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THE SOUTHERN

Part of the Farmer Group Rural Newspapers Covering Victoria Published since 1986

JUNE, 2018

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Hard work equals success for LamBacon entrepreneur AS far as she is aware, Toni Barton is the first person in Australia - and most probably the world - to produce lamb bacon. Made using belly flaps, the meat is cured, smoked, packaged and eaten – just the same as a traditional piece of bacon. The difference, however, is that lamb bacon contains no pork – and therein lies the success of Toni’s whirlwind rise to the top of agricultural entrepreneurs. Now, Toni is at the tip of a potential $2 million iceberg, with her product, LamBacon, recently contracted to supply 1500 supermarkets nationwide. It has been a whirlwind ride, especially considering that five years ago Toni was like every other urbanite; raised on a dairy farm, she swore the rural life was not for her. High heels, executive meetings and leadership were part of everyday working in financial services in Manhattan. Now, Toni is more comfortable in work stained jeans and RM Williams. “I was on Wall Street when the Global Financial Crisis hit,” she said. “I saw a lot of things that made me question my sense of purpose. “Ultimately, I was working for a company that contributed to people’s loss – I didn’t want to do that anymore, I wanted to be a part of something I was proud of.” Returning to Australia, Toni sought solace in the great outdoors, deciding that a few acres were exactly what was in order. “I wanted to buy five acres; I wanted a patch of land to grow veggies and live that wholesome kind of life people talk about,” she said. Instead, her eye was caught by 200 hectares in Nulla Vale, just outside of Lancefield. “I loved it - but I thought if I’m

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“Opera house nets have been placing our platypus population at risk and so it’s time for us to embrace different fishing gear that will catch just as many yabbies without impacting our precious wildlife,” Ms Pulford said. “The Goulburn, Loddon and Campaspe rivers as well as lakes Eildon, Eppalock and Toolondo, and Cairn Curran and Rocklands reservoirs are perfect waterways for catching yabbies – I caught

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Hard work equals success for LamBacon entrepreneur

ENTREPRENEUR: Toni Barton has just secured a contract to supply 1500 supermarkets nation-wide with LamBacon, an Australian first product she created out of a no-waste approach to lamb sales. catch Toni at a still moment. First, she was pulling twin lambs, then curing a surprise order, mustering a mob that had broken through a fence and finally, washing down her meat room. A woman alone on a farm brings to mind images of McLeod’s Daughters, but the reality is somewhat different. Toni is busy, from the moment she wakes until she finally falls into bed. “There’s a lot going on, always,” she said. “There have been times when I’m in tears, convinced I can’t do it all. “But then I get up, and I do – because when you are a farmer on your own, there’s no choice.” Although she is running both companies herself, Toni is quick to point out that her success would not have been possible without help. From her family, who would always listen and be supportive, to the neighbours – who now have a supplier agreement with Toni to help meet her required quota of

500 wethers a year. “I turned up in this community, and I didn’t know anything about being a sheep farmer – but my neighbour, the Patersons, who are fifth generation farmers, were only too happy to help; they talked about the grass, the weather, the way things grow, business ideas, fixing machinery; mostly sage advice over a glass of wine or two.” At the end of the day, from New York to Nulla Vale, Toni has found her place in a small town, curing a product Australia can’t get enough of. “That’s why I’m here, really,” she said. “Because this is the kind of community that’s nice to belong to, and because I can be a full time farmer on my own, and know that there is always someone who is willing to help if I get stuck.” For more information on LamBacon, visit www. lambbacon.com.au, or for information on For the love of Lamb, go to www.mikonipark. com.au.

