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BUMPER SEASON EXPECTED: The Riseborough family have been in the cherry business for more than 70 years, when George Riseborough planted the first Cherryhill Orchard seedling. Now, the family farm across seven properties, and are hoping 2018/2019 will be one of the best on record. Pictured (from left) are brothers Glenn and Stephen Riseborough with dad Cliff.

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HELPING THOSE IN NEED: The MCAV will donate up to $15,000 to help drought stricken farmers in East Gippsland. Pictured is group president Graeme Stoney.

THE Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria (MCAV) are doing their bit to help farmers everywhere, dedicating $10 from every online camp ticket sold to the upcoming Get Together to the Victorian drought relief efforts. President of the MCAV, Graeme Stoney, said drought conditions were making it tough for many of the farming families, and that the Get Together would do its bit to support farmers in the East Gippsland area. “Our farming community in Eastern Victoria has suffered a number of failed seasons and unfortunately the outlook for summer is poor,” he said. “We will be donating up to $15,000 to a registered charity to supply hay and support families in paying their livestock feed bills.” The Get Together is a three day event celebrating the heritage of the high country, and will be held in Oxley, near Wangaratta, in January. “It’s a great chance to rub shoulders with the mountain cattlemen, don your akubra and get involved in the wide variety of horse, dog and family activities,” Mr Stoney said. “There are live bands every night and loads of day entertainment including motorbike demonstrations, whipcracking, the Cattlemen’s Cup, dog jump, poetry, and horse and family novelty events.” Event entry is free to 17 year olds and under when accompanied by an adult. Three day camp or day entry tickets are available online at mcav.com.au. The 2019 Oxley Get Together is proudly sponsored by Rural City of Wangaratta.

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Dr Milne said it was not unusual for incidents of anthrax to be detected in cattle and sheep in the region, with several farms in the Swan Hill area affected in March 2017 and a property in March this year. Dr Milne said all sheep on the affected property had now been vaccinated and appropriate disposals were taking place. Current evidence suggests that one property has been affected. Agriculture Victoria will continue to work with nearby farmers, veterinarians and the local community to monitor the situation.

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IN THE CHERRY BUSINESS: Cousins Michael (left) and Simon Rouget own and operate Koala Cherries, a third generation cherry growing, packing and marketing business in Yarck. PHOTO: Michelle Beatty

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CROPS LOOKING GOOD: The weather during cherry bloom was mostly dry and warm, providing ideal growing conditions for fruit set.

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“Our kids have all loved this lifestyle, and we want to share a portion of that experience with others.� Cherryhill Orchards began in 1940, when George 5LVHERURXJK SODQWHG KLV o UVW trees in the Yarra Valley. Today, the orchard is run by George’s grandsons, Glenn and Stephen - who have expanded to seven sites, strategically positioning their farms to prolong picking. Like Koala Cherries, Cherryhill start their season at CoEUDP q o QLVKLQJ DW 7ROPLH which, at 900 metres above

sea level, extends the season to mid-February. “For every 100 metres you go up, you gain a few days extra,� Stephen Riseborough explained. “The varieties are different, but the taste is almost the same.� 7KLV \HDU ZLOO EH WKH o UVW time Cherryhill’s Strathbogie farm – purchased in 2014 – will be commercially picked; adding to what they hope will be a busy year. “We hope it will be mega,� Stephen said. “The budding was really strong on the trees - then at

blossom time it was a perfect season – probably the best I’ve seen.� Last year was not a good one for Tolmie, with New Year rain splitting a large portion of the fruit – but proved to the Riseborough family that second-life for spoiled product was a necessity. “Some of the pieces you see on the tree are perfectly good IUXLW q EXW WKH VSHFLo FDWLRQV are really tight,� Stephen said. “Last year, the quality was nice but the rain made for a lot of wastage. “Everyone puts their heart and soul into growing the

cherries – they have been watered, fertilised, tended and cared for – so no one wants to see the product go to waste.� Three years ago, Cherryhill Orchards created a beveridge line, and now sell spritzer, juice and cider. They also open their farm for the annual Blossom Festival, attracting 10,000 visitors in seven days; all keen to capture images of cherry trees in bloom. “Different sales channels KHOS VSUHDG WKH o QDQFLDO LQ come,� Rachel Caldwell, marketing manager for Cherryhill Orchards, said. “Tourism is really big in

the Yarra Valley – we open on-farm for u-pick, and have over 40,000 visitors in 10 weeks. “Agri-tourism is also a developing market.� Compared to the big players like Koala and Cherryhill, Brendan Thompson is a small-time operator. With four hectares under production, cherries are a second income stream. With around 17 hectares of chestnut trees his primary crop, Brendan took over the cherry business from his father. “Having two crops that pick at different times of the

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CELEBRATE FARMERS: November 21 was National Ag Day, where Australians paid homage to those that put food on tables across the country. Here is a meme to celebrate the same, and will no doubt strike a chord with farmers everywhere.

