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From little things, big things grow North East residents respond to calls for drought assistance Ű

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LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG HEARTS: Charlotte and Molly Purcell have already travelled thousands of kilometres with their parents, visiting farmers in drought affected New South Wales. This month they will return, bringing with them care packages, stock feed and – most importantly – hope. The story continues on page 8 of this month’s North East and Goulburn Murray Farmer.

THE rain began to drum gently on the roof of the Purcell family home. Clouds had been gathering all day, dark and foreboding, DQG o QDOO\ WKH WLQQ\ UDWWOH RI corrugated iron was proof the storm was due to break. Four-year-old Charlotte Purcell is the youngest in her family; like many country kids her age, she likes the outdoors, baby lambs and Barbie dolls. Unlike many her age, she is acutely aware that Australian farmers are doing it tough. So, with the rain beginning to pour down outside her Maindample home, Charlotte grabbed her Frozen-inspired bucket and dashed outside. “I’m collecting rain

Mummy,” she called back into the house. “I’m going to give it to farm kids whose animals are dying – maybe they can make some grass grow with it.” Working away in the kitchen, an idea formed in Tanya Purcell’s mind. Why not take her daughters Charlotte, and nineyear-old Molly, and let them see what was happening in New South Wales? There is no experience like WKDW OHDUQHG o UVW KDQG So, inspired by her daughter’s kind heart, the Purcell family packed up their camper and headed north – and although they didn’t take the bucket of rain, they brought with them hope and compassion. “Instead of donating online, like we normally do, we

decided it would be better for WKH JLUOV WR VHH o UVW KDQG ZK\ we need to help the farmers,” Tanya explained. “If a four-year-old can raid her piggy bank to help, imagine what we could all do. “We need our farmers and right now, our farmers need us.” Travelling thousands of kilometres, visiting farmers and local towns, it was the trip of a lifetime; tainted with sadness at the hardships endured, but also with faith that, eventually, the season will break. Back home again in North East Victoria, the Purcells have collected donations for those they met along the way. DVDs, popcorn and lollies for a family who need a movie night.

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OVER the last few months, the North East and Goublurn Valley Farmer has been keeping tabs on the Ogden family from Wanalta. Firstly, we covered their generous donation of 10 Dorset lambs, sold at Bendigo at Easter – making $500 a head – with all monies donated to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Then there was their Shearing for Kids – a whole day event where 11 shearers took to the family’s eight stand shearing shed, and across a mammoth day raised an astounding $53,620 to the cause. But most recently, and in recognition of their on-going fundraising efforts despite a tough season, Kat and Billy Ogden were invited to appear as special guests on The Footy Show. Coinciding with The Footy Show telethon in early August, the Ogdens presented their cheque on live television – their recently shaved heads testament to their community spirit. “It was amazing, to be invited down,� Kat said. “But the event itself (Shearing for Kids) was mind boggling – if it wasn’t for the businesses and the local community coming together, it just would not have been possible. “On the day we have more than 40 people helping out – someone even brought a petting zoo and a jumping castle.� Despite the lack of rain, the cold winter and trying conditions, the Ogdens keep proving that community spirit never dies – and that there will always be someone going above and beyond for the greater good.

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Spring lamb sales open $50 dearer LAMB prices have smashed records across the state – and it may just be the saving grace for farmers doing it tough in New South Wales. Livestock agent Alex Collins works with McKean McGregor out of Bendigo, servicing southern Victoria and into New South Wales. Although he was extremely sympathetic to those in drought affected areas, Mr Collins said an “approaching average� season in Victoria might mean sustained prices for interstate store stock.

“Victoria is having an ok season, so they’ll be able to keep demand for (interstate) store stock reasonably strong – that could work out well for those in New South,� he said. 7KH o UVW RI WKH VSULQJ ODPE sales was brought forward by a month due to seasonal conditions, kicking off in Hay on August 10 where pens “sold above expectation�, Mr Collins said. Some 15,000 sheep were penned for the sale, with prices $30 - $50 dearer than predicted. Interstate competition

drove demand, with the top price of $202 paid for 482 Dohne Merino ewes, May/ June 2017 drop and November shorn. Mr Collins said it was a promising start to the season. “There’s been an increase of store stock on the market through NSW, and we’ve seen early weaning - with a lot of lambs on the market, both online and physical markets – there’s certainly been an increase in numbers coming south where the conditions are better,� he said.

Mr Collins predicts more QHZ VHDVRQ ODPEV ZRXOG o QG themselves on the market this month, saying “I think we will be well rewarded for them due to the lack of prime lambs�. “The physical market and over the hooks is very strong – it might just soften a little bit due to numbers over the next few weeks, but it’s still going to be at high levels,� he said. Cattle sales are held each Tuesday out of Bendigo, with the mid-August market see-

“Southern Victoria is starting to dry out and grow a bit of grass now - but until we see a rain in the north, cattle prices will probably stay depressed for the time being. “Light store stock are good value for anyone that can handle them.� Mr Collins predicts cattle will follow a similar trend to the lamb market, saying heavy prime stock would continue to sell at acceptable levels but that “store stock is hard enough to shift�.

ing numbers remain similar to recent weeks. Heavy steers were in short supply and sold to a top of $2.80 per kilo. Medium to heavy steers were also in shorter supply, VHOOLQJ WR o UP WR VOLJKWO\ dearer on previous markets. A good sized run of vealers sold well to a top price of $3.35. “While things remain so dry, and with hay and grain prices at record levels, there’s going to be real pressure on the cattle market until something changes,� Mr Collins said.

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Mansfield Producers group is still growing THE Beechworth Food Co-op and Daylesford Macedon Produce are good examples of local farmers coming together to successfully market individual products. Some 12 months since incepWLRQ WKH 0DQVoHOG 3URGXFHUV Incorporated (MPI) are looking to do the same. Although the group has no plans on opening a physical store, the newly launched website acts like a virtual shopfront. With the website as a kickstarter, the group are looking to EURDGHQ WKHLU SXEOLF SURoOH DQG attract a new type of visitor to 0DQVoHOG RQH WKDW LV GUDZQ E\ oQH IRRG DQG ERXWLTXH SURGXFH k0DQVoHOG 3URGXFHUV LV DOO about taking what we have here in 0DQVoHOG DQG RIIHULQJ LW oUVWO\ WR our local community and then to the rest of the country,� Rowena Ellis, secretary of MPI, explained. “We have a brand that we would like to see become synRQ\PRXV ZLWK 0DQVoHOG TXDOLW\ – something visitors and locals can recognise if they come across it even in a supermarket.� MPI began when the State Government provided a $30,000 grant for a growth plan for the shire’s agri-tourism sector. Rowena and Mick Ellis were appointed to spearhead the project.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME: Mansfield Producers Incorporated have now been in the marketplace for 12 months and are looking forward to a bright future.

The Ellis’s, who run Long Lane &DSHUV ZHUH ZHOO TXDOLoHG KDYing already walked the long road of selecting, growing, processing and then commercially marketing their crops. At the time, the study considHUHG ZD\V WR EHVW JHW 0DQVoHOG V products out to a wider audience - whether that be through e-commerce, a joint cooperative, online stores or a farmgate based approach. A year on and the on-line presHQFH LV WKH oUVW VWHS

“The website gives a clear picture of who each producer is, what they offer, and how to buy,� Ms Ellis said. “We have had professional photographs done, and now have a really good basis to move forward with our marketing.� Hoping to secure funding for business training for MPI members, the group has big plans. There is talk of a shared group apprentice, of running a program with local schools and of initiating a visiting chef program.

But MPI is not just about promotion. “We already have discounted buying powers – as a group – because many of us use the same jars and labels,� Ms Ellis said. “We use the same freight companies, and we hope to eventually be able to share selling spaces at PDUNHWV DFURVV WKH VWDWH WRJHWKer, we have a louder voice.� MPI also intend to launch a foodies’ twilight market, to be held in Mansfield, later this year. k0DQVoHOG 3URGXFHUV LV QRW just for local growers – we have members who create amazing timber artwork, others who source a product and value-add to create something different,� Ms Ellis said. %RXWLTXH SURGXFH LV D FRPpetitive market, and some MPI group members are already afoOLDWHG ZLWK RQOLQH VWRUHV VXFK DV Farmhouse Direct - an Australian organic food retailer. But, as Ms Ellis explained, it was logical to get as much product onto the marketplace. “Because we are based in 0DQVoHOG ZH DUH DOVR WU\LQJ WR drive our town as a destination,� she said. “It’s a two-pronged approach – we would like more visitors for ourselves, but also for other businesses in town.�

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Pumpkin seed business eyeing Do you have them? two top awards Don’t know? THE Australian Pumpkin Seed Company has reached the semi-finals of both the Prime Super Agricultural Innovation Award and the Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award. Recognition in the two prestigious awards is just a small token for the huge expansion the Ovens-based business has undergone. Over the last 10 years Sharan and Jay Rivett have successfully transformed the business from small scale pumpkin farming to the largest grower of pumpkins for their seed in Australia. Their farm shop and factory where visitors can view, taste and learn all about the

processing of the special variety Styrian pumpkin seed from ‘paddock to plate’ has been extremely popular. The business now has over 350 stockists across Australia and 50 major food manufacturing contracts that supply restaurants, muesli bar makers and the pharmaceutical and sports nutrition industries. The business employs 16 staff members and is proud of using local labourers, trades and resources when acquiring new farms. Ms Rivett said the business’s intention has always been to inspire healthy eating choices made affordable and tasty. “By focusing on the best

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“THIS isolated vineyard is one of the jewels of the Strathbogie Ranges.” High praise from Australia’s most esteemed wine critic, but that is exactly what James Halliday said in his 2018 review of Maygar’s Hill. Tucked away among imposing granite rocks, Maygar’s Hill lacks the pomp and fanfare associated with Victoria’s big vineyards. There are no backlit gum trees, no oxidised metal signs and certainly no lavish accommodation suites. Instead, Maygar’s is a small player on a big stage – but, if Halliday’s review is anything to go by, one with an increasingly loud voice. “There’s a strong following for the Wine Companion reviews,” Jenny Houghton, who owns and operates Maygar’s, explained. “For a small winery, getting a positive score can make a big difference – if you do well, emails with orders will arrive the same day the book is released.” The Maygar’s Hill Reserve Shiraz scored 96 out of a possible 100 points in the 2018 Wine Companion, noting; “there is an urgency, a freshness to the expression of the Shiraz, and new oak has been easily absorbed on the long palate”. Just what an urgent wine tastes like is open to interpretation, but Jenny certainly isn’t complaining. “That kind of review recognises what’s happening here, so it’s really important,” she said. 0RYLQJ IURP 3HUWK \HDUV DJR WR p \ KRW air balloons, Jenny planted grape cuttings originally to supplement their income. “I put them in with the thought of selling the fruit – at that time, grapes were taking a premium,” she said. It was the early 1990s, and everyone with a small piece of land was doing the same – dreaming of evenings spent watching the sun go down, sipping homemade chardonnay.

