North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

Published since 1986

JANUARY, 2019

Cattle/sheep market reports

www.farmernews.com.au

Beef Week preview

Fruit Fly prevention

PAGES 6/8

PAGES 14-23

PAGES 32-33

Wrapped in the future

NO QUICK OATS: There are quicker ways to harvest oats, but there is no mistaking the pride felt by all involved at the recent harvest out of Bonnie Doon, which saw two teams of horses cut a hectare of oats in preparation for chaff. Pictured is Ash Swan gently driving his team. Story page 2.

Includes 03 5832 5500

www.waagshepparton.com.au

“I convinced Dad, when I was 13 or so, to buy an old Welger baler – we used to bring in contractors, but I wanted to do LW LQ KRXVH y $QJXV explained. “Dad gave in – and then the bloke down the road asked if we could do his paddock DV ZHOO KH ZDV D ELW surprised when a \HDU ROG NLG URFNHG up to start work the QH[W GD\ y Angus represents the next generation of McLean family farmers.

His parents, Andrew and Lisa, purchased land at Hansonville in 1990.

Ŷ

3 CYLINDER TRACTOR & LOADER PACKAGE

SPECIAL $ 41,900

Only while stocks last!

Christian Barnett 0409 475 462

I want him to work, and to love what he does, but being a kid is important too.

4065E

T

CKE U B 1 N

I

4 FREE

AS a young boy, Angus McLean would contract hay and silage across his home – taking toilet rolls from room to room, visiting different farms in the lounge room, the kitchen and the laundry.

Fascinated with fodder production, his toy collection consisted of farm machinery and not much else.

Fast forward almost 15 years and not much has changed.

The John Deere has been replaced with a Fendt 716, and these days the toilet rolls are o YH IRRW EDOHV EXW WKH sentiment is still the VDPH IURP EHIRUH he could walk, Angus McLean loved farm machinery.

Today, at 17 years of age, he runs the family farm silage and hay contracting business – complete with two Fendt tractors, two balers and an assortment of rakes, mowers and other equipment.

EX GST

46,090

$

Luke Stammers 0428 107 552

Mark Lewis 0429 930 083

Continued page 4

0% FINANCE available

SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

deutzfahr.com.au

INCL GST

7847 GOULBURN VALLEY HWY, KIALLA, SHEPPARTON VIC 3631

j/30d02611/01-19

B E E F W E E K O P E N D AY Manager Ian Peake 0419 111 936

Stephen Street 0428 579 338 Jennie O’Sullivan 0428 222 080

Kevin Sanderson 0418 574 237 Justin Keane 0427 927 500

On Display Sale Bulls

ANGUS ON PROPERTY BULL SALE

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 www.witherswoodangus.com.au

30d02455-v6/5318

SATURDAY JANUARY 26, 2019

NEWS

Page 2, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

NORTH EAST AND GOULBURN MURRAY

Est. 1984

Covering North East Victoria, Southern New South Wales and Goulburn Murray Valleys 37 Rowan Street,Wangaratta Victoria, 3677

Phone (03) 5723 0100 Email: nefarmer@nemedia.com.au Website: farmernews.com.au Advertising: Michael Kidman Manager Phone (03) 5731 3306 Mobile 0409 841 954 mkidman@nemedia.com.au Senior Journalist

Rhyll McCormack Phone 5733 1107 Mobile 0407 520 309 rmccormack@nemedia.com.au

Editorial:

Jarrah Loh Phone (03) 5733 1108 jloh@nemedia.com.au

Pre-Press Coordinator

Noelene Allan Phone (03) 5723 0110 nallan@nemedia.com.au

ON THE FARM: Each year, Vicki and Bill Higgins harvest their oats using horses and an old Sunshine Reaper and Binder. They are pictured with a helper, who came along last year to help out.

Reap what you sow

Published by Hartley Higgins for North East Media Pty Ltd, 37 Rowan Street, Wangaratta 3677. Responsibility for election comment is accepted by Editor Jeff Zeuschner. Copyright: All advertising and editorial content of this issue is the copyright of North East Media Pty Ltd and cannot be used without the company’s permission.

YOUR

Heavy horses return to Bonnie Doon Ĺ°

ON THE

SPOT

TEAM

30d02337/1018

Rhyll McCormack SENIOR JOURNALIST

Michael Kidman ADVERTISING MANAGER

Jarrah Loh EDITORIAL

Noelene ALLAN PRE-PRESS COORDINATOR

THEY were waiting at the stable door, their soft ears pricked forward.

Outside, the sun was just beginning to rise – sunshine creeping beneath the shed door as the anxious horses began to shift and whinny.

Felisity, Doc, Baby Rain and Young Nick – all of them keen to get outside and do what they do best: work.

Hitched to an ancient Sunshine Reaper and Binder, the team methodically stripped a hectare of oats.

Coats gleaming, heads bent low as they

braced into the collar – pulling slowly through the paddock.

Truth be told, it wasn’t quite as romantic as described.

There are no softly creaking stable doors, or UD\V RI VXQVKLQH o OWHULQJ WKURXJK WKH GXVW But what there most certainly was, was work – and lots of it.

Last month, two teams of heavy horses helped strip a paddock of oats planted near Bonnie Doon.

The property is owned by Vicki and Bill Higgins, and the oat harvest is an annual event.

Ash Swan travels up from Melbourne with his horses to lend a hand, and neighbours and friends all join in – helping when they can, watching when they can’t. “We grow it purely so we can cut it with the horses,� Bill explained. “We stook it, then when it’s dry gather it up and make chaff for them to eat.�

The job would take one man half a day in a tractor – but on the Higgins farm it takes four people, two teams of horses and the better part of two days.

Which begs the question, why bother? “We’re all mad,� Bill laughed. “Why would you do it like us, when you can just go and buy the chaff down at the feed store?�

The reason is far more complex than liking horses.

As Bill tries to explain, it’s about taking pride in what you do, sweating under the sun alongside the teams and turning behind to see what you have achieved.

7UXH WKH VDPH o QDO UHVXOW FDQ EH KDG LQ D WUDFWRU IDVWHU PRUH HIo FLHQW DQG SRVVLEO\ ZLWK a better end product.

But if there’s no team work required – no horses, no friends, no hot cups of tea after – then Bill isn’t interested. “Nowadays people just see the hard work –

but this is an art, and it’s an art that will be lost. “We can’t forget this is where we came from, and this is how we shaped our nation.�

Oats are the crop of choice for this type of work, as long stemmed varieties are still available – modern crops have been engineered to JURZ RQ VKRUWHU VWDONV PDNLQJ WKHP GLIo FXOW WR cut with a horse drawn implement.

A set of rotating paddles holds the crop against the cutters as the horses slowly make their way along the line, as the cut stems fall onto a section of canvas which conveys oats to the binding mechanism.

This mechanism bundles the stems of grain together and ties a piece of twine around the bundle, where it is then spat out the side.

During the harvest at least two people walk behind the horses, grabbing the sheaves and “shocking� them into stooks – small upright bundles.

These stooks are left for several weeks to dry, before they are collected and processed into chaff. “I’ve been saying for a few years now that we wouldn’t do it again, it would be our last year,�

Bill said. “But each year we plant it, and each year we bring in the horses.�

At 70 years old, no one would blame Bill for giving in to modern technology.

But it is not about the power found underneath the hood that interests Bill, it’s all about the power found under the hoof.

With another season done and dusted, the horses are now put away; waiting to be called upon for a Sunday drive along the road.

And will they be called in to harvest in 2020?

Bill says no, he is too old now.

But then, just before saying good bye, he adds, “oh, we might have one more go I suppose�. “There’s no harm in that,� he said.

BYPY TRANSMISSIONS BONDIOLI & PAVESI and BIMA, PTO Shafts and Gearboxes For all your agricultural power transmission requirements

Call us for all your PTO Shafts, Gearboxes and Spare Parts

farming community since 1950

1800 932 113

Call Toll Free Fact 3, 16-20 Dingley Ave, Dandenong 3175 bypy@bypy.com.au www.bypy.com.au

37d06531-v9/3418

Proudly supporting the

NEWS

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 3

NEWS IN BRIEF

ALL DONE THIS YEAR: Chris Hawthorn started a fodder production business at the beginning of the season, and has just wrapped up his first year of hay making.

Hay season finished for Chris ZDV WKH oUVW \HDU &KULV +DZWKRUQ VRZHG DQ ,WDOLDQ 5\HJUDVV KD\ PL[ DW KLV SURSHUW\ LQ 0HUULMLJ RXWVLGH RI 0DQVoHOG 'HVSLWH WKH SRRU VHDVRQ KH KDV PDQDJHG WR SXOO WKUHH FXWV IURP WKH RQH SDGGRFN VLODJH ODUJH URXQGV WKHQ OLWWOH VTXDUHV 1RZ ZLWK WKH GHOXJH UHFHLYHG ODVW PRQWK &KULV WKLQNV KH ZLOO DOVR JHW D FRQVLGHUDEOH DPRXQW RI VWRFN IHHG RXW RI WKH UHPDLQLQJ VWXEEOH $Q LQFUHGLEOH UHVXOW JLYHQ

LW ZDV DOO DFKLHYHG ZLWKRXW LUULJDWLRQ k,W V EHHQ D UHDOO\ JRRG VHDVRQ IRU XV q FORYHU KDV EHHQ UHDOO\ JRRG LQ WKH KD\ LW ZDV GU\ DW WKH VWDUW VR ZH JRW RXU VLODJH RII D ORW HDUOLHU WKDQ ZH XVXDOO\ ZRXOG y &KULV VDLG k$IWHU 0HOERXUQH &XS 'D\ ZH DOVR JRW D JRRG DPRXQW RI UDLQ ZKLFK ZDV SHUIHFW IRU WKH KD\ y 8WLOLVLQJ D VWDQGDUG DSSURDFK WR IHUWLOLVHU &KULV DYHUDJHG

ILYH IRRW URXQG EDOHV DQ DFUH UHWDLO-

LQJ DW DURXQG D EDOH +LV SULPH SURGXFWLRQ SDGGRFN D IRXU KHFWDUH EORFN EDOHG oYH IRRW VLODJH URXQGV IROORZHG E\ KD\ URXQGV DQG WKHQ D IXUWKHU VPDOO VTXDUHV WR oQLVK WKH VHDVRQ k:H GRQ W QHHG WR LUULJDWH XS KHUH LI WKH ZHDWKHU SOD\V LWV SDUW y &KULV VDLG %XW KH DGPLWV LW FRPHV GRZQ WR PRUH WKDQ MXVW UDLQ q WR UHFHLYH DQ RSWLPXP FURS LW V DERXW PDNLQJ JRRG GHFLVLRQV HDUO\ RQ 7R WKDW HQG &KULV FKRVH

WR VRZ DQ ,WDOLDQ 5\HJUDVV &ORYHU PL[ IURP %\UQH VHHG JURZQ ORFDOO\ LQ 0DQVoHOG k,W JLYHV SURGXFWLRQ D KHDG VWDUW LI WKH VHHGV DUH DFFOLPDWLVHG WR \RXU DUHD y &KULV VDLG $OWKRXJK WKLV VHDVRQ KDV EHHQ WKH oUVW IRU KD\ SURGXFWLRQ LQ 0HUULMLJ &KULV IRUPHUO\ ZDV D ELJ WLPH FRQWUDFWRU DFURVV WKH *RXOEXUQ 9DOOH\ q EDVHG LQ &REUDP 5XQQLQJ VHYHUDO VHPLV DW WKH KHLJKW RI WKH EXVLQHVV &KULV PRYHG WR WKH +LJK &RXQWU\ FKDVLQJ D

PRUH UHOD[HG SDFH RI OLIH %XW QRZ WKDW KLV oUVW KD\ VHDVRQ LV EHKLQG KLP &KULV LV DOUHDG\ ORRNLQJ IRU ZD\V WR H[SDQG SURGXFWLRQ k3ODQV DUH WR JHW D ELW ELJJHU WKLV FRPLQJ VHDVRQ PD\EH WU\ DQG SXOO D OLWWOH PRUH RXW y KH VDLG k, OO VHH ZKDW WKH ZLQWHU EULQJV q ZH UXQ LQ D YDOOH\ VR D ORW RI WKH PRLVWXUH SRROV GRZQ WKH ERWWRP VLWWLQJ LQ WKH VRLO WR JLYH D JRRG NLFN VWDUW ZKHQ WKH VSULQJ ZDUPV XS y

z Smaller than normal sale IT was a smaller than normal penning at the annual feature calf sales held at NVLX Barnawartha early January. Poor seasonal conditions have seen a large number of 2018 drop weaners sold prior to the sale, with only a handful still holding onto their entire mob. Prior to publication, indications were that the cattle due to be penned were also expected to be up to 50kg lighter than in 2018. z Farm equipment stolen MORE than $100,000 has been stolen from a farm out of Ballarat, at Buninyong. The theft occurred late November when Charlie Groves returned home to find a stock trailer, motorbikes, fishing gear and even a spa had all been taken. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are urged to call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. z And sheep stolen also IN another case of theft, a small mob of Damara sheep were stolen from near Murchison in November.

They were valued at around $15,000. z Fruit processor for sale SPC Ardmona is officially for sale after Coca-Cola Amatil announced plans to part ways with Shepparton’s fruit processor. Coca-Cola Amatil claims to have invested up to $250 million in the company since it purchased the business in 2004. z Rice mills to dpwnsize SUNRICE has announced plans to downsize their Deniliquin and Leeton rice mills. The company has said the move is due to limited - and high priced water supplies. Although it is unsure how many jobs will be lost, changes will be made by this July. z Compulsory ag classes AGRICULTURE classes will become compulsory for year seven and eight students at public school across New South Wales from this year.

“Solve Your Bird Problems�

With my Hawk Bird Scarer OR your money back guaranteed.

This scarer will save you money because it only costs $39 and it is guaranteed to work. “You saved my Roses from parrot and Cockatoo damage��

Wendy Burgin, Riverside Drive, Warburton,Vic.. “I have solved my bird problemâ€? said N. Bond, Braybrook, Âą=SYV RI[ ,E[O &MVH 7GEVIV VITPEGIW XLI Vic..

SPH JEWLMSRIH 7GEVI 'VS[² looks real so it scares all You can protect your stone & birds including Starlings, Indian pome fruits, nut, berry or broad Mynahs, Crows, Cockatoos, acre crops on calm or windy days Galahs,Corellas,Parrots, Jays,Black because you suspend your hawk over or near your crop. No power, birds, all Native Birds, Silver Eyes, Lorikeets. wind or poison needed which protects the environment.

Other uses: Stops Pigeons, Swallows, Seagulls, roosting on Your Hawk Bird Scarer

NALINGA STEEL AND ROOFING SUPPLIES PTY LTD Nalinga Steel is one of the LARGEST STEEL DISTRIBUTORS in Rural Victoria and southern NSW.

Located at Nalinga (between Shepparton and Benalla) on the Midland Highway, we stock a large range of First and Downgrade Steels, cut to order.

DELIVERIES FOR ONLY

$

NALINGA STEEL AND ROOFING SUPPLIES PTY LTD

INC. GST

200km RADIUS

3090 Midland Highway, Nalinga, Victoria, Australia 3631.

P. (03) 5828 9220 F. (03) 5828 9215

k/12d12468-v24/1516

77

boats, sheds, verandahs and roofs. Scares ducks off dams & swimming pools. But does not give 100% results for Sparrows.

Order now & you will receive a FREE 28 Page Booklet on Bird Scaring Techniques.

Hawks are just $39 each from:

Tisara (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. 175 Swan Street, Morpheth, NSE 2321 Phone: (02) 4934 8330 Fax: (02) 4934 2107 www.facebook.com/ hawkbirdscarer www.hawkbirdscarer.com Email: info@hawkbirdscarer.com

To: Tisara (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. – PO Box 36, Morpeth, NSW 2321 Fax: (02) 4934 2107, (02) 4934 8330 Yes, please rush me .................................................... Hawk Bird Scarers at $39 each plus $9.00 postage and packaging each. (Orders of 2 or more P&P Free). Please include my Free Booklet.

My credit card details are, or I enclose my cheque or money order for $ .........................................................

Name:....................................................................................................................................................................................

Address:................................................................................................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................... Postcode: ......................................................... “No Quibble Money Back Guarantee�

NFOCT17

NEWS

Page 4, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Angus is wrapped up in the future Ĺś

From page 1

“Angus will go all night – he often does, to bale the best product – but I’m older than him, so it’s my job to help him learn that you can’t go all night and all day and still expect to be productive at the end of the week. “His contribution to running the pasture for the stud is crucial,� Andrew said. “We rely on him heavily, and he is now part of all the big decisions made on the property.�

Despite his involvement from an early age, Angus is not allowed to leave school until the end of this year, no matter how ready he is to take on a full-time job, or how much he begs. “Being exposed to the real world, the business world, that’s a good thing for any kid,� Andrew said. k/HDUQLQJ DERXW FDVK p RZ about putting money aside for good and bad times. “But you are only a kid once – you have the rest of your life to work.�

Since then, they have evolved – purchased land where they could, improved soils and imported genetics.

Today, the family operate Jade Park Angus stud – a breeding operation where the family are passionate about producing quality bulls through an AI and embryo breeding program.

Sam, Angus’s older brother, helps out over the summer holidays - but spends much of his time in Adelaide where he is studying medicine.

In contrast, Angus disappears from the Wangaratta High School each September – lured by the gentle thrum of tractor engines as another hay season begins.

5DWKHU WKDQ FRQo QH $QJXV to school, Andrew and Lisa have instead chosen to support his passion. “His enthusiasm for harvesting is sometimes hard to balance when you have to turn up for school the next day,� Andrew said.

01: KEEN TO DRIVE: Angus McLean (left) has been baling since he was 13 years old, and now runs the family contracting business. He is pictured with dad Andrew.

Time is something Andrew is acutely aware of, and is part of the reason Angus was given rein early.

In 2002, Andrew was diagnosed with stomach cancer.

With a poor chance of surYLYDO WKH ER\V o UVW \HDUV ZHUH spent watching dad struggle.

“I never knew how much time I had,� Andrew explained. “I wanted to leave something; I taught them to swim ZKHQ WKH\ ZHUH o YH DQG , thought well, that’s someWKLQJ q ZKHQ $QJXV o UVW wanted to drive the tractor and bale hay I thought it

could help the whole family, as well as teach him a skillset.�

Now, Andrew has beaten the odds – one of very few to survive – but the lesson of time, of balancing work and life, remain. “Angus is so enthusiastic

– he just wants to learn more and more – but you’re only young once,� Andrew said. “I want him to work, and to love what he does, but being a kid is important too.�

Like all young, Angus is focused on the future – enthralled with the idea of what could be.

Long term, he has plans to expand – the purchase of an irrigation block up the King Valley is high on his wish list. “I want to grow lucerne,� he said. “But you need irrigation – you can yield more, guarantee your own season; something we can’t do here.�

Andrew and Lisa are enormously proud of both their boys; Sam, who was dux at Wangaratta High School, who spent hours studying each night and is now on the way to becoming a doctor.

And Angus, who can’t wait to leave school because, from the moment he could walk, all he wanted to do was drive tractors.

)-m]-u-‚- "-Ѵ;‹-u7v

"†rrou| Ѵo1-Ѵ ruo7†1;uv -m7 0†‹ -| )-m]-u-‚-Ľv v|-|;Ŋo=Ŋ|_;Ŋ-u| =-1bѴb|‹ BLUE RIBBON WEANER SALE January 30th and 1st February

Be a part of it for ĹŞĆ?Ć?ÄşĆ?Ć? Y-| ‹-u7 fee per head

)-m]-u-‚- bˆ;v|o1h Š1_-m]; ‰bŃ´Ń´ vাѴѴ 0; ‹-u7bm] Ć“Ć?Ć?Ć? _;-7 o= 1-‚Ѵ; =ou |_; );-m;u "-Ń´;v

);;hѴ‹ ubl; -‚Ѵ; "-Ń´;v January dates: Thursday 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st. "|-uাm] -| |_; m;‰ াl; o= Ńś-l

om|_Ѵ‹ "|ou; "-Ѵ;

ĹŞĆ?Ć? Ń´-| ;; r;u _;-7

ub7-‹ Ć?Ńś|_ -m†-u‹ -| Ć?Ć?ĺƒĆ?-l

Ĺ?);b]_ ;;v -m7 +-u7 †;vĹ‘

FAMILY TIES: Sam McLean is studying medicine in Adelaide, but still returns to help out on the family farm during the summer. He is pictured with dad, Andrew McLean.

Wednesday 30th January (Steers) & Friday 1st February (Heifers)

Blue Ribbon Weaner Sale Wangaratta Saleyards – Shanley Street, Wangaratta Starting at 10:30am Wangaratta Livestock Exchange will be yarding over 4000 head of cattle over the 2 days Only $10 yard fee (per head) to be a part of it.

Enquiries – Andrea 0400 486 487 or 5721 8026 Associated Agents

Sue Davies 0418 978 531 or Ollie Mason 0409 295 826 Justin Keane 0427 927 500

Daniel Fischer 0429 165 073 Peter Dargan 0428 574 209

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 5 A D V E R T I S E M E N T

The safer way to save Ecocare Activator is the trusted name for safe, environmentally friendly wastewater treatment in Australian homes. Australian made and delivered direct to your door, this liquid concentrate is the fast and effective solution to blockages and offensive odours caused by unhealthy septics and treatment systems.