NEWS IN BRIEF z Murray Dairy appoints Karen KAREN Moroney from the Mitta Valley has been appointed the new chair of Murray Dairy, with Tony McCarthy from Dhurringile and Andrew Tyler from Tongala holding the joint position of deputy chair. Karen has been on the Murray Dairy board since 2013, and says that while Murray Dairy will continue to support farmers through the current season, she is looking forward to working with the board and broader industry in the development of Murray Dairy’s next strategic plan. z It just takes one THE small community of Avenel has raised almost $20,000 for drought affected farmers in New South Wales. The fundraiser was called ‘it just takes one’. z Warmsilk created in Benalla A NEW type of textile product has been developed in Benalla, created with ultra fine wool and mulberry silk. Developed by Jemala, a family business that specialises in woollen products, the new material is called Warmsilk. z Shire gives out wrong info A FARMER from Violet Town has been cleared after a long running dispute with the Strathbogie Shire Council. Kevin Sloan is a beef and sheep producer, and was taken

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installation. The money, which is co-funded by the company to the tune of $8.6 million, is expected to reduce electricity usage by more than 35 per cent. z Sheep attacked by dogs PROPERTY owners in the Glenrowan area are being urged to make sure their dogs are secure following an attack on sheep last month. The owner of the sheep said they were contained in a paddock 2km from Glenrowan township on the Glenrowan-Moyhu Road, where he managed to save one of his flock after an attack last Wednesday night. Injuries to the sheep’s front leg, which was one of 59 in the flock, needed 20 stitches.

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AUSTRALIANS continue to eat more dairy, but a drop in production – thanks to ongoing drought conditions – has been predicted for the next 12 months. So says Dairy Australia’s latest Situation and Outlook report. For many dairy farm businesses, the 2018/19 season has shifted from an outlook of recovery and growth to one of drought, feed shortage and rising production costs.

As a result, the report has found it likely that there will be a national milk production IDOO RI EHWZHHQ oYH DQG VHYen per cent, compared with 2017/18 levels. Despite the drop, sales across the board have risen – with a .9 per cent increase in PLON VDOHV ODVW oQDQFLDO \HDU a 3.9 per cent increase in cheese sales, 4.9 per cent for pDYRXUHG PLONV DQG SHU FHQW LQFUHDVH IRU pDYRXUHG cheese varieties.

The standout performer was traditional yoghurt – which experienced a massive 6.2 per cent rise in sales over the last 12 months. “The traditional yoghurt category, including products such as Greek yoghurt, saw impressive growth,� Dairy Australia senior industry analyst, John Droppert, said. “These traditional yoghurts now represent 41 per cent of total category sales as consumers appear to be

opting for products that are perceived to be more healthy and natural. “Australian milk, cheese and yoghurt sales continue to grow, with Australians purchasing 1.4 billion litres of milk in supermarkets – up on last year.� The report also found that, despite headwinds associated with growing milk production in New Zealand, global dairy markets have been favourable and exports continue to

grow, with healthy demand from major markets. “Demand has remained robust, with dairy exports from the six major exporters increasing 3.7 per cent over the past 12 months,� Mr Droppert said. “Greater China and Japan helped drive this growth, while demand from the Middle East and North Africa UHJLRQ LQFUHDVHG IRU WKH oUVW time in over three years.� Improved global commod-