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jewel in the Strathbogie Ranges It was a boom decade for growers - the number of hectares planted to grapes across Australia doubled from 1996 to 2000. The ensuing market glut, and plummeting wholesale prices, saw many opt out of their weekend dreams. Not so Ms Houghton. -HQQ\ ZRUNHG WLUHOHVVO\ WKURXJK WKH p XF tuations, deciding early to be in command of their product from pruning to bottling. “I did the numbers and decided better to make it ourselves – focused on Cabernet and Shiraz varieties and are all estate produced,� she said. Maygar’s Hill is named after the landscape it snuggles against – in turn named after Leslie Maygar, one of three of Strathbogie Shire’s Victoria Cross (VC) recipients. Leslie was awarded the VC for rescuing a IDOOHQ VROGLHU ZKLOH XQGHU ULp H o UH GXULQJ WKH Second Boer War; he later served at Gallipoli, and died of wounds received at the Battle of Beersheba. His history is celebrated annually at Maygar’s Hill with the Bersheeba Dinner. “Many people are attracted to us because of the history – particularly with the centenary this year, there are a lot fascinated by the Victoria Cross,� Jenny said. “Euroa (the closest town to Maygar’s Hill) has three life-size statues dedicated to its war heroes, and Leslie is one of them.� Maygar’s Hill produces between 12 – 20 tonnes a season, depending on conditions, which equates to an average 900 cases. The 200m elevation of the property, light, sandy soils and position at the foothills of the ranges all help provide ideal growing conditions. Using a drip irrigation system, fed from both dam and bore, Jenny prefers to make the vines “anxious� as opposed to “stressing them� like many vineyards. “The vines have been hand planted from cuttings and deliver, small intense berries that produce wine of great colour and intensity,� she said. Although Maygar’s Hill has no intention of DSSO\LQJ IRU RUJDQLF FHUWLo FDWLRQ -HQQ\ UXQV a primarily natural system – occasionally spraying sulphur when required. In dry years, Jenny will hand prune each vine before fruit set, cutting from four to two buds to allow the plants to produce more using less water. “Because we are small, we can be nimble – if I need to take off fruit, I will – it’s that personal care I offer the vines that makes the difference,� she said. Harvest is done primarily by Jenny herself, with friends invited along for a “pick and picnic� day if the season is light. When produce tonnage is likely to be great, Jenny brings in professional pickers – steering away from backpackers because “they are lovely people, but a little too social�. Despite the accolade from Halliday for the 2016 vintage, Jenny can’t wait to open a 2018 bottle – certain it will be Maygar’s crowning glory.

ODE TO A HERO: Maygar’s Hill sits nestled into the side of a mountain named after Leslie Maygar, one of three Strathbogie Shire Victoria Cross (VC) recipients. Leslie was awarded the VC for rescuing a fallen soldier while under rifle fire during the Second Boer War; he later served at Gallipoli, and died of wounds received at the Battle of Beersheba. TASTE OF SUCCESS: Maygar’s Hill has been awarded 96 out of a possible 100 points for the Reserve Shiraz in the latest James Halliday Wine Companion.

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TEAM EFFORT: Over 100 students and teachers showed their support for the farmers at Oxley Primary School.

BIG HEART: Charlotte Purcell may be only four, but she collected a bucket of rain to donate to children in drought affected NSW; inspiring her family to take a road trip to visit families in need.

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The call to action has been wide and varied, but there can be no denying that the North East is doing what it can to help drought stricken parts of the country – even right down to a little four year old with a very big heart.

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Family traditions at Angus stud Tom’s wife Lucy manages much of the stud’s social media and produces its newsletters and sale catalogues. Amanda McFarlane handles the Te Mania Angus advertising program, event management and database marketing. Q: Best advice you ever received? Surround yourself with experts at every aspect of the business and listen to what they say. Q: Describe your perfect day. Every day at Te Mania Angus is pretty near perfect, because we just love what we are doing. Q: Best investment you ever made? Paying the panel of experts with whom we work so closely. Q: Worst investment you ever made? A very expensive video camera in the early days of video. It was big, heavy and we hardly used it. And it wasn’t cheap. Now of course, you just need your phone. Q: Best memory? We have a few – the arrival of VPI /RUG 3DWULRW RXU o UVW OLYH EXOO IURP North America which had such a major impact on the breed here, Te Mania Emperor, our highest priced sale bull and then national breed record at $91,000, our move from Colac to Mortlake setting up the business as we know it today, and SUREDEO\ RXU o UVW PLOOLRQ EXOO sale. Q: How can we get in contact with you – what’s your website? P: (03) 5264 1606;

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son-in-law four top Angus cows and an outstanding bull. Today Andrew and Mary Gubbins have stepped back from dayto-day involvement; with the business now run by their son Tom, his wife Lucy, daughter Amanda and her husband Hamish McFarlane. Te Mania Angus runs a breeding herd of 1700 cows producing bulls that are sold through an annual autumn on-property sale and a northern spring sale at Walgett in NSW. The embryo program is managed by James and Emily McCormack QHDU 0DQVo HOG ZKHUH WKH\ ORRN after and run all the donor cows and recipient females, with all male and female weaners returning to Mortlake to join the herd.

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Research shows PMR is worthy BY DR MARTIN AULDIST

Senior Research Scientist, Agriculture Victoria, Ellinbank

AGRICULTURE Victoria researchers at Ellinbank recently hosted a two-day workshop for dairy industry service providers. Around 20 representatives from feed and milk companies and Dairy Australia’s regional development programs attended the invitation-only event to hear researchers present an extended summary of nearly a decade’s work into the use of partial mixed rations (PMR) in pasture-based dairy systems. The workshop generated a lot of interest among those present, so I thought I would summarise the key messages from the workshop in this month’s column. The series of 11 grazing experiments commenced in 2009 and were interspersed with several shorter studies using metabolism stalls. All were conducted as part of the ‘Flexible Feeding Systems’ research program, which concluded in 2015. The program, led by Dr Bill Wales, had its origins in the fact that in 2009 the industry had just come through 10 years of below average rainfall and the use of pur-

RESEARCH: Almost a decade’s work went into Ag Vic’s research into the potential benefits of feeding partial mixed rations in a pasture based dairy system.

chased supplements was still increasing. The overall aim of the program was to see whether there were better, more efo FLHQW ZD\V WR IHHG VXSSOH ments to dairy cows while maintaining pasture as a major part of their daily intake. .H\ o QGLQJV RI WKH SUR gram were: z Feeding supplements as a PMR containing maize

grain, maize silage, canola meal and wheat or barley grain produced higher milk solid (fat + protein) yields than equivalent amounts of energy fed as cereal grain in the dairy and forage in the paddock. z Generally, the milk proGXFWLRQ EHQHo WV RI 305 weren’t obvious until at least 10kg DM of total supplement/cow/day was fed

(that’s 7.5kg DM of grain). z No milk production benHo WV RI 305 ZHUH DSSDUHQW when it was fed only once per day: it needed to be fed at least twice per day. z Cows fed PMR consistently produced milk with a higher fat concentration than milk from cows fed cereal grain and forage. z Feeding cows a PMR containing maize grain and

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z Adding canola meal to the PMR led to increased intakes of both pasture and supplement: this was a primary factor behind the observed increases in milk solids yield. z Adding canola to the PMR increased cows’ inclination to graze. z Feeding the main components of the PMR through existing infrastructure in the farm dairy allowed between 75 and 100 per cent of the PLON SURGXFWLRQ EHQHo WV to be captured without the need for a feed pad or mixer wagon. Overall, the work generated a large volume of detailed information useful to farmers interested in optimising the use of existing feeding infrastructure or those considering establishing PMR systems on their farms, whether by choice or necessity. The research results have been thoroughly analysed by Agriculture Victoria farm systems economist Dr &KULVWLH +R ZKR FRQFOXGHG that despite the high capital cost of PMR systems, they can be profitable when well managed and milk responses similar to those measured in the Flexible Feeding Systems research can be achieved. Anyone seeking further information is encouraged to contact me at martin.auldist@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

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THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is offering more than $525,000 for grants to rural, regional and remote communities to address local community priorities. Generous support from more than 15 partners means community groups nationwide will be able to apply for up to $5000 to support projects that strengthen their community. Priority will be given to

towns of 10,000 people or fewer. “Rural, regional and remote communities are incredible places to live, work and raise families,� Natalie Egleton, chief executive ofo FHU RI )555 VDLG “However, population size, distance, and remoteness also present challenges and in some cases, greater disadvantage than their urban counterparts. “Communities with strong local leaders, access to rel-

evant health programs and services, and support services for the most vulnerable and marginalised are critical to strengthening and sustaining these communities.� Ms Egleton says that while the program will rePDLQ DV p H[LEOH DV HYHU WKH extra funds mean that money is available to support VSHFLo F DUHDV WKDW KDYH QRW had much support in recent years. “One of the most underfunded areas that we un-

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portant it is for rural, regional and remote organisations to have the right leadership capability to help form communities where everyone feels they belong, are valued and respected,� said Ms McKean. Another area that will receive more focus is health and wellbeing, thanks to the John T Reid Charitable Trusts. A long-term partner, this year FRRR was the recipient of a 60th anniversary grant to help improve health and

wellbeing outcomes. Since inception, FRRR has managed the distribution of more than $80 million in grants and provided substantial capacity building support to community organisations across the nation. Applications close on September 26. For examples of the full range funding option, and to see if your organisation is eligible for funding, visit the Small Grants page on the FRRR website.

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GOING GUNG HO: Sas Allardice (left) and Mel Willard make up Gung Hoe Growers, the first to approach Mt Alexander about leasing land for an organic vegetable business.

Going Gung Hoe Name: We are Gung Hoe Growers: Sas Allardice and Mel Willard. How did you come to be involved with HOFA? We have been farming with leased land from Katie and Hugh for three years, this creation of HOFA will see us into our fourth (we measure time by garlic plantings). What are you farming? Gung Hoe Growers is a small scale organic (almost certified) market garden. We grow soil, belly laughs, veggie porn and a large assortment of annual and perennial vegetables, fruit, herbs and edible flowers. Biggest challenge in setting up the co-op? Speaking as one half - I’d say it’s making HOFA conversations a priority as when you are already farming your own business, sometimes meetings to nut it all out seem hard to make time for. What do you hope to achieve over the next 12 months? To have more members in the collective, continue the beautiful culture we’ve already started to grow here and be fully productive on a small piece of the land. Contact details: Facebook is the best way to get a hold of us and see what we’re doing plus instagram - gunghoegrowers and email gunghoegrowers@gmail.com.

NEW WAY TO FARM: Katie and Hugh Finlay have pioneered the first organic share-farm, where four individual producers have signed on to lease parts of their farm – including an orchardist, vegetable growers, a micro dairy and a heritage nursery. The Finlays hope that, over time, even more farmers will become involved in the co-op. Read the story below and then turn to pages two and three. PHOTO: David White

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How did you come to be involved with HOFA? I first heard about the co-op at a knowledgesharing event for small to medium scale regenerative farmers called ‘Deep Winter Agrarians’. About a year later I formally expressed interest and after a few meetings, Hugh and Katie offered me the orchard lease. What are you farming? Organic stome and stone fruit (apples, cherries, apricots, peaches etc). Biggest challenge in setting up the co-op? Maintaining good relationships and having clear expectations. Regular communication and empathy is key to understanding everyone else’s perspectives and finding the right path forward together. What do you hope to achieve over the next 12 months? I hope to offer CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares soon, maybe with a bit of an experimental element. I’d like to integrate poultry into the orchard asap and look forward to working out how our different farming enterprises can work together - we are already trialling Tess’ dairy cows in the orchard. Contact details: www.tfgardens.com.au or www.facebook.com/tfgardens.

y the end of this month, Mount Alexander Fruit Gardens will herald in a new era of farming. Katie and Hugh Finlay will step back from being orchardists, instead earning part of their income from their land as it is farmed cooperatively by different businesses. Together, the team will become known as the Harcourt Organic Farming Alliance (HOFA). It is a novel idea, and one that is very much in its infancy; plenty of details still need to be thrashed out, including power usage, water rights, infrastructure maintenance costs to name a few. But the idea behind HOFA is as romantic as it is practical; complimentary farming for individual products. The Mount Alexander Fruit Garden, just out of Harcourt, sits on 60 hectares of granite loam soil. The property has been in Katie’s family for almost 50 years, with 6000 mature apple, peach, pear, cherry and nectarine trees - as well as a self-supplying tree nursery. With an average rainfall of 450mm, the 2018 season is tracking well for sub-soil moisture, which will work with their ongoing soil improvement program to help promote healthy microbial activity. It has also proven to be the perfect time for the Finlays to take a step back – the culmination of

Four businesses kick-start a new way to share-farm Ĺ°

a process that started a couple of years ago. “We wanted to retire, but we wanted to stay on farm,� Katie said. This is where the pair hit the oUVW URDG EORFN “It’s a common story among farmers our age; we’re not getting any younger, and while we wanted to take a less active role in the orchard, we also wanted it to stay in production,� Katie said. Back in 2015, Katie and Hugh were approached by a local team looking to rent land for a market garden. The Gung Hoe Growers have now become part of the property landscape – but they planted more than just vegetables. “We had this great experience working with Gung Hoe – which led us to think maybe we could lease out parts of the farm and still have an interest in it - but not so much of the back-breaking work.� Not long after, the Finlays were approached by Tess Sellar – who wanted to establish a 10 cow micro-dairy, but had no equity to buy her own land. “That was enough to kick us into action, to make us chase this new idea,� Katie said. The next step was deciding

to look for someone to lease the orchard. The process: 7R oQG WKH ULJKW SHUVRQ .DWLH and Hugh undertook an extensive social media campaign, ran webinars and contacted local farming groups. They found the right person in Ant Wilson, and offered him a traineeship to help learn the skills he needed to take on the orchard.