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CATTLE prices are predicted to rebound in 2019 and sit at around 500c/kg for the next couple of years. The latest In Focus: Beef report, released by NAB Agribusiness, has the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) forecast to fall as low as 475c/ kg in 2018, but back up to the 500c range in 2019. NAB Agribusiness economist, Phin Ziebell, said the situation should be seen in context – with the price predictions so much better than those predicted in years gone by. “The EYCI has recently fallen below 500c/kg for the first time in three years, which feels tough after the record prices of the past few years,” Mr Ziebell said. “However, between 2004 and 2014, the EYCI averaged 346c/kg – and it reached a maximum price of 428c/kg in that period. “The 2015-17 boom has put many beef producers in a strong position, and they have over $800 million in Farm Management Deposits. “Furthermore, the Australian dollar has fallen more than five US cents since the end of January, boosting local returns.” Mr Ziebell believes rainfall will largely dictate short term movements in the EYCI, but over the longer term global fundamentals will have an impact on the domestic market.

FALL THEN RISE: NAB Agribusiness economist, Phin Ziebell, predicts that the cattle EYCI will drop this year, but will re-bound to sit around 500c/kg in 2019.

“It has been exceptionally dry across most of Australia so far this year, and prices are likely to increase if an autumn break comes to pass,” Mr Ziebell said. “However, if the drier than average conditions experienced in April in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria

and South Australia persist, there is likely to be increased selling, due to grain and hay being expensive and in short supply.” These conditions have caused herd rebuilding to slow, and March data shows female slaughter up to 48.5 per cent, and bull and steer slaughter down. Slaughter is expected to gradually rise to just under eight million head this year. Against a challenging domestic picture, Mr Ziebell said global trends are providing mixed signals. “Export prices to the US and Japan have been reasonably resilient and the industry received a good run in 2014-15 due to a rally in US cattle indicators, reflecting the hangover from the 2011 US drought dampening domestic production,” Mr Ziebell said. “However, the US herd has rebuilt rapidly, and US Department of Agriculture forecasts point to a 5.7 per cent rise in domestic beef production in 2018 while imports are expected to grow only 1.5 per cent, a far cry from the 31 per cent growth in 2014. “Australian beef in the US has remained resilient. “However, there will likely be some pressure in the US and this will be compounded across our key export markets by higher exports from low cost producers in South America.”

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From page 1 She spent weeks working with her neighbours, watching the way they drafted, handled and raised sheep. And she spent hours developing a brand that would appeal to the consumer. “I knew I needed to establish a relationship with my customers; farmers markets are perfect for that,” Toni said. “For the love of Lamb is a consumer direct model because my farm is small, I have to make it work harder to meet the investment requirements. “People want to know where their food comes from, what the story is behind it – there are a lot of consumers who want to know their farmer, but not a lot of farmers who want to know their consumer.” Able to control the price, the quality and the distribution, Toni was soon processing 45 lambs and selling across nine markets a month. “That was the beginning of LamBacon – I was, and still am, selling fresh lamb meat at the markets, but I always had left over flaps and belly,” Toni said. “I’m responsible for the use of the whole carcase, and I was feeding these leftovers to the dogs, which was a waste of my money and my product.” A chance meeting with American barbecue master, Jon Bell, saw Toni’s first batch of smoked lamb belly – aka LamBacon – produced. “I took five kilos to my first market, and it sold out, so then I took 10 kilos, then 25,” she said. That was 18 months ago. Now, Toni is curing 100 kilos of LamBacon a week, while still visiting farmers markets with For the love of Lamb. Her rise to success has been swift – in February this year, the Victorian Government sent her to Dubai as part of a trade mission delegation, and last month she was invited to speak at the Telstra Women in Ag Farmworld luncheon. It has been, to put it lightly, frenetic. It took five phone calls from the Southern Farmer to

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Sallie is milking for mental health