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NAB predicts EYCI to sit mid-400c/kg to low 500c/kg FOLLOWING a large monthly gain of 6.5 per cent in September, the NAB Rural Commodities Index has continued to perform well month-on-month, rising a further 1.8 per cent in October. Released last month, the latest index shows sugar and barley were key drivers of the increase, which was offset by weakening lamb and wool prices. NAB agribusiness economist, Phin Ziebell, said sugar had enjoyed a 24.1 per cent price rise in October, while prolonged drought conditions - and associated domestic feed demand - had led to an 11.7 per cent rise in barley prices. “Domestic feed prices are still extremely elevated compared to historic norms and

global benchmarks,� Mr Ziebell said. k7KLV LV UHpHFWLYH RI SRRU grain availability amid drought conditions, and below average 2018-19 winter crops. “Some recent rain caused grain price indicators to soften slightly, but things are far from normal.� The NAB feed grain price index is up 7.2 per cent month on month, and 76.6 per cent year on year in October. Lamb prices fell nine per cent over the period, in what was the biggest monthly fall across all commodities in the LQGH[ DQG ZRRO ZDV DOVR oYH per cent softer. “Lamb prices have been on a rollercoaster recently,� Mr Ziebell said. “The National Trade Lamb

Index peaked at an extraordinary 875c/kg in early September, before falling to 671c/kg in early October, rising to 783c/kg in late October. “Despite this, lamb prices remain very good for producers on the whole.� In contrast, the demand for wool has softened, and this saw the Eastern Market Indicator drop back to 1776c/kg early in November. Despite dry conditions in much of the country, the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) remained resilient. “The ongoing resilience of the EYCI is largely a result of VWURQJ GHPDQG IRU oQLVKHG cattle, as opposed to any restocker demand, which is likely to be constrained by a dry weather outlook and

high feed costs,� Mr Ziebell said. “Whether or not this demand is sustainable remains to be seen, and we will be watching US domestic market developments closely. “Over the coming months, we anticipate that the EYCI will sit in the mid-400c/kg to low 500c/kg level.� On a state-by-state basis, Queensland was the best performer in October, followed closely by Western Australia. “Our index showed that most regions gained on a monthly basis in October, although lower lamb and dairy prices did have an impact on Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and western New South Wales. “Global dairy trade auctions continue to disappoint,

and while the lower AUD has KHOSHG LW LV GLIoFXOW WR VHH any major improvements in the short term.� Winter crops in the eastern states have had a very tough season, with October rain coming too late to many of the most drought affected regions. “Despite a somewhat mixed spring, WA remains on track for an above average season,� Mr Ziebell said. “However, downgrades in NSW and QLD saw the wheat production forecast fall from 17.4 to 16.9 million tonnes.� Cotton prices remain strong, despite having fallen slightly this month. Crop production is expected to be a key challenge, due to a sharp reduction in available irrigation water and tough dryland growing conditions.

“The Bureau of Meteorology’s outlook shows a 70 per cent chance of El Nino this year, and the dry threemonth outlook is concerning given that water storage levels are already low,� Mr Ziebell said. “Murray Darling Basin storage levels have now dropped below 50 per cent, which is the lowest spring amount since 2015. “If allocations are affected, then temporary prices will be high in coming months and growing conditions could become increasingly challenging.� The AUD was trading slightly higher toward the end of October, and is forecast to trade between the USD 0.71 – 0.75 between now and the third quarter of 2019.

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Agriculture Victoria scientists win distinguished award RESEARCH on wine pests, conducted at Rutherglen, has helped Agriculture Victoria scientists take out the 2018 Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO) Best Viticultural Paper of the Year Award. The paper recommends an enhanced approach to tackling the number one biosecurity threat to Australia’s grapevines, grape phylloxera, and is now being used to shape nationwide regulations for management of the priority pest. The ASVO judging panel deemed the potential industry application of the research as the most sigQLo FDQW DPRQJ UHVHDUFK SDSHUV published in the Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research since October last year. Agriculture Victoria research scientist and lead author on the paper, Dr Catherine Clarke, said she was honoured to receive such an important award and grateful for the attention it has drawn to the importance of farm-gate hygiene in containing phylloxera. “Phylloxera is an insect pest that can decimate a vineyard within a few years and is a major biosecurity threat to the Australian wine and grape industry,� Dr Clarke said. “As there is no known eradication method, containment of the pest involves effective disinfestation, using bleach and water rinsing, according to protocols stipulated in the National Phylloxera Management Protocol (NPMP). “Our research suggests an urgent need to change the current footwear and small tools disinfestation protocols.