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ext, Katie and Hugh set about developing the paperwork - a process that received a huge boost with a $10,000 grant for business development through the Regional Development Victoria Food Source program. The same program has since provided a further $45,000 – to be matched by the co-op farmers – for building infrastructure. “Collaborative farming is a bit of a buzz word at the moment,� Katie said. “We just happened to come along at the right time, and so there has been a lot of support and help made available to us.� Lease documents, which should all be signed by the end of this month, are for three years with two three year options for

extension, along with a built-in clause that each can only be terminated by the individual business owners, not the property owners. Running costs like power and water are metered where posVLEOH ZLWK HDFK OHDVH oQDQFLDOO\ valued according to land size and the amount of infrastructure provided. “We have modelled the business on a break-even model for now, just because we want this to work and for it to be affordable for new farmers,� Katie said. After the lease documents are VLJQHG +2)$ ZLOO RIoFLDOO\ IRUP as a farming co-op. Who is involved: So far, there are four active players in the HOFA team. Tellurian Fruit Gardens – leased by Ant Wilson, four hectares of the orchard will be commercially farmed with organic fruit destined for farm gate sales and wholesale markets. Ant spent nine months learning the ropes from Katie and Hugh, and will continue to be mentored by them. *XQJ +RH *URZHUV q WKH oUVW WR approach the Finlays, Gung Hoe Growers is owned and operated by Mel Willard and Sas Allardice who currently use approximately a hectare of market garden but are looking to expand. Gung Hoe Growers grow a large range of seasonal vegetables, mainly supplying local restaurants and vegie boxes.

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MICRO: Tessa Sellar will operate her micro dairy on a dedicated lease of 15 hectares, with an option to graze cattle through other parts of the property when appropriate.

Micro milking Name: Tessa Sellar - Sellar Farmhouse Creamery.

ALL SMILES: Being an orchardist is hard work, but there is nothing quite like picking a box of beautiful farm-fresh organic produce. Pictured is Katie Finlay with the 2017 apricot drop.

“This way of farming works for all of us; we can share with the farmers, they share the hard work and the costs – and we hope everyone wins in the end.� Future direction: KHUH DUH GHoQLWHO\ VWLOO obstacles to overcome, the Finlays know that. As with any business, there will be teething problems – days when Katie and Hugh may wonder whether they have done the right thing, days when the problems may seem insurmountable. “At times we’ve wondered whether we should have just sold the farm – some mornings we have woken up and thought, why are we doing this?� Katie said. “But I think that’s because no one else has done it, so we’ve had no guidance and have had to oJXUH LW RXW DW HYHU\ VWHS y Long term, they hope their farming decision will have an impact across more than just the orchard. “If this works, it could be developed in other places as well,� Katie said. “We would like it to be a replicable model.� Along with running the nursery, Katie and Hugh operate an online business called Grow Great Fruit teaching people how to successfully grow organic fruit at home. “We really have a passion for helping people learn how to grow their own food, and can’t wait to have more time to expand our teaching business,� Katie said. Looking forward, they hope to EHFRPH oQDQFLDOO\ VXVWDLQDEOH from their leased property – but more importantly, they would like to help guide the next generation of farmers. “As we move into our golden years, I hope Hugh and I have a thriving organic farm and that we are feeding our community - and growing growers,� Katie said. “That’s what the Harcourt Organic Farm Alliance is really all about.�

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NEXT GENERATION: Ant Wilson (pictured left) has leased the original organic fruit orchard from the Finlays. He will now operate as part of the HOFA co-op, under the business name Tellurian Fruit Gardens. Ant is pictured with land owner and retiring orchardist Hugh Finlay.

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ellar Farmhouse Creamery – still in the development phase, the micro-dairy will be operated by Tess Sellar, who plans to milk 10 cows. Tess has a dedicated lease of 15 hectares, and the opportunity to utilise other parts of the farm for grazing when appropriate. Carr’s Organic Fruit Tree Nursery – named for Katie’s father Merv Carr, who originally planted the orchards on the farm. Merv grew and supplied every fruit tree that Mt Alexander Fruit Gardens initially planted. Katie and Sas (from the Gung Hoe Growers) will operate a small scale organic tree nursery, utilising Merv’s knowledge to develop a range of hardWR oQG KHULWDJH IUXLW WUHHV “We still have a few hectares that we could put other small enterprises on,� Katie said. “To help share the cost burden, it would be great to have at least two more intensive horticulture businesses.� There is already a buyer waiting IRU FHUWLoHG RUJDQLF ERWDQLFDOV EXW also potential for mushrooms, native foods, poultry, bees or berries.

Sharing more the just the farm: “Whatever costs possible are to be shifted into the co-op, to reduce the running expenses for our farmers – we are trying to set up a model that is low cost and KLJK SURoWDELOLW\ IRU HDFK HQWHUprise,� Katie said. There are plans to share insurance costs, farm maintenance and even machinery. %XW WKH ELJJHVW EHQHoW IRU WKH JURXS ZDV ZKHQ 1$6$$ &HUWLoHG Organic agreed – just last week – to allow the multiple enterprises to be together under a group FHUWLoFDWLRQ “Everyone can now operate as an organic producer, while sharing the costs associated with that - which can be considerable,� Katie said. HOFA members will also have the opportunity to farm land, without paying to enter the real estate market. “One of the biggest obstacles faced by next generation farmers is how to start,� Katie said. “Unless you have family with land, it is almost impossible to gather the equity required.

How did you come to be involved with HOFA? I moved to the area five years ago to intern and work at a local, organic goat dairy and cheese farm. I met Katie and Hugh shortly after arriving. Two years ago I started looking for land to take the big leap and start my own dairy. It was at a food hubs conference in Bendigo, where Katie stood up saying she was looking for young farmers to come and farm with them. I sent her a text that night. What are you farming? I’m slowly building up my micro dairy. Currently I’m running four cows and two future milking calves with the plan to run a herd of 10 milkers. With on-site processing for fresh milk, yogurt and butter to the local Castlemaine markets. We’re currently busy trying to get the factory finished and licensed so we can start selling and building the herd. Biggest challenge in setting up the co-op? So far so good, but we are all very aware that our internal relationships are the biggest challenge. Clear communications, expectations, managing emotions. We’re working on systems to put in place now for when issues arise in the future. What do you hope to achieve over the next 12 months? Finish the factory, start selling and sharing our product, always building resilient soils, animals and community. Contact details: www.sellardairy.com.au.

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY: Katie Finlay and Sas Allardice (pictured far right and left) are running Carr’s Organic Fruit Tree Nursery, using the decades of knowledge passed down from Katie’s father Merv (centre).

Heritage nursery Names: Katie Finlay and Sas Allardice. How did you come to be involved with HOFA? We were both already involved with the farm in other ways - Sas in Gung Hoe Growers, Katie as one of the owners. We decided to start the fruit tree nursery just for fun really, and to learn some new skills. Plus it’s a side income, and it’s a great way for me (Katie) to still have a “hands-on� role as a farmer now that Ant is leasing the orchard. What are you farming? We’re growing deciduous fruit trees from scratch, ie first we grow our own rootstocks from seed or cuttings, and then we graft scions onto the rootstock to make the trees. We’re in a great position to do that because Merv (Merv Carr, Katie’s Dad, who the nursery is named for) is here every week to teach and mentor us, plus we have more than 140 varieties of fruit on the farm already, so we have a good source of scion wood on hand. Biggest challenge in setting up the co-op? It’s been pretty easy for the nursery because it’s such a simple business, but we’re hoping the co-op will bring us benefits with marketing and cost-saving, so trying to understand how to set those systems up has been the hardest thing so far. What do you hope to achieve over the next 12 months? We are planning to have our first selling season next winter, so we’re hoping this summer is really successful in the nursery. We started working on the trees last year, so we’ve got some really interesting multi-grafts coming through (ie multiple varieties on the same tree) that should be ready for sale next June. Contact details: best to send nursery inquiries to Katie at kfinlay@mafg.com.au.

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Boer goats a goer at Whittlesea Show As superintendent of the Boer goat section, Joe said he wanted the show to be a friendly social day of competition among new and experienced breeders - a day for the public to see some amazing animals and source information about Boer goat meat and breeding. Berwyn Squire at Agriculture Victoria will also be there to answer any questions about goat health, welfare and NLIS tagging. There will also be an opportunity to get hands on with some goats at the kids’ corner – pun intended. So get along to the 2018 Whittlesea Show, where you can access all the latest information about Boer goats while revelling in the atmosphere of a classic country show, with kids’ rides, live displays and everything in between.

BOER Goats Australia (BGA) is excited to team up with the Whittlesea Agricultural Society in organising BGA’s inaugural Boer Goat Show, which will kick off on Saturday, November 3 as part of the 2018 Whittlesea Show. Boer goat breeder Joe D’Andrea of Bailieston Boers in Nagambie, said it would be a not to be missed event. k7KLV ZLOO EH WKH o UVW VKRZ LQ Victoria dedicated to exhibiting animals from all aspects of the Boer goat industry, with all varieties of Boer goats on display, not just stud animals,� he said. “The 2018 Whittlesea Show will exhibit classes for red, black, painted (patches of different colours) and standard Boers (white with a red head), as well as classes for commercial non-registered goats judged on their meat potential and a junior class for young farmers.�

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SEE THE BEST: The inaugural Boer Goat Show will be held at the 2018 Whittlesea Show.

Fleeces sought for Wangaratta Show WHETHER you’re a sheep farmer with a large herd or just have a few sheep running around your farm, you are being encouraged to HQWHU \RXU DQLPDO V SUL]H p HHFH LQ this year’s Wangaratta Show, to be held on October 13 and 14. Charmane Bennett, head stewDUG RI WKH p HHFH VHFWLRQ RI WKH show, and part of an Everton Upper sheep farming family that stretches back several generations, said she and Wangaratta Show organisers are keen to increase the p HHFH VHFWLRQ WKLV \HDU The section is a family affair, with her son Adam also being among the stewards at the show. Charmane added that Adam’s grandmother Lucy Bennett also had a long connection with the show, being a life member of the show committee. She is urging all sheep owners to consider keeping aside a sample RI p HHFH IRU WKH FRPSHWLWLRQ ZKHQ embarking on their spring shearing. “I want them to keep it out, and get that beautiful entry in,� she said.