By stimulating the natural bacterial growth within your system, Ecocare Activator restores harmony to your system, breaking down blockages and killing odours.

With the power unlocked in every drop of Ecocare Activator, even the most tired systems can be brought

Used as a concentrate to treat and condition all septics and treatment systems, Ecocare Activator is easily diluted down to become the costeffective, safe, singular alternative to the basketful of harsh chemical cleaners often used for home cleaning.

The safe solution to septic success!

“As [treated wastewater] is often used to irrigate gardens and grassed play areas, having cleaner, safer water is a big advantage.� (Michael Goddard, Queensland)

B

locked drains and tank failures are a headache you could do without. But the cost of repairing or replacing your system can be prevented by using Ecocare Activator, a product specially designed to break down blockages, destroy bad odours and keep your system running smoothly.

ScientiďŹ cally formulated, nontoxic, environmentally friendly and completely biodegradable, Ecocare Activator is your safe solution to septic and treatment system success. “After ten years usage we thought our septic trench had failed‌the system appeared almost totally blocked and overowed at the inspection pit. We assumed the only solution was to dig a new trench. Whilst contemplating the pros and cons of such a huge job we decided to try [Ecocare] Activator.

Within three months our problems were completely solved. The trench

back to life again, saving you costly pump-outs and avoiding the need for an expensive system replacement. “I am still using the contents of my ďŹ rst bottle and I feel the value for the price is good considering all the cleaning to be done,â€? said Sylvia Dyer from Queensland.

is now draining freely and no more smells,� said Conrad from Queensland.

Ecocare Activator deals with the problem at the source.

And by maintaining a healthy environment within your septic or treatment system,

to be versatile. This one product replaces multiple other cleaning products throughout the home, saving you money, giving you back valuable cupboard space and ensuring that your home is kept clean without the need

“ The efuent was pouring out and pooling at the low end of the paddock‌ After using Ecocare Activator for 6-weeks the pool of water had dried up completely and no water was coming out ‌at all.

Not only that as a cleaning product it is fantastic.�

(Debra Mavin, New South Wales) it prevents problems from returning.

Also safe for greywater systems and for general cleaning all around the house, Ecocare Activator is designed

for harsh chemical based products. “The best thing about Ecocare [Activator] is its versatility‌[it] is also very economical. I still have half a

container after using it for a long time and that’s after giving some to my daughter-in-law and mother-in-law,â€? commented Sandy Miller, New South Wales. “Recently I had to deal with farmhouse ood ravaged to knee height‌.Your (diluted) product was a godsend to me, knowing its worth, knowing it wouldn’t compromise the septic system as bleach does, and if poured onto the garden does no harm. I was also aware of using it myself for several days constantly and felt safe using it,â€? said April Ikinci from Victoria.

With so many uses this one product, delivered direct to your door, is putting money back into the pockets of hard working Australians.

Call us free on 1800 633 866 and ďŹ nd out more about this safe, cost effective solution celebrated by families across Australia.

Our bacteria stimulant banishes blockages and rebalances your system Septics and treatment systems depend on naturally occurring healthy bacteria to break down and consume waste. But harsh chemical cleaners and detergents kill off healthy bacteria, upsetting the balance within your system.

When your population of healthy bacteria dwindles, the efďŹ ciency of your system declines. That’s when bad smells begin and blockages become more frequent.

Enzymes break down waste but cannot consume it. Over time this

Expert advice that won’t leave you stranded Our friendly, highly knowledgeable team are ready to take your call and answer any questions you may have. We provide ongoing after sales support and will stick with you until the problem is solved.

100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back. You won’t be disappointed!

“I would like to thank you for the friendly service, after sales support and excellent result I have received from your company and product Ecocare Activator. Our extremely unpleasant experience with this terrible odour from the drains and septic is now over and we couldn’t be more relieved,� says Michelle Lavinge from Victoria.

waste will create blockages. By contrast, healthy bacteria which produce these enzymes consume broken down waste preventing it from becoming a problem.

Ecocare Activator restores and sustains the right bacterial balance within your system, leading to continuous waste breakdown and the elimination of odours.

Feeding your system with Ecocare Activator will swap your septic system smells for smiles!

SEPTICS SORTED, SMELLS DESTROYED Let one of our consultants solve your wastewater issues

Call us FREE on

1800 633 866

“I have been using your product for over a decade. During that period I have had no occasion to use the services of a plumber. Drains run freely, never is there an offensive odour and the septic system works perfectly. I don’t even have to remember to preorder. Your efficient company ensures I have an adequate supply of your product,� says V. Wright from NSW.

:LWK D VDWLVIDFWLRQ JXDUDQWHH RU \RXU PRQH\ EDFN \RX ZRQ W EH GLVDSSRLQWHG A D V E R T I S E M E N T

www.insightenvironmental.com.au enquiries@insightenvironmental.com.au

NEWS

Page 6, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Herefords Australia unveils new logos

Ewe asked, they answered ONE of the sheep industry’s most popular extension and adoption programs, It’s Ewe Time!, will return in 2019 with a series of forums set for Victoria, NSW and South Australia.

The half-day forums will deliver practical tools and information designed to increase producer awareness and provide take home tips of the principles, practices and tools of sheep enterprise profitability and productivity.

A joint initiative of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the forums are part of the flagship Making More From Sheep program.

The forums are scheduled for Victoria on February 26 at Birchip, and February 28 in Benalla.

The cost is $35 per person, which includes a forum booklet, morning tea and lunch.

For further information contact coordinator, Anne Collins, on 0427 486 115.

FOUR new logos have been unveiled by Herefords Australia, all designed to keep the brand relevant.

The new primary logo incorporates a white stylised Hereford head on an ochre background – representing the iconic red and white cattle - with the makeup of the face an abstract representation of DNA strands.

Developed by South Australian marketing agency Bigwig, the new look Herefords Australia branding is the lead logo of a suite of

!

" # $ % !/ !00! 1! 20 !3 4 5 3!'!6

# # $ # %

!"

& ' ( ( ) ( * ( + ( ) , - ( . .

four that were rolled out last month.

There are also new logos for both Black Baldy and Red Baldy Herefords. “There are the iconic Hereford colours and also within the logo are aspects relating to genetics – and we felt that was relevant as we move into a new era with genomics,� Herefords Australia chairman, Bill Kee, said. “Herefords as a breed needs to be seen embracing the new era of genetic gain.�

2018 cattle market review

LOOKING back at 2018, the year started off with an element of optimism in the cattle market.

The seasonal outlook appeared to favour re-stocker buying – in the short-term - with the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) opening the year at 562.75¢/kg carcase weight (cwt), following a period of consolidation the year prior.

Intentions were for the herd to continue to rebuild and a general expectation that young cattle supplies would remain tight throughout the year.

As of mid-last month, the EYCI low for the year was recorded in August at 444.5c/kg.

Re-stocker buyers have largely been spectators, as the store market came under pressure from the poor season that eventuated.

In August, NSW was declared 100 per cent in drought, and many areas across the eastern seaboard suffered from some of the lowest rainfall on record during the winter months.

Supplementary feeding became essential for a large proportion of producers, as pasture availability was limited.

Unfortunately, a poor harvest unfolded in 2018, which led to rising grain prices and provided no reprieve for the industry.

The number of adult cattle processed nationally for the yearto-October (latest available ABS data) lifted 10 per cent year-onyear, to 6.6 million head, with the aforementioned conditions elevating turn-off.

Queensland adult cattle slaughter increased nine per cent compared to the same period last year, while NSW increased 11 per cent year-on-year.

Adult cattle slaughter is foreFDVW WR o QLVK FORVH WR million head, nine per cent up year-on-year.

Female slaughter – 22 per cent higher year-on-year - has been the driver behind elevated slaughter numbers and the herd re-entering a period of contraction, as producers had little choice but to reduce their breeding herd.

The poor season led to competition for well-conditioned o QLVKHG FDWWOH LQWHQVLI\LQJ DV WKH year progressed.

This was supported by robust overseas demand and a deprecia-

tion of the Australian dollar creating favourable export trading conditions.

Processor competition consequently lifted, and as a result the heavy steer over-the-hook indicator (300–400kg, A-C muscle) in Queensland, NSW and Victoria gained momentum during the year.

Cattle on feed at the end of the September 2018 quarter surpassed the record set in the June quarter, rising to 1.13 million head, with feedlots playing a drought mitigation role and in turn supporting beef production. )HHGORW SURo WDELOLW\ IDFHG some headwinds throughout the year, primarily in the form of rising grain costs, as crop yields were hard hit.

Despite record numbers of cattle on feed, it was not enough to offset a decline in average adult carcase weight during the year, as conditions left producers chasing weight.

However, the increased turnoff will see beef production in 2018 likely reach close to 2.3 million tonnes carcase weight, its highest total since 2015. ([SRUW PDUNHWV KDYH EHQHo WHG

from the additional product available, with developing markets, in particular Asia, soaking up beef from all suppliers in 2018.

Calendar year-to-date exports to all markets lifted 12 per cent, to 1.04 million tonnes shipped weight (swt) representing the sixth consecutive year of exports exceeding one million tonnes swt.

Many producers that have held onto stock throughout 2018 will be desperate for a turn-around in fortunes and more consistent rainfall in 2019.

7KH VLJQLo FDQW VODXJKWHU RI IH males in 2018 has impacted the size of the breeding herd and potential pool of cattle available for slaughter next year.

With many feed stockpiles depleted a better than average northern wet season is needed to avoid another wave of destocking.

This month, Meat and Livestock Australia will release their 2019 Cattle Industry Projections, which will provide an updated market outlook, along with insights behind expectations on production and the key markets to watch for in the New Year.

Prevent water contamination PERMANENT-HIGH SECURITY WATER AVAILABLE ABN: 14 060 919 502

Zones 1A Broken 2 Murray 6 and 7 Ovens 9A 9B Kiewa River Main stem Kiewa Groundwater Temporary All Zones

j/12d12582-v43/40-18

P. 03 5722 3117 F. 03 5722 1388 M. 0419 355 473 bruce@waterwheeltraders.com.au Member of the Australian Water Brokers Association #302

FOLLOWING widespread flash floods and rain last month, farmers from across the North East are being reminded to remove debris from water supplies as soon as possible.

After a prolonged dry period, water supplies are at risk of debris contamination following a down-pour.

Dams may be contaminated with floating organic matter

New from Bale-Up Hayfeeders

including straw, grass, leaves and manure.

This can cause issues for the water supply if it isn’t managed quickly.

Within a couple of days, debris will sink and begin to break-down causing the water to become putrid and potentially unusable for livestock.

A chain mesh can be used to help clear debris, using mesh sus-

pended from a series of floats to create a boom to clear the debris.

The boom is dragged across dams using ropes attached to each end.

When time permits, sediment traps can be installed to prevent debris from entering dams.

For more information on organic pollution in farm dams visit the Agriculture Victoria website.

$2800 inc GST per unit

Australian Steel, Australian Made, to survive Australian Conditions!

Our modular feed pad model, the next level in feed pads, comes in 4-metre units. Buy two ‘bookend’ units and add as many open ended centre units as you need. No more feed on the ground and extremely low waste, and like all our feeders it comes with our rolled corrugated oor.

Bale-Up Hayfeeders 1IPOF rsgarth@hotmail.com

t 'BY www.baleupfeeders.com

May be eligible for

government rebates up to $5,000 T&C apply.

Standard cow feeder $2350 inc GST

Calf feeder $2100 inc GST 30d02609/4918

NEWS

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 7

Euroa farmer headed to Angus Australia intern

ELDERS INSURANCE Wangaratta

We want to save you money Ask one of our team for a comparison quote for all your insurance needs

FARMS BUSINESS PERSONAL siness

Let us quote for your bu

!

You have nothing to lose

Speak to our team John Houghton 0407 303 691 Carmel or Cos (03) 5722 1400 GOING PLACES: Euroa farmer, Rebecca Dean, has been awarded an internship with Angus Australia.

Australia allows interns to be involved in the CSU co-operator herd, as part of the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP).

The interns will assist with the $UWLo FLDO ,QVHPLQDWLRQ $, RI WKH CSU co-operator Angus herd, and

will be collecting calving details.

They will also have a shortterm placement at Angus Australia, and will be involved in major events such as the 2019 Angus Youth National Roundup and the 2019 Angus National Conference.

“It is great to see such a high level of interest in the internship this year, and we look forward to having Rebecca working with us over the course of 2018 and 2019,�

Angus Australia strategic projects manager, Christian Duff, said.

t/12d12274-v13/1516

A BORN and bred farmer from the North East, Rebecca Dean, has been awarded an internship with Angus Australia.

Ms Dean, whose family runs an Angus and Poll Hereford farm just outside of Euroa, is a Charles Sturt University student, and one of two applicants to be selected.

The $5000 internship is cofunded by both Angus Australia and the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation.

Ms Dean is in her second year studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Science, and she recently spent six weeks in the United States attending Texas Tech University where she worked on Australian research in meat laboratories.

She also coached the CSU team for the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Competition (ICMJ). “I really love being involved in all aspects of the beef industry, and when the internship came up I thought it was an opportunity I couldn’t miss,� she said.

Ms Dean is hoping to learn more about Angus genetics through the program, and also enhance her carcase knowledge. “I’ve worked in the abattoirs before, all to learn more,� she said. “I’m passionate about the quality of the meat an Angus has – they are the best in the industry.�

The joint program between the Graham Centre and Angus

John Houghton’s

Elders Insurance Wangaratta

24 Rowan Street WANGARATTA 3677

(03) 5722 1400

Size deďŹ nitely matters ...

INTRODUCING O UC G THE NEW

7000 SERIES

WITH UP TO

434 HP

Boom options including powerful Spray-Air

Brand new cab with luxury comfort

Enhanced driveline e for for optimum performa manc nce e performance

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER

Echuca Claas Harvest Centre (03) 5480 1855 Wodonga Wiesners (02) 6024 6444 Walla Walla Wiesners (02) 6029 2151

www.millersprayers.com.au

Tools & Equipment Ě˝ %XFNHW 7HHWK 3LQV DQG 5HWDLQHUV Ě˝ &XWWLQJ (GJHV DQG %LWV Ě˝ 5LSSHU 6KDQNV DQG %RRWV Ě˝ 3ORZ %ROWV Ě˝ :HDU %DUV DQG &KRFN\ %DUV

6 KANE ROAD, Wodonga , Vic 3690 Ph. (02) 6056 8656

Ě˝ 3LQ 5HPRYDO 7RROV 6WRFNLVW RI Ě˝ 5R\DO 3UHFLVLRQ /XEULFDQWV Ě˝ %DOGZLQ )LOWHUV

Albury / Wodonga’s Ground Engaging Tool Specialists

NEWS

Page 8, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Sheep market review 2018

ENTERING 2018, many sheep producers were lookLQJ WR H[SDQG WKHLU p RFNV to take advantage of strong meat and wool prices.

However, intentions soon went out the window as an

extremely challenging year unfolded. :LGHVSUHDG UDLQIDOO GHo ciencies in south-east Australia, particularly droughtstricken NSW, led to elevated sheep slaughter, poor mark-

ing rates and volatile lamb supply.

Fortunately, robust international demand and a falling Australian dollar supported Australian exports and, in turn, domestic saleyard prices.

AGRICULTURAL REPAIRS

MOBILE REPAIRS

New Holland Baler parts * Tractors * Diesel * Baler * Hay machinery mechanic.

Service & repairs all makes of tractors, agricultural, industrial, earthmoving machinery Over 30 years experience, factory trained. Specialising in Ford New Holland

PAUL WILLIAMS - CHESHIRE & WILLIAMS REPAIRS P/L Ph (03) 5721 4419 mobile 0428 574 195 1 WENHAMS LANE, WANGARATTA

1600 SERIES TMR, VERTICAL MIXER / FEEDER HAS 20.3 CUBIC METRES OF BOWL AREA WITH EXTENSION.

‡ ,W FDQ ILW D PD[ ORDG RI .J ‡ 7KH PL[HU HPSW\ LV .* ‡ ,W KDV VFUHZV WR FKRS DQG PL[ WKRURXJK DQG TXLFNO\ ‡ 7KLV WUDLOLQJ XQLW QHHGV D PLQLPXP +3 UHTXLUHPHQW RI LQ ORZ DQG LQ KLJK DQG XVHV D SWR ‡ 7KH 3DW] XVHV D HDV\ WR XVH SRLQW VFDOH V\VWHP DQG +RXU PHWUH ‡ 7KH 0L[HU LV D 7UX WDSHU ZLWK PP VLGH ZDOO WKLFNQHVV DQG D PP IORRU WKLFNQHVV ZLWK D WRWDO KHLJKW RI PHWUHV ‡ 2WKHU VL]HV DYDLODEOH ‡ 7KLV GHPR XQLW KDV KRXUV DQG LV 3ULFHG WR VHOO 3OHDVH FDOO IRU PRUH GHWDLOV ‡ 1RUPDO 553 ([ :DQJDUDWWD LQF JVW

In fact, some indicators rose to record heights, with many destinations around the world continuing to seek out Australia’s high quality sheepmeat products.

Lamb slaughter in 2018 experienced both record highs and recent lows as the market had one of its most volatile years on record.

After tracking near even with last year through the o UVW TXDUWHU ODPE VODXJKWHU spiked in the second quarter of 2018 as dry conditions worsened and producers looked to destock.

Numbers peaked in May with the highest month of lamb slaughter on record.

However, weekly slaughter began falling rapidly during July, as drought conditions led to a nation-wide delay in the supply of new season lambs.

More recently, we have seen some increases in the quantity of new season lambs offered at saleyards in Victoria, however, those in NSW remain much more restricted.

7\SLFDOO\ WKH VSULQJ LQp X[ of new season lambs corresponds with a general decline in carcase weights.

This was the case in 2018, however, the fall was more pronounced than usual, with unusually high numbers of OLJKWHU ZHLJKW XQo QLVKHG lambs presenting for sale.

Sub-optimal pasture growth combined with the high cost of stock feeds were

the driving factors behind this trend.

Lamb prices closely mirrored supply, experiencLQJ VLJQLo FDQW p XFWXDWLRQV throughout 2018.

Records were broken in August, as the Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator smashed through the 800¢/kg carcase weight (cwt) mark for WKH o UVW WLPH EHIRUH ERXQFLQJ between 650–800¢/kg cwt for the last four months. *LYHQ WKH GLIo FXOWLHV LQ achieving weight gains, a VXSSO\ VKRUWDJH RI o QLVKHG lambs began to develop during winter.

As such, heavy lambs began trading at a premium to trade and re-stocker categories on a ¢/kg basis in July, and have largely continued to do so since that time.

Since April last year, weekly sheep slaughter has tracked well above 2017 levels, as producers had few options but to UHGXFH WKHLU EUHHGLQJ p RFNV Despite strong wool prices, the lack of pasture and high feed costs forced many producers to reduce stocking rates and undertake heavy culling programs.

Mutton slaughter peaked in August/September, with some processors opting to maintain output by targeting sheep as opposed to competLQJ IRU XQGHU VXSSOLHG o Q ished lambs.

Sheep carcase weights also declined in-line with the poor

season, running considerably lighter than last year and dipSLQJ EHORZ WKH o YH \HDU DYHU age in recent months.

For 2018, the national average sheep carcase weight is forecast to reach its lowest level since 2014.

Despite a considerable supply increase, the national mutton indicator has remained surprisingly strong so far in 2018.

As of early last month, the national mutton indicator sat 19¢ below year ago levels, however, it remained 103¢/kg cwt DERYH WKH o YH \HDU DYHUDJH Not all sheep indicators have performed so well.

The supply of lighter ewes LQFUHDVHG VLJQLo FDQWO\ RYHU winter and began trading at a discount.

The poor conditions that have marred 2018 will likely KDYH VLJQLo FDQW LPSDFW RQ sheepmeat supply in 2019.

Poor marking rates comELQHG ZLWK D VLJQLo FDQW HZH cull have raised concerns throughout the industry regarding lamb supply for the coming season.

Many producers will be desperate for some more consistent rainfall in the coming year, which would alleviate some of the cost pressures associated with high feed costs.

Longer term, a return to better conditions would also allow for some rebuilding of heavily GHSOHWHG EUHHGLQJ p RFNV

GET A BARGAIN NOW.

SCOTT - 0427 224 422 TROY - 0458 214 422 OFFICE - 0357 214 138

39 Gibson St Wangaratta VIC 3677

CALENDAR WINNER: Kelly Kirkland, from outside of Adelaide, has won $1000 for

www.burandohill.com.au

her photograph ‘Milky Way Scepter Wheat’. The first prize came as part of the annual GrainGrowers photo calendar competition, with the best shots collated into a 2019 calendar, which is available now.

NEED TYRES? CAR

4WD

TRUCK

AGRICULTURE

TRACTOR

EARTHMOVER

ALL TYRES

5722 2163 ALL FLEET VEHICLES WELCOME EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

22 Newman Street, WANGARATTA |

tufftyreswangaratta.com | tuff@tuffwang.com

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 9

$26,500 K008-3 ROPS

980Kg Mini ROPS Excavator starting 980Kg Mini ROPS from Excavator

$72,500 SSV75 Skid Steer

75HP Skid Skid Steer Steer LoaderLoader starting from 75HP

ALBURY\WODONGA 520 Dallinger Road (02) 6025 5390

$51,990

$49,990

KX033-4HG ROPS

3.3T Conventional starting from 3.3T Conventional

U27-4HG ROPS

2.6T Zero 2.6TTurn Zerostarting Turn from

$80,500

$119,990 KX080-4GLA 8T

8.2T Excavator starting from 8.2T Excavator

R065 Wheel Loader SHORT DESCRIPTION Articulated Wheel Loader

Bertoli Farm Machinery Pty Ltd

BENALLA VIC SHEPPARTON VIC 198 - 200 Numurkah Road SHEPPARTON. Australia 3630 Phone 03 5821 3299 Numurkah Road 183 Bridge Street 198-200 (insert date).