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k:H IRXQG WKDW PRUH WKDQ SHU cent of phylloxera across six genetically diverse strains survived and developed to reproductive adults under the current recommended dosage of bleach and duration of water immersion stipulated in the NPMP. “We were able to achieve 100 per cent mortality by removing the water rinse and increasing the immersion time.� The study also showed that

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Carp-culling program called into question by Sydney University A PLAN to slash carp fish numbers in Australia’s waterways by infecting the pest-species with a herpes virus has been called into question by University of Sydney experts. The warning, published last month

in Australian Zoologist, comes as the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation investigates whether to go ahead with a planned release of the virus in an effort to help rebuild native fish numbers in Australia’s waterways.

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Podcast news: zero tillage versus the plough FIFTY years ago, the pioneers of zero and minimum tillage cropping systems had a challenging time convincing researchers and growers that the systems had benHo WV RYHU D WUDGLWLRQDO WUDFWRU DQG plough criss-crossing a paddock, but in 2018 conservation farming methods are widely accepted across Australia. Last month, a guest on the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) podcast series, Associate Professor David Freebairn from the Centre for Engineering in Agriculture at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), spoke on the impacts of cultivation. Professor Freebairn is well known for his research into the impacts of cultivation on soil erosion, and remains the go-to expert for many growers when it comes to ‘real’ advice on tactics that will improve soil moisture and on-farm SURo WDELOLW\ In the podcast, Professor Freebairn shares his insights into the history of zero and minimum tillage - and the early opposition the

practice faced from growers and his fellow researchers. Prof Freebairn grew up on a farm in New South Wales where cropping country was cultivated and stubble burnt every year. $V D XQLYHUVLW\ JUDGXDWH KLV o UVW research task was to assess the impact of minimising cultivation and retaining stubble on soil erosion. He admits to thinking ‘this won’t work’, but was amazed when rainfall simulators on different soils with different cover returned the VDPH UHVXOW HYHU\ WLPH q D VLJQLo cant reduction in runoff and erosion. Prof Freebairn has now reviewed the past 50 years of research into zero and minimum till practices. Since the 1960s there have been two different mindsets: the traditional method of burning stubble to reduce disease and make it easier to plant the next crop, and the idea of leaving it on the surface to protect the soil and retain water. Catchment studies looking at water storage, erosion and runoff showed quite early the dramatic impacts of retaining stubble.

One study demonstrated soil loss was dramatically reduced from 50 tonnes/hectare/year down to 6t/ha/year if stubble was mulched, and 1t/ha/year if zero tillage was implemented. Prof Freebairn said as a researcher, the challenge was to make conservation farming methods easy for growers to put into practice. “In the early days, there were no minimum tillage machines on the market to enable growers to plant directly into stubble, and very few herbicides,� he said. “RoundupŽ (360 grams/litre active ingredient) entered the market in 1974 but cost $20/litre, and at that time growers were using 1-2L/ ha.� In 1968 a study provided more support for conservation farming methods, clearly showing that where there was less tillage or no tillage and stubble retained, an extra 30-50mm of stored water was available to the crop in most years. “This should have converted to extra yield, but stubble in the system resulted in poorer mineralisation of nitrogen at sowing, trans-

lating as lower protein and lower yields,� Prof Freebairn said. “Then there was an accumulation of foliar and root diseases which got in the way of maximising the improved water capture.� 7KH o QGLQJ WULJJHUHG DGGLWLRQDO trial work, and from 1968-90 researchers focused on breeding of root lesion nematode-resistant varieties. In response to the issue of root diseases, the NSW Department of Agriculture decided to trial no tillage in tandem with the rotation of other crops like sorghum and pulses, to follow a winter cereal. “The yield response was dramatic,� Prof Freebairn said. “The extra water was used by the rotational crop, the disease pressure was less, and yields improved by half a tonne to a tonne per hectare.� The podcast is part of a series developed by the GRDC to keep growers and other industry stakeholders informed. To listen to Prof Freebairn’s podcast go to https://grdc.com.au/ podcasts.