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Profit driven by kg per hectare STRATHVIEW Maternal Genetics have concentrated their breeding program on weaning as many kilograms of lamb per ewe as possible through selecting rams with performance recorded maternal attributes. Recently, the team has been working in conjunction with Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) to increase survival in triplet born lambs. Stud principal, Tim Lubke, said by slightly lowering the condition score before ewes give birth - and selecting higher birth weight rams – they have achieved higher survival rates in triplets. “Some Strathview triplet bearing ewes have the ability to wean over 100kg of lamb at 100 days, making WKHP WKH PRVW SURo WDEOH VKHHS RQ the farm,” he said. While the Strathview focus is not to have all their sheep bear triplets, there is ground to be made up in terms of lamb survival - and that’s what the MLA project is focused on. “Our triplet mobs are returning on average 208 per cent weaning, and twin bearing ewes are returning 171 per cent,” Tim said. “Ewes this year scanned in lamb at 198 per cent, and have an average adult weight of 71kg, and lamb down at 11 ewes per hectare.” Along with growth, Strathview Genetics sheep have a great conversion rate and respond well to feed. They quickly put on condition, which has helped them retain the high survival rates even in dry times - as well as the strong maternal mothering trait that has been bred LQWR WKH p RFN The breeding background of Strath-

DOUBLE PRODUCTION: Strathview have a stud focus on weaning as many kilograms of lamb per ewe as possible, with successful twins and triplets a major part of the program.

view has more than 30 years of performance recording maternal breeds. Early maturing ewes allows for the breed to be joined at seven months of age, ensuring every sheep is productive on the farm. Strathview will be offering rams in the top one per cent of the $Maternal LambPlan breed index, and

will include performance recorded Coopworth genetics imported from New Zealand as well as their easy care composites. 7KHVH UDPV DUH XVHG LQ o UVW FURVV DQG VHOI UHSODFLQJ p RFNV The on property ram sale will be held on Tuesday, October 9 at ‘Strathview’ Henty.

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Henty Field Days to help farmers come from within a three hour radius of Henty and there is no doubt the majority of these areas are doing it tough,� HMFD chief executive officer, Belinda Anderson, said. “Even if by attending Henty, it simply gives people a day out and a little relief from the monotony of drought, then we have done our job. “The mood among our exhibitors remains positive and we are aiming to continue what we have done for the last 54 years, and that is provide an agribusiness supermarket of the latest and greatest developments in agriculture.� To date, the Henty site has received 265mm of rain, with the Baker Seeds agronomy site on track to showcase 25 cereal and two bar-

AUSTRALIA’S biggest mixed farming field days, the annual Henty Field Days, are helping where they can this year in honour of all those doing it tough in New South Wales. Already at exhibitor capacity, there is some $120 million worth of machinery and technology lined up for the agricultural sector of this year’s event. More than 800 exhibitors on 1200 sites - representing over 3500 companies - will present some 14km of external shopfront for visitors to the field days, on September 18 to 20. The Henty Machinery Field Days have long been a must-attend on the farming calendar, and despite the tough season, this year promises to be no different. “Many of our visitors

ley varieties plus legumes, forage and oil seed varieties. Mrs Anderson said hay bales used on exhibitor sites and purchased last year for the 2018 event would be donated as drought relief. Lyn Jacobsen, of Albury, has donated a John Deere collector’s quilt to be auctioned for the CWA of NSW Drought Aid on Thursday, September 20. Stockinbingal farmer John Harper, founder of the Mate Helping Mate program, will speak on drought survival at Country Lifestyle on Thursday, September 20 at 12.25pm. Burrumbuttock Hay Runners will again have a site at Henty this year for their merchandise sales and taking donations towards their next hay run to Queensland in January.

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Australian Lowlines – they’re the compact breed with a big future THIS year’s Royal Melbourne Show will again showcase the very best in Australian Lowline cattle – the compact beef breed with a big future. The registered Australian Lowline cattle of today are descended from those original Aberdeen Angus cattle imported from Canada and Scotland in 1929 by the NSW Department of Agriculture - to run at their Trangie and Glen Innes farms. From there, every Lowline animal in Australia is able to trace WKHLU '1$ DQG LV SDUHQW YHULo HG before registration to prove they come from the same genetic pool as the one that originated in 1929. According to Lowline breeder and Whitby Farm stud principal, Ken Lorains, Australian Lowline cattle are one of the few breeds that retain pure genetics from the original herds in their countries of origin. %HQHo WV RI WKH /RZOLQH EUHHG include: v &RPSDFW IUDPHV q DW MXVW 60 per cent of the size of larger

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Belvedere Poll Dorset rams ready to be sold this month $ &+$1&( WULS WR WKH &RURZD VKHHS VDOHV o UVW VWDUW ed Janet Morant down the path of Poll Dorset’s 36 years ago. Since that day, Belvedere Poll Dorset’s have earned a reputation for producing rams that are long and well-muscled, with around 100 animals for private sale as of this month. The stud is run by the Morant family, with the farm spanning 1300 acres in the 950mm rainfall area of Tallangatta. The Poll Dorset’s are run alongside commercial composite ewes and beef cattle – but it is the evolving genetics – and subsequent quality – that UHDOO\ H[FLWHV WKH 0RUDQW WHDP “The rams look great this year, and have done well because of the good autumn and relatively dry winter,� Anita said. k:H KDYH XVHG VRPH H[ citing genetics from South Australian – which have produced long well-muscled stylish rams which will be available in this year’s sale drop.� 5Hp HFWLQJ RQ WKH VHDVRQ Anita said it was the ewes who had proven to be the heroes of 2017. “We breed our own ewes, so we have control over their genetics and biosecurity,� she said. k7KH\ DUH DQ (DVW )UHLVDQ [ Dorset composite, and these girls have got in lamb, carried their twins through a dry start

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Five decades of Poll Dorset breeding at Coledale AFTER almost 50 years of breeding, it’s no surprise the Binnie family know a thing or two about Poll Dorsets. Each year, the stud turns off some of the best rams in the country – and the 2018 sale will be no different. Held later this month, on September 27, the Coledale Poll Dorset stud team have been busy preparing, having shorn all sale stock last month. Since then, they have been on a ration of hammer milled oaten hay, with lu-

pins and wheat for protein; and are now looking every inch the quality animal. The lead sire of this year’s sale rams is Coledale 44/15 – who has bred very well for the past two years at Coledale, and has provided great hind quarters and body shape in all his offspring. This year’s Coledale sale ZLOO DOVR VHH WKH oUVW ORW RI Rangeview 43/15 progeny go under the hammer – young rams who all display excellent carcase, great length

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ALMOST FIFTY: Coledale Poll Dorsets will host their annual ram sale on September 27. Pictured is stud principal Wallace Binnie with Kirsty Taylor.

and depth with clean points. Kurralea 740/14 has also produced quality big sons, and is another featured sire at the 2018 sale. “This year, we have a really quality line up,” stud principal Wallace Binnie said. “I am sure there are several rams that would suit the most discerning stud buyer looking for a sire this year.” Over the last 12 months, Coledale has used semen from the top ram on Lambplan, Aberdeen 527/16 - the

number one trait leader in carcase + and growth under Lambplan. “We selected him also for correct structure, clean head and points, and he is in the top bracket for his eating quality index,” Mr Binnie said. “We also purchased semen from Bruan 81/14, who is also a very well-balanced ram with Lambplan indexes to match – these are the kind of quality animals that we incorporate into our genetic base.” Like many across the

country, it has not been an easy season for the Coledale Poll Dorset team. There has been little rain, little ground cover and a resulting rise in early weaning rates. Despite the hard conditions, it has also been an opportunity for the Poll Dorsets to shine. “The breed has the ability to turn off sucker lambs at four months of age, or to carry them through if the season permits to produce those extra heavy weights at

10 – 12 months of age,” Mr Binnie said. “Not many can do that.” The 2018 Coledale Poll Dorset Stud Ram Sale will be held on the last Thursday in September, on the 27th – just before the AFL grand oQDO Rams will be penned by 11am, with a barbecue lunch kicking off at 12 noon followed by the sale at 1pm. For more information contact Wallace Binnie and the team on 5765 2236 or 0427 944 035.

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Preparing for dry spell - Planning the road ahead IF ever there was good advice during a dry spell, it’s ‘make a plan’. Veterinarian and local 0DQVo HOG EHHI SURGXFHU 'U Rod Manning, is urging proGXFHUV WR SODQ QRZ IRU KRZ they are going to navigate D KLJKO\ SRVVLEOH ORQJ GU\ haul to autumn in southern Australia – which is when he EHOLHYHV WKH FXUUHQW VHDVRQ ZLOO EUHDN k,I WKHUH V QR SODQ SHRSOH get stressed and simply run RXW RI HPRWLRQDO FDSLWDO y KH said. k3HRSOH ZKR SODQ IRU ZKDW WKH\ ZLOO GR IURP QRZ XQWLO ZKHQ ZH JHW VLJQLo FDQW UDLQ perhaps in late autumn, have a means to rationalise what they are doing; it takes most RI WKH VWUHVV DZD\ y Plan ahead: 'U 0DQQLQJ VDLG SURGXF HUV VKRXOG WDNH VWRFN E\ DVN ing questions such as: v +RZ PXFK IHHG DQG ZD ter do I have on hand? v +RZ PXFK FDSLWDO GR , KDYH DYDLODEOH" v ,I LW GRHVQ W UDLQ XQWLO April/May, how will I get through until then?; and v :KDW V WKH HQG JRDO" 'U 0DQQLQJ VDLG LQ W\SLFDO FRZ FDOI RSHUDWLRQV EUHHG LQJ VWRFN DUH WKH FRUH RI WKH EXVLQHVV LQ SDUWLFXODU VHF RQG WKLUG DQG IRXUWK FDOYHUV which are the most resilient. Strategies to help preserve WKRVH EUHHGHUV LQFOXGH v HDUO\ SUHJQDQF\ WHVWLQJ WR LGHQWLI\ DQG VHOO QRQ SURGXF WLYH IHPDOHV v VHOO VXUSOXV VWRFN ZKLOH prices hold - old cows, old

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FRQo GHQFH LQ RXU SURGXFW y Mr Farrugia said. Diesel drive versions including Hatz, Yanmar and Kubota engines are also available. Further information - including a free informative guide to selection of the right Aussie pump for your property - is available from the Australian Pump website (www. aussiepumps.com.au).

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September 2018

What’s on for farmers in the region A calendar covering a variety of agriculture happenings in North East and Goulburn Valley

David Hardwick (Agroecologist and partner at Soil Land Food) and Gerry Gillespie (pioneered the no turn inoculated compost approach in Australia) will present a practical hands-on one day workshop. Around the world there has been an increase in the number of farmers making and using fermentation based products such as EM and bio fertilisers. In this practical, hands-on workshop participants will look at all these technologies as well as showing you how to make them yourself for low cost. The workshop costs $10. To book, go to https://www. trybooking.com/XUEI.

WANT YOUR EVENT ADDED TO THE LIST? EMAIL RMCCORMACK@NEMEDIA. COM.AU September-November Euroa Biodiversity Spring It is nearly spring and the Euroa Arboretum is again coordinating Biodiversity Spring. For those who have not participated before, Biodiversity Spring is a celebration of our agricultural landscapes, natural environment and the flora and fauna in it. This year Biodiversity Spring has been expanded to include both healthy living and indigenous events across both the Goulburn Broken Catchment and the North East Catchment areas. The website will be launched at the start of Spring. For more information or to submit an event contact Ron Litjens on 0419 559 368 or email biodiversityspring@euroaarboretum.com.au. September 11 Dairy Farm Monitor and Situation and Outlook 2018 Breakfast Shepparton Join Ag Vic’s specialist farm business analyst Claire Waterman and Dairy Australia’s senior analyst John Droppert as they take you through the Dairy Farm Monitor Results and Dairy Industry Situation and Outlook with a specific emphasis on the Murray Dairy Region. For further information please contact Lachlan Barnes on

September 20 & 21 Koyuga and Karrimba Grassland and pasture management with Colin Seis. Goulburn Murray Landcare is hosting two free events with Colin Seis, pioneer of Pasture Cropping and regenerative ag, on grassland and perennial pasture management. Contact Goulburn Murray Landcare for more details.