(03) 5762 3633 (03) 5821 3299

www.bertolis.com.au

NEWS

Page 10, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Aussie’s drought relief package LEADING Australian pump manufacturer and distributor, Australian Pump Industries, has put together a package to help struggling farmers get through the worst drought in a hundred years.

The company knows that farmers who are affected will do whatever it takes to move water to keep stock alive. “We put together this package of diesel pumps, designed to help move water either into tankers or stock water tanks quickly and efoFLHQWO\ y SURGXFW PDQDJHU Brad Farrugia said. “We’ve heard so many hor-

ror stories about cattle dropping dead in the sale yards, or sheep being shorn only to be VKRW VWUDLJKW DIWHUZDUGV y The pump and diesel engine combination project is heavily supported by Kubota, who joined with Aussie Pumps to offer extended terms on engine acquisitions.

This allows Aussie Pumps to put together a diesel pump build program that gets the product on the market at the lowest cost.

The ability to offer dealers an interest free extended term payment program means they can pass on to

farmers at their discretion.

Called ‘buy now, pay later’, customers have been able to buy goods from October last year and, with a special 90 day term payment, not have to pay until the end of January 2019. “We’re not a bank and we’re not in the business of lending money, but when you see what the farming community has done to make us the leading pump supplier in Australia, we thought we had to give someWKLQJ EDFN y %UDG VDLG Pumps are being offered to farmers at keen prices through the dealers and free oYH \HDU H[WHQGHG ZDUUDQWLHV

are also part of the package.

Aussie Pumps offers a wide range of self-priming centrifugal pumps that out-perform and out-feature all others.

7KH FRPSDQ\ V oUH SXPS the Fire Chief, is regarded as being the world’s leadLQJ OLJKWZHLJKW SRUWDEOH oUH pump because of its performance and the extra value built into it. “We supply hot dipped galvanised steel roll frames with all Kubota models at no extra

FKDUJH y %UDG VDLG The drought relief package is all part of Aussie Pumps’ ‘Drought Proof Australia’ campaign.

The company started this campaign three or four years ago.

It is passionate about water security.

Aussie Pumps promotes the building of dams to provide the agricultural market the ability to grow.

Further information on

Aussie Pumps’ Drought Relief Program is readily available from the marketing department. ,W H[SODLQV oYH SRLQWV ZK\ farmers can get through the drought with the best gear, the best price, and the best terms of payment they’re ever likely to see on water moving equipment.

Free catalogues on Aussie Pumps’ products are also readily available from www. aussiepumps.com.au.

north east

fuel reduction mulching and slashing services

NOW is the time to be preparing for the ďŹ re season see this impressive machine working at YouTube: http://youtu.be/nMfhTpVJgMg

call mick 0418 251 375 mickcarey3@bigpond.com

v/12d13163-v4/45-16

HELPING THOSE IN DROUGHT: Aussie Pumps’ Brad Farrugia (left) and Craig Bridgement check a big production run of Kubota powered Aussie water transfer pumps.

PLAN AND PREPARE The reasons are black and white emergency.vic.gov.au Download the VicEmergency app

It’s your responsibility to be ďŹ re ready this summer, so prepare your property, ďŹ re plan and emergency kit now. When hot, dry, windy days are forecast, check Fire Danger Ratings in your district daily and monitor conditions via local radio, the VicEmergency website and app.

On high-risk ďŹ re days, leaving early, before a ďŹ re starts, is always the safest option.

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 11

FIRE PROTECTION ACTION PLAN

Protecting and enhancing people’s lives with water.

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS BUSHFIRE SEASON? Remote Start

A fire plan is the first step to ensuring you are on the way to being bushfire ready. The second step is to ensure you, your equipment and your home are protected.

5190HRS

Firefighter Single Stage

Firefighter High Powered Single Stage

You need an engine powered pump for both asset protection as well as post fire management of burning fences, surrounding vegetation and other structures including buildings.

If you already own a Davey Firefighter, there are some simple, but important steps you need to take to get your pump ready for the coming season.

Remote Start 5290HRS

Firefighter Twin Stage

Firefighter High Powered Twin Stage

GET READY...

Few people are ever fully prepared for an emergency like a bushfire outbreak and the speed at which the fire front can travel.

Consequently they often allow little time to implement an effective fire defence.

Davey has a list of recommendations for effective management and maintenance for consumers, ahead of the fire season.

1. Know the machine: All members of the household need to be proficient in the location, operation and fitting of attachments like inlet and outlet hoses to the fire pump.

2. Practice: A well rehearsed and documented fire plan is critical to personal survival.

3. Fuel - Petrol: Many people fail to recognise that petrol has a limited life, losing its volatility and effectively becoming ‘stale’. A simple and recommended solution is to change the fuel every two months, either by running the pump or draining it of fuel.

Better still, both leading petrol engine manufacturers offer a fuel stabiliser which will dramatically extend the life of the fuel, but it must be added when new fuel is purchased.

4. Fuel - Diesel: Has a longer shelf life but it generally needs to be stored at low ambient temperatures to extend the storage time. Major fuel companies expect diesel fuel to have 12 months or longer life at an ambient temperature of 20ºC, or six months at an ambient temperature of 30ºC. 5. Engine oils are another consideration and individual engine manufacturers offer their own specially branded engine oils to best suit their engines. Synthetic multi-grade engine oil is NOT a suitable alternative, so it is important to follow the manufacturer’s engine lubrication recommendations.

6. Running the engine regularly will ensure that oil is well distributed around the moving parts to provide best lubrication and a longer working life.

7. Air cleaners are another important consideration, so ensure your pump set has adequate clean air access. The air cleaner or filter needs to be checked and replaced as per the recommendation of the engine manufacturer.

Keep me handy

davey.com.au | 1300 232 839

8. Keeping the engine cool also has a dramatic effect on the power it can deliver.

Protecting the pump from radiant heat in a flame proof enclosure is the ultimate solution, while adding a mist spray around the pump or its enclosure will aid cooling and humidify the air.

9. A general maintenance regime involving regular checks will ensure that fuel lines are in good condition, the recoil starter works and a regular service schedule is adhered to will pay dividends.

10. Check the plumbing: Time spent investigating and maintaining the water system is also important.

11. Check for leaves, debris and sticks: These can impede the inlet system, while for permanent installations, a foot valve and strainer at the end of the suction line can overcome obstructions.

12. The system should be checked for air leaks and to check that all gaskets and seals are in good order.

13. Having an underground ring main installed around your property with durable hydrant or standpipe outlets can give you much greater coverage.

So, as the summer fire season approaches the traditional motto of ‘be prepared’ applies. Establish your fire plan early. Adequately brief and train all family members in its resources and features.

VISIT YOUR LOCAL DAVEY DEALER TO GET PREPARED THIS FIRE SEASON: Benalla Bendigo Echuca

Trewin Pumps | 03 5762 1735 Midland Irrigation | 03 5442 5655 Think Water Echuca | 03 5480 6055

Seymour Mitchell Irrigation | 03 5792 3130 Wangaratta Gordon Gibson Nominee’s | 03 5721 6122 Wodonga Flower Macklan | 02 6056 1633

NEWS

Page 12, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Saddle up, everyone’s headed to Oxley THIS month, they will gather in their thousands.

Ostensibly, in support of the Mountain Cattlemen of Victoria.

In reality, they will come for lots of reasons; some are there to offer support, some come for the music, the family atmosphere and many come to compete.

Either way, it doesn’t worry Bruce McCormack, MCAV central council delegate, because their attendance helps NHHS WKH FDWWOHPHQ V o UHV burning. “We like to think everyone is there to support us, but of course that’s not the case,� he explained. “It’s a good weekend, and plenty come along for the fun

of it – and that’s ok too.� )RU WKH o UVW WLPH HYHU WKH 2019 MCAV Get Together will be held at Oxley – just outside of Wangaratta.

The usual line up will be present; live performers, novelty events, family games and more.

This year will also herald another MCAV Cattlemen’s Cup – where riders compete for the honours of taking KRPH WKH SUHVWLJLRXV o UVW place.

One of those saddling up will be Sean Purcell, who is competing for the third time. k7KH o UVW WLPH , VRUW RI JRW roped into it at the last minute, and I thought, why not just give it a crack,� he said.

“I actually surprised myself – I was really happy with how my horse performed when you think about how much I threw at him.�

This year will be different.

Sean not only has experience competing at the Cattlemen’s, but he has also stepped it up a notch – riding at the 2018 King of the Ranges Competition.

Riding the same horse – a young quarter horse gelding called Joey – Sean is less worULHG DERXW WKH o QDO UHVXOW DV he is about his performance. “I’m really happy how Joey has come along over the last two years; we consistently make the finals, and I certainly can’t ask more than that.�

At the MCAV Cattlemen’s Cup last year, Sean made the top 10 competitors – securing KLP D SRVLWLRQ LQ WKH o QDO UDFH But rather than ride at break neck speed, Sean judged how hard to push Joey – choosing to let the gelding o QG KLV IRRWLQJ DQG LQFUHDVH KLV FRQo GHQFH WR KHOS ZLWK events as time goes on.

The annual Cattleman’s Cup is a coveted trophy that is based on a three phase FRPSHWLWLRQ ZLWK D o QDO bush race for the best placed 10.

Sean will join fellow Manso HOG ULGHU 0DWW 0DOLNL DQG Ladies Challenge entrant Kellie Lovick in the competition.

For more information, COMPETING THIS MONTH: Sean Purcell will be competing at head to www.mcav.com.au. the annual MCAV Catteleman’s Cup.

North East producers benefit from honey research THE North East is home to many bee producers, from Beechworth Honey to Raw Honey in Marraweeney – and all are set to benefit if a current research program finds a way to breed varroa resistant bees.

Varroa is an external parasitic mite that attacks the honey bees; it attaches to the body of the bee and weakens the bee by sucking fat bodies, and in the past has decimated honey industries.

Earlier this year, a varroa mite was detected in Melbourne – a swift response from the Department of Ag meant the threat did not advance further, but it was nonetheless a

reminder of the danger posed.

The AgriFuture Honey Bee & Pollination Program are one-step closer to breeding varroa-resistant bees, and trapping the serious and pervasive small hive beetle (SHB), as a result of the industry’s ongoing investment in a robust research, development and extension (RD&E) program.

With a vision to grow the long-term prosperity of rural industries, AgriFutures Australia works with industry to deliver research and development outcomes.

It works in partnership with the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program Advisory Panel to determine

research priorities and make investment decisions. “Australian beekeeping is valued at $98 million, but its contribution to agriculture and the national economy is far greater,� said AgriFuture Honey Bee & Pollination Program manager research Annelies McGaw. “The RD&E Program addresses a number of key risks facing the industry including exotic pests and disease, economic pressures and reduced access to areas of native flora. “We have 12 unique R&D projects under way that range from increasing the value of Australian honey as a health food to the probiotic devel-

opment for bees by analysing gut bacteria in healthy bees, to name just a few.�

One of the year’s highlights was the findings of a three-year study into the SHB, led by Queensland researcher Dr Diana Leemon, which found that a lantern trap, together with a simple yeast based attractant, could effectively intercept and trap the SHB before it reached an apiary.

As the largest and leading apiary pest in warm, damp regions of eastern Australia, the SHB costs the industry $11 million on average per year.

The project included the most

comprehensive economic analysis of SHB ever undertaken, and provided a tangible outcome for industry to help manage the pest.

The next major focus of the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program is reviewing the current five-year RD&E Plan and identifying research objectives and priorities for the next plan, to be finalised by mid-2019.

For more information on the AgriFutures Honey Bee and Pollination Program, or to sign up to receive the latest program updates, visit www. agrifutures.com.au/honey-beepollination.

RURAL GROUP

r a e Y f o d n E e l a S e c n a Clear 0% Finance rate

The Rural Group are offering this special interest rate on all New Holland tractors sold from the 22nd October & delivered by the 31st December 2018.

SHEPPARTON RURAL

ECHUCA RURAL

COBRAM RURAL

21 Telford Dve, Shepparton P: 5832 3500

37–41 Cornelia Creek Rd, Echuca P: 5482 2788

92 Karook St, Cobram P: 5871 3333

*Terms and conditions apply. 48 months terms, 30% deposit GST back in month four. Finance provided by CNH Industrial Capital Australia Pty Ltd AFS License 286664. Offers available to all business customers only, subject to credit approval. Applicable to new tractors only.

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 13

Page 14, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

BEEFWEEK 2019

e l t t a c w o h s

and

SATURDAY 26TH JANUARY TO SUNDAY 3RD FEBRUARY

Welcome to Beef Week 2019

AERIAL VIEW: An aerial view of the sale complex at Alpine Angus.

Alpine Angus to miss Beef Week

ALPINE Angus will bypass this year’s Beef Week – initially scheduled for Saturday, January 26 - due to its clashing with Australia Day and the sigQLo FDQW QXPEHU RI FRPPXQLW\ events that fall on this day.

Instead, Alpine Angus is focused on presenting a Beef Industry Update for Beef Producers on Wednesday, February 13 at the Alpine Sales &RPSOH[ ORFDWHG DW Happy Valley Highway, Rosewhite.

The Alpine Field Day will

FRPPHQFH DW DP DQG o Q LVK DW SP WR EH IROORZHG E\ D FRPSOLPHQWDU\ EDUEHFXH lunch and viewing of sale bulls.

The topics to be presented E\ LQGXVWU\ H[SHUWV LQFOXGH D JOREDO DQG GRPHVWLF EHHI PDUNHW XSGDWH DQG WRSLFV featuring the latest in new WHFKQRORJLHV WR PD[LPLVH SDVWXUH SURGXFWLRQ HIo FLHQW VWRFN IHHG RSWLRQV DQG DQLPDO health technologies.

The sale bull line up to be RIIHUHG DW WKH $OSLQH $Q JXV $XWXPQ %XOO 6DOH ZLOO EH

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TODAY AND SEE ALL PARTICIPATING STUD DAYS AND DETAILS

2019

At the cutting edge...

www.beefweek.com.au

Mildura

Hay

Narrandera

AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST BEEF

FIELD DAYS.

visits today

Wagga Wagga

Ouyen

RALIA SOUTH AUST

Plan your

DAY 7

Swan Hill

Benalla

Ararat

DAY 8

Hamilton

Mt Gambier

Colac

Portland

Seymour

Avoca

Warrnambool

Ballarat

Melbourne

Geelong

DAY 5

Corryong

Wodonga Wangaratta

Bendigo

Stawell

Canberra

Holbrook Albury

Echuca Charlton Shepparton

DAY 9

Goulburn

Yass

Tumut

St Arnaud Horsham

DAY 6

Finley

Kerang

Warracknabeal

Alpine focuses on offering clients a balanced genetic package with calving ease, big growth spread, fertility and carcase quality.

7HPSHUDPHQW DQG VWUXF WXUH RI WKH KHUG FRPELQHG with quality client service are the cornerstones of the Alpine $QJXV SURJUDP Alpine Angus has been participating in Beef Week every \HDU VLQFH $OSLQH SULQFLSDO -LP 'H ODQ\ VDLG WKH GHFLVLRQ WR PLVV the day was not taken lightly.

DAY 1 Saturday January 26 2019

DAY 2 Sunday January 27 2019

DAY 3 Monday January 28 2019

DAY 4 Tuesday January 29 2019

DAY 5 Wednesday January 30 2019

DAY 6 Thursday January 31 2019

DAY 7 Friday February 1 2019

DAY 8 Saturday February 2 2019

DAY 9 Sunday February 3 2019

“We are very disappointed WR PLVV WKLV GD\ y KH VDLG “We really enjoy putting our cattle on display, and look IRUZDUG WR PHHWLQJ DQG JUHHW ing people every year. k,W V D VKDPH WKDW RXU GD\ in Beef Week this year clashes ZLWK VXFK D FRPPXQLW\ IR FXVHG GD\ KRZHYHU RXU o HOG day a couple of weeks later JLYHV DPSOH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR view the sale bulls and we DUH PRUH WKDQ KDSS\ WR VKRZ DQ\RQH DURXQG DQ\WLPH WKDW VXLWV WKHP y

N E W S O U T H W A L E S

Balranald

Over 200 Studs representing 30 breeds

on display in the adjoining VDOH SHQV IRU LQVSHFWLRQ IURP SP DW WKH o HOG GD\ *XHVWV DUH ZHOFRPH DW DQ\ WLPH WKURXJKRXW WKH GD\ 7KH $OSLQH $XWXPQ Bull Sale is to be held at Rosewhite on Tuesday, March 5 DW SP SUHVHQWLQJ KLJK SHUIRUPDQFH +%5 DQG $35 Angus Bulls.

Sires featured include &RRQDPEOH -XQLRU &RRQDP ble Hector, V A R Discovery, Hazeldean High Roller and Sterita Park Black Jack.

DAY 2 DAY 3

Mansfield

Warragul

Eildon

Cooma

DAY 1 Mt Buller

Bega

Omeo

DAY 4

Bairnsdale

Morwell

www.beefweek.com.au

Orbost

VR4443164

IT’S on again.

Each year, hundreds of studs from across the lower half of Australia open their gates; to talk about birth rates, seed stock, muscle gains, genetics and everything in between.

From New South Wales to South Australia, there are breeds for every need – Belgian Blues for those chasing something a bit different, Simmentals and Charolais for the hybrid vigour fan – and of course, plenty of Angus and Hereford operations.

In what has evolved to become a week on the social calendar, Beef Week is more than just for studs – it is a chance for farmer to connect; not just with the future of the breeding plans, but also with each other.

Check out the studs over the following pages, and make sure you visit some of the best on offer during Beef Week 2019.

2019 ALPINE AUTUMN BULL SALE

100 ANGUS BULLS

VOLUME. VALUE. VELOCITY. SALE ON 5 MARCH 2019

HRR & APR Registered Bulls Backed by a Comprehensive

QA Program & 3 Year Guarantee* FREE DELIVERY*

*CONDITIONS APPLY. REFER TO SALE CATALOGUE.

FIELD DAY

WEDNESDAY

13STARTFEB 9AM

BULLS ON DISPLAY FROM 1PM LUNCH PROVIDED

alpineangus.com.au

alpineangus.com.au Chris Oswin: 0427 562 254 Jim Delany: 0408 535 658 Suzy Martin: 0418 577 627

* Please note Alpine is CLOSED for Beef Week as it falls on Australia Day. t/30d02615/4918

BEEF WEEK

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 15

115 herd improving sires to sell at Mandayen

PLEASED AS PUNCH: Denis O’Connor will open Mistletoe Limousins as part of Beef Week, and is pictured here with some of his award winning heifers.

Mistletoe at Beef Week 2019 IT’S a busy time of year at Mistletoe Limousins.

Not only are they preparing for the 2019 Beef Week open day, they have DOVR MXVW o QLVKHG FHOHEUDWLQJ WKHLU VXFFHVV DW WKH UHFHQW 9LFWRULDQ /LP RXVLQ RQ IDUP FKDOOHQJH 'XULQJ WKH FKDOOHQJH 0LVWOHWRH SODFHG VHFRQG LQ WKH PRQWK ROG KHLIHU FDWHJRU\ ZLWK DQRWKHU VHF RQG SODFH HDUQHG LQ WKH PRQWK ROG KHLIHU FDWHJRU\ DV ZHOO It is these quality types of animals WKDW JURZ RXW WR EH WKH EUHHGLQJ VWRFN 0LVWOHWRH KDV EHFRPH NQRZQ IRU TXDO LW\ DQLPDOV WKDW DUH VHFRQG WR QRQH The progeny of Mistletoe LimouVLQ EXOOV FRQWLQXH WR SURYLGH H[WUD PRQH\ SHU DQLPDO IRU WKH FRPPHU FLDO EUHHGHU DV ZHOO DV EUHHGLQJ VWXG TXDOLW\ VWRFN

$W 0LVWOHWRH /LPRXVLQV DQ H[WHQ VLYH ZHOO UHVHDUFKHG $, SURJUDP HQVXUHV WKH FRQWLQXHG HPSKDVLV RQ EXOOV WKDW KDYH JRRG JURZWK PXV FOLQJ DQG IDW FRYHU EXW WKDW DUH DOVR VWUXFWXUDOO\ FRUUHFW ZLWK HDV\ FDOYLQJ WUDLWV DQG GRFLOH QDWXUHV “Mistletoe Limousins not only provide hybrid vigour to progeny ZKHQ FURVVHG ZLWK RWKHU EUHHGV EXW WKH\ DOVR SURYLGH WKH H[FHOOHQW /LP RXVLQ DWWULEXWHV RI OHVV ZDVWH PRUH YDOXDEOH FXWV RI PHDW DQG DELOLW\ WR WKULYH RQ SDVWXUH ZLWK PLQLPDO VXS SOHPHQWDU\ IHHGLQJ y VWXG SULQFLSDO Denis O’Connor, said. k7KHVH DWWULEXWHV HQDEOH WKH FRP PHUFLDO SURGXFHU WR LPSURYH WKHLU LQFRPH /LPRXVLQ LQIXVHG SURJHQ\ VKRZ D WUXH DGYDQWDJH HVSHFLDOO\ LQ WKH IHPDOH VHFWLRQ q SHU FHQW RI

\RXU SURJHQ\ ZKHUH SULFH SHU NLOR gram for heifers is equal to the steer portion.�

6LWXDWHG LQ WKH IHUWLOH *UHWD 9DOOH\ 0LVWOHWRH LV VLWXDWHG ZLWKLQ PLQ utes of Benalla.