- SALLIE JONES, GIPPSLAND JERSEY STARS THROUGH THE DARKNESS: Sallie Jones is trying to make a difference for dairy farmers in Gippsland, encouraging them to talk about mental health issues after she lost her father to suicide in 2016. PHOTO: Catherine Forge, image courtesy of Museums Victoria, www.invisiblefarmerproject.net.au

to take on the industry one milk bottle at a time - launching their own brand, Gippsland Jersey, 18 months ago. “We’re just two people trying to get something done,� Steve said. “When we launched, we only had orders for about 100 litres, which is not a business - but we had sold 5000 litres in the first week.� Gippsland Jersey has three key business pillars; farmers must be paid a fair price, the stigma around mental illness must be broken down, and old fashioned kindness should be part of the everyday. “A few cents from every bottle of Gippsland Jersey milk goes into a fund that is then used to support local dairy farmers,� Sallie said. “We love to do random acts of kindness for dairying families who are doing it tough.� Steve currently milks 400 Jersey cows, and is the main supplier of the brand. A second farm, located in Poowong, also supplies the brand, helping put 20,000 litres a week into bottles. Although both Steve and Sallie are passionate about all aspects of the dairy industry, they are perhaps most driven when it comes to helping raise mental health awareness. “Mental health is a serious illness that requires care, help and support,� Sallie said. “It cannot be left to fix itself - you must reach out and seek help.� The Gippsland Jersey Calendar is more than just something to hang on the kitchen wall. Not only is there a listing for healthcare professionals, there are also 12 stories - raw tales of heartbreak, of loneliness and of

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ONE Sunday afternoon, Michael Bowen walked into his daughter’s kitchen and, to her complete shock, broke down. He was having a mental breakdown - but couldn’t put into words what was wrong; he could only sob like his heart was breaking. Leaving school at age 13 to work on the family dairy farm, Michael had a big engine - often working up to 18 hour days while trying to juggle family life and stay afloat. But almost overnight, Michael changed – caught in a darkness he couldn’t escape. It was the beginning of a road that would break not just his families’ hearts, but all of those in his Gippsland community. In March 2016, Michael Bowen took his own life. He had been a successful entrepreneurial dairy farmer; he loved his four children, his farm, his cows and his neighbours - but mental illness took that from him. This June, Michael’s daughter Sallie will drop an 18/19 calendar across Gippsland in honour of the man who taught her the meaning of hard work, and the value and love of storytelling. “I absolutely loved my Dad; he was kind, compassionate and bold - a man who could make anything happen,� Sallie recalled. “His capacity for life equalled three men - he was strong as an ox, nothing could break him. “Or so we thought.� Two months after Michael’s death, the dairy crisis brought other families to their knees families like Steve Ronalds’, who first settled in Gippsland in 1895. A chance encounter between the two - and a common desire to help Victorian dairy farmers - saw Sallie and Steve decide

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Being born in Gippsland was the beginning of Adam’s story ADAM’S story begins on a dairy farm in Gippsland born and raised. Adam’s mental health has been a big part of his journey over the past two years. He has always known when to seek help from trusted friends, family and professionals when the pressures of the farm, and life in general, have become overwhelming. “Be willing to take a step back, assess the whole situation,” Adam advises. “Honestly ask the question, ‘is this the best decision for me?’,” This is the question Adam had to ask himself after the milk price crash of 2016. He made the heavy and incredibly difficult decision to walk away from his own dairy operation - an operation that he thought would be his one and only career; an operation he had started planning more than 10 years earlier, at a very young age, with the purchase of his first registered Holstein heifer. His decision was made a little easier through a brush with reality TV only 12 months earlier on “Farmer wants a Wife”. This opened Adam’s mind up to the possibilities of a life beyond the farm. “I didn’t realise how socially isolated I had become until I was thrown back into ‘life’ through the series,” Adam said. “I realised that I enjoyed

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and also needed that extra contact with people that my solitary life on the farm was missing.” Adam’s story continues to unfold: it’s a story of resilience, heartache and strength.

His life began on a dairy farm, but likely won’t end on one. “I don’t regret any of it, and am open to the new and exciting possibility of my future,” he said. “I don’t think my outlook

would be as positive as it has been without the support I have received from asking myself am I really ok?” This column is re-printed with the kind permission of the Gippsland Jersey Calendar.