COMING UP: A quick look at what’s coming up for farmers in the North East – including two workshops that will feature David Hardwick (Agroecologist and partner at Soil Land Food) and Gerry Gillespie (pioneered the no turn inoculated compost approach in Australia) talking all things bugs, brews and natural compost.

0438 092 352 or email lachlanb@ murraydairy.com.au. September 14 Lima East Soils, moisture, plants and technology field day: improve farm productivity and resilience to dry seasons The Gecko Clan will be presenting the results of their Lima East trial on Friday September 14 at Lima East and then back to Swanpool Hall for presentation and lunch. 12 months ago, the

group used a Yeoman’s plough to rip their site, and will now revisit to assess soil moisture availability. This is a free event with lunch provided, but RSVP is necessary for catering purposes. Email landcare2@iiner.net.au. September 18 Elmore and St Arnaud Opportunity for profit workshops These two half-day workshops will delve into the results from a three-year national project fund-

ed by the Grains Research and Development Corporation. The project has benchmarked more than 300 grain businesses nationally to identify what drives profit in each agro-ecological zone and how the provision of technical information links with these profit drivers. Contact James Hillcoat on (08) 8841 4500 or register online at www.ruraldirections.com/ pages/home/events.php. September 27 Kotupna Fire Station On farm bugs and brews

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Ongoing Dairy business mentoring Thanks to the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, you have the opportunity to access a one on one session with an AgBiz Assist consultant to implement a business, financial, record keeping system/process or skill on your farm. To register your interest please contact Lachlan Barnes on 0438 092 352 or lachlanb@murraydairy.com.au.

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ELMORE FIELD DAYS

September 2018

Longer battery life with Recharge “EVERY battery you buy, and every battery you own, is sulphated - and sulphation kills batteries,” so says Gerard Anselmi from Recharge Battery Additive. k$QG HYHU\ o HOG GD\ ZH GR KDYH farmers with batteries well over 12 to 14 years and still going.” After 15 years selling Recharge in Australia, and 20 years in NZ, the Kiwi exfarmer says it is a simple formula. “Don’t wait till they die and try and resurrect the dead because sulphation damages the lead plates - the earlier you treat them the less damage is done and the longer batteries will go,” Mr Anselmi said. Lead acid batteries die prematurely from sulphation build-up, but a Recharge treatment will dissolve the lead sulphate build-up; turning those sulphur ions back into sulphuric acid holding electrons, re-aciding the battery. “We are chemically reversing the sulphation process, one chemical reaction to counter another, maximising battery charge holding capacity and preventing premature battery failure,” Mr Anselmi said. “The key is to get in early before the damage has been done.”

Mr Anselmi recommends treating batteries early, and then every two years – and keep them charged. “It is so simple - don’t wait until they die and try and resurrect the dead because after the plates have been damaged, it is too late,” he said. Gerard and Debbie will be at the Elmore Field Days again this year on site 231, where they will be fully stocked. A 2-litre container of Recharge retails on-line for $395, but will be heavily disFRXQWHG WR GXULQJ WKH o HOG GD\V The 2-litre is the cheapest way to buy Recharge - with enough to treat 42 x N70s (battery), or about 20 bigger truck batteries, meaning each treatment costs around $7 to treat an N-70zz – getting you as much as double its life expectancy and an ability to keep it running at full capacity. Recharge can also be used to treat sealed batteries - simply drill into each cell. Recharge is also great for deep cycle batteries like fork hoists, golf carts, scissor hoists and stand-alone power system batteries. Email gerard@recharge.net.nz for more info, or to purchase online head to www.recharge.net.nz.

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2018 Elmore Field Days – fun for the whole family THE 2018 55th annual Elmore Field Days are shaping up to be the biggest yet – with more displays, more stall holders, more guest speakers and most importantly, more tractors. Kicking off on October 2 and running for three days, the event showcases all that is new, exciting and innovative in the world of agriculture, from the quarter acre hobby farmer to the large scale broad acre operation. This year, Elmore again falls in the Victorian school holidays which means there is even more reason to pack up the kids and the family and head to one of the biggest ag shows in the state. Because of the timing, a special effort has been made to make all the junior farmers feel like mum and dad - with jumping castles and face painting, along with live kids’ shows and plenty of John Deere merchandise in little sizes. With over 700 exhibitors every interest, age level and dream aspiration is covered – from tools to pools, yards to crushes and everything in between, the Elmore Field Days are a must on the agricultural calendar. There will be plenty to see and do with daily in-paddock demonstrations - highlighting the latest in tillage, haymaking, spraying and sowing machinery. There will be shearing and wool-handling demonstrations

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FIELD FASHIONS: Elmore’s Ag Art is one of the most popular shows over the Field Days, with a catwalk daily at 11am and again at 2pm.

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year one to over 50, and people from all over the nation are starting to get involved. Lorraine Trewick, Elmore’s general interest and ag art chairwoman, created the competition after seeing something similar in New Zealand 20 years ago, and she believes the ingenuity of the RXWo WV DUH LQFUHGLEOH “The imagination people have to put it together every year just blows us away,” said Ms Trewick.

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FUN FOR ALL: This year, the Elmore Field Days falls in the school holidays – and Elmore is celebrating with free entry for those aged under 12.

Kids are covered at this year’s Elmore Field Days EVERYONE knows Dad and Mum love the annual Elmore Field Days, but this year there is a special focus on fun for the young and young at heart. Falling in the school holidays, families are encouraged to come along and have some fun – with free entry for under 12s across all three days of the show; not to mention the free entertainment. A roving favourite with families is Mr Balloon Man, whose talent for balloon artistry precedes him. No one can manipulate

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daily creepy crawly display with the reptile awareness display. If ponies are your passion there are plenty of sites – from trough displays to plastic fencing, retail outlets to new stable complexes – but perhaps the most exciting display is the heritage horse demonstrations; get along and watch these gentle beasts in action – cuddle up afterwards for a photo. For more information YLVLW ZZZ HOPRUHo HOGGD\V FRP DX RU FRQWDFW WKH RIo FH on 5432 6176.

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Intuitive technology allows for accuracy and ease of use THROUGHOUT the design and testing phase of each new product, the Gallagher research and development team undertake a series of on-farm discussions with product users. These valuable insights provide the backbone to the simplicity and rugged nature of the final product available to the market. The latest in the range of Gallagher Weighing and EID products is the TWR5 Weigh Scale and EID Tag Reader. Already the winner of multiple design awards, the TWR-5 has revolutionised the weighing and EID market – providing a tough, farm ready weigh scale with the ability to read EID tags

while eliminating any complexity. Performance conscious farmers, like livestock manager Mark Howard from Duaringa Station, are provided with an innovative system that is reliable, accurate but also very simple to use. “The TW-3 is not one of these where you have to spend three or four days in the office after you’ve finished mustering,” Mr Howard said. “The screen is huge and clear - the unit is really good if you don’t know something too: you can click on screens and it will actually take you through it – and you can’t muck anything up; it’s unreal that way.”

Geoff Oliver, from Englewood Park in Victoria, finds the accuracy of the Gallagher weighing and EID range to be unbeatable. “With the HR5, there are no mistakes… your accuracy is tremendous,” he said. “Moving to EID tags means we can easily manage individual animal data - it gives us a way to very quickly identify the sheep that aren’t producing.” For expert advice on the full range of Gallagher products, including I Series Energizers and Westonfence, visit the team at site 336 at this year’s Elmore Field Days and speak with their territory managers about a Gallagher solution to suit your needs.

Weedwakka deals with your weeds quickly and efficiently WHETHER you are farming, contracting or clearing the back yard, you need Australia’s safest cutting attachment – the Weedwakka. A specialised cutting attachment for your brush-cutter that is designed to eliminate the frustration of using nylon cord and conventional blades, the Weedwakka is an innovative approach to an age old problem. David Thorne developed Weedwakka for heavy vegetation, such as blackberries, saying the attached steel blades could cut anything from grass to woody weeds without ever needing sharpening.

“If the blades strike a rock, they are able to deflect, greatly reducing the kick back, and minimising the stress on the brush-cutter,” he said. “This makes the Weedwakka Heavy Duty ideal for clearing scrub in rocky country.” There are two models of Weedwakka – the Weedwakka Heavy Duty and Weedwakka Multicut. The Weedwakka Multicut has flexible nylon blades that cut cleanly through much heavier vegetation than nylon cord will handle. The blades are clearly visible when rotating, and can be used around trees without

damaging the bark. The MultiCut is ideal for cutting along paths, walls and netting fences, as it eliminates the constant breakage and rapid wear common to nylon cord. When the blades are worn, they can be replaced in seconds without the use of tools. Both Weedwakka models are designed for straight shaft brush-cutters, and are easily attached in exactly the same way as a conventional steel blade. The Weedwakka complies with Australian Standard AS3575-1995 and meets Work Cover requirements.

The one device you truly need in any type of emergency IMAGINE you are stranded; on a boat, in a car, astride a motorbike. There has been an accident - instinctively, you reach for your mobile; but there is no service. What happens next depends on two things - whether you do, or don't, own a KTI Safety Alert PLB. Without it, you are stranded - and must either find your own way out of trouble, or wait for a search party to arrive. With a PLB (personal locator beacon), you can switch it on and - regardless of how remote you are - get a signal out for help. A PLB is the one device you truly need in any type of emergency. Made by Kinetic Technology International Pty Ltd, a PLB works by communicating with the Cospas-Sarsat system, which incorporates an entire constellation of military grade satellites. The satellites belong to several networks that each provides global coverage 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The PLB-satellite link is incredibly robust, designed to work reliably under the most demanding situations including thick cloud cover and heavy precipitation – even during hailstorms and heavy snowfall. The Cospas-Sarsat system feeds emergency signals directly into the national Search and Rescue facility, eliminating the “middle man” pitfalls of other systems. Unlike satellite phone, there are no commercial contracts or subscriptions and the batteries last for years on standby

without needing to recharge. Put simply, a KTI Safety Alert PLB can save your life. "Mobile telephones just don’t work when they are in black-spots or out of cell tower range and of course, they are totally useless when the battery has run flat or when they’ve been damaged," Kinetic Technology spokesman, Mark Knowles, explained. "A two-way radio is of little use if there is nobody else in range - and if often limited in hilly terrain. "The other option is a satellite phone these are bulky, heavy, very expensive, offer unreliable coverage and have limited battery reserve. Unlike other options, a KTI Safety Alert PLB is lightweight, can be worn on the arm and is, literally, the one thing that could save your life in an emergency situation. The KTI Safety Alert PLB meets all requirements of the Australian Standard, including self-buoyancy if dropped in water; and is waterproof to a depth of 3 metres. It comes standard with a 10 year battery standby life, a 10 year warranty and best of all, is made right here in Australia. The KTI Safety Alert PLB is supplied with a durable carry case, a lanyard with whistle and a mirror style reflector. So do yourself and your loved ones a favour and invest in your own safety; buy a KTI Safety Alert PLB today. For your nearest stockist go to www.kti. com.au.