7KLV \HDU WKH VWXG ZLOO DJDLQ WDNH SDUW LQ %HHI :HHN q WKURZLQJ RSHQ WKH IDUP JDWHV RQ -DQXDU\ k)RU RYHU D GHFDGH %HHI :HHN KDV been an important marketing tool to SURPRWH RXU 0LVWOHWRH /LPRXVLQ FDW tle,� Denis said. k9LVLWRUV DUH DOZD\V ZHOFRPH DV ZH DUH SURXG WR GLVSOD\ RXU FDWWOH IRU all to see.�

0LVWOHWRH DQLPDOV FRPH ZLWK D /LPRXVLQ DVVXUDQFH ZDUUDQW\ 6HOHFWHG EXOOV DQG IHPDOHV ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH IRU SXUFKDVH GXULQJ %HHI Week.

MANDAYEN Limousin and Angus stud is operated by the Gommers family at Murray Bridge and Keith in South Australia.

Established in 1995, the stud has the largest breeding herd in Australia, annually calving down over 300 performance recorded, registered Limousin females, 150 registered Angus and a recipient herd of 150 Angus Limflex cows.

This year, on February, 13, the stud will hold a sale, with 52 Angus bulls and 63 Limousin sires to be offered.

The action begins at 1.30pm, with the Limousins first to go under the hammer.

The Mandayen Limousin sale offering has an emphasis on soundness, muscle, softness and docility.

Sires include the $29,000 homebred sire King, whose sons display impressive growth, muscle and butt shape - they will appeal to most producers using Limousins.

Other sires include B Bar Cognac and the homebred sires Jackaroo and Kong.

Following the Limousin sale, the action will continue with the Angus stud line up to be offered immediately after at 2.30pm.

Because of their investment in Millah Murray genetics, Mandayen are positioned to offer a slightly different Angus, mainly sired by Pathfinder Genesis, Coonamble Hector, Ascot Hallmark and the Millah Murrah sires Kingdom, Klooney and Loch Up. The bulls on sale are thick, functional cattle with eye appeal that combine growth and carcase with superb type.

They have been parent verified to ensure bloodlines, and genomic tested to increase the accuracy of EBVs.

Bulls will be vaccinated, semen tested and tested for pestivirus, with delivery free in SA and Victoria.

Mandayen are a stud operation with a commercial focus – running their female herd, each of which must produce a calf each year, on 6000 acres just north of Keith on predominately lucerne and veldt grass pastures.

Aiming to produce seedstock that will improve both the productivity and sustainability of any cow herd, the team at Mandayen are always looking to identify cattle with the genetic potential to improve the bottom line profitability of their clients’ beef businesses.

Mandayen produces apricot, red and black polled Limousins with outstanding docility and structural correctness.

They combine natural softness with thickness, muscle definition and high yielding capabilities.

In the search for top Limousin genetics, Mandayen imported the homozygous polled Canadian B Bar Cognac.

Holding exclusive Australian rights on the bull, his first progeny were sold last year - powerful, muscular cattle with good structural soundness, added scrotal development and a fantastic Limousin type.

In the Angus herd, Mandayen offers maternal genetics from the wellknown Millah Murrah Angus herd.

Sire lines include the proven calving ease sire EF Complement, Matauri Reality and the growth and powerful phenotype bulls Millah Murrah Kingdom and Highlander of Stern.

All stock to be offered for sale is able to be viewed during Beef Week, 2019.

For more information, go to www. mandayen.com.au.

Annual Bull Sale

13th February 2019 ‹ 1:30pm

(ACDT)

50 LIMOUSIN BULLS

BEEF WEEK 2019 Saturday January 26th, 2019 OPEN DAY from 8am

50 ANGUS BULLS

YOUR DESTINATION FOR INDUSTRY RELEVANT GENETICS

All visitors welcome

t/12d12286-v4/0117

Bulls and selected females for sale on the day.

Denis O’Connor, Stud Principal Mistletoe Limousins 120 Dinnings Lane Greta South, VIC 3675

Phone (03) 5766 6365 Mobile: 0428 279 431 denisoconnor@mistletoelimousin.com

www.mistletoelimousin.com

Contact: Damian Gommers On property Keith S.A M: 0418 824 799 E: info@mandayen.com.au W: www.mandayen.com.au

BEEF WEEK

Page 16, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Nothing black and white at Ganado Greys

GANADO Greys, located out of Bendigo, is home to some of the best Murray Greys in Australia.

It’s a big call to make, but an accurate one.

In 2017, at the Royal Melbourne Show, bull Ganado Lionel was judged the best of his breed.

Ganado Greys owner, Courtney Hazeldene, then backed up the win with another for her 36 month old cow, Ganado Ellen, with calf at foot.

The titles are testament to a breeding program that is continuing to impress, with Ms Hazeldene already in preparation for the National Murray Grey Show and Sale, held in Wodonga later this year.

“I really enjoy showing, the preparation and spending time with the animals,� Ms Hazeldene said. “It’s not only a great opportunity to promote Ganado Greys, it’s also a chance to promote the breed in general.�

Ms Hazeldene fell into Murray Grey breeding quite by accident. $IWHU o QLVKLQJ XQLYHUVLW\ she was heading to work as a jillaroo in the outback – but wanted some hands on expeULHQFH o UVW 6KH YROXQWHHUHG DW D QHLJK bour’s property, where she ZDV LQWURGXFHG WR KHU o UVW Grey.

7KH MLOODURR MRE QHYHU HYHQ tuated – but what did was a

10th Annual Sale 50 Bulls & 10 Elite Female Lots

ORYH IRU WKH JHQWOH EUHHG WKDW would last a lifetime. k, ERXJKW P\ o UVW KHLIHU WKDW same year – in 2006,� she said.

Since then, Ms Hazeldene has become one of the biggest beef producers in the area – she farms around 800 head out of Bendigo.

It is a big leap for the girl ZKR GLGQ W KDYH DQ\ H[SHUL ence, to one that now operDWHV QRW RQO\ RQ D PDVVLYH scale, but is also a passionate DGYRFDWH IRU WKH 0XUUD\ *UH\ breed. k7KH\ KDYH WKH EHVW GR LQJ DELOLW\ RI DQ\ EUHHGV , YH worked with,� Ms Hazeldene said. k7KH\ KDYH DQ DPD]LQJO\ quiet nature – a lot of time I’m

working the cattle on my own; , GRQ W KDYH WR EH ORRNLQJ RYHU my shoulder all the time.�

Ms Hazeldene is also well TXDOLo HG WR WDON DERXW SUHIHU ULQJ 0XUUD\ *UH\V RYHU RWKHU breeds.

Unlike many stud operaWLRQV VKH DOVR UXQV D YDULHW\ RI cross breeds on her property; Limousin, Angus, Friesian, &KDURODLV DQG HYHQ 6DQWD *HU trudis.

All offer something unique q K\EULG YLJRXU ELJJHU EXWWV VPDOOHU FDOYHV LQFUHDVHG frame size, faster maturation rates – but none can match the ORYH VKH IHHOV IRU WKH *UH\V “We run a mixed operation, crossing a lot of the breeds, EXW , OO DOZD\V ORYH WKH 0XUUD\

Greys the most,� she said.

This year, Ganado Murray Greys will be taking part in Beef Week on February 1.

Along with showing off stock for sale and future show animals, Ms Hazeldene will DOVR KDYH H[DPSOHV RI HDFK FURVV EUHHG JLYLQJ SURGXF ers a clear indication of what FDQ EH DFKLHYHG XVLQJ D PL[ RI breeds and genetics.

Drinks and refreshments ZLOO DOVR EH DYDLODEOH LQ WKH farm gardens. k:H ZLOO KDYH D ORW RQ GLV play, and a lot to talk about ZLWK YLVLWRUV y 0V +D]HOGHQH said. “We are really looking forward to welcoming people.�

No matter the success she is

KDYLQJ ZLWK KHU FURVV EUHHGV there is no getting past that Murray Greys – both commerFLDO DQG VWXG q LV WKH GULYLQJ force of Ms Hazeldene’s focus. k7KH\ KDYH JUHDW PHDW DQG o QLVK UHDOO\ ZHOO LQ WKH GU\ FRQGLWLRQV ZH KDYH KHUH y VKH said. k7KH\ GR EHWWHU o QLVKHG RQ grass than on grain, and we DLP WR o QLVK WKHP DV months old, between 380 – 420kgs. “If they don’t get that on the weight, we cull the cows – we won’t keep poor performers.�

Ganado Greys is located at Marong, outside of Bendigo.

For more information, head to the stud’s Facebook page or website.

Beef Week day 1, Saturday 26th January, 2019.

Beef Week Heifer challenge ďŹ nalist 2017 & 2018.

Castor (FF) (Semen no longer available)

First Polled Bulls Sell & Heifer Flush Pick GREY BEAUTY: A stunning 9 year old cow, Greaju Park Vesta, currently rearing a bull calf and being re-joined to the show winning Ganado Lionel.

Silverstream Lazarus L111 (P) First Bulls Sell & One Heifer

Beef Week Open Day: Day 7 1st February, Bendigo Bulls, females & genetics available for sale Heifer challenge entrant PIC 3GBGS046

PIC 3GBFK169

Rangan Showgirl G84 (P) Selling the right to ush

Palgrove Showgirl 6 Selling 1 Heifer Sired by Platinum Windfall

Friday March 15th, 2019

41 Miller Lane, Charleroi, Victoria Contact: Graeme Cook 0419 429 696 ranganpark@gmail.com Freight free for 300km

www.rangancharolais.com.au

Courtney Hazeldene 0438 083 191 gando@live.com.au www.facebook.com/ganadoMG

BEEF WEEK

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 17

Doing it better with a Brewer Beef Black Simmental

17 YEARS ago, the Brewer family moved their stud operation to concentrate on Black Simmentals, based on market demand, gravitating away from the family’s traditional Simmental line.

Today, it is a decision that has paid dividends – with the subsequent polled, solid coloured, easy calving and high carcase yield bulls resulting in a demand for the stud sires that has exceeded expectation.

“We’ve made a conscious decision to improve the eating quality of our cattle, so that when the industry moves to paying a premium for it we will be in the box seat; hopefully we are close to this happening,” stud owner, David Brewer, said.

“In our area producers wanted black cattle – so we decided to create the best black Simmental we could, one that would stand up against any other European breed and would complement all cow herds.”

All Brewer Beef Black Simmentals are based on Gateway genetics, one of the leading Simmental studs in America.

On the farm – which spans both a commercial and stud enterprise, runs across 12 blocks of land and 2000 acres – all Black Simmentals are expected to perform in the

DO IT BETTER WITH BREWER BEEF: The Brewer family run Brewer Beef Black Simmentals. Pictured (from left) are Tara and Austin with David and Henry.

paddock and on the page.

“My father also has a commercial herd of around 500 Angus Simmental Angus cross cows, all of which are put to Black Simmental bulls,” David said.

2018 steer weaners averaged $977 at seven and a half months old.

“We have around 400 breeders – because the blocks

are quite spread out, they are all expected to calve without assistance,” David said.

“We need our bulls to have easy calving, low to moderate birth weights and then a quick maturation rate ZLWK WKH DELOLW\ WR oQLVK DW D younger age on grass.”

Those that are already converted cannot sing the praises of the Brewers’ Black

Simmentals enough.

They talk about calves weaning earlier, at heavier weights.

They mention the calving ease, the carcase yields and the quiet temperaments.

But what about those who still use traditional Angus over Angus?

“It’s all about productivity – that’s the key,” David said.

“We have spent years developing these animals so that they stack up – but they also offer hybrid vigour, which means bigger calves, faster.

“Clients are seeing the dividends with comparable or better prices per kilo to their Angus sired calves with the added bonus of heavier weaning weights, usually 30kg or more.”

Beef Week Day 1 Saturday 26th January 2019

Which is the other selling point of a Brewer Beef Black Simmental.

“It has to be a quality animal – there is no good having a big heavy calf if the oQLVKLQJ DELOLW\ DQG HDWLQJ quality is not there in the carcase,” David said.

“Our program is focused on improving carcase yield, and continually improving the quality – this is evident in our 2019 draft of sale bulls whose raw marbling scans are up there with the best Angus bulls around.”

Last year, Brewer Beef sired steers entered in the Beef Spectacular Steer trial at Jindalee feedlot achieved some outstanding results, they produced the highest scoring composite steer who was third in total points, and also third high scoring carcass out of 475 steers.

“He went into the feedlot at 404kg live weight and oQLVKHG ZLWK D FDUFDVH weight of 378kg which is not bad for a 15 month old steer,” David said.

7R oQG RXW MXVW ZKDW D Black Simmental can do for your herd, visit David, Tara and the family and Brewer Beef this Beef week.

The farm is open on Australia Day, and can be found at 401 Soldiers Settlers Road, Tallangatta.

Highest scoring composite steer, 3rd highest total scoring steer and 3rd highest carcass score out of 475 steers in 2018 Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial.

BULL SALE

- 15th FEBRUARY 2019 35 BULLS FOR SALE

2019

NORTH EAST AND GOULBURN MURRAY GOULBURN MURRAY VALLEY Y&& ŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŽƌ͗ ZŽƐƐ ďďĞƌĮĞůĚ ǁǁǁ͘ŐŵǀͲƋůĚĨƌƵŝƞůLJ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ

Part of the Farmer Group Rural Newspapers Covering Victoria

WŚŽŶĞ͗ ;ϬϯͿ ϱϴϳϭϵϮϮϮ STOP QUEENSLAND FRUIT FLY

JANUARY S M T W 1 2 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30

YARRA VALLEY Y&& ŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŽƌ͗ ƌŽŶǁLJŶ <Žůů ǁǁǁ͘ĨƌƵŝƞůLJĨƌĞĞLJǀ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ WŚŽŶĞ͗ ϬϰϵϬϯϴϭϵϵϵ

MAY S M T W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

For more info call 08 8468 4190 or visit johnshearer.com.au

John Houghton’s

T 3 10 17 24 31

T 2 9 16 23 30

SEPTEMBER S M T W T 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30

ELDERS INSURANCE Wangaratta

We want to save you money Ask one of our team for a comparison quote for all your insurance needs

F 4 11 18 25

F 3 10 17 24 31

F 6 13 20 27

S 5 12 19 26

S 4 11 18 25

S 7 14 21 28

FEBRUARY S M T W T F 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28

JUNE S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER S M T W 1 2 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30

NOTES

1 Jan 26 Jan 28 Jan 11 Mar 19 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr

Tue Sat Mon Mon Fri Sat Sun

New Year’s Day Australia Day Australia Day Holiday Labour Day Good Friday Day following Good Friday Easter Sunday

22 Apr 25 Apr 10 Jun 27 Sep 5 Nov 25 Dec 26 Dec

Mon Thu Mon Fri Tue Wed Thu

Easter Monday Anzac Day Queen’s Birthday AFL Grand Final Friday Melbourne Cup Day * Christmas Day Boxing Day

ess et us quote for your busin

L

!

You have nothing to lose

Speak to our team John Houghton 0407 303 691 Carmel or Cos (03) 5722 1400

(03) 5722 1400

W 3 10 17 24

T 4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

Rainfall Chart

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 1 2 3 4

AUGUST S S M T W T 6 1 13 4 5 6 7 8 20 11 12 13 14 15 27 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29

5

F 2 9 16 23 30

S 3 10 17 24 31

DECEMBER S S M T W T 2 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 9 10 11 12 16 15 16 17 18 19 23 22 23 24 25 26 30 29 30 31

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

14

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

EMERGENCY CONTACTS The Bushfire Enquiry Line

000

1800 240 677

SES (Storm and Emergency)

NURSE-ON-CALL

13 25 00

1300 60 60 24

17 18 19

22

Term 3: July 15 - September 20 Term 4: October 7 - December 19

Police, Ambulance, Fire

16

21

2019 SCHOOL TERMS Term 1: January 30 - April 5 Term 2: April 23 - June 28

15

20

23 24 25 26 27 28

For all your RURAL, Residential and LIFESTYLE property needs.

Call Joe McKenzie and the team for a chat today.

29 30

4K] ;YKJ :XGIZUXY ,GXS 3GINOTKX_

31

Garry Hamlyn

E/12d13191-V2/50-16

t/12d12274-v13/1516

24 Rowan Street WANGARATTA 3677

Elders Insurance Wangaratta

GH FARM MACHINERY

APRIL S S M T 2 1 2 9 7 8 9 16 14 15 16 23 21 22 23 30 28 29 30

13

NOVEMBER T F S S M T W T F 3 4 5 1 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 31 24 25 26 27 28 29

2019 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

FARMS BUSINESS PERSONAL

S 2 9 16 23

MARCH S M T W T F 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 JULY S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31

✆ 0484 782 929 ghfarming@gmail@gmail.com

44 Ryley Street, Wangaratta www.wangaratta.landmarkharcourts.com.au

(03) 5722 9444

TOTAL MM PROG TOTAL

BEEF WEEK

Page 20, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

2019 bull sale promotion GLENELLERSLIE Herefords will show their annual offering during Beef Week, with the stud opening the gates on Thursday, January 31.

The property is located at 908 1064 Yaven Creek Road, Adelong, NSW. Following the open day, 29 Hereford and 18 Poll Hereford bulls will be sold on Tuesday, February 12, from 1pm, by Helmsman Auction.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent draft LQFOXGHV WKH YHU\ o UVW VRQV RI WKH $65,000 sire, Glendan Park Keno.

The rest of the Hereford bulls are sired by Warwick Court Electric, whose $10,000 son topped the

sale in 2017; Kaludah Kyle, and whose 2018 equal sale topping son, Quinlan 2, made $10,000; Bingeberry Trailblazer E048, whose progeny topped the sale in 2014, 15 and 16, the best being Nomad for $13,000 in 2015 and Outstanding for $12,000 in 2016.

The polled offering includes sons of Quamby Plains Jaguar, two of his sons, Quail and Quill, selling for $10,000 each in 2018.

Yarawa South Jamaica, Cloverlee Joker and Glenellerslie Napoleon are the other sires represented.

All of the bulls carry the Glenellerslie Guarantee; they are semen tested, vaccinated twice for

Vibrio, tested negative to pestivirus and only one was assisted at birth, an easy pull from a heifer.

Glenellerslie bulls are famous for their docility and doing ability.

Glenellerslie, established by Gordon and June Smith in 1974, run by Ross and Mandy Smith, son Blake and with further help from daughters Alicia and Rebecca, RSHUDWH D FHUWLo HG JUDVV IHG (8 accredited fattening enterprise alongside their stud operation.

For more information phone Ross, Mandy or Blake on (02) 6946 4233 or head to www. herefordsaustralia.com.au to view the online catalogue.

ON OFFER THIS FEBRUARY: Glenellerslie Herefords will hold their bull sale on February 12, shortly after taking part in Beef Week on Thursday, January 31.

Commercial productivity key focus the Baker familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woonallee Simmental program and success so well when he said; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality sells, and Woonallee provides bulls that can greatly assist the beef industry to grow and prosper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bakers are switched on positive breeders looking optimistically towards a bright future and their progress has continued each and every year across any judgemental criteria.â&#x20AC;?

The good news for both seedstock and commercial beef producers is that the depth of quality in the offering at the Baker familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2019 bull sale is outstanding, and the ladies are back this year as well.

Their fourth Elite Ladies Female Sale will be staged from 4pm on Wednesday February 6, when 60 females will be offered.

This will comprise 20 Traditional and Red Simmentals, 40 Blacks, plus three PTIC recipient lots and seven semen packages.

The next day, on Thursday, February 7 from 1pm, Woonallee will offer 110 quality bulls, with unprecedented depth in that quality.

These will comprise 70 Blacks, both spring and autumn drops and including another great line of SimAngus bulls, plus 40 Traditional and Red Simmentals.

The outstanding depth of

For the very best in Simmental ........ ........ whatever the requirement!

quality comes as a result of the higher breeding numbers now at Woonallee.

While Woonallee has been blessed to experience a good season at Furner, their cattle have performed exceptionally well on grass, just as they are expected to do within clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; herds.

While the tops at Woonallee have regularly made the headlines, there is still plenty of value.

Around 30 per cent of the bull offerings have sold in the very affordable $4000 to $6000 range over the last two years.

It is no secret that Tom and Lizzy Baker have continually searched the world for the

SSWON0091218

THROWAWAY lines are a dime a dozen in the world of promotion, so it is very refreshing when you hear some that really stack up.

The Baker familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woonallee Simmental program offers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best in Simmental, whatever the requirementâ&#x20AC;?.

Regardless of the method chosen to assess the validity of that statement, one should fully agree, whether that be commercial productivity, independent show assessment, steer carcase analysis, feedlot trials etc.

They have put their genetics through all the tests and come WKURXJK ZLWK p \LQJ FRORXUV Elders agent and auctioneer, Ben Finch, summed up

best Simmental genetics that will perform to, and beyond expectations off grass in the open grazing regimes in Australia.

The sires that feature strongly this year include Glen Anthony Y-arta (NZ) - the sire of the $160,000 record holder, W. Los Angeles - and Wormbete Katoomba in the Traditionals, and MRL Capone 130B from MRL Simmentals in Canada in the all reds, while Los Angeles and his full brother Las Vegas are also represented.