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I don’t think my outlook would be as positive as it has been without the support I have received from asking myself am I really ok?

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Slaughter rates to increase PRODUCER de-stocking, lack of rain and a strong international market are all predicted to drive Australian cattle slaughter to almost 7.5 million head by the end of the year, four per cent higher than last year. Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest update, released in the Cattle Industry Projections, predict that kill numbers will soon reflect the challenging summer/autumn seasons. Scott Tolmie, MLA market intelligence manager, said poor rainfall across many cattle regions had temporarily subdued herd rebuilding efforts. “The first quarter has seen both male and female slaughter running well above 2017 levels, and combined with the largely neutral weather outlook has led to a slight upward revision in the annual slaughter forecasts, up four per cent year-on-year,” Mr Tolmie said. “The EYCI has responded to the larger flow of cattle and challenging conditions for many re-stockers, dipping below 500c/kg carcase weight

NUMBERS INCREASE: MLA predicts that the number of Australian cattle slaughtered this year to be four per cent higher than last, due to poor seasonal conditions.

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course to exceed 12.5 million tonnes in 2018 according to the latest United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projections - this figure represents a five per cent production increase compared to last year, as low rainfall in a number of the largest cattle producing states combined with sustained drought in the Northern Plains drive more cattle onto feed.” Mr Tolmie said there had been a strong start to the year for carcase weights in Australia, with the year-to-February national average carcase weight sitting at 301kg, five kg higher than the same period in 2017. “As a result, the 2018 forecast for carcase weights has been adjusted slightly higher than what was predicted in January, to 294.4kg,” he said. “The combined upwards revision to slaughter and carcase weights has seen 2018 beef production revised slightly higher to 2.22 million tonnes cwt, while beef exports are expected to record a slight increase on 2017 levels, at just under 1.1 million tonnes shipped weight.”

INDUCTED: Brian Anderson, of Bundalong Holsteins at Kongwak, has been inducted into the Genetics Australia honour roll. He is pictured with prize bull, Medallion.

Gippsland dairy farmers inducted on honour roll GIPPSLAND bull, Medallion, has taken another step towards iconic status after his owners were inducted on the Genetics Australia honour roll. Brian and Bill Anderson, of Bundalong Holsteins at Kongwak, were among eight new honour roll inductees announced during Genetics Australia’s 60th anniversary dinner. There have been just 31 breeders added to the honour roll in the history of the organisation. Genetics Australia’s breeding, genetics and production manager, Peter Thurn, said the honour roll recognised breeders of bulls that had made significant contributions to Genetics Australia and to the Australian dairy industry. “They have made an outstanding contribution through the provision of

elite genetics,” Mr Thurn said. Mr Thurn said Medallion was one of those rare bulls that left an indelible mark on the industry. “The Anderson family is to be congratulated on breeding such an amazing and influential bull,” he said. “It’s probably going to be an icon of the Holstein breed in Australia.” Medallion has almost 10,000 herd recorder daughters so far. “At 12 and a half years of age, he’s one of our oldest bulls at Genetics Australia - but still one of our highest selling,” Mr Thurn said. “He is treated by farm staff like royalty… they love him. “Medallion ranks alongside Glif, Judge, Shotime and Winluke as one of Ge-

netics Australia’s greatest sires.” Medallion is notable for producing cows with strong stature and udders, combined with excellent capacity, production and consistency. The other new names on the honour roll are Bryan and Jo Dickson of Emu Banks Holsteins at Terang in south-west Victoria, Daryl and Lani Hoey of Beulah Jerseys at Katunga in northern Victoria, Lynton and Lisa Broad of Broadlin Jerseys at Lockington in northern Victoria, John and Vicki Lillico of Hindlee Holsteins at Smithton in Tasmania, Ian and Peter Willcocks of Manna Farm Holsteins at Yankalilla South Australia, Colin and Narelle Bacon of Colnarco Jerseys at Lockington, and George Wagner of Rengaw Holsteins at Winnaleah in Tasmania.