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Elmore Field Days exhibitor’s list 2018 Ag Skills Victoria ......................................................................................1 Solar On Electrical ....................................................................................2 Murray's Water & Mining Drilling ...........................................................3 Pioneer Water Tanks..................................................................................5 Wodonga TAFE .........................................................................................7 Young Aussie Farmers ............................................................................10 Intrain Assessors .....................................................................................11 LOGOSOL Chainsaw Mills and Woodworking Equipment ...............................................................................................13 Polymaster Group ...................................................................................15 Harvest Tyres (Australian Tyre Traders) .................................................20 Redback Agri ..........................................................................................23 Boss Built ................................................................................................26 Prestige Engineering, /Fabrication & Welding Pty Ltd ......................................................................................28 WaterStore Poly Tanks ............................................................................34 RPM ........................................................................................................38 TriTech Lubricants Pty Ltd .....................................................................42 St Marys Super Tools Australia...............................................................44 Stainless Steel Tanks Pty Ltd ..................................................................47 On The Go Safety ...................................................................................48 BK Farming Supplies ..............................................................................51 Tyrepliers Engineering ............................................................................51 Bendigo Hat Shop P/L ............................................................................54 Patch's Canvas Manufacturing Pty Ltd ...................................................56 ProWay Livestock Equipment.................................................................58 Good As Gold Buggies ...........................................................................61 Brazzen Bendigo .....................................................................................63 Trans Tank International .........................................................................69 Ruband Tyres ..........................................................................................72 Event Scooter Hire ..................................................................................76 Peter McRobert Machinery .....................................................................77 BSC Bearings ..........................................................................................85 Ahrens Group Pty Ltd .............................................................................88 Now Buildings ........................................................................................93 Tools Unlimited.......................................................................................95 Solartronics Gate Openers ......................................................................99 FMR Group Limited .............................................................................100 Tool Trucks Australia ............................................................................104 Norton Livestock Handling Solutions...................................................106 Ark Tarps...............................................................................................109 Weedwakka ...........................................................................................110 Hose Factory .........................................................................................111 MaxiTRANS .........................................................................................114 Central Steel Build ................................................................................118 Fair Dinkum Fertilizers .........................................................................119 Subaru ...................................................................................................126 Tool King ..............................................................................................130 Eureka Garages & Sheds ......................................................................133 Peter McRobert Machinery ...................................................................144 Thunderbird Ag .....................................................................................147 Victory Equipment by Safelift Solutions ..............................................149 Southern Cross Industrial Supplies .......................................................151 Karcher Center LTS Equipment ............................................................155 Ag-Crete Industries ...............................................................................162 Polytex Tarpaulins.................................................................................162 Pacific Telecommunications .................................................................167 GenTech Seeds Pty Ltd .........................................................................169 Smyth Seeds ..........................................................................................171 Global Tuning & Performance ..............................................................173 I R Sheepskin & Wool Products............................................................177 Riverina Poly.........................................................................................179 OPS Country Tanks ...............................................................................181 Solar Water Pumps Australia Pty Ltd....................................................184 Bushmans Tanks....................................................................................186 EZ Machinery .......................................................................................191 Fence Line Solutions.............................................................................193 Everset Mousetraps ...............................................................................195 Waste Not Stockfeeders ........................................................................195

R W Cocks ............................................................................................201 AAA Quality Socks ..............................................................................203 Agri Tune Australia ...............................................................................209 A & N Hardworking Machine ..............................................................211 Aus-Sharp .............................................................................................214 Nutrifert Australia .................................................................................216 Horsley Wholesale / Engineering..........................................................217 Khouri Workwear P/L ...........................................................................218 Rural Product Marketing Pty Ltd ..........................................................221 Hardwood Mills/Norwood Sawmills ....................................................224 Artu Drill Bits .......................................................................................227 Peter Hodge Camels..............................................................................229 Recharge Battery Revitalizer ................................................................231 Professional Nibbler..............................................................................232 Power Hound Attachments....................................................................234 Oceanic Direct Pty Ltd..........................................................................236 Belpard Australia ..................................................................................239 Perry's Lemon Myrtle Rainforest Products ...........................................242 Australian Shearing Supplies ................................................................244 Rosenow Industries ...............................................................................252 Wobble-Tee ...........................................................................................253 Shepparton Mowers & Marine..............................................................254 Country Hearing Care ...........................................................................262 Milne Water Bores ................................................................................264 Biomix Pty Ltd......................................................................................268 Grow-Fresh Greenhouses Australia ......................................................269 Neangar Nursery ...................................................................................272 Goldfields Revegetation Native Nursery ..............................................273 Portabreeze Evaporative Cooling ..........................................................274 Grip On Safety ......................................................................................276 Solar Rental Pty Ltd ..............................................................................277 Dean & McCabe Windmills & Solar Pumps ........................................278 Fire Ready Trailers................................................................................280 Sproutwell Greenhouses .......................................................................282 Isuzu Engines ........................................................................................284 DTB Pumps...........................................................................................286 ShedFast ................................................................................................287 Irrigation Group Australia .....................................................................288 Ky General Engineering........................................................................288 Bacchus Marsh Seedling Farm P/L.......................................................292 Bamawm Roller Mills ...........................................................................294 Yardboyz ...............................................................................................296 Elmore Football Netball Club Inc. .....................................................296A Turbo Reel Irrigation.............................................................................297 Clark Tanks ...........................................................................................301 Australian Waste Engineering ...............................................................305 BR Reeve Engineering ..........................................................................305 G & M Poly Irrigation...........................................................................308 Rubicon Water.......................................................................................312 Cummins ...............................................................................................315 GoGetta Kelpie Stud .............................................................................317 Davey Water Products ...........................................................................321 Rodwells Total Eden .............................................................................323 Upper Murray Seeds .............................................................................327 Moto Shack ...........................................................................................329 Bayer Australia......................................................................................331 Te Pari Products ....................................................................................333 Points Direct P/L ...................................................................................335 Gallagher Australia ...............................................................................336 Easydrive Post Co. ................................................................................339 Autotech Tools ......................................................................................341 CV Bearings ..........................................................................................346 Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources..........................................................................349 Department of Enviroment, Land, Water & Planning ............................................................................................349 DrumMuster ..........................................................................................349 Environment Protection Authority Victoria ..........................................349 Murray Darling Basin Authority ...........................................................349

North Central Catchment Authority ......................................................349 Queensland Fruit Fly.............................................................................349 Stephen Pasture Seeds...........................................................................357 Ozatts ....................................................................................................359 Biomax Green Australia Pty Ltd ...........................................................364 Challenge Implements ..........................................................................365 ANU Tools ............................................................................................367 SLTEC Fertilizer ...................................................................................371 YPM Tools Australia .............................................................................373 Central Vic Isuzu Ute ............................................................................375 Pasture Genetics ....................................................................................381 Leicht's Country Industries Australia ....................................................386 Nuseed...................................................................................................391 BUTE DISCS, Bute Engineering ..........................................................395 Hartwigs Trucks Pty Ltd .......................................................................397 Dissy Machinery ...................................................................................399 Techgrow International .........................................................................403 North Star Transport Equipment ...........................................................408 Rochester Motorcycles..........................................................................413 95.3 Triple M ........................................................................................418 GE Silos ................................................................................................419 'Yes' Optus Bendigo Market Place & Shepparton .................................423 Primary Sales Australia .........................................................................425 Reptile Awareness Display....................................................................427 Knuckeys Winchelsea Pty Ltd ..............................................................429 PJ Green Agricultural Engineering .......................................................429 Metalcorp Steel .....................................................................................437 Blackwoods ...........................................................................................443 BTE .......................................................................................................448 Milcast...................................................................................................452 Steeline..................................................................................................454 JT & EN Close ......................................................................................462 Magnum Welders Pty Ltd .....................................................................484 Action Steel Industries Pty Ltd .............................................................486 Advantage Feeders ................................................................................489 Load Restraint Systems.........................................................................492 Goulburn-Murray Water........................................................................493 Telstra Country Wide ............................................................................495 Bendigo & Adelaide Bank ....................................................................497 Rural Bank ............................................................................................497 Kingspan Rhino Water Tanks ................................................................500 Shepparton Newspapers Pty Ltd ...........................................................502 Uniform Essentials ................................................................................503 Discount Cable Ties ..............................................................................504 TDT Training Australia Pty. Ltd. ..........................................................506 Schinckel Hayrakes ...............................................................................507 Watershift Group Pty Ltd ......................................................................507 Seymour Rural Equipment ....................................................................511 Farm Pro................................................................................................515 Harrisons F-Trucks ...............................................................................522 EGR Trailers .........................................................................................528 Farm Tender "Prime" ............................................................................530 TASCO Petroleum ................................................................................531 The Weekly Times.................................................................................534 Victoria Police .......................................................................................544 Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation ..............................................544 Elmore Fire Brigade ..............................................................................549 CFA North West Region .......................................................................550 Crime Stoppers......................................................................................550 Toyota Material Handling Australia ......................................................555 Batesford Quarry ...................................................................................558 Wimmera Hearing Society Inc. ..........................................................559A W & P Pumps & Dairy Services ...........................................................560 Vaughan Irrigators .................................................................................563 Rich River Irrigation Developments Pty Ltd ........................................566 Watson Drilling .....................................................................................568 Agmac Automation ...............................................................................572 TecaLink Pty Ltd...................................................................................574 Hogan Poly Irrigation / Mick Hogan Excavations ................................576

Hydraulink Australia .............................................................................578 Milka-Ware Total Dairy Systems ..........................................................580 Bendigo Market Place ...........................................................................582 Roto Pumps Ltd. ...................................................................................584 Hodgco Australia ..................................................................................585 Airtec Corporation ................................................................................588 Rural and Outback Trailers ...................................................................591 Lister Petter, Kirloskar and Doosan Diesels .........................................592 Ultimate Engineering Moama ...............................................................594 AirPlant Services Pty Ltd......................................................................595 Dumac Pumps .......................................................................................596 Ballarat Trailers & Towbars ..................................................................598 Paterson Pumps .....................................................................................600 Noel Simmons Irrigation Pty Ltd ..........................................................602 Archard Laser & Hydraulics Pty Ltd ....................................................606 Carine's Merchandise ............................................................................609 Eagle I Machinery Pty Ltd ....................................................................609 Bison Engineering.................................................................................616 2QN .......................................................................................................618 Diggers Clothing Co. ............................................................................619 Ellerton Seed Cleaning .........................................................................620 McCullochs Hydraulic Engineers .........................................................622 Waratah Fencing ...................................................................................628 Smallaire ...............................................................................................632 Veolia ....................................................................................................634 All Sheds & All Storage Systems .........................................................636 Bendigo Woodturners Inc. ....................................................................638 Bunnings Kids Activities ......................................................................638 WICKED (Waste In Campaspe- Know, Educate, Do) .........................................................................................638 Poyser Trucks Bendigo .........................................................................646 Totally Fun Stuff ...................................................................................659 Duncan Stockcrates ...............................................................................662 Machines4U ..........................................................................................666 Eastern Spreaders Pty Ltd .....................................................................668 Thompson Holden.................................................................................674 Vehicle & Equipment Finance ..............................................................685 Muckrunner Pty Ltd ..............................................................................686 Rabobank ..............................................................................................688 Drovers Saddlery...................................................................................690 High Power Torches ..............................................................................691 LED Lights............................................................................................691 Obsesssion Spinnerbaits........................................................................691 Ravco Generators ..................................................................................691 Set & Forget Rod Holders .....................................................................691 Lubke Engineering/North Vic 4x4 Fabrications ...................................694 Bendigo Country Clothing ....................................................................695 Gold & Relics Gold Prospecting Adventures .......................................698 Ringers Western ....................................................................................699 Kustom Kegs Wine Barrel Furniture.....................................................700 Callipari / Ned Kelly Red......................................................................701 Australian Caravan Hire........................................................................702 Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety ............................................................704 Aussie Fire Buckets ..............................................................................705 Ballarat Plant Sales ............................................................................705A Boats & More Shepparton & Echuca....................................................707 Commando Campers Australia .............................................................709 Pat Kearins Menswear...........................................................................710 Extend Security .....................................................................................711 RedGum Products .................................................................................712 Dust N Boots .........................................................................................713 Transport Safety Victoria ......................................................................715 Campbell Floats ....................................................................................716 Fraser Metal Fabrication .......................................................................718 Outback Sam Camper Trailers ..............................................................719 Creswick 4WD Centre ..........................................................................720 Bendigo TJM.........................................................................................722 Burke & Wills Outdoors .......................................................................724 Lynmac Metal Art .................................................................................725