In the larger Black offerings there will be more from the successful LFE The Riddler and Woonallee Licorice, but they are joined by SS/PRS

High Voltage 244X. This homozygous polled and black bull is a real curve bender with calving ease, ZKLOH KLV o UVW PDOH SURJHQ\ at Woonallee will feature at the top end of the bull sale offering.

They have excellent growth, plenty of muscle, good fat levels and are very easy doing.

Woonallee will be participating in Beef Week on Monday, February 4 when the sale teams will be on display.

The full sale catalogues will be posted on the Woonallee website when available, plus regular updates will be posted on the website and on Facebook.

Tuesday 12th February 2019 Sale commences 1pm

EST 1974

29 Herefords, 23 Poll Herefords

World best Simmental genetics for commercial productivity

Ross & Mandy Smith 1064 Yaven Creek Rd Adelong NSW 02 6946 4233 rosssmith@activ8.net.au

Traditional - Red - Black - SimAngus PIC: SA101186

OPEN FOR INSPECTION BEEF WEEK

DAY 6 THURSDAY 31ST JANUARY

2019 Schedule â&#x2014;&#x2020; On Property Furner, SA

â&#x2014;&#x2020; SA Beef Week Field Day - Monday 4th February 2019 4th Elite Ladies Female Sale

â&#x2014;&#x2020; Wednesday 6th February 2019 - 4pm â&#x2014;&#x2020; 60 Females on offer 12th Annual Elite Production Bull Sale

Glenellerslie Ritchie AI SGSN034 200 +42

400 +66

Sired by the

600 +100

MILK +15

$65,000

EMA +4.6

IMF +0.5

Glendan Park Keno

â&#x2014;&#x2020; Thursday 7th February 2019 - 1pm â&#x2014;&#x2020; 110 Bulls on offer Check out our website:

www.woonalleesimmentals.com Contact: Tom & Lizzy Baker 0428 475 066

â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the Commercial Edgeâ&#x20AC;?

26th Sale

Herefords - Too good for Burgers

BEEF WEEK

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 21

BIG AND PROUD OF IT: The quality found at Heatherington Park is second to none. Pictured is a typical example of the body structure and type found in the bulls to be offered at the studâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming sale.

Heatherington Park female stud reduction sale ESTABLISHED in 1991, it has been almost 30 years since Heatherington Park Poll HerHIRUGV o UVW PDGH WKHLU PDUN RQ the breeding scene.

Using foundation females from Wolbull, Margfred Park and Polaris studs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to name a few â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Heatherington Park made an impression early for quality animals.

This year, a special line up of animals will be offered due to a scale-back of the breeding property. )RU WKH o UVW WLPH FRZV PTIC to the renowned Brigadier G.101 will be offered for sale, as will unjoined yearling and weaned 10 month old heifers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all boasting the same G.101 bloodlines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is an opportunity to access stud cows exhibiting the advantages of selected breeding over 28 years,â&#x20AC;? stud owner and principal, Philip Gay, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some outstanding rising two year old sons of Days Brigadier, along with recently weaned 10 month old bull calves.â&#x20AC;?

The decision to reduce the size of the breeding herd, and also the property, has not been an easy one.

Moving to Allendale in 2002 to concentrate on stud operations, Philip has decided it is time to scale back â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meaning it is the perfect time to access

ALL IN THE GENETICS: Heatherington Park will offer an exclusive line of cows at their female stud reduction sale. Pictured is a cow with a heifer calf

by Brigadier G.101.

some of the renowned Heatherington Park genetics.

Over the years, there have been lots of notable sires used in the genetic base; Markowen No Excuse A.29, Xcalibur X.744 and Allendale Robin Hood D.194 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but the stand out purchased for Heatherington Park was the introduction of Days Brigadier G.101, bought in partnership with Ke-Warra Stud.

Brigadier G.101 - by the renowned Allendale Waterhouse D.1 - was the 2013 Dubbo Reserve Senior Champion, DQG ZDV o UVW XVHG DV D EDFN up bull when purchased by Heatherington Park in 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meaning not many calves were on the ground the following year.

His only 2015 son, Heatherington G.101 Brigadier L.40, out of a Bowen Vincent V.1 daughter, weighed

Â&#x2021; ANGUS Â&#x2021; Email: jarobee@bigpond.com

437kg when weaned, gaining 400kg over the following 10 months.

He was sold as an 18 month-old sire for $7500.

Brigadierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 drop bull calves averaged 454kg at weaning, with two over 490kg and his heifers averaged 400kg, with two over 440kg - the heaviest calves ever weaned at Heatherington Park.

In 2017, his 18-month old â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sons averaged 899kg to a top of 992kg.

In January 2018, G.101â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calves were weaned, averaging 451kg with the heifers averaging 365kg.

These genetics will be on offer during Beef Week at Heatherington Park, both in the sale of bulls, and also in the female line-up.

For more information, go to www.heatheringtonpark. com.au.

Chateauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth on farm bull sale THE North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer talks to John and Beverley McIntyre, who run Chateau Limousins.

Chateau Limousins are participating in Beef Week this month, and will be open on January 26.

Who owns/runs the stud: John and Beverley McIntyre, and son and daughter-in-law Andrew and Jenna.

Chateau Limousins have been breeding for 36 years, trying to use the best genetics available in Australia and RYHUVHDV WKURXJK DUWLo FLDO insemination and embryo

Why participate in beef week?: It gives farmers an opportunity to compare different breeds and studs in a commercial setting.

How do you choose genetics: Chateau Limousin have an emphasis on docility and structure, selecting genetics that will compliment commercial herds, offering both horned and polled apricot Limousins and also black Limousins.

Best advice you ever received: Breed a consistent style of animal, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;t chase fads within the breed and stand behind your product.

:ČąĘ&#x2018;ČžÉ? 2ÉťĘ&#x2122;ɨ 4XÉŞĘ&#x2122;Lʤɨ &Ę?ĘŚQWÉĄ

)HDʤʌʢĘ&#x2013;QÉ&#x2019; )ČžĘ&#x2018;QÉ­É&#x201C; 3ĘŚČžÉ? 3ɟɸȾHÉ? %ODÉ­É&#x2013; %Ę&#x2026;ɸOÉĄ 5th Annual Bull Sale held on property at 654 Boralma-Rutherglen ZĹ˝Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;Í&#x2022; Ĺ˝Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;ĹŻĹľÄ&#x201A; ϯϲϴώ Ç&#x20AC;Ĺ?Ä&#x201A; tÄ&#x201A;ĹśĹ?Ć&#x152;Ä&#x201A;ĆŠÄ&#x201A;Í&#x2022; Victoria. Monday 18th March, 2019 at 1:00pm Open for Beef Week Day 1: Saturday 26th January 2019

John & Bev McIntyre: (03) 57218280

Andrew McIntyre: 04328 191 282

First Sons of

DAY 1 SATURDAY 26TH JANUARY 2019 Robinson Rd, Beechworth

DAYS BRIGADIER

G.101

are for sale during Beef Week

The Robinson Family invite you to H. Brigadier M.018

for Sale at our Autumn Bull Sale on

H. Brigadier M.024

AVAILABLE FOR SALE BEEF WEEK - Sunday January 27th, 2019

FRIDAY 15TH MARCH 2019.

Days Brigadier G.101 was a Dubbo Reserve Senior Champion ( $40,000 ) and is by Allendale Waterhouse D.1. He has excellent breedplan figures with a son selling for $44,000 ( Wodonga 2016 ). His rising two-year old, grass-fed, sons are available for sale on the day. They averaged 454 kgs at weaning and 899 kgs ( top of 992 kgs ) at 18-19 months of age. A son of Yalgoo Boulder Z.250 is also for sale along with a number of weaner heifers by Brigadier.

All visitors are welcome.

Enquiries welcome.

Alan & Jan Robinson Mobile: 0429 324 124

H. Brigadier M.005 PHILIP R. GAY, Ph/Fax 03 5345 6167; Mobile 0412 565 292 3832 Creswick-Newstead Road, Kingston 3364 (8.5 kms from Creswick) www.heatheringtonpark.com.au

t/30d02639/5319

c30D02633/5318

Greg White 0417 215 883 Brett Shea 0428 691 489 Peter Ruaro 0447 600 825

transplanting. The stud has about 90 breeders, mostly French pure with a few black Limousins. In 2010 poll French pure genetics were introduced over the traditional horn cows with great success. Chateau Limousins breed animals with capacity and volume with a strong emphasis on docility, structure and fertility, and have sold genetics to most Australian states, Indonesia, New Zealand and China.

After 31 years of private treaty, in 2015 the stud decided to hold their own on farm bull sale. 2019 will EH RXU o IWK VDOH

C HATEAU LIMOUSIN STUD

BEEF WEEK BEECHWORTH inspect a range of Cattle including Bulls

J-BAS 7 Biosecurity Plan

A CHAP FROM CHATEAU: Chateau Limousins are based out of Wangaratta, and will be open on the first day of Beef Week this year, January 26.

BEEF WEEK

Page 22, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Nothing mystical about the Pells’ cattle

By MARILYN PELL Marilyn Pell talks all things Murray Grey – what attracted her to the breed, and how they can to be involved in the owning of a stud.

QUIET CATTLE: Robert Pell, from Mystical Murray Greys at Tatura, with Jobe Robbin.

THE Murray Grey Beef Cattle we breed are all purebred.

It was back in 2000 we purFKDVHG RXU o UVW SXUHEUHG EXOO from the Rockyleigh Stud, renowned breeders at Maiden Gully near Bendigo.

Needing a bull, Robert (Pell) phoned Joan Heard, who invited us over to take a look - we came DZD\ ZLWK RXU o UVW 0XUUD\ *UH\ bull Rockyleigh Victory.

Liking what we saw, we also purchased two older cows with calves at foot; this was the beginnings of our very own Murray Grey Stud we called Mystical.

From humble beginnings we have travelled to Tasmania and purchased joined heifers from the Woodbourn Stud, from Western Australia the Monterey Murray Grey Stud and here in Victoria from the late Allen Pate the large framed cattle of the Mt View Stud.

These cattle are the basis of our female herd. :H XVH DUWLo FLDO LQVHPLQDWLRQ to introduce bloodlines.

Over the past 18 years we have developed a line of structurally

sound cows using selective low birth weight bulls.

One of our favourite sires was from the home of the Murray Greys at Thurlogalong near Wodonga; Michaelong Trumpcard, he was a very smooth bull who produced some excellent females to add to our herd.

Our latest herd sire was Mystical Galaxy G49.

Our cattle are registered with the Murray Grey Australia Breeders Association Inc. At Tatura – the home of the stud - we have around 70 female breeders.

In retaining bulls, we only keep a dozen to sell; only the best of the best go on to be sires, the

others are all steered for market.

We have three sons; Mark is at home on the Tatura farm with his family.

Together we operate our beef farming business; 2018 proved to be a hard year with the drought, we chased hay and fodder all winter, and the cattle have come through looking great.

At the 2019 Beef Week, we will have on display several young bulls for sale; these are yearling bulls around 15 months old.

They will be inspected prior to Beef Week by the local vet.

Also on offer are joined heifers, cows with calves at foot, and on display will be our twin calves for the children to cuddle.

OPEN FOR BEEF WEEK Friday, 1st February 2019

Murray Grey Bulls for sale Joined Heifers and yearling Heifers.

Robert and Mark Pell. 1335 Toolamba-Rushworth Road, Tatura South Contact: Robert (03) 5878 2214. Mark 0412 901 215 www.murraygreybeef.com.au

z30d02621/0119

All animals guaranteed structurally sound.

LOVELY: Sue and John Harvey are devoted South Devon breeders.

Get more with a South Devon

JADE PARK ANGUS

SOUTH Devon cattle are a British breed renowned for their docility, fast growth rate due to a high butterfat content in the milk and high dressing out percentage, with little waste.

Having been keen breeders for more than 50 years, John and Sue Harvey are so happy with the breed that, when they moved to Australia from England, they brought with them 22 of their best stock.

Today, Torr Down stud is run from Trentham – with John and Sue still proudly at the helm.

Sadly, the home bred Torr Down Marvel 3 has passed on – but his genetics live on; most recently, 150 straws of

Bulls available for inspection all year round.

Beef Week Day 1 Saturday 26th January, 2019.

Inspection and Sale Opportunities Available on the Day.

The feature bull this season is QQF H147 Hallmark, with 12 sons for sale

semen were exported to the Miller family of the Winston herd of South Devons, Cathcart, South Africa.

Last autumn Torr Down had their first Akaushi Red Wagyu calves, born to the maiden polled South Devon heifers - with more arriving spring 2018.

All calves have exceeded expectations, with easy calving, fast growth and exceptional quality being a bonus.

The calves will be scanned this month, along with the pure South Devon progeny - of which they have three exceptional bulls aged 16 months, two being sons of T.D. Magnifico, the present Torr Down herd sire.

A number of South Devon bulls were sold to both Red and Black Angus breeders in 2018, after the stud sires were viewed at Beef Week.

Crossing to an Angus is a popular use of South Devon bulls, the resulting hybrid vigour making for quick maturation rates in calves.

Those that purchased last year noted the resulting progeny as being some of the best, with no calving problems.

This year, Torr Down South Devons will be open as part of Beef Week.

For more information, to check out the stud or to view their list of sires, head to www.torrdownsouthdevons. com.au.

TORR DOWN SOUTH DEVON'S

Jade Park focus is to breed functional, easy doing fertile cattle with great temperament, structural soundness, natural thickness and depth of body. We have invested heavily behind the success of Millah Murrah, with embryos from NZ Hingaia 469, resulting in our Stud home bull Kenny K6 - Docile, soft, thick, deep, great feet and structure, a real girl maker. The female platform consists of Donors from Banquet, Wattle Top, Ascot, Coolana, Welcome Swallow and Millah Murrah. Bulls to check out in our upcoming sales are Matauri Reality, Ef complement, Highlander of Stern, Braveheart of Stern, NAQ A214, NMM Reality K39, Clunie Range Juno J173, Kingdom k35, Ascot Hallmark H147, Clunie Range Kaluha and NNM Highlander G7, NMM L133 Lock Up.

1617 Wangaratta-Kilfeera Rd Hansonville 3675 www.jadepark.com.au

k/30d02445-v2/3818

For further details, please contact Andrew McLean on 0427 608 810

TORR DOWN MAGNIFICO Herd Sire www.torrdownsouthdevons.com.au OPEN DAY Sunday January 27th 2019

BEEF WEEK

January 2019

Jade Park Angus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where temperament comes first JADE Park Angus is one of a handful taking part in Beef Week 2019, with a selection of quality bulls to be offered for inspection and sale during the event.

Located just outside of Greta, the breeding focus at Jade Park is clear; animals must be well structured, with high fertility rates, well-muscled, and most importantly, must be of outstanding temperament.

Run by Andrew and Lisa McLean, and their sons Angus and Sam, Jade Park takes great pride in individually assessing each animal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with

any not meeting the criteria culled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our breeding platform is to be aware of growth and carcase requirements for future breeding programs, and phenotypically we want our cattle to display body depth and thickness, strong head and a healthy amount of fat cover with great feet,â&#x20AC;? Andrew explained.

Jade Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feature home bull, CML K6, is an embryo pXVK VRQ IURP +LQJDLD out of a donor cow from Millah Murrah G101.

The stud produces around EXOOV IRU VDOH HDFK \HDU DW

D UDQJH RI PRQWKV DQG employs an A1 and embryo breeding system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a spring calving KHUG LQFOXGHG LV RXU DUWLoFLDO inseminated mob and a recipient mob, taking embryos from our donors and selected HPEU\RV IURP VLJQLoFDQW herds,â&#x20AC;? Andrew said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are forever aiming to produce better females with genetic depth for a more consistent line up of bulls.â&#x20AC;?

Jade Park is located at 1617 Wangaratta Kilfeera Road, in Hansonville, and will be open RQ WKH oUVW GD\ RI %HHI :HHN January 26.

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 23

KENMERE

6th ANNUAL BULL SALE On property

Moorak, Rankins Lane, Holbrook NSW.

Inspection welcome by appointment

BIG BOY: Kenmere Charolais will be open on Day 5 of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beef Week, and can be found at Holbrook in New South Wales.

Everyone loves a Kenmere Charolais KENMERE Charolais will be offering a rare insight into their breeding operation as part of 2019 Beef Week.

On display will be more than 50 bulls, all of them being offered for sale at the studâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual sale held in March.

Kenmereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim is to concentrate on breeding better quality bulls, focusing on traits of a consistent type, FDOYLQJ HDVH HDUO\ oQLVKLQJ high traits in rib, rump and IMF per cent, milk and shorter gestation.

All the bulls are soft and meaty with strong carcase traits, bred to meet the strong

demands within the market place.

Kenmere participates actively in breed plan and use EBVs as a guide to improve and monitor herd performance.

2019 will showcase a group of heifers in the heifer challenge that Kenmere have bred, showing an example of the consistently good quality lines of cattle they produce year after year.

Kenmere has an exclusive female breeding herd bred from lines of females dating back to 1970.

During 2018, Kenmere pXVKHG HLJKW RI WKHLU ROGHU IHmales from original lines.

Over 60 eggs were secured, and later were implanted into a commercial herd with 30 eggs - with 20 pregnancies resulting - from the endeavour.

The remaining eggs will be stored as the genetics of these females will always be valuable within the breed.

AI programs were undertaken to ensure the traits Kenmere is always looking to maintain in its herd will continue to provide genetic differences within the breed.

Kenmere Charolais are open on Day 5 of Beef Week, and can be found at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moorakâ&#x20AC;?, Rankins Lane in Holbrook.

Covering Central, South Victoria, and West Gippsland

Open for Beef Week 2019 Over 60 bulls on display SALE FRIDAY 8TH MARCH 2019 Ann-Marie Collins 0412 608 043 Glen Trout 0409 322 420

www.kenmerecharolais.com.au

NEWS

Page 24, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Farm production above average Ĺ°

Value of crops to fall while livestock and livestock products forecast to rise

THE gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to decrease by three per cent to $58 billion in 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19, six per cent lower than the record production in 2016â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17 but still above the 10-year average of $56 billion.

7KH o JXUHV UHOHDVHG IURP WKH Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), paint a SLFWXUH WKDW LV QRW DV GLUH DV o UVW thought.

ABARES executive director, 'U 6WHYH +DWo HOG 'RGGV VDLG that while drought was forecast to affect the production of

some commodities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially crops - increases in farmgate prices and strong production in Western Australia were providing a buffer to the national outlook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The annual value of crop production is forecast to decline by seven per cent to $29 billion in 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19, driven by a 23 per cent fall in winter crop production nationally, as a result of the drought in cropping regions in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria,â&#x20AC;? Dr +DWo HOG 'RGGV VDLG â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forecasts for an above average winter crop harvest in West-

ern Australia and higher prices for broadacre crops are keeping the value of production from falling further. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lower Australian dollar will also help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the other hand, the value of livestock and livestock products is forecast to increase by two per cent to almost $30 billion - droughts tend to increase meat production, but high prices for lamb and wool are also forecast to support the value of production.â&#x20AC;?

'U +DWo HOG 'RGGV VDLG WKH KLJK FRVW RI IHHG ZDV D VLJQLo cant challenge for producers

in drought affected regions, resulting in higher than average cattle turn-off across eastern Australia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19 export earnings for agricultural commodities are forecast to decline by seven per cent to $45 billion,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is largely the result of lower production due to poor seasonal conditions and increased domestic consumption of coarse grains and wheat for feed.â&#x20AC;?

See the full December Agricultural Commodities Report at agriculture.gov.au/ag-commodities-report.

Fast Facts: z The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to decrease three per cent to $58 billion in 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19, six per cent lower than the record in 2016â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17 but above the 10-year average of $56 billion. z In 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19, export earnings for agricultural commodities are forecast to decline by seven per cent to $46 billion. z The value of crop production is forecast to decline by seven per cent to $29 billion, driven by substantially lower production of crops, including cotton, wheat, canola and chickpeas. z The value of livestock and livestock products are forecast to increase two per cent to $30 billion.

Higher cattle and sheep turn-off and strong prices for lamb and wool are forecast to support the value of production.

Final Sheep CRC conference in Dubbo on March 19 and 20. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After 18 years, the FRQIHUHQFH PDUNV WKH o QDO public event of the Sheep CRC before it ceases operations,â&#x20AC;?

FKLHI H[HFXWLYH RIo FHU -DPHV Rowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I urge producers and industry participants not to miss this opportunity to celebrate the innovation, impact and transformational technologies the Sheep CRC has delivered with its collaborators and industry supporters.â&#x20AC;?

