnt or chipped, it would go to waste otherwise,” he said. He said the history in the material used also made it more intriguing. “We recently milled timber onsite for a client from their own trees and then took the pieces away to do the joinery,” he said. “Now they have a building on their site made from trees that grew on their own property.” Visitors can see examples of timber building frames produced by Amber Creek Farm and Sawmill at the expo, as well other creations such as outdoor furniture pieces.

Mr Bright said Amber Creek Farm and Sawmill worked side by side with North South Homes to provide a complete building service. For more information, visit Amber Creek Farm and Sawmill at site 363 to 365 at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, or go to www.ambercreekfarmandsawmill.com.au

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Healthy soil means healthy plants Petrik Soil Technology will showcase its soil profile development system with application technology for the first time at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Agronomist Shane Fitz Gerald said the company employed a biological farming system that focused on soil improvement to yield crop growth and profit, and that agronomists would be on hand to answer growers’ questions at the event. He said Petrik Soil Technology used a stable soil inoculant called Evergreen, a microbial-based material that works towards improving soil structure and fertility, and which has been used on a number of properties throughout the Seymour region and surrounds with good results. Mr Fitz Gerald said assessing the soil chemistry was the first step, which then allowed the company to address elements required to provide solutions in rebuilding soil structure, eliminating soil compaction, activating soil fertility and achieving impressive gains in crop growth. “We use significantly less nitrogen and generally no phosphorus. Our system pays

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Clover root from long-term Petrik user John De Palma, showing the depth of the healthy soil proﬁle and extensive nodulation.

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Turn your dream backyard into a reality Leading Goulburn Valley pool manufacturer Conquest Pools will showcase ﬁbreglass models and a range of swimming pool accessories at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. The latest innovations in robot cleaning technology will be on display including the Maytronics Dolphin Swash, with models for smaller and larger pools. Owner Dianne Winch said the robotic cleaners meant cleaning the pool would become less of a household chore and would leave more time for enjoying the pool. “It’s where cleaning is going in this industry, it’s far more user-friendly — you don’t have to learn how to operate a pump and ﬁlter system, “ she said. A range of maintenance gear will be available for purchase at the expo including Ultraquest handover kits, hoses and the new Whale Broom. “A lot of people need to replace those at this time of the year because if they are left outside the sun causes them to deteriorate,” Ms Winch said. Conquest Pools manufactures all pools onsite at its Shepparton factory and is the major supplier for Victoria, in addition to

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