Supafit Seat Covers Pty Ltd ..................................................................726 Showcase Horse Floats .........................................................................727 Lyal Eales Stores ...................................................................................729 BBQ Spit Rotisseries ( Auspit) .............................................................730 Kimberley Wild Expeditions.................................................................731 Conquest Pools......................................................................................732 Scania Australia ....................................................................................735 Bob Healey Deniliquin..........................................................................738 Peak Hill Industries ...............................................................................741 Mech-Elec Air & Automation Pty Ltd ..................................................744 Clark Equipment ...................................................................................746 TISCA ...................................................................................................755 Emmetts ................................................................................................757 Waterpool Co-Op ..................................................................................762 Venus Packaging ...................................................................................763 Echuca CIH Sales & Service ................................................................765 Agrimac.................................................................................................771 O'Connors Farm Machinery ..................................................................771 AusEquip and YTO Tractors .................................................................778 Antonio Carraro Oceania ......................................................................782 Bendigo Tata & Bendigo Mahindra ......................................................784 Power Systems Australia.......................................................................787 Ozvalue Ag Machinery Pty Ltd ............................................................789 Gendore Tractors & Machinery P/L .....................................................808 El-Gra Engineering ...............................................................................810 Fix Engineering.....................................................................................827 Graham Wood Machinery .....................................................................827 Landaco Equipment ..............................................................................830 Yeoman's Plow Co P/L..........................................................................835 Deleccas Pty Ltd ...................................................................................839 Bendigo Truck Centre ...........................................................................846 Topline Industries..................................................................................850 ASQ.......................................................................................................857 Maxi-Tankers ........................................................................................861 Armstrong Trailers ................................................................................867 Vennings................................................................................................871 Nelson Silos ..........................................................................................879 Harbergers .............................................................................................885 CASE IH ...............................................................................................892 John Berends Implements Pty Ltd ........................................................897 Bertoli Farm Machinery P/L .................................................................899 Grainline Augers ...................................................................................899 Kubota Tractors Aust ............................................................................899 Walker Mowers .....................................................................................899 New Holland Aust .................................................................................905 Echuca Rural .........................................................................................912 KV Equipment Pty Ltd .........................................................................957 AWD Group - The Capital Equipment Specialists ...............................965 Dunstan Farmers Engineering...............................................................969 Melbourne Tractors ...............................................................................973 Dean Trailers .........................................................................................976 MG Trading (Murray Goulburn Trading) .............................................979 Genetics Australia .................................................................................987 Bale Up Hayfeeders ..............................................................................989 Farm Automation Australia ...................................................................989 Northern Feed Systems .........................................................................989 DeLaval Pty Ltd ....................................................................................991 Think Livestock ....................................................................................994 Ruakura Pty Ltd ....................................................................................995 Semex Pty Ltd .......................................................................................997 Padman Stops ........................................................................................999 Ultimate Fasteners.................................................................................999 Lavorwash Australia............................................................................1002 Maxifeeder ..........................................................................................1004 Walker Mowers/BOB-CAT Mowers/Razorback Brushcutters ........................................................................................1004 Vitafarm ..............................................................................................1006 Heritage Water Tanks ..........................................................................1007 WISA Irrigation Solutions P/L ...........................................................1009

ANFF Discount Nursery - Australian Native Farm Forestry ......................................................................................1010 Hillview Bore Pumps ..........................................................................1012 Midlands Murray Grey Group ............................................................1014 Northern Limousin Group...................................................................1016 Letzgetwired .......................................................................................1017 Violet Town Rural & Hardware ..........................................................1018 Atlex Stockyards .................................................................................1022 Envisage Furniture ..............................................................................1025 Enviropro Alternatives ........................................................................1026 Puredrop Desalination.........................................................................1027 Express Sharpening.............................................................................1028 Corry Marketing - 2WP ......................................................................1029 Emo's Leather Goods ..........................................................................1029 Easy Dairy Automation Systems ........................................................1041 Daviesway Pty Ltd ..............................................................................1044 GV Dairy Yard Safety Grooving .........................................................1045 Feedomatic ..........................................................................................1046 Coprice ................................................................................................1047 Onetrak Pty Ltd ...................................................................................1049 Arrow Farm Quip (Pakenham Produce) .............................................1054 Spitwater Victoria................................................................................1058 JN & R Engineering ............................................................................1062 MCE Lasers ........................................................................................1062 Kanga Loaders ....................................................................................1067 Eddington Engineering .......................................................................1072 Pyramid Hill Welding Supplies...........................................................1072 Croplands ............................................................................................1077 Precise Farm Solutions........................................................................1077 Precision Control Australia .................................................................1077 Muddy River Agricultural ...................................................................1080 FarmTech Machinery ..........................................................................1089 Advantec Australasia P/L ....................................................................1093 Midstate Machinery ............................................................................1096 Haeusler's ............................................................................................1102 Kuhn Australia ....................................................................................1116 Integrated Packaging ...........................................................................1150 Grizzly Engineering ............................................................................1169 Graintec Scientific...............................................................................1172 Shepparton Lasers ...............................................................................1173 Moose Industries .................................................................................1178 Lightwave Technology ........................................................................1180 Elliott Bros of Bendigo MPE ..............................................................1184 Tow & Farm ........................................................................................1190 LED Light Co .....................................................................................1193 Armour Group.....................................................................................1194 Bendigo Yamaha .................................................................................1198 WBR Echuca Yamaha .........................................................................1198 Yamaha Motor Australia .....................................................................1198 Bond Batteries.....................................................................................1200 Rally Badges .......................................................................................1202 Chris Lauder Wool ..............................................................................1204 Exotic Filled Candy & licorice ...........................................................1215 AAA Kracht Dist-Water Purifiers .......................................................1216 Adele's Shoe Gallery ...........................................................................1217 Penfold Home Improvements .............................................................1218 Easyklip...............................................................................................1219 Mansfield Tools ................................................................................1220A The Jolly Lolly Trolley .................................................................... 1220B OZ Mobile Phone Accessories ............................................................1224 Vagabond Travel & Swagman Outback Safaris ..................................1225 Whites Rural .......................................................................................1226 Commander AgQuip ...........................................................................1229 Ultrabond/Karma Rub.........................................................................1232 Shearwell Australia Pty Ltd ................................................................1233 Leehane Rural Fabrications ................................................................1234 Red River Stockyards..........................................................................1238 Coolabah Turf .....................................................................................1244 Bendigo Forklift Sales ........................................................................1245

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Kawasaki Motors Australia .................................................................1250 Riverina Belting Co ............................................................................1254 Stihl Australia P/L ...............................................................................1256 Cox Mowers ........................................................................................1259 Lucas Mill ...........................................................................................1263 Bendigo Mower Service......................................................................1267 John Shearer ........................................................................................1273 Konigs Shepparton ..............................................................................1273 Grainrite Augers ..................................................................................1279 Burder Ag Attachments .......................................................................1283 Grogans Machinery .............................................................................1286 AGCO Australia Ltd ...........................................................................1293 CLAAS Harvest Centre Echuca..........................................................1303 Trac Mac Farm Equipment Pty Ltd ....................................................1303 William Adams AG .............................................................................1311 Michaels of Donald .............................................................................1317 Giltrap/Duncan Ag ..............................................................................1320 Tenpack P/L ........................................................................................1324 Burando Hill........................................................................................1328 Wahroonga Enterprises Pty Ltd ..........................................................1328 Anderson Aviation...............................................................................1351 Great Western Tillage Gyral Excel AgPoint .......................................1383 The Ultimate Hayfeeder ......................................................................1393 Richard Renato "Polaris" ....................................................................1396 Richard Renato Polaris .......................................................................1396 Talbot Power .......................................................................................1400 Highside Motorcycles, Mowers & Marine..........................................1401 Stihl Shop Echuca ...............................................................................1408 Toro Australia......................................................................................1408 Healy Group ........................................................................................1412 Hoselink ..............................................................................................1414 AJ's Motorcycles .................................................................................1416 Statewide Sewing Superstore ..............................................................1419 Linhai Quads & UTVs ........................................................................1425 Hereford Cattle 'Strathvalley' ..............................................................1431 Australian Brahman Breeders Association Ltd ...................................1432 Clipex - Fencing & Stockyards ...........................................................1441 Ardene Australian White Sheep Stud..................................................1448 Hillsdale Rural ....................................................................................1448 Event Scooter Hire ..............................................................................1452 Australian Corriedale Association Inc. ...............................................1454 D & J & F MacDonald ........................................................................1454 S & A Baker ........................................................................................1454 Australian Poll Dorset Association .....................................................1456 Southern Region Dorper Sheep Society of Australia ..........................1458 Nutrisoil Biological Liquid Fertislier..................................................1460 Nutrimol ..............................................................................................1462 Two Fat Wombats................................................................................1464 SOTA Tractors Pty Ltd........................................................................1466 Hecton Products ..................................................................................1474 Austral Wire Products Pty ...................................................................1476 Whitlands Engineering........................................................................1479 Electrodip ............................................................................................1481 Statewide Irrigation Castlemaine ........................................................1482 Combi Clamp PTY Ltd .......................................................................1486 Landmark ............................................................................................1489 Rambo Wool Work Socks ...................................................................1489 Valton Feeding Solutions Pty Ltd .......................................................1490 Sunrise Ag ...........................................................................................1507 Manutec Pty Ltd..................................................................................1510 Berrima Hay Rakes .............................................................................1511 Alltech KEENAN ...............................................................................1515 Smale Farm Equipment.......................................................................1520 North East AG & Industrial ................................................................1523 Nendy Enterprises P/L ........................................................................1528 Colbrook Industries.............................................................................1537 Hard Metals WearMaster ....................................................................1541

N.D.E.

VERTICAL FEEDMIXERS

ELMORE FIELD DAYS

The Original Weedwiping System

Sixth Avenue - SITE 668

Uses less chemical and no spray drift problems.

Exceptional performance. Reliability & Value. Single or Twin Augers deliver optimal results. Apply herbicide with direct contact rollers for effective control of weeds without harming pastures. Effective for tussocks and rushes, onion grass, thistles and other tall weeds

New Marshall Multispread MDC - Marshall Door Control App to calibrate and control applications on the go.