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June 2018

NEWS IN BRIEF z Trawool drug rehab THE Mitchell Shire Council will vote on a proposal to develop the historic Trawool Estate into a 20 bed drug rehabilitation facility. Nearby residents from both Trawool and Seymour are up in arms about the plan, and have strongly objected to developer Eastern Access Community Health’s (EACH) plans. z Stock thefts IT has been revealed more than $36,000 worth of sheep and cattle have been stolen from around Casterton in the six months to July 17, with some calling the area a stock theft hot spot. Late last month, a further $26,000 was reported stolen, one case being 67 pregnant ewes taken from a property in Nagambie. z Farm values rise VICTORIAN Farm values continue to rise, with a report by Rural Bank revealing Loddon, Benalla and Strathbogie had the highest number of largevalue sales across Northern Victoria. In contrast, the shires of Mansfield and Campaspe were two of the few to decline in value, both recording lower than average prices compared to the previous three years. z AAMI releases crash analysis SEYMOUR and Heathcote residents are the most likely in the state to be involved in an animal collision. Insurer AAMI has released analysis of over 900 claims, which revealed the two towns were found to be in the top three worst in Victoria. Four in five claims lodged involved an incident with a kangaroo. z Milk price announced FONTERRA Australia last month announced that the Fixed Base Milk Price for the 2018/19 season will be $5.90 per kilogram of milk solids (kg/MS), following the conclusion of its annual tender process. Fixed Base Milk Price is a price risk management tool that lets farmers lock in a set price for up to 70 per cent of the season’s milk before the season starts, providing greater price certainty by helping to reduce farmers’ exposure to market volatility. z Penalty for low wages THE operators of a remote Northern Territory homestead have been penalised a total of $56,766, after ignoring pay advice and underpaying more than a dozen backpackers from overseas. David Mayne Pty Ltd, which trades as the Barkly Homestead, has been penalised $48,320 after admitting to underpaying the 17 employees a total of $23,753. In addition, homestead manager and company shareholder, Andrew Mayne, has been penalised $8446. The Barkly Homestead offers accommodation, a restaurant and a roadhouse on the Barkly Highway, about 210 kilometres east of Tennant Creek. z Black sesame crops UNIVERSITY researchers, together with seed technology company AgriVentis Technologies, will be harvesting the first black sesame crops near Rockhampton to test the viability of the condiment as a commercial crop. AgriVentis is the first Australian company to conduct large-scale commercial trials of the valuable condiment. z New beef brand GREENHAM has launched a new beef brand for its Moe abattoir. To be known as Bass Strait Beef, the brand will be 100 per cent grass fed.

STUFFED: A man from Kilmore has been found guilty of breaching the Wildlife Act after he shot, stuffed and hung a koala he had poached from French Island.

Man charged for shooting, stuffing koala A MAN who shot dead a French Island koala, had it stuffed, and then hung it on his wall as a decoration was prosecuted in the Seymour Magistrates’ Court in April this year. The court heard the man found the koala on the side of a road on the island, which is located in Western Port Bay, and then shot it with a .22 rifle before he stuffed it himself and mounted it.