The conference will feature presentations on the full gamut of major research and

CALL MARK $&( 0$&+,1(5< +286( 37< /7' PH: 0410 059 136 PH: (03) 9761 7882

,1 672&. )25 ,00(',$7( '(/,9(5< $8675$/,$ :,'(

$64,900.00

+GST

AL400 13T ARTICULATED WHEEL LOADER NEW ACE AL400 13T Articulated Wheel Loader 7KH 0267 32:(5)8/ :KHHO /RDGHU LQ LWV FODVV b Ě˝ GENUINE Cummins 6BTA5.9-C180 - 180HP 750nm Ě˝ 4000kg Capacity Ě˝ 13000kg Operating Weight Ě˝ Joystick Pilot Control Ě˝ Full Hydraulic Quick-Hitch Ě˝ A/C & Heated ROPS Safety Cab Ě˝ Premium Stereo System Ě˝ Reverse Camera Ě˝ 2.0m3 GP Bucket Ě˝ FREE fork attachment Ě˝ FREE Spare Wheel & Tyre Ě˝ Extended loadframe - 3200mm dump height Ě˝ Auto Level & Auto Float system Ě˝ Fitted with Remote 3rd valve

$53,900.00

New ACE AL350 11T Articulated Wheel Loader

Ě˝ Extended Load-Frame Ě˝ GENUINE Cummins 6BT3.9-C130 Ě˝ 3500kg Lift Capacity Ě˝ 3400mm Dump Height Ě˝ 4000mm Pin Height Ě˝ 11000kg Operating Weight Ě˝ Joystick Pilot Control Ě˝ SDLG Pumps & Valves Ě˝ Joystick Activated Transmission Shuttle Ě˝ )XOO +\GUDXOLF 4XLFN +LWFK b Ě˝ $ & +HDWHG 5236 )236 7236 &DE b Ě˝ $0 )0 6WHUHR ZLWK 86% b Ě˝ Reverse Camera with LEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ě˝ P *3 %XFNHWb Ě˝ FREE Quick-Hitch Ě˝ FREE LQ EXFNHWb Ě˝ FREE IRUN DWWDFKPHQWb Ě˝ FREE Spare Wheel & Tyre.

Fitted with Remote Hydraulic 3rd valve - FULL FLOW

E-Stops and Full Mine Spec inc Suppression & Emission Systems available on request.

3 YEARS PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY AUSTRALIAWIDE. 2 YEARS CUMMINS ENGINE WARRANTY PROVIDED

BY CUMMINS AUSTRALIA

FINANCE AVAILABLE **TO APPROVED PURCHASES

MARK@ACEMH.COM.AU WWW.ACEMH.COM.AU 11 ROYAN PLACE BAYSWATER NORTH VIC 3153 ABN:13147978097

$35,900.00

+GST

planned in conjunction with the Sheep Genetics Leading Breeder Forum, which will immediately follow the event on March 20 and 21.

This event is separate to the 6KHHS &5& o QDO FRQIHUHQFH but is also being held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, making it a great opportunity to participate in back-to-back learning experiences.

Conference registration is $100 - plus GST - and includes catering.

Program information and registration is available at www. sheepcrc.org.au.

development activities that have taken place since 2001, and will include talks from researchers, producers and industry leaders, as well as a trade display with hands-on support to assist in adopting new and innovative tools to improve sheep businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking a longer term perspective will provide important insights on the transformation that we have all been part of and the implications for future development of this forward looking industry,â&#x20AC;? Prof Rowe said.

The conference is being

$25,900.00

+GST

+GST

AL270 6.9T ARTICULATED WHEEL LOADER

AL200 5.2T ARTICULATED WHEEL LOADER

NEW ACE AL270 6.9T Articulated Wheel Loader

NEW ACE AL200 5.2T Articulated Wheel Loader

Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝

GENUINE Cummins 4BT3.9-C100 2700kg Capacity 6900kg Operating Weight Joystick Pilot Control SDLG Pumps & Valves Joystick Activated Transmission Shuttle Full Hydraulic Quick-Hitch A/C & Heated ROPS,FOPS, TOPS Cab AM/FM Stereo with USB Reverse Camera with LEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1.4m3 GP Bucket FREE 4 in 1 bucket FREE fork attachment FREE Spare Wheel & Tyre Fitted with Remote Hydraulic 3rd valve - FULL FLOW

Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝ Ě˝

Joystick Activated Transmission Shuttle 2000kg Capacity 5200kg Operating Weight Joystick Pilot Control 86HP Turbo Diesel )XOO +\GUDXOLF 4XLFN +LWFKb $ & +HDWHG 5236 6DIHW\ &DE b AM/FM Stereo System with USB 5HYHUVH &DPHUDb 1.0m3 GP Bucket FREE 4 in 1 bucket FREE fork attachment FREE Spare Wheel & Tyre )LWWHG ZLWK 5HPRWH +\GUDXOLF UG YDOYH b

Digital Scales also available.

3 YEARS PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY AUSTRALIAWIDE.

3 YEARS PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY AUSTRALIAWIDE. 2 YEARS CUMMINS ENGINE WARRANTY PROVIDED

BY CUMMINS AUSTRALIA

BETTER QUALITY, BETTER VALUE, BETTER SUPPORT

j/37d06697/23-18

CLOSING SOON: It is just a few months until Sheep CRC closes for good, with all those interested in what the group has achieved over the last 18 years encouraged to attend the final conference this March. Pictured is Sheep CRC CEO, James Rowe.

THE sheep industry has one last chance to tap into the minds of the Sheep CRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research team before the organisation closes its doors this June.

The Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation (Sheep CRC) was established in 2001, and after two extensions to its research agenda by the Commonwealth LQ DQG LWV o QDO VXLWH of projects will come to an end in mid this year.

As part of its activities to ensure ongoing impact from its research programs, the Sheep &5& ZLOO KRVW D o QDO FRQIHUHQFH

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 25

NEW YEAR NEW GEAR

JANUARY 2019

AussiePumps WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE FOR

AUSTRALIA

GET FIRE READY NOW â&#x20AC;Ś STAY SAFE WITH AUSSIE.

NEW 3,000 PSI POCKET SUPER SCUD EVERY TRADIE DESERVES ONE!

AUSSIE ULTRALITES 1â&#x20AC;?& 1½â&#x20AC;? Ĺ&#x2014; 3 year Honda GX engine warranty FROM Ĺ&#x2014; Flows to 210 lpm $ Ĺ&#x2014; Heads to 60m Ĺ&#x2014; 3UITS lRE PROTECTION AND DIESEL FUEL TRANSFER 1â&#x20AC;?version QP1/GX25 $494 1½â&#x20AC;? version QP154SX/GXH50 $768

494

QP154SX/GXH50

SAVE

88

'ENUINE Honda (0 ENGINE ,IGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE Flows to 450 lpm, HEADS TO M GREAT PERFORMANCE

880

$

NEW

HOT DEAL QP205SE/GX160 QP-2S/GP160

AUSSIE HONDA POWERED MR T TWIN /UTSTANDING PERFORMANCE /UTSTANDING VALUE Honda 9HP, NOW M MAX HEAD

LPM MAX mOW $ YEAR Honda WARRANTY

687

FREE SKIDS

$

Oil cooled diesel engines for smoother, quieter running

AVE

S 6HP .XERWD ELECTRIC $574 START WITH YEAR ENGINE WARRANTY ONLY LPM MAX mOW M MAX HEAD FREE GAL $ FRAME BATTERY PACK

1986

3287

(0 RECOIL QPT205SLT/GX270 ELECTRIC START OPTIONS AVAILABLE

QP205SL/OC60E

NEW

SAVE

481

$

4898 QPT205SLT/OC95E

Honda (0 RECOIL START &LOWS TO LPM NOW $1,988 SAVE $198

NOW

1988

$ +DW] 'LHVHO Ĺ&#x201E;*XVKHU 9HP electric start -ASSIVE LPM MAX mOW M MAX HEAD

QP402/1B40E NOW $5,483 SAVE $999 QP402/GX240

AUSSIE FERT PUMP CLEARANCE

NEW AUSSIE LONG RANGE 6â&#x20AC;? GUSHER Extended running ... up to 4.5 hrs without refuelling Honda 13 HP electric start engine with 16 litre fuel tank OSP PD[ ĹąRZ P PD[ KHDG SAVE INTRO PRICE $9,968 SAVE $2,000 $

2000

ICE INTRO PR

$9968

2â&#x20AC;? AUSSIE SMART PUMP Honda 6.5HP EPDM seals (ag chems) OSP ĹąRZ KHDGV WR P NOW $790 SAVE $410 Viton seals (most chems) OSP ĹąRZ KHDGV WR P ONLY $1,337 3â&#x20AC;? options available

NOW

790

$

RSE2BRL/GX200 QP602/GX390ELRG

AussiePumps (02) 8865 3500

ONLY

3286

$

ABBSC350/GX390

LIMITED STOCK

SAVE

240

ONLY

4â&#x20AC;? HIGH FLOW...MOVE WATER FAST

QP303/GX160FF

Honda 13HP ENGINE WITH YEAR WARRANTY "ERTOLINI TRIPLEX PUMP WITH YEAR WARRANTY (EAVY DUTY GEARBOX FOR PERFORMANCE LONGEVITY %LECTRIC START VERSION ONLY $3582 3!6% WORLDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST BLASTER!

4RIPLEX PUMP RPM MOTOR +GS OF CLEANING DYNAMITE )NCLUDES M HOSE GUN 6ARIO LANCE

QP205SE/1B20

616

LIMITED TIME ONLY

3UITS HIGH PRESSURE WATER TRANSFER IRRIGATION

lRE PROTECTION /IL COOLED ENGINE FOR SMOOTHER RUNNING ONLY HUGE M MAX HEAD

LPM MAX mOW $

AUSSIE DROUGHT BUSTERS â&#x20AC;Ś. AUSSIE TO THE RESCUE 2â&#x20AC;? & 3â&#x20AC;? HONDA GUSHERS (IGH VOLUME TRANSFER PUMPS 2â&#x20AC;? QP207/GX120 Honda 4HP $ LPM MAX HEAD M MAX mOW ONLY $616 SAVE $207 2â&#x20AC;? QP209/GX160 Honda 5.5HP LPM MAX mOW ONLY $968 3â&#x20AC;? QP303/GX160FF Honda 5.5HP

LPM MAX mOW ONLY $968

1998

$

AUSSIE BLACK BOX BLASTER 36, (:3 ZLWK )5(( WXUER

QP205SE/1B20

FROM

ABSS30/GX200

ICE INTRO PR

NEW KUBOTA DIESEL MR T TWIN IMPELLER

NEW

2939

'ENUINE Honda GX200 Bertolini TRIPLEX PUMP NEW stainless steel FRAME mAT FREE TYRES 1UALITY ACCESSORIES /PTIONAL HOSE REEL Intro price only $1,998

3,000 PSI AUSSIE SCUD...

THE PROâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICE

KUBOTA FIRE CHIEFâ&#x20AC;Ś GREAT VALUE

AUSSIE HATZ FIRE CHIEF 'REAT ECONOMY

GREAT PERFORMANCE (ATZ (0 'ERMAN MADE DIESEL ENGINE M MAX HEAD

M MAX mOW ONLY )5(( JDO UROO IUDPH $ ([FHSWLRQDO YDOXH

NEW

NEW AUSSIE FIREMAN

$ AUSSIE FIRE CHIEF ZRUOGĹ&#x201A;V EHVW SRUWDEOH Ä&#x;UH SXPS 'ENUINE (ONDA (0 WITH YEAR WARRANTY YEAR PUMP WARRANTY &LOWS TO LPM HEADS TO M

STAI STEEL NLESS FRAME

898

$

$

FKB8.15

3,000 PSI AUSSIE MONSOON BULLETPROOF ELECTRIC BLASTERS 4HREE PHASE POLE MOTOR "ERTOLINI TRIPLEX PUMP 'AL FRAME mAT FREE TYRES 1UALITY ACCESSORIES SAVE $631 ONLY

2988

$

ABMONSC200

STEAM POWER â&#x20AC;Ś SLASH CLEANING TIMES SAVE (MELT AWAY GREASE & GRIME) $ !USSIE 3UPER )NDY HEAVY DUTY STEAM CLEANERS 3INGLE THREE PHASE WITH POLE MOTOR 1,500 psi single phase 2.2kW NOW $4,984 SAVE $498

498

3,000 psi three phase 5.5kW NOW $5,888 SAVE $428

FS/INDDS2016TV3

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM THE FOLLOWING AUSSIE PUMPS GOLD DISTRIBUTORS PRICES EX SYDNEY WAREHOUSE, GST INCLUDED - SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE

Email: info@aussiepumps.com.au %TKK OQNCTBS RODBHjB@SHNMR @U@HK@AKD NM VDARHSD VVV @TRRHDOTLOR BNL @T

N.B 5 year warranty covers faulty manufacturing or workmanship on QP & poly pump components only.

Dealer enquiries welcome ALBURY .............. Marks Sprayer Barn ................................... (02) 6025 8862 BENALLA............ Delatite Pumps & Irrigation ........................ (02) 5762 8120 BENDIGO ........... Rodwells .................................................... (03) 5442 5211 BERRIGAN ......... Murray Valley Rural Services ..................... (03) 5885 1155 ECHUCA ............. Stihl Shop Echuca ..................................... (03) 5480 9566 MYRTLEFORD ... Ovens Valley Chainsaws ............................ (03) 5752 1270

NUMURKAH ....... Peter Hill Honda ......................................... (03) 5862 3000 ROCHESTER...... Rochester Motorcycles .............................. (03) 5484 1745 SEYMOUR .......... Stihl Shop Seymour ................................... (03) 5799 1215 YARRAWONGA .. Murray Valley Rural Services ..................... (03) 5743 1900 WANGARATTA ... Wangaratta Saw & Lawn ............................ (03) 5721 3310 WODONGA ......... Elite Solutions ............................................ (02) 6024 5513 12d13701-v45/4518

NEWS

Page 26, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Farm business updates in February/March *5$,1 JURZLQJ HYHQWV IRU local producers have been VFKHGXOHG IRU WKH QH[W HLJKW ZHHNV *5'& *UDLQV 5HVHDUFK 8SGDWHV DQG )DUP %XVLQHVV 8SGDWHV q GHVLJQHG WR LQIRUP

JUDLQ JURZHUV GHFLVLRQ PDN LQJ OHDGLQJ LQWR QH[W \HDU V FURSSLQJ VHDVRQ DQG EH\RQG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have been slated for FebruDU\ DQG 0DUFK *5'& JURZHU UHODWLRQV PDQDJHU q VRXWK &RXUWQH\

5DPVH\ VDLG LQIRUPDWLRQ LQVLJKWV DQG DGYLFH WR EH SUH sented at the updates had WKH SRWHQWLDO WR XQGHUSLQ LP SURYHG DJURQRPLF SUDFWLFHV DQG IDUP EXVLQHVV RSHUDWLRQV k7KH *5'& *UDLQV 5H

search Updates will each feature a line-up of expert speakers who will deliver the ODWHVW o QGLQJV IURP *5'& UHVHDUFK LQYHVWPHQWV ZKLFK KDYH UHOHYDQFH WR DQG LPSOL FDWLRQV IRU WKH VWDWH V JURZ HUV y 0V 5DPVH\ VDLG â&#x20AC;&#x153;Further opportunities to JHQHUDWH SURo W JURZWK ZLWK LQ 9LFWRULD V JUDLQ JURZLQJ enterprises will be explored ZKHUH WKH HFRQRPLF LPSOLFD WLRQV RI SUDFWLFH FKDQJH DQG DGRSWLRQ RI QHZ WHFKQRORJLHV

ZLOO EH LQYHVWLJDWHG y *UDLQV 5HVHDUFK 8SGDWHV ZLOO NLFN RII RQ )HEUXDU\ ZKHQ WKH VWDWH V SUHPLHU JUDLQV UHVHDUFK GHYHORSPHQW and extension event is held in %HQGLJR 7KH %HQGLJR XSGDWH SOD\V DQ LPSRUWDQW UROH LQ HQD EOLQJ UHVHDUFKHUV WR WUDQVIHU WKHLU NQRZOHGJH IURP *5'& LQYHVWPHQWV WR DGYLVHUV DQG JURZHUV DQG IRU VKRZFDVLQJ WKH ODWHVW GHYHORSPHQWV LQ WHFKQRORJ\

5HJLRQDO *UDLQV 5HVHDUFK Updates will also be held DW 'XQNHOG RQ )HEUXDU\ Hopetoun on March 14 and %RRUW RQ 0DUFK )DUP %XVLQHVV 8SGDWHV ZLOO EH DW 6DOH RQ 0DUFK DQG *HHORQJ RQ 0DUFK )RU IXUWKHU LQIRUPDWLRQ DQG WR UHJLVWHU IRU WKH XS dates, please visit https:// JUGF FRP DX HYHQWV OLVW RU SKRQH 250 RQ

RU HPDLO DGPLQ#RUP FRP DX

EVENTS COMING UP: GRDC Grains Research and Farm Business Updates will be held across Victoria over the coming weeks, with information on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cropping season, as well as technologies, all to be topics of discussion. Pictured is broad acre farmer Denis Valcich.

Herd testing?

You tick ONE box

Milk pregnancy test

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tick the REST

Accurate: 98% accuracy* as early as 28 days after mating Easy:

No mess, no stress hands off pregnancy detection

Cost Straight cost-per-test charge, effective: no hidden costs and no interruption to milk productivity

For more information contact your herd recording lab * Laboratory trials have shown the IDEXX milk pregnancy test accurately identifies 98.7% of pregnant cows. Data on file.

Independently validated by

Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research

NEWS

ADD SOME SALT: (From left) Dr Jeff McCormick, Matt Champness and Dr Shawn McGrath have been looking at the benefits of adding salt to dryland Lucerne.

lambs grazing dryland lucerne a supplement of salt (NaCl).

“Our research found that 96 per cent of the dryland lucerne samples from southern Australia had sodium concentrations below the levels needed for growing lambs,” Mr Champness said.

“A grazing experiment carried out during August and September 2018 found that providing salt to lambs grazing lucerne increased live weight growth of the lambs by 14 per cent.

“Given that salt is a relatively cheap supplement, this resulted in a big return on investment.”

Dr McGrath said it was a relatively simple approach to UHFWLI\ PLQHUDO GHo FLHQF\ “Provide lambs free access to salt when grazing lucerne pastures - this can improve productivity,” he said.

“Lambs were consuming on average 19 grams per head per day over the 27 day grazing trial.”

Mr Champness’ research was supported by a Graham Centre Honours Scholarship as part of the centre’s commitment to support high quality student research to build the capacity of the red meat and grains industries.

Eastern States Distributor for

MARSHALL MULTISPREAD 2.5 Tonne to 16 Tonne All purpose Fertilizer Spreaders Hydraulic or PTO spinner drive, wide spreading pattern, ground driven or hydraulic conveyor drive. Range of options including Roll Tarp, Variable Rate Technology, Weighing Systems, 3 metre track.

BEATEN ON SERVICE!

WIN

3 months of FREE Bonnie Dog Feed

2 for

$70

While stocks last.

WINNER DRAWN ON THE 7th OF JANUARY

Like our Faceboo page, s k hare comme , nt and tag a few ma tes to WIN a 3 month supply o f Bonnie Dog feed.

0418 383 092 sales@wangrural.com.au * Conditions apply. Excludes quotes for on sale items. See in store for details.

AL, NUTS AND BOLTS, VACCINE, DAIRY PRODUCTS, ANI MAL HEALTH PR

New Marshall i4M Door Control App to calibrate HENTY FIELD DAYS and control applications on the go.

Block P - Site 683—685 See our display at

ELMORE FIELD DAYS Sixth Avenue - SITE 668

Spare Parts & Workshop Service Available

EASTERN SPREADERS PTY LTD 9508 Murray Valley Highway, Kerang, Vic 3579 Ph: 03 5450 3077 Fax 03 5452 2633

ROLLER MILLS

Agents for: YEOMANS PLOWS JOHN BERENDS IMPLEMENTS FABER HEAVY DUTY TOOLBOXES

* Dynamically Balanced Rolls * Auger or Conveyor Discharge * Chill Cast Rolls * Up to 54 t/hr Capacity * Dry and High Moisture Rolling * PTO or Electric

16” Roller Diameter 12”, 24” & 30” Roller Widths Folding Discharge Auger

131d00559-v12/5218

A SUPPLEMENT of salt could help lamb producers make better use of dryland lucerne, according to research from the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation.

The research, conducted

by CSU Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) student Matt Champness - and supervised by Drs Jeff McCormick and Shawn McGrath LGHQWLo HG VRGLXP GHo FLHQ cy in dryland lucerne.

The research also showed a supplement of salt could boost the growth of lambs grazing the latter.

“Lucerne is an important pasture in Australian mixed faming systems providing high quality feed in spring and summer,” Dr McCormick said.

“Research in New Zealand LGHQWLo HG H[WHQVLYH VRGLXP GHo FLHQF\ LQ OXFHUQH DQG VDOW is commonly supplemented to increase lamb live weight.

“In comparison, in Australia, it is rare for livestock grazing lucerne to be supplemented with salt.”

Mr Champness conducted a survey of sodium concentration in lucerne pastures and examined the impact of giving

WE WON’T BE

H writt ave a e WE’L n quote?

L BEA T IT!*

ODUCTS, DRENCHES, BOOTS, CONCRETE, FENCING, WIREM STEEL, PINEAND CONCRETE POSTS, WORK CL

THE Graham Centre is a research alliance between Charles Sturt University (CSU) and the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)

GLOVES, WORK CLOTHING, TRAILER PARTS, PET FOOD, DOG, CAT, HORSE, COW, SHEEP, BIRDS, CHEMIC

Making Lucerne worth its salt for lambs

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 27

OTHING, TRAILER PARTS, PET FOOD, DRENCHES, BOOTS, CONCRETE,

January 2019

SITREX HAY RAKES

NEWS

Page 28, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Euroa â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gunsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; selected for Hall of Fame

RECORD SHEARING: Brian Morrison shearing a record 410 in the RSL Hall at Euroa in February 1972, watched by Max Cox and Wally Kane.