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Australian Whites – making a difference on the farm CURRUMBENE is a small 130 acre farm located at Markwood, near Milawa in North East Victoria. The property was purchased by Judy Rooney 12 years ago. The farm was originally stocked with Dorper sheep, which at the time were showing great promise as being a breed for the small hobby farmer. It is now run with the help of Richard Boadle. “After many years of perseverance, we found there were too many problems which ZHUH GLIo FXOW WR RYHUFRPH and started looking for a hardier breed which suited our area of Australia,� Judy said. “The answer we found at +HQW\ o YH \HDUV DJR DQ LP pressive new breed was on display. “It caught our eye and certainly seemed to offer everything we were looking for in an animal to replace the Dorpers.� Being on a small property, Judy and Richard needed sheep that were quiet to handle, that shed - few small properties have shearing facilities - that grew quickly between lambing and had good strong feet to cope with the often, although not this

BOYS BUTTS: Australian White sheep were developed using the best genetics of the Texel, Dorper, Poll Dorset and Van Rooy breeds. LADY FARMER: Judy Rooney, in conjunction with Richard Boadle, runs Currumbene Australian Whites at Markwood.

season, wet and boggy conditions. k6R o YH \HDUV DJR ZH SXU FKDVHG RXU o UVW VWXG UDP DQG o YH HZHV IURP WKH IRXQGD tion stud Tattykeel at Oberon in NSW,� Judy said. “We now have 70 stud ewes and four stud rams - and this year we have expanded to running a commercial flock. “We are very pleased with the youngsters we have bred in the last two years and hope to be able to supply quality

animals for others who wish to change breeds for prime lamb sires or establish a new p RFN y The Australian White sheep was developed over 15 years ago, originally from the best genetics of the Texel, Dorper, Poll Dorset and Van Rooy breeds. Currumbene has continued to purchase top ewes from Tattykeel and Camden Valley Stud since it began. This year, the ram lambs were weaned at 12 weeks

of age with weights ranging from 35 to 54kg. Australian Whites have excelled in hoof and carcass competitions across the country, and have been named the Wagyu of the sheep breeds. By accident, their meat is high in omega 3, which has a very low melting point – 30 degrees – resulting in moist tender lamb. “The breed has more than VDWLVo HG RXU H[SHFWDWLRQV y Richard said.

“The future looks incredibly promising as more and more prime lamb farmers and hobby farmers with lifestyle blocks appreciate the attributes of this breed. “They have proven to be a very good cross with a dorper, and have coped very well under the prevailing dry conditions. “Butchers and restaurants are also seeking out the very tasty meat.� Currumbene currently have stud and commercial

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It’s spring silly season at Ellinbank Research AGRICULTURE Victoria researchers at Ellinbank are still in the middle of the spring silly season, with some experiments winding up and others just beginning. First cab off the rank this spring was an early lactation nutrition experiment as part of the “First 100 Days” research program. In this experiment, which is led by Vicky Russo and Dr Bill Wales and runs until January, four different strategies for providing grain supplements during early lactation are being tested in four groups of 24 cows. Flat feeding rates of either “high” or “medium” amounts of grain for the first 140 days of lactation are being compared to systems in which a high amount of grain is reduced to a “low” amount when cows were judged to have switched from a fat mobilisation phase to one of fat deposition. Two different ways of approximating the timing of this transition were compared: in one treatment diets were changed when 70

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days in milk was reached. In the final group, diets were changed when cows stopped losing weight and started gaining it irrespective of days in milk (as judged by daily measurements of live weight). Results from this experiment should become available early in the New Year. Next, the second grazing experiment as part of the “Smart Feeding” research program was conducted in October. An experiment using 40 cows was led by Meaghan Douglas and myself to measure the effect of time away from pasture on grazing behaviour, dry matter intake and the change in the availability and quality of pasture as grazing progressed. The cows were allocated into five treatment groups of eight and released back to their paddock sequentially.

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Over 15 days, one group was walked straight to the paddock while others were sent back at 45-minute intervals over three hours, in the same order each time, thus mimicking what often occurs on commercial farms. Some cows, therefore, were away from the paddock for six hours per day plus walking and milking time. To measure grazing be-

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quality prior to grazing, and then immediately prior to each new group of cows entering the paddock. Preliminary analyses of the results showed that cows returning to the paddock first produced around 6.2kg more milk per day than cows returning three hours later. This was despite spending approximately the same amount of time grazing.

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GrainGrowers announces winners for 2018 Wheat Discovery Tour DID YOU KNOW the North East Farmer newspaper reaches over 35,000 READERS every month?