Eastern States Distributor for

MARSHALL

KELTEC BALE SLICE

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. Spare Parts & Workshop Service Available

Quick & effective mixing. Complete and rapid emptying of mixer. What you put in your mix gets to your herd, consistently. 10 - 32 cubic metre models,

BOOMERANG TWIN BALE FEEDERS

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Elmore Field Days site map OFFICE / INFORMATION

PARENT CENTRE

AGRIBUSINESS PAVILION

TOILETS

ATM

FIRST AID

GENERAL INTEREST PAVILION

RECREATION & LEISURE EXHIBITS

DISABLED TOILETS

PARCEL PICKUP

POLICE

PUBLIC BAR

HERITAGE HORSE DISPLAY

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WAT E R

WAT E R

296A

PUBLIC BAR

WAT E R

20 ɻ 33

FOOD COURT

1

834 ɽ 817

816 ɽ 796

735 ɻ 756

757 ɻ 774

775 ɻ 795

6th Avenue

6th Avenue

689 ɽ 668

666 ɽ 650

606 ɻ 627

628 ɻ 645 MEETING PLACE

PUBLIC ENTRANCE

1

FOOD COURTCATERING 5 PAVILION

WAT E R

OFFICE

PARCEL OFFICE

317 ɻ 338

196 ɽ 177

176 ɽ 155

34 ɻ 53

54 ɻ 75 1st Avenue

1st Avenue WEST PARCEL PICKUP

PICK UP A BUNDLE OF CASH TO SPEND ON AN

INSTORE REBATE STOP IN AND SEE US AT THIS YEARS ELMORE FIELD DAYS!

7

5th Avenue

646ɻ647 519ɽ518

497 ɻ 514 FOOD COURT 4

419 ɻ 436 3rd Avenue 416 ɽ 399

437 ɻ 457 3rd Avenue 398 ɽ 378 357 ɻ 377

2nd Avenue

2nd Avenue

154 ɽ 137

PUBLIC ENTRANCE

GATE 4

4th Avenue 478 ɽ 458

339 ɻ 356

136 ɽ 116 95 ɻ 115

77 ɻ 94

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AGRIBUSINESS PAVILION 517

515ɻ516

4th Avenue

FOOD COURT

6th Avenue

649ɽ648

537 ɽ 520

496 ɽ 479

1st Avenue

1st Avenue

2

PUBLIC ENTRANCE

ENJOY AN INSTORE REBATE ON ALL T-SERIES TRACTORS

$

Discounted finance rate

Machine accessories

+

Genuine parts

Machine servicing (parts & labour)

Right now New Holland is offering an instore rebate when you purchase any T-Series tractor. For a limited time receive a rebate to spend on Genuine Parts, Machine Servicing (parts & labour) and Machine Accessories. It’s the rebate sale that keeps on giving. Offers available until 31st October 2018 at participating New Holland dealers.

So for a fair go visit your local New Holland dealer today.

0.49%* P.A. Finance Terms and conditions apply. Finance rate subject to term and deposit requirements and excludes T8, T9, Workmaster and Boomer tractors. Full 2-year Factory warranty across all tractors. Finance provided by CNH Industrial Capital Australia Pty Ltd AFS License No. 286664. Offer is available to business customers only and subject to credit approval. Contact your local dealership for full details.

Avonmore Drive

Bonn Drive

856 ɽ 835

2nd Avenue

2nd Avenue

1st Avenue 14 ɽ 1

897 ɻ 917 7th Avenue

559A PICNIC AREA

297 ɻ 316

282 ɻ 295 210 ɽ 197

VINTAGE TRACTORS

938 ɽ 918

7th Avenue

WAT E R

PICNIC AREA 296B

8th Avenue

956 ɽ 939

7th Avenue

ATM

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8th Avenue

1143 ɽ 1123 1102 ɻ 1122

879 ɻ 896

559 ɽ 545

581 ɽ 560

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5th Avenue

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Runnymede Drive

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15 ɻ 19

8th Avenue

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Runnymede Drive

211ɻ 251

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9th Avenue

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1062 ɻ 1083

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9th Avenue

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Bonn Drive

8th Avenue

8th Avenue FOOD COURT

GATE 5

1293 ɻ 1310

FOOD COURT

1036 ɻ 1061

1523 ɻ 1542 10th Avenue

1392 ɽ 1371

Burnewang Drive

1209 ɽ 1184

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GATE 6

1271 ɻ 1292

417

AUDITORIUM

GATE 7

1507 ɻ 1522 10th Avenue

76

1025ɻ1035

SHEARING SHED EXHIBIT

GUN CLUB

1489 ɻ 1506 10th Avenue

PARENT CENTRE

1220ɽ1210

1014 ɻ 1024

FOOD COURT

GATE 8

538 - 544

9th Avenue

9th Avenue 1231 ɽ 1221

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1418 ɽ 1393 1245 ɻ 1270

1244

1243

SHEARING SHED

POLICE FIRST AID

GENERAL INTEREST 1419 PAVILION

1232 ɻ 1242

GATE 9

Burnewang Drive

1464 ɻ 1488 10th Avenue

1452 ɻ 1463 10th Avenue

1430 ɽ 1420

AUDITORIUM

Heritage Horse Display

EAST PARCEL GATE PICKUP 10

Corop Drive

1431 ɻ 1440

1441 ɻ 1451

FOOD COURTS & PICNIC AREAS

418

11

PUBLIC ENTRANCE

FOOD COURT

+ BABY CHANGE TABLE

Corop Drive

PUBLIC GATES

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Check out what’s happening across each day with our daily program list TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 z 9.30 Shearing of Ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 10.00 Sheep Nutrition – Feeding in Tough Times - Shearing Shed z 10.30 Shearing / Wool Handling Demonstration - Shearing Shed z 10.45 Shearing of ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 11.00 Sheep Nutrition – Feeding in Tough Times - Shearing Shed z 11.00 Elmore National Ag Art Wear Competition – Auditorium z 11.45 Overview: Ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 12.00 Livestock Crime – Challenges & Opportunities. Presented by Narelle Beer, Superintendent – Western Region Operations Support - Auditorium z 12.20 Spot on Vaccination Presentation - Shearing Shed z 12.30 Shearing in the Past – including blade shearing - Shearing Shed z 12.30 Quirky Tales (Children’s Entertainment) - Auditorium z 1.00 Coolabah Turf Presentations - Auditorium z 1.30 Shearing of ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 2.00 Elmore National Ag Art Wear® Competition Parade - Auditorium z 2.30 Shearing / Wool Handling Demonstration - Shearing Shed z 2.45 Shearing of ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3: z 9.30 Shearing of Ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 10.00 Sheep Nutrition – Feeding in Tough Times - Shearing Shed z 10.30 Shearing / Wool Handling Demonstration - Shearing Shed z 10.45 Shearing of ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 11.00 Sheep Nutrition – Feeding in Tough Times - Shearing Shed z 11.00 Elmore National Ag Art Wear Competition – Auditorium z 11.45 Overview: Ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 12.20 Spot on Vaccination Presentation - Shearing Shed z 12.30 Shearing in the Past – including blade shearing - Shearing Shed z 12.30 Quirky Tales (Children’s Entertainment) - Auditorium z 1.00 Coolabah Turf Presentation - Auditorium z 1.30 Illegal Tobacco Cultivation. Presented by Jason Hare, Detective Senior Constable, Campaspe CIU – Auditorium z 1.30 Shearing of ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 2.00 Elmore National Ag Art Wear® Competition Parade - Auditorium z 2.30 Shearing / Wool Handling Demonstration - Shearing Shed z 2.45 Shearing of ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 z 9.30 Shearing of Ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 10.00 Sheep Nutrition – Feeding in Tough Times - Shearing Shed z 10.30 Shearing / Wool Handling Demonstration - Shearing Shed z 10.45 Shearing of ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 11.00 Sheep Nutrition – Feeding in Tough Times - Shearing Shed z 11.00 Elmore National Ag Art Wear Competition – Auditorium z 12.00 Farm Security. Presented by Dan O’BREE. Leading Senior Constable - Western Region AGLO $JULFXOWXUDO /LDLVRQ 2Io FHU z 12.20 Spot on Vaccination Presentation - Shearing Shed z 12.30 Shearing in the Past – including blade shearing - Shearing Shed z 12.30 Quirky Tales (Children’s Entertainment) - Auditorium z 1.00 Coolabah Turf Presentation - Auditorium z 1.30 Shearing of ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed z 2.00 Elmore National Ag Art Wear® Competition Parade Final Auditorium z 2.30 Shearing / Wool Handling Demonstration - Shearing Shed z 2.45 Shearing of ewes for the Future Trial - Shearing Shed ON EACH DAY: Everybody’s favourite librarian, Narelle Stone, will perform her show, Quirky Tales, each day at 12.30pm in the Auditorium.

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Fence more than your stock with Waratah FENCE IT TIGHT: Waratah fencing will be at site 628 at this year’s Elmore Field Days, with plenty of information on how to keep your stock in – and the pests out.

YOU don’t get a reputation like Waratah fencing without spending years in the industry. Known for their long-lasting, innovative fencing solutions, Waratah have proven themselves a favourite with Australia’s farmers; and not only for what they keep in, but what they keep out. Waratah’s fencing system is an innovation designed to keep your stock on one side and pests on the other. Using Waratah Jio posts and Longlife wire and accessories, this combined fencing solution allows for quality and consistency in products

to give you the best fencing result. This fencing solution has been particularly popular with exclusion fencing, especially in Victoria. A property near Barham, run by Ken O’Brien, has utilised Waratah’s fencing system to protect his Angus cattle and pasture from kangaroos. The combination of Waratah Stocksafe-T 15/150/15, Jio Star and Maxy posts topped off with a line of high tensile barb at the bottom - has stopped the kangaroos from bouncing over the top.

Waratah is the leading Australian fencing brand, and are proud to be involved in this year’s Elmore Field Days, where their Jio Star, Jio MaxY and Stocksafe-T will be on show. Waratah welcome guests to come and watch the onsite demonstrations happening each day. Try out some of the Waratah Jio post clips, designed to easily clip plain, barb or prefabricated wire to a Jio post. Their 2018 site will be on the corner of Burnewang Drive and Fifth Avenue, number 628.

PERFORMING LIVE: Luke

Co ome visit us for a chance to win a Weber BabyQ! We

DEMON STRAT ON SITE IONS

SITE NUMBER 628

on the corner of Burnewang Drive and Fifth Avenue

Harrington will perform live at the Elmore Field Days. Luke is a singer/ songwriter from Bendigo, Victoria, and has performed for the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival since 2012. In 2016, Luke recorded his own 12-track original album. He is known for performing his own music, rock and roll, classics and Americana country style. Luke will perform at Elmore in the main pavilion at 11am and 2pm each day.

Come e and chat about ® Jio Posts, Lo Long nglife Blue® Prefabricated Wi Wire re, Fe Fera r l and Conservation Fencing

DIRECT-TO-SITE BULK FUEL DELIVERIES BULK DELIVERIES DIRECT TO SITE PROMPT AND RELIABLE

www.rfs.com.au YOUR LOCAL FUEL AND LUBRICANTS SERVICE PROVIDER

MARK REYNOLDS 0418 510 028

PAT DALY 0408 344 839

PAUL SWINTON 0417 499 276

COME AND VISIT US AT SITE #861 7TH AVENUE

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SEE US AT ELMORE FIELD DAYS SITE No 1479

Australia’s Toughest Hydraulic Wood Splitter

Setting new Standards in Safety, Design & Performance.

Built Aussie Tough by Whitlands Engineering

See The Superaxe & Rex 600 Wood Splitters Demonstrated at Elmore Field Days

www.superaxe.com.au / 1800 702 701

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COME AND SEE US AT SITE NUMBER 596

100% AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURED. Since 1964, Dumac Pumps have produced quality engineered vertical-column pumps, durable for dairy, pig, wine, abattoir, mining and food processor industries.

80% of materials sourced in Australia. 4140 Steel Impeller

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TRACTOR PACKAGE*

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*A-Max package includes McCormick A-Max 90 Tractor with loader and 4in1 bucket. D-Max package includes McCormick A-Max 90 Tractor with loader and 4in1 bucket. Freight and assembly charges may be applicable. Offers end 30/09/18. Clark Farm Equipment reserves the right to correct any printed error.

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From $11,000

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*Offer ends September 30th 2018 or while stock lasts. Freight and assembly charges may be applicable. Clark Farm Equipment reserves the right to correct any printed error.

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