PHOTO: John Sullivan

THE Australian Shearers Hall of Fame at Shear Outback, Hay, NSW, has announced the names RI WKH VXFFHVVIXO o YH VKHDUHU nominees who will become inductees during Easter 2019.

Those selected by a panel of their peers are all outstanding Australian shearers.

Two of the nominees are from North East Victoria, spending particularly large amounts of time around Euroa - Brian Morrison and Bill Harris.

Brian Morrison grew up in Longwood, where he learnt to shear and play football well enough to play for Richmond in WKH 9)/ D FDUHHU KH JDYH XS WR JR shearing at Longreach.

He won the Australian Open shearing title twice.

Brian and his wife, Judy, be-

gan a shearing contract business before opening â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Wool Binâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a shearing supplies business in (XURD LQ ZKLFK GHYHORSHG into â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Morrisons of Euroaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a high quality country style clothing business.

In 1972, Brian claimed a world record for shearing 410 merino weaners in the RSL Hall in Euroa.

Bill Harris was known far and wide as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Taggerty Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to distinguish him from a cousin of the same name. +H OLYHG DW 7DJJHUW\ RQ WKH $FKHURQ 5LYHU IRU VRPH \HDUV DI ter he married Edna Parker. +H ZDV ERUQ LQ 0DQVo HOG LQ 1913, and tragically lost his father at an early age.

He grew up at Merton before pursuing a 65 year career in the shearing industry.

%LOO ORYHG KLV KRUVHV DQG ZKLOH at Merton trained, rode and won the Merton Cup in 1940 and 1941.

A non-drinker and non-smoker, Bill Harris was a credit to the industry.

His commitment to making any young shearer a better shearer was to make it easier for them.

This great old shearer passed away in February 1997 in Euroa.

The induction ceremony will take place during Easter as part of WKH )HVWLYDO RI WKH %ODGHV DW 6KHDU Outback, Hay, NSW. There will be a dinner at the +D\ 6HUYLFHV &OXE RQ 6DWXUGD\ April 20 2019.

For further information contact Kathy Finn at Shear Outback, phone (02) 6993 4000, email: info@shearoutback.com.au.

THE ALL NEW AIR DRILL YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;VE BEEN ASKING FOR Stronger frame & openers

3m controlled traffic

Deeper tilling

Less parts & weldments

Improved spacing options

Large single ï¬&#x201A;otation tyres

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER

Cobram Cobram Rural (03) 5871 3333 Echuca Echuca Rural (03) 5482 2788 Walla Walla Wiesners (02) 6029 2151

ENGINEERED BY

innovationunearthed.com

LARGEST RANGE OF COMPACT TRACTORS, RTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, ZERO-TURN & RIDE ON MOWERS IN THE NORTH EAST REGION! HAVE YOUR EVER SEEN SO MUCH ORANGE???

Regional Ag & Construction - Myrtleford donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just have the largest range, they have BEST service and advice in town.

CONTACT US FOR A DEMONSTRATION DO YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE REGIONAL AG & CONSTRUCTION OFFERS! Â&#x2021; 24hr/7days on-site repairs and servicing of all makes of tractors, balers, farm machinery and construction equipment Â&#x2021; Spare parts and Service to all makes and models of Motorcycles, quad bikes, side by sides and Lawn care equipment Plus, Automotive servicing - specialising in 4x4 $OO FRPSOHWHG E\ TXDOL¿HG H[SHULHQFHG WHFKQLFLDQV

- DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T FORGET YOUR SUNNIES -

$ 0 inc gst

62 - 66 Myrtle Street, Myrtleford, VIC, 3737 P 03 5752 1828 | W www.regionalac.com.au 19D12436-V14/4918

January 2019

NEWS

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 29

Many happy tears for annual onion seed crop in Myrtleford

By TATE SPITERI

WORTH THE WAIT: Tony Ferraro displays his onion seed crop in Myrtleford. Mr Ferraro describes the crop as â&#x20AC;&#x153;quite picturesque and something a bit differentâ&#x20AC;?.

THERE is nothing easy about preparing onion, but the rewards are undeniable. :KHWKHU LW EH oJKWLQJ back tears and stinging eyes in the kitchen or the gruelling nine month harvest process on the farm, onions make you earn them.

Myrtleford farmer, Tony Ferraro, for the past eight years has been growing onion seed for 6RXWK 3DFLoF 6HHG D company that exports mostly to Japan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very challenging crop to grow because it takes about nine months from planting the bulbs to harvesting the seed,â&#x20AC;? Mr Ferraro explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about 39 to 40 weeks whereas a lot of crops are probably 10-15.â&#x20AC;?

Pollination is also a very important part of the onion seed process with 50 beehives required for Mr Ferraroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4.5 hectare block. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You plant both male and female onions and the bees are used to pollinate the females with the male. Once this is done

you destroy the male and harvest the female,â&#x20AC;? he told the North East and Goulbourn Murray Farmer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to wait until \RX KDYH HQRXJK pRZHUV open before you introduce the bees or else they will go off looking for something else. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We then employ about 20-30 people to come in and snip the product before drying them all off in kilns.â&#x20AC;?

Kane McCormack of the Buckland Valley is also in the industry, one that is supported by South Pacific Seed agronomists who visit at least once a week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Japanese buyers have been out on the property to monitor how the crop is going,â&#x20AC;? Mr Ferraro said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very challenging growing them through the winter months, copping rains and storms, the hardest task is to keep diseases out which is done by using fungicide sprays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are good herbicides available that control the weeds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The returns are very good if you are able to overcome all the hurdles.â&#x20AC;?

NEWS

Page 30, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

Crop harvest yield down Australian production down 23% says report

BY JUSTIN JENVEY

jjenvey@ nemedia.com.au

LOCAL grain growers have experienced it all in the past three years from one of the wettest seasons on record in 2016 to a high yielding 2017 and now a drought.

With 2018 being another down year it means two of the past three seasons have been well below average.

Corey Uebergang, who has grown canola and wheat in Peechelba for 13 years, said this was the fourth drought he had experienced in the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We purchased here in 2005 and 2006, 2007 and 2008 were all droughts,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drought itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four in the last 13 years which is probably about par. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over a 10 year span youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d normally get three dry, three wet and three or four average.â&#x20AC;?

In comparing drought years Mr Uebergang said this season was the driest he had seen and on top of that, three straight days of damaging frosts in August were also damning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this little district no one in recent memory can remember a stem frost event to the severity we experienced this year,â&#x20AC;? he said.

SLIM PICKINGS: Corey Uebergang is going through his fourth drought on-farm and this one is the driest heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seen.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a minus 5, minus 6, and minus 5 back to back and that did a lot of damage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What impact frost has depends on what stage the plant is in its development...the further the head is up the stem the worse it is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early sewn crops were generally the worst hit and in most cases theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the better crops.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Uebergang said despite his own wheat harvest

yielding half of what it did 12 months ago and his canola being only a third of what it was in 2017 it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all doom and gloom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year was our highest production and came after our lowest grossing year,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be worse than 2016 based on commodity prices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year at harvest wheat was about $230 per hectare on

farm and canola $500 to $520. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much difference in canola this year, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about $600 per hectare and wheat is about $400.â&#x20AC;?

Despite mixed results over the past three years Mr Uebergang said farmers werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disheartened â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all part of it, we had a consistent run for a few years prior to 2016...from 2010 through 2015 we had good years and were on average

PHOTO: Mel Guy

with rainfall and production,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our part of the world as far as the cropping zone goes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very reliable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we have a particularly bad year here itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot worse in other parts of the country, hence this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price increases. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Generally a dry year here means there are a lot more people worse off than us. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the really wet years that we tend to suffer the most.â&#x20AC;?

A DRY winter and poor start to spring in most cropping regions has seen forecast winter crop production in Australia fall by almost one quarter.

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) December crop report shows crop production dropped 20 per cent below the 20 year average.

Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said the dip wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unexpected and highlighted the impact of the drought on cropping. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harvesting of winter crops is well under way and total production is estimated to have decreased by 23 per cent to 29.3 million tonnes in 2018â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many farmers also chose to cut crops planted for grain production for hay because of higher fodder prices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The story of agriculture in Australia is just add rain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite the continued drought, winter crop production remains substantially higher than 17 million tonne crops produced in the widespread droughts of 2002-03 and 2006-07.

TERRY MILLER CONCRETE TANKS S P E C I A LIS T S IN UNDER GR O UND CONCRE TE TAN KS

Follow us on Facebook

M: 0419 462 814

r e t a W n a e l C , l o Co

Ň&#x201C; Tanks are algae free Ň&#x201C; Cool in summer Ň&#x201C; Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blow away

P: 02 6026 7021 E: cjf57@bigpond.com

v/12D13605-v2/3617

Ň&#x201C; All tanks are 2.26m (7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;?) in height Ň&#x201C; All tanks walls are 125mm (5â&#x20AC;?) thick Ň&#x201C; All foundations (tank floors) are 150mm (6â&#x20AC;?) thick

ѡ www.terrymillerconcretetanks.com.au

$QLPDO 7UDLQLQJ 6\VWHPV

738 &ROODU 6WUDSV 6WURQJ )OH[LEOH 5HIOHFWLYH

$GG XS WR GR JV

'7 6\VWHPV 0LQ ( %DUN &ROODU OHYHOV :DWHUSURRI Y EDWWHU\ QRZ $GG XS WR GR JV

:RUNLQJ 'RJ 6SHFLDOLVW VLQFH

6SRUW'2* 6%& 5 %DUN &ROODU OHYHOV 5HFKDUJHDEOH QRZ

6RODU 3RZHUHG 6QDNH 5HSHOOHUV 9LEUDWLRQ (DV\ FKDQJH EDWWHU\ QRZ SDLU

0DQXIDFWXUHG LQ $XVWUDOLD

'7 6\VWHPV 'LVWULEXWRU $XVWUDOLD 3DUWV 5HSDLU

'7 6\VWHPV + 2 3OXV 7UDLQHU P )XOO\ UHFKDUJHDEOH QRZ

'7 6\VWHPV 0LFUR L'7 3OXV 7UDLQHU P 5HFKDUJHDEOH FROODU QRZ

32 %R[ 0DUJDWH %HDFK 4OG 8VH RI DQ HOHFWULFDO GHYLFH XSRQ DQ DQLPDO LV UHJXODWHG E\ UHOHYDQW 6WDWH OHJLVODWLRQ

/LYHVWRFN 3UR &DWWOH ,PPRELOL]HU 5HFKDUJHDEOH 1R ZLUHV QRZ

3HWVDIH 6WXEERUQ )HQFH .LW FROODU P ZLUH DFUH

QRZ g/12d13535-v9/1018

NEWS

January 2019

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 31

WORKING ON RESEARCH: Meaghan Douglas is part of the research team that works at Ag Vic’s Ellinbank Research Centre. She is currently two years into a PhD investigation into the effects of ryegrass on cow rumens.

TRIALS UNDER WAY: Acidity is a major limitation in many cropping soils in the North East, with many growers liming the whole paddock with one blanket rate to treat surface acidity to try to overcome the constraint. Research considering the variances are now under way at Devenish, Lilliput and Miepoll.

PHOTO: Doug Crawford

Trials look at paddock pH variances

TRIAL sites throughout the North East – including at Devenish, Lilliput and Miepoll – are helping arm growers with information on how much soil pH can vary within a paddock; and the SRWHQWLDO EHQHo WV RI WDUJHWLQJ acidic patches by applying lime at variable rates.

The ‘Spatial variability of soil acidity and response to liming in cropped lands of the Victorian HRZ’ project, a GRDC investment made in conjunction with Agriculture Victoria, is investiJDWLQJ WKH QHW EHQHo WV RI DSSO\ ing variable lime rates when the costs and returns vary.

Soil acidity is a major soil limitation in many cropping soils of the HRZ, with many growers liming the whole paddock with one blan-

ket rate to treat surface acidity.

However, growers are looking for a more economical way to do this.

Agriculture Victoria soil scientist Doug Crawford says the raw data available to growers on how variable soil pH can be is limited.

“There is information available from previous research about lime application responses, how to test pH and the movement of lime through soils, but not a lot on within-paddock variability of pH,” he says.

The project is testing 10 paddocks from different high-rainfall areas of Victoria, including the North East, Gippsland and Western Districts.

In each paddock, 100 soil cores have been taken in a grid

pattern down to 30 centimetres, which have then been cut into 10cm and the pH analysed in each 10cm increment.

Mr Crawford says they have seen a considerable range in soil pH values across the paddocks sampled so far.

“The most acidic paddock we have sampled was also the least variable, but in the less-acidic paddocks, which had more variation, there were patches which were strongly acidic,” he says.

“In addition to the soil sampling we are also using EM38, EM31 and GIS mapping to help us better determine the pH values between sample points.

“We are also using satellite imagery to examine the variation in biomass across the crops and

analysing grain yield data so we can map out soil pH and how it relates to crop growth.

“This will help us get a better handle on the economic effects of variable-rate liming.

“In that economic analysis we also consider the extra cost of getting pH mapped and consider the extra savings from not liming the parts of the paddock that don’t need it.”

The project will conclude next year.

It aims to reduce the uncertainty in lime decision-making in the HRZ and enable growers to better manage risks, both to farm SURo WDELOLW\ DQG WR VRLO KHDOWK IURP RQJRLQJ DFLGLo FDWLRQ This story is reprinted from GRDC GroundCover, issue 137.

Free tickets to the Seymour Expo LOOKING for something to do when Beef Week is done and dusted for another year?

Or maybe you have been inspired to try a different style of farming; looking at new breeds, new fertiliser regimes or even new styles of grazing.

The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, held next month, is the perfect place to go when you’re

looking for something different.

This year, the Farmer has two tickets to give away – and we have them nice and early, so there is plenty of time to post them out before the event kicks off.

All you need to do is send an email explaining why you love the expo, and what you think sets it apart from other field days.

The winner will be announced

in the February edition of the Farmer, with the tickets posted in time for you to attend the event for free.

The Seymour Alternative Field Days are held at Kings Park in Seymour, and runs from February 15 – 17.

For more information, head to the website at www.seymourexpo. com.au.

Meaghan working tirelessly behind the scenes at Ellinbank

BY DR MARTIN AULDIST

Senior Research Scientist, Agriculture Victoria, Ellinbank THIS month, we take a look at some of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes at the Ellinbank Research Centre.

Researcher Profile: Meaghan Douglas.

Job title: Research Scientist with Agriculture Victoria.

How long have you worked at Ellinbank: Four years.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Honours).

Where studied: The University of Melbourne.

Current field of research: Dairy cow nutrition. I am two years into a PhD investigating the nutritive and rumenal degradation characteristics of perennial ryegrass pasture throughout the year, in order to formulate optimal supplementary grain rations for grazing dairy cows.

I am also working on a project investigating how different supplementary grain rations during the first 100 days of lactation can influence milk yield over the remainder of the lactation.

Best thing(s) about being a scientist: I love working with cows, so during experiments I’m outside as much as possible.

Worst thing(s) about being a scientist: Being at work at 2am in the morning for some experiments.

Previous job (if any): Vet nurse at Bunyip Veterinary Clinic, among other jobs during uni.

Career highlight so far: Getting to travel to different parts of the state to collect pasture samples for my PhD, and seeing how the dairy industry differs in each region.

LEARN SOMETHING NEW: The Farmer has two tickets to give away to the Seymour Alternative Expo next month.

FITZGERALD EARTHMOVING AND IRRIGATION Formally Bosch Irrigation - Albury

For quotes, sales, service an installation General earth works and irrigation of all types

Michael Fitzgerald – Owner | 0427 01 2220 or (02) 6072 0059 v12d13699/4017

Page 32, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

FRUIT FLY

January 2019

East and west collaboration to increase the blow in the fight against fruit fly COLLABORATION between the east and the west has strengthened the capabilities of the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) to rid the UHJLRQ RI 4XHHQVODQG IUXLW p \ (QFF).

Area Wide Management has been applied to the two regions to control QFF in the GMV and Mediterranean IUXLW p \ 0HGp \ LQ WKH ZHVW ZLWK VLJQLo FDQW GHFOLQHV LQ IUXLW p \ QXPEHUV LQ ERWK DU eas recorded in recent times. *09 UHJLRQDO IUXLW p \ FR RUGLQDWRU 5RVV $EEHUo HOG recently took up an invitation from the Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA DPIRD) to inspect Perth and Carnarvonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sterile Insect Technology (SIT) facilities and advise on strategic engagement with grower and community groups as part of the collaboration.

7KH YLVLW VDZ 0U $EEHUo HOG VSHDN WR GHSDUWPHQWDO VWDII representatives of the Carnarvon Growers Association &*$ WKH 5HFRJQLVHG %LRV ecurity Group (RBG) along with Carnarvon grower and community groups. &DUQDUYRQ 0HGp \ HUDGLFD tion project manager Dr Rosalie McCauley described the YLVLW DV PXWXDOO\ EHQHo FLDO â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were very happy to

LQYLWH 5RVV $EEHUo HOG WR YLVLW and assess our program and provide us with some really helpful advice on how we can drive our community engagement to a much higher level to encourage our community and growers to get on-board DQG HUDGLFDWH 0HGp \ IURP &DUQDUYRQ y VKH VDLG One aspect of the information exchange focused on the community engagement and education strategies undertaken in the GMV to encourage stakeholders to take ownHUVKLS RI WKH IUXLW p \ LVVXH and responsibly manage the pest on their land and eradicate unmanaged habitat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to thank WA DPIRD for this opportunity to see their SIT program in action. We have learned IURP HDFK RWKHU HVWDEOLVKHG bonds and will continue to share knowledge and experiHQFHV y 0U $EEHUo HOG VDLG 0HGp \ LV D GHFODUHG SHVW and widespread in the Carnarvon region and throughout the southern areas of Western Australia.

0HGp \ FRVWV :HVWHUQ $XV traliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horticulture industry $10.2 million each year in lost production and control measures.

6LQFH $XJXVW WKH DPIRD has worked with the local growers on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Piloting of New Techniques to

LITTLE PEST, BIG IMPACT: The Queensland fruit fly can annihilate a crop.

PHOTO: D. Yarrow

&RQWURO DQG (UDGLFDWH 0HGp \ from Carnarvonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; project.

This project combines grower and community engagement to improve onfarm hygiene practices with a variety of control activities to UHGXFH 0HGp \ QXPEHUV Control activities include an area-wide baiting and trapping program and the use of SIT release.

SIT is the rearing of male 0HGp LHV WKDW DUH VWHULOLVHG and released into the affected area.

The wild females that mate with a sterile male produce no offspring.

When released in large HQRXJK QXPEHUV WKH UHOHDVH of sterile males can cause a population crash.

7KH VWHULOH PDOH 0HGp LHV

are bred and sterilised by xUD\ LQ WKH 6RXWK 3HUWK 0HGp \ rearing facility.

7KH p LHV DUH WKHQ WUDQV ported to Carnarvon in refrigerated trucks as pupae.

The pupae are placed in specialised towers within a custom built facility in Carnarvon until they emerge as adults.

The adults are fed on VXJDUHG ZDWHU IRU o YH GD\V before being prepared for a chilled release into the loFDO SODQWDWLRQV YLD D 0HGp \ blower machine.

This custom built machine is designed to sit on the back of a farm ute and disperses PLOOLRQV RI VWHULOH 0HGp LHV DV it slowly moves through local plantations.

The project is currently UHOHDVLQJ XS WR o YH PLOOLRQ sterile males in the Carnarvon region each week and the DUHD LV H[SHULHQFLQJ D VLJQLo cant decrease in the number RI ZLOG 0HGp LHV FDXJKW LQ LWV trapping grid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite not currently having a SIT release program LQ WKH *09 ZH KDYH DOVR H[ SHULHQFHG D VLJQLo FDQW VSULQJ reduction in QFF numbers FDXJKW LQ RXU WUDSSLQJ JULG y 0U $EEHUo HOG VDLG â&#x20AC;&#x153;The intensive community awareness and HGXFDWLRQ FDPSDLJQ GH ployment of field officers

to manage â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hot spotsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the large scale removal of unmanaged QFF habitat from private and public lands has been instrumental in our progress toward achieving an Area of Low Pest Prevalence here in the Goulburn Murray Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we had a SIT release program similar to Carnarvon in targeted areas in WKH *09 , EHOLHYH WKDW ZLOG IUXLW p \ SRSXODWLRQ QXPEHUV ZRXOG GHFOLQH IXUWKHU UHVXOW ing in increased quality of our produce and expanding our H[SRUW RSSRUWXQLWLHV y 0U $EEHUo HOG VDLG The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Piloting New Techniques to Control and Eradicate Mediterranean Fruit Fly Projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has been funded by the Royalties for Regions SURJUDP +RUWLFXOWXUH ,Q novation and the Carnarvon Growersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association.

The Goulburn Murray Valley Queensland Fruit Fly Project is funded by the Victorian Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Managing Fruit Fly Regional Grants Program.

If you are involved in the horticultural industry and wish to work collaboratively RU o QG RXW PRUH DERXW PDQ DJLQJ 4XHHQVODQG IUXLW p \ contact the GMV Fruit Fly 3URMHFW RIo FH E\ SKRQH

5871 9222 or email gmvfruitp \#PRLUD YLF JRY DX

LIFE CYCLE: The life cycle of a Queensland fruit fly. PHOTO: J. Ekman, Applied Horticultural Research

loves the ladies The Revolutionary Lure & Trap for Queensland Fruit Fly ( Unique action to attract mature egg-laying females ( Easy to use Australian technology ( Include in IPM programs with Fruition Natflav® 500

Innovation. Quality. Solutions. ® Fruition is a registered trademark of AgNova Technologies Pty Ltd ® Natï¬&#x201A;av is a registered trademark of Food Industry Products Pty Ltd 111018

FRUIT FLY

January 2019

Biotrap has your QFF needs covered BIOTRAP Australia is an Australian company whose focus is on developing innovative and practical products for the management of fruit flies.