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SEVEN lucky grain farmers, including one from Yarrawonga, recently travelled to Sydney to celebrate National Agriculture Day after they were announced as the GrainGrowers’ 2018 Wheat Discovery Tour winners. Coming together for the chance to learn more about what their end customers want from Australian wheat, GrainGrowers chief execuWLYH RIo FHU 'DYLG 0F.HRQ said the winners offered a wide range of reasons in their competition entries for being keen to take part. “These included wanting to learn all aspects of the grain industry to be ready to take over the family farm, build new markets in value added products, know what millers want from hard wheat, look at vertical integration opportunities and learn how to produce the functionality of wheat required by quality FRQVFLRXV FRQVXPHUV y 0U 0F.HRQ VDLG “We were delighted with the high standard of entries. “It is clear that as business people, grain farmers are very focused on investigating the possible opportunities to improve their returns for the effort and investment they put into growing grain. The winners were: z Tim Hayes, V & HA Hayes Pty Ltd - Western Australia; z Sophie Bradley, Wool-ARoo Pty Ltd – Queensland; z Patricia Schober, BS & 3. 6FKREHU (QWHUSULVHV South Australia; z &KULV 0RORQH\ 0RORQH\ Agribusiness - South Australia; z &DWKHULQH DQG 0DWW 0DGGHQ )DLUo HOG )DUPLQJ

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“We run cattle each summer into the High Country, in the state forest,� Mr McCormack said. “We check them three to four times each week, and while we have never had a problem in the past, this kind of technology would allow us to keep tabs on where the cattle were at all times, without the need to physically drive into the bush and sight them. “In theory, if we knew they were in an area near a busy camping spot, we could drive up and move them on. “Not only would it save us money, it would potentially save us a lot of time as well.� The tags are designed for improved retention and to last throughout the life of the animal. CSIRO and Ceres Tag will release further iterations of the smart ear tag at a later date, hoping to make the product both smaller and lighter. It is not yet known when they will be available on the commercial market.

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Cutting failed crops can cost nutrients in soil

NORTH East growers who have this year cut crops for hay and silage are being reminded that they have also removed considerable nutrients from their soil. Crop nutrition experts - supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) q VD\ FXWWLQJ KD\ UHPRYHV VLJQLo cantly more nitrogen, potassium and sulphur than if the crop was left standing for grain production. According to research, hay can remove up to two times more nitrogen and up to 10 times more potassium than harvested grain crops. ,Q FDQROD XS WR o YH WLPHV PRUH sulphur can be lost. Agriculture Victoria research scientist, Roger Armstrong, said oneoff hay cutting of a failed crop can prompt changes in crop nutrition programs and paddock management into the next season. “With nutrients that would otherwise be recycled in the soil being lost through the removal of crop material in hay and silage, soil tests will become more important ahead of next year’s sowing to inform nutrition programs in 2019,� Dr Armstrong said. Dr Armstrong says repeated removal of hay is considered to be one of the most acidifying of agricultural practices, and on acid soils can exacerbate the issue in the longer term. The removal of cereal or canola hay requires 25 kilograms/hectare of lime for each tonne of biomass

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THINK BEFORE YOU CUT: Cutting hay removes significantly more nitrogen, potassium and sulphur than if the crop was left standing for grain production.

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New irrigation fact sheet released A NEW fact sheet, developed to help irrigators make informed decisions on utilising irrigation water over summer, has been released. ‘What is evapotranspiration (ET) and how do I use it to schedule irrigations?’ – is a response to increasing interest in irrigation scheduling techniques. ET is calculated by using local daily weather measurements to more accurately determine crop irrigation requirements. The measure is now commonly used by irrigators, helping them to achieve increased yields and higher water efficiency.

Agriculture Victoria senior irrigation officer Rob O’Connor has been distributing ET data to irrigators over the past four years. “It’s hoped the fact sheet answers some of the common questions irrigators have about ET,� Mr O’Connor said. Mr O’Connor is currently sending actual and forecast ET information to 400 irrigators and service providers from dairy, cropping, horticulture, meat and wool each week and always welcomes new subscribers. Mr O’Connor said ET is not meant to replace existing scheduling methods that ir-

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Get ready – livestock fire plans are essential By DR JEFF CAVE, AG VIC DISTRICT VETERINARY OFFICER ALL livestock owners need to be well prepared and plan IRU WKH SRVVLELOLW\ RI D o UH emergency on their farm. A key factor in minimising the risk to livestock durLQJ D EXVKo UH RU RQ H[WUHPH o UH GDQJHU GD\V LV WR LGHQWLI\ safer areas on the farm where livestock can be moved. The area you choose will depend on the type of livestock you are farming and WKHLU H[SHFWHG EHKDYLRXU GXULQJ D o UH Other factors to consider include the terrain and accessibility of the area as well DV WKH EHKDYLRXU RI WKH o UH itself. +DYLQJ D OLYHVWRFN o UH SODQ that has been carefully thought WKURXJK DQG FDQ EH TXLFNO\ H[ ecuted will minimise the risk to stock and people, especially if that plan has been practised prior to an event. +DYLQJ D o UHEUHDN RI VRPH sort is imperative, using bare laneways and ploughed breaks can be effective, as can heavily grazed paddocks with low-level vegetation. Low risk areas shouldn’t EH QH[W WR DUHDV RI VFUXE RU bushland and should be large enough to allow livestock to