In Australia, there are some 80 species of fruit fly, seven of which are considered to be of economic importance as they cause crop losses.

BioTrap Australia is committed to providing commercial growers, government authorities and home gardeners with effective products for the management of this serious pest.

The Biotrap range of products includes Hym-Lure bait spray, which has been independently tested as the best in the market.

Hym-Lure Fruit Fly Bait is not only Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best option but is also the most economical at $4.70/ ha.

In recent weeks, Biotrap Australia has launched its much awaited Biotrap V2X Fruit Fly Trap.

It is designed and manufactured in Australia by injection moulding.

It is more robust, UV tolerant and will have field life in excess of 5+ years.

Importantly, it is still one of the most economical fruit fly traps in the market, as well as being reusable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is considered one of the best traps globally.

Bio-Gel Attractant Gel has been researched by various bodies as the most attractive to female fruit fly and together with DDVP cube, Biotrap fruit fly management strategies are proven as the most effective in the market.

Various PFA areas of Australia have selected the Biotrap as their choice management tool as well as government agencies and private bodies.

North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer, Page 33

Fruition traps for the control of fruit fly

INSPECTION: Mark Drew (left) and Maurice Silverstein, pear growers from Tatura, assessing a Fruition trap.

Treat fruit fly with Cera traps and bait FRUIT fly traps and baits have a role in perimeter-protection of tree crops, and mass trapping and management within orchards.

Cera Trapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s protein hydrolysate liquid has proven highly attractive to both female and male fruit fly, with one of the most powerful proteinattractants for fruit flies on the Australian market.

Female flies are especially attracted to the product due to their need for protein for egg-laying.

As demonstrated in Australian trials, the capture ratio of females - responsible for fruit stinging and damage - to males in Cera Traps was 4:1.

Other benefits of Cera Traps included being insecticide-free, non-toxic to bees and beneficial insects, cost- effective, safe for farm workers, the environment and consumers, ready to use and easy

Wild May attractant is pesticide free, and BFA registered, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s allowable in organic systems.

For best results maintain TRAPS all year long

to set up with low evaporation rates with 600mLs in each trap lasting 60-120 days and it is quick to refill in seconds in the canopy.

Alternatively, Cera Bait is a lure, highly attractive to females and is designed to be used with an approved registered insecticide.

Cera Bait can be used as either a band spray or spot spray treatment and is suitable for use in ICA28 and ICA24 pre-harvest bait spraying programs for citrus and strawberry.

Cera Bait is a salt free lure formulation that will cause less phytotoxicity to crops after application.

Cera Trap and Cera Bait are nontoxic to bees and beneficial insect populations and are safe for farm workers and the environment.

For more information please refer to the website at barmac.com.au, or talk to your local Barmac territory manager.

AVAILABLE IN 1, 5 & 20 LITRES ALLOWED INPUT 10022A1

LAST season saw extensive use of the Fruition Trap technology, in its second year of commercialisation, for attracting, monitoring and managing Queensland fruit p \ 4))

Excellent results were achieved from areas as far apart as Gatton in QueensODQG WR 6ZDQ +LOO LQ 9LFWRULD And now, the new pricing of the Fruition Trap makes it HYHQ PRUH FRPSHWLWLYH This year, QFF activity has started earlier than usual across most regions, and growers should already be planning their QFF managePHQW VWUDWHJ\ Andrew Glover, from AgNova Technologies, said that it is important to decide on a QFF management strategy before the season gets under way and to start the program HDUO\ Applications of Fruition 1DWp DY VKRXOG EHJLQ when the fruit is still at the hard green stage, before it beFRPHV DWWUDFWLYH WR 4)) This is also the stage when Fruition Traps should be deployed in orchards to monitor 4)) SRSXODWLRQV Once QFF are detected on Fruition Traps, the number

of traps deployed needs to be increased and other control techniques need to be employed as part of an overall ,30 VWUDWHJ\ IRU 4)) Andrew stressed that, although Fruition Traps and )UXLWLRQ 1DWp DY DUH PD jor components of the overall management strategy for QFF, the key to successful management of QFF is integrated pest management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; implementing a program which includes orchard hygiene, monitoring of QFF, trapping and protein bait sprays and, where availDEOH FRYHU VSUD\V Information regarding the use of Fruition Traps and FruLWLRQ 1DWp DY LV DYDLODEOH from AgNova technologies DJHQWV Maurice Silverstein is a pear grower from Tatura, and said the traps helped alert him to when the egg-laying IHPDOHV ZHUH SUHVHQW â&#x20AC;&#x153;This gives us the opportunity to make more of an informed decision of when to DSSO\ FRYHU VSUD\V y KH VDLG â&#x20AC;&#x153;The traps helped and kept IUXLW p \ GDPDJH ORZHU WKDQ LW might have been - for every IUXLW p \ WKDW V FDXJKW WKDW V XS WR HJJV OHVV WKDW DUH ODLG LQ WKH IUXLW y

wildmay@iinet.net.au

WILD May has developed a pesticide free fruit fly control system, suitable for use on certified organic farms.

Not only is the spray cost effective, it also aims to reduce â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or eliminate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the need for pesticide control, promoting not only healthier fruit and vegetables but also creating a more user-friendly end product.

Wild May works by leaving the traps in place all year, with each new generation of juvenile fruit flies attracted to the lure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and then eradicated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in most cases before they are sexually mature.

The female needs to mate before they sting produce, and if there are no males available they will leave the area in search of male fruit flies.

Wild May is specifically for the Queensland male fruit fly, with no harm caused to beneficial insects.

Wild May Attractant is available in 20 litre, five litre and one litre containers from your nearest distributor.

Traps are also available for purchase, and research shows that a minimum of four traps per hectare gives the best results.

Target Fruit Fly Med Fruit Fly

Qld Fruit Fly

Jarvis Fruit Fly

R 7UDSV IUXLW Ă \

R /XUHV IUXLW Ă \

R Targets females

R 0L[ ZLWK SHVWLFLGH

R Organic

R (DV\ WR PHDVXUH

R (DV\ WR LQVWDOO

R (DV\ WR PL[

R (DV\ WR UHXVH

R (DV\ WR VSUD\

R (DV\ WR UHĂ&#x20AC;OO

R (FRQRPLFDO

R 1R UHVLGXHV

R Salt free

&HUD 7UDS LV SURYHQ HIIHFWLYH DJDLQVW 3XPSNLQ IUXLW Ă \ 2ULHQWDO IUXLW Ă \ -DUYLV IUXLW Ă \ 0HGLWHUUDQHDQ IUXLW Ă \ DQG 4XHHQVODQG IUXLW Ă \ &HUD 7UDS DYDLODEOH LQ P/ ERWWOHV RU / / / UHĂ&#x20AC;OOV &HUD %DLW DYDLODEOH LQ / DQG / SDFNV

0420 501 005

Wild May controls fruit fly

ZZZ EDUPDF FRP DX _

NEWS

Page 34, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

Scholarship winner HANNAH Powe has been announced as the Angus Australia University of Illinios Scholarship recipient.

Miss Powe will spend one semester abroad studying, spending four PRQWKV LQ DW ,OOLQRLV 8QLYHUVLW\ Miss Powe has been heavily involved in the beef industry, and the Angus breed in particular, from a young age, including in her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stud stock and commercial breed enterprise, Goondoola Livestock, producing pure bred Red Angus cattle and commercial black Angus, Shorthorns and Red Angus.

6LQFH 0LVV 3RZH KDV MXGJHG DW various agricultural events, including being a judge at Royal Adelaide Show for the Angus, Red Angus, Interbreed and South Australia Young Beef Cattle Judges State Final.

RUTHERGLEN RESEARCHERS: In the December edition of the Farmer, we incorrectly mixed the names of the award winning research team from Rutherglen.

The photo caption should have read as having, from left, Sorn Norng, Dr Catherine Clarke and Bernadette Carmody â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of who contributed to the winning of the Viticulture Paper of the Year award for their work on grape phylloxera.

January 2019

Evidence-based decision making can lead to saving DURING drought, dairy farmers face even more tough choices than usual.

Taking the best direction for your farm and your livestock can be made a little bit easier by basing tough decisions on facts and evidence.

Herd testing is not just about working towards the future potential of your herd, it is also about providing valuable and actionable insights into your herd right now, which is why herd testing should be an essential tool during lean times.

You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guess cell counts, and if you are destocking you may be looking to cull animals beyond those that have clinical mastitis.

Herd testing means you can use an evidence-based approach to accurately identify poor producing cows and those with subclinical high cell counts to ensure \RX GH VWRFN LQ WKH PRVW HIo FLHQW way possible.

In addition, herd test information can be used to identify poor performing cows for early dry off.

Drying off low performers early means better nutrition for the remaining better producing, more SURo WDEOH DQG HIo FLHQW DQLPDOV In a best-case scenario reducing the milking herd in this way may only result in a small decrease in milk production, but will have a noticeable impact on feed requirements, extending feed supplies and reducing the

CHECK YOUR HERDS: Evidence based decision making is the best way to ensure farm productivity.

need for purchased feed.

To get the most out of herd recording you can pregnancy test cows at the same time, using the same milk samples taken for herd testing.

The IDEXX milk pregnancy test is an accurate, no mess, no stress pregnancy detection method. ,W DFFXUDWHO\ LGHQWLo HV SHU cent of pregnant cows (known as sensitivity) and cows not pregQDQW NQRZQ DV VSHFLo FLW\

per cent of the time.

The test is offered on a straight cost per test basis with no hidden fees, so all you have

to do is tick the box next time you do herd testing.

The IDEXX milk pregnancy test can be used to identify open cows IURP DV HDUO\ DV GD\V JLYLQJ \RX WKH EHQHo W RI PDNLQJ HDUO\ decisions on the future of cows.

By testing early you may have time to re-try with open cows, or at least make an early decision on removing them from the herd, saving on extra feeding days before sale or culling.

In particular, the milk pregnancy test is a useful tool for a o QDO SUHJQDQF\ FKHFN EHIRUH GU\ ing off, when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to

risk the stress of other pregnancy detection methods.

The cost of drying off a cow; the labour, the lost production, the cost of feeding, it all adds up and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big loss to cover if the cow turns out to have lost the pregnancy.

Research has shown that from GD\ RI SUHJQDQF\ WKURXJK WR calving up to one in four calves can be lost, with most of these losses occurring before day 60, so LW V ZRUWK WKDW o QDO FKHFN For more information on the EHQHo WV RI KHUG WHVWLQJ RU WKH milk pregnancy test reach out to your local herd testing provider.

0% FROM

FINANCE*

SAVE WITH EARLY ORDER OFFERS NEW UHD SQUARE & ROUND BALERS NOW AVAILABLE MF VARIABLE CHAMBER ROUND BALER

MF ULTRA HD BALER / '% !& ', + & / ! $( '% 0 % "+

/ "% % && # (# "% * &' ! - &

/ #' "*0 (# ! % & & # ', ,

/ , %" + %"'"% .""% #% ) !' ! " " & / "!&' !' % &&(% ,&' #%" ( & "!& &' !' !& ', %" ' "% '" ' "(' % ' %

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MASSEY FERGUSON DEALER TODAY COBRAM Cobram Farm Equipment, Lot 3 Murray Valley Highway CORRYONG Roger C. Brown P/L, Hanson Street ECHUCA Agpower Echuca P/L, 39 McKenzie Road KYABRAM Albion (Kyabram) Motors P/L, 33-39 Albion Street

(03) 5872 1722 (02) 6076 1788 (03) 5482 2264 (03) 5852 1977

NAGAMBIE John Sanderson Machinery P/L, 36-38 Industrial Crescent (03) 5794 2272 SHEPPARTON Bertoli Farm Machinery, 198-200 Numurkah Road (03) 5821 3299 WODONGA CJ & LH Wiesner P/L 16 Osburn St (02) 6024 6444

*Offer ends March 15, 2019, while stocks last. Finance with an interest rate of 0% p.a available on a Chattel Mortgage agreement based on a minimum 30% deposit and 12 equal monthly payments or 1/3 deposit, 1/3 after six months and 1/3 after 12 months. Finance at 3.25% also available on a Chattel Mortgage agreement based on minimum 30% deposit, the new equipment GST component repaid in the fourth month, and 60 monthly repayments in arrears over a 60 month term. Fees and lending conditions apply to approved ABN holders who use the equipment for Business Purposes. Finance is provided by AGCO Finance PTY LTD ABN 42 107 653 878.

MASSEYFERGUSON.COM.AU

A world of experience. Working with you.

January 2019

North East Farmer, Page 35

NORTH EAST AND GOULBURN MURRAY

Phone 5723 0100

Part of the Farmer Group Rural Newspapers Covering Victoria

Classifieds LIVESTOCK

WANTED TO BUY

Wangaratta Monthly Store Cattle Sale

FIREWOOD

Friday February 1st 2019 (1st Friday of each month) For further information contact your local representative

Wangaratta Associated Stock Agents

Classifieds WORK Phone 5723 0100

Farmers do you need extra CASH! Bartel Firewood needs large amounts Of RED GUM firewood DRY or GREEN PADDOCKS CLEARED

Target over 35,000 readers across NE Victoria and score a bullseye with an ad in the...

NORTH EAST AND GOULBURN MURRAY

Cash Royalties Paid in advance

Ph Garry 0418 600 550

FOR SALE

OFF GRID SOLAR POWER

GH FARM MACHINERY Quality Farm Machinery at resonable prices.

We can supply all Tractor parts.

Part of the Farmer Group Rural Newspapers Covering Victoria

Make North East & Goulburn Murray Farmer your â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;go-toâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; place to reach your customers and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No Bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Michael today on 03 5731 3306 or email: mkidman@nemedia.com.au

Call

j/34d00211/30-18

DIY kits to power weekenders, sheds, homes, $2450 - $16,500 Phone (03) 5821 0783

Garry Hamlyn

â&#x153;&#x2020; 0484 782 929

RURAL TRADES DIRECTORY AGRICULTURAL REPAIRS

MOBILE REPAIRS

commodoreaustralia.com.au

ghfarming@gmail.com

New Holland Baler parts * Tractors * Diesel * Baler * Hay machinery mechanic.

Service & repairs all makes of tractors, agricultural, industrial, earthmoving machinery Over 30 years experience, factory trained. Specialising in Ford New Holland

SOLAR PUMPS

FLY OR LICE PROBLEMS?

DIY Famous brands, stainless steel for bores, dams, complete from $1450.

The magic eye sheepjetter since 1989

Quality construction and options Get the contractors choice

Phone

(03) 5821

PAUL WILLIAMS - CHESHIRE & WILLIAMS REPAIRS P/L Ph (03) 5721 4419 mobile 0428 574 195 1 WENHAMS LANE, WANGARATTA

POLY WATER TANKS REPAIRS

0783

commodoreaustralia.com.au

Featuring...

Including

' Incredible chemical economy ' Amazing ease 1500+ per hour ' Unique self adjusting sides ' Environmentally and user friendly ' Automatically activated ' Proven effective on lice as well as fly ' Compatible with all dip chemicals ' Accurate, effective application RM2171651

Credit Card &Eftpos facilities

1800 146 892 | dipping@electrodip.co.nz - www.electrodip.com

Why not charge your advertisement to Mastercard or Visa?

Â&#x2021; 3RO\ ZDWHU WDQNV DQG WURXJKV Â&#x2021; &DOI IHHGHUV DQG ERRPVSUD\ WDQNV Â&#x2021; 7UDFWRU IXHO WDQNV Â&#x2021; :DWHU DQG GLHVHO WUDQVSRUW WDQNV Â&#x2021; PRQWKV ZDUUDQW\ RQ UHSDLUV

WE ARE A MOBILE SERVICE

ZZZ SODVWLFIXVLRQ FRP DX

ADVERTISEMENT

Snakes and Your Farm Pets TUESDAY "KING VALLEY RUN"

THURSDAY "BEECHWORTH, MYRTLEFORD RUN" PRE-BOOKED VETERINARY WORK

*FOR REDUCED TRAVEL PRICES* Dr. Andrew Bett Dr. Richard Evans Dr. Tim Craig Dr. Linda Bradbury Dr Joanna Schirrman

BAgSc (Hons.), BVSc BVSc, MRCVS BVSc (Hons.)

BVSc BSc(Pharm) DipEd BSc(VetBiol) BVMS

REDUCE YOUR VETERINARY TRAVEL COSTS

32 WARBY STREET, WANGARATTA

5721 7177

Rural New South Wales and Victoria are home to many venomous snake species, the most notorious being the Brown, Black and Tiger snakes.

location of the bite. Early symptoms your pet may begin to show after being bitten include sudden collapse incoordination, weakness or disorientation.

They become highly active during the summer months and are most commonly found in bushland or near water bodies, such as creeks and lakes.

Other signs may include muscle twitching/ shaking, increased breathing rate and effort (panting or open-mouth breathing), dilated pupils or vomiting.

Cats and dogs are the most frequently bitten pets, however larger animals, such as horses and cows can also be affected.

Your pet may display one or many of these clinical signs, and it is very important that you seek veterinary treatment if you suspect a snake bite and your pet appears affected.

All pets can react differently to a snakes venom, and their reaction depends on many contributing factors, such as the species of snake, the age/size of the snake, how many times your pet has been bitten, and the

It is also common for pets to seem to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;recoverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; after collapsing or showing other signs of envenomation. It is common that the animal rapidly deteriorates after showing

this apparent period of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;recoveryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, therefore it is crucial to seek veterinary attention.

Envenomation in dogs and cats is commonly treated with IV administration of antivenom, and may require IV fluids, oxygen supplementation, a feeding tube and pain relief.

The prognosis for many pets is generally good if early diagnosis and treatment is achieved. Effective prevention strategies include walking pets on designated footpaths or tracks as opposed to long grass, avoiding bushland or overgrown creeks and rivers, removing snakes when they are encountered in the backyard and diligent supervision of your pets when in higher risk areas. t/12d12235-v61/5319

Page 36, North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer

January 2019

KONIGS SHEPPARTON – BIG DEALS ON KAWASAKI AG RANGE NOW ON –

HUGE SAVINGS

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST

KAWASAKI

ATV BRUTE FORCE 300 RR $6,898 SAVE $898

ATV BRUTE FORCE 750 p/s 4x4 RR $14,948 SAVE $1,000

BUY NOW $6,000

MULE PRO p/s Diesel 6 Seater RR $22,799 SAVE $2,799

BUY NOW $19,700

SPECIALS

MACHINERY

MADE IN KOREA

BUY NOW $13,000

BUY NOW $20,000

BUY NOW $5,799

COMMANDER 56’x10’ Self-Propelled Grain Auger

NEW GALAXY 3mt h/d 3 rotor topper with puncture proof rear wheels

COMMANDER 46’x 9’ Easy Move Grain Auger

BUY NOW $28,800

BUY NOW $17,500

BUY NOW $17,350

TYM 74HP 3 Year Warranty A/C CAB, FEL, 4in1 Bucket, Perkins Engine. Demo unit.

RR $69,900 SAVE $14,200

AG STOCKMAN 2WD RR $6,299 SAVE $500

BUY NOW $53,700

TYM 91HP 3 Year Warranty A/C CAB, FEL, 4in1 Bucket, Perkins Engine, Front Guards, Clutchless Forward/Reverse Shuttle, Dual Remotes. Demo unit.

RR $74,990 SAVE $11,490 BUY NOW $63,500

75HP A/C CAB, 3 Year Warranty, Includes Weights.

Narrow version suitable for orchards ane vineyards.

RR $45,600 SAVE $9,600

BUY NOW $36,900

355 Benalla Road Shepparton (03) 5821 4411

www.konigs.com.au www.bikes4sale.com.au

TYM 50HP 3 year warranty A/C CAB, FEL, 4in1 Bucket, Perkins Engine, DualRemotes.

RR $46,00 SAVE $6,140

BUY NOW $39,900

75HP Standard A/C CAB, Utility Tractor.

RR $43,350 SAVE $9,360

Leo 0419 399 109 Gavin 0429 696 890

BUY NOW $33,990

Driving Your Dollar Further

TYM 30HP ROPS HST Transmission, Cruise Control, Industrial Tyres, 3 Year Warranty, FEL, 4in1 Bucket.

RR $28,380 SAVE $4,380

BUY NOW $24,000

50HP ROPS 2WD, Dual Remotes, 3 Year Warranty, Includes Front Weights.

RR $23,300 SAVE $1,400

BUY NOW $21,900

JANUARY Parts Department Specials

Bird Scare Guns from $ 495

Augers from $ 200

Euro Hay Forks Rake Wheels from $ 690 from $ 175 LMCT 11745

12D12209-v71/5118

MULE PRO KA1000 4x4 Diesel 3 Seater

MADE IN INDIA

RR $14,298 SAVE $1,298

BUY NOW $13,948

KAWASAKI AG PRODUCTS COVERED WITH A 3 YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY GRAB THESE HUGE SAVINGS WITH OUR EXTRA LOW FINANCE RATES 3.99%

RR $21,799 SAVE $2,099

SOLIS TRACTORS TYM TRACTOR

MULE SX 4X4 2 seater