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HARVESTER CHECK LIST z Recognise the big four factors that contribute to fires: relative humidity, ambient temperature, wind and crop type and conditions. Stop harvest when the danger is extreme. z Focus on service, maintenance and machine hygiene at harvest on the days more hazardous for fire. Follow systematic preparation and prevention procedures. z Use every means possible to avoid the accumulation of flammable material on the manifold, turbocharger or the exhaust system. Be aware of side and tailwinds that can disrupt the radiator fan air-blast that normally keeps the exhaust area clean. z Be on the lookout for places where chafing can occur - fuel lines, battery cables, hot wires, tyres, drive belts etc. z Avoid overloading electrical circuits. Don’t replace a blown fuse with a higher amperage

one. It is your only protection against wiring damage from shorts and overloading. z Periodically check bearings around the front and the machine body. Use a handheld digital heat-measuring gun for temperature diagnostics on bearings, brakes etc. z Drag chains, or better still drag cables or grounding conductors, may help dissipate electrical charge but are not universally successful in all conditions. There are some invaluable fire-suppressing options on the market. z Use the battery isolation switch when the harvester is parked. Use vermin deterrents in the cab and elsewhere, as vermin chew some types of electrical insulation. z Observe the Grassland Fire Danger Index (GFDI) protocol on high fire risk days. z Maintain two-way or mobile phone contact with base and others. Keep an eye out for hazards on machinery during the season.

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GET READY... Few people are ever fully prepared for an emergency like a bushfire outbreak and the speed at which the fire front can travel. Consequently they often allow little time to implement an effective fire defence. Davey has a list of recommendations for effective management and maintenance for consumers, ahead of the fire season. 1. Know the machine: All members of the household need to be proficient in the location, operation and fitting of attachments like inlet and outlet hoses to the fire pump. 2. Practice: A well rehearsed and documented fire plan is critical to personal survival. 3. Fuel - Petrol: Many people fail to recognise that petrol has a limited life, losing its volatility and effectively becoming ‘stale’. A simple and recommended solution is to change the fuel every two months, either by running the pump or draining it of fuel. Better still, both leading petrol engine manufacturers offer a fuel stabiliser which will dramatically extend the life of the fuel, but it must be added when new fuel is purchased. 4. Fuel - Diesel: Has a longer shelf life but it generally needs to be stored at low ambient temperatures to extend the storage time. Major fuel companies expect diesel fuel to have 12 months or longer life at an ambient temperature of 20ºC, or six months at an ambient temperature of 30ºC. 5. Engine oils are another consideration and individual engine manufacturers offer their own specially branded engine oils to best suit their engines. Synthetic multi-grade engine oil is NOT a suitable alternative, so it is important to follow the manufacturer’s engine lubrication recommendations. 6. Running the engine regularly will ensure that oil is well distributed around the moving parts to provide best lubrication and a longer working life.

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8. Keeping the engine cool also has a dramatic effect on the power it can deliver. Protecting the pump from radiant heat in a flame proof enclosure is the ultimate solution, while adding a mist spray around the pump or its enclosure will aid cooling and humidify the air. 9. A general maintenance regime involving regular checks will ensure that fuel lines are in good condition, the recoil starter works and a regular service schedule is adhered to will pay dividends. 10. Check the plumbing: Time spent investigating and maintaining the water system is also important. 11. Check for leaves, debris and sticks: These can impede the inlet system, while for permanent installations, a foot valve and strainer at the end of the suction line can overcome obstructions. 12. The system should be checked for air leaks and to check that all gaskets and seals are in good order. 13. Having an underground ring main installed around your property with durable hydrant or standpipe outlets can give you much greater coverage. So, as the summer fire season approaches the traditional motto of ‘be prepared’ applies. Establish your fire plan early. Adequately brief and train all family members in its resources and features.

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