In June last year, officers from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) executed a search warrant at the accused’s property, locating the mounted koala. Program manager compliance operations, Greg Chant, said when the man was interviewed and asked why he killed the koala, he responded it was ‘something to do’. “We take these matters

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AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winners revealed

Victorian lamb slaughter increases 29% THE Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator (ESTLI) has tracked below 2017 levels since early March, and the lack of a decent autumn break continues to put pressure on the market. Eastern states lamb slaughter has seen an increasing trend over the past few months, totalling almost 1.48 million head – up 19 per cent year-on-year, although tracking closely to 2016 levels. In contrast to 2017, this year has seen continued dry seasonal conditions in the south, which have been a contributing factor in the offloading of stock, with the largest increases seen in major sheep producing regions. NSW saw an increase of 30 per cent year-on-year, totalling 426,125 head, while Victoria processed 818,448 head, up 29 per cent on year-ago levels. Meanwhile, SA has seen a decrease in the number of lambs slaughtered in April, by 21 per cent, totalling 199,247 head. Eastern states sheep slaughter has seen a similar trend to lamb, tracking very closely to 2016 levels, totalling 427,995 for April, up 34 per cent year-on-year.

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WINNER: Melissa Connors has been named as the AgriFutures Rural Victorian Award winner, for her project This Farm Needs a Farmer. The national winner will be announced in Canberra later this year.

SEVEN exceptional women have been recognised for their contribution to Australia’s rural industries by being named state and territory winners of the 2018 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award acknowledges the essential role that women play in rural industries, and rural and regional businesses and communities. Competition was fierce for the 2018 award, with 21 per cent more applicants than in 2017. The state-based selection panels completed a number of review and interview stages, before the eventual winner was declared at state and territory announcement events in capital cities across Australia over the last three months. The seven winners are emerging leaders who have either already commenced a project that is positively im-

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Personal locator beacons can save lives

WINNER: The IDEAL combine harvester from Massey

Ferguson has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Red Dot Award: Product Design, adding yet another accolade to its growing trophy cabinet. The IDEAL has already taken out two top honours in Machine of the Year Awards at Agritechnica, winning the Machine of the Year title as well as the coveted Public Vote Award. “AGCO is extremely proud of all our brands, and the tremendous awards our teams have achieved,” said Dr Rob Smith, AGCO senior vice president and general manager, Europe and Middle East. “Each prize in itself is very exciting, and we are especially proud of the Public Vote Award.”

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GET ONE BEFORE TAX TIME: Personal locator beacons, such as the KTI Safety Alert PLB, could be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.

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, said. “A two-way radio is of little use if there is nobody else in range - and is 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. “They also require contracts, which cost money each month to maintain.” 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. With a built-in high power strobe light and an internal high performance GPS receiver, which can provide position updates every five

minutes, the PLB is able to quickly and effectively deliver the wearer’s position to search crews. 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 three metres. It features a swivel antenna to enable correct deployment in challenging environments, including use with a life vest in water. 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. It weighs less than 140 grams and measures 88 x 64 x 31mm - and sells for less than $300. 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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June 2018

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Chaser bin gets the most out of grain storage

VICTORIAN farmer John Allen’s career as a diesel mechanic and hay contractor has put him behind the wheel of a lot of tractors, but his latest purchase has impressed him like few others have. Last year, as his business continued to grow, he was in the market to add to his fleet of six tractors and went looking for a new machine with the power and versatility to tackle a range of jobs in the most efficient way possible. His search ended with the Case IH Optum CVT, delivered last September and already a tractor John couldn’t imagine being without. “It’s proven to be so versatile – you end up doing things with it you didn’t think you would,� John said. “It definitely doesn’t feel like you’re driving a 300 horsepower tractor.�

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CHASER: Aaron Sanderson, of Coonooer Bridge in southern Victoria, is using a Dunstan chaser bin during harvest to fill grain bags and at other times of the year to transfer grain from bags to trucks.

“Or you can already have it prefilled before the truck arrives; it has worked very, very well. “Without it, there’s no way we could have loaded trucks at certain times of the year.� The chaser bin also has load cells on it which is particularly useful in ensuring the trucks leaving the property are under their maximum weight. “We’ve actually been able to manage the chain of responsibility that is on us now, with over-

loading of trucks,� Mr Sanderson said. “We utilise the load cells, load trucks spot on and know confidently that they are going out on the main road and they’re under.� He said the speed of the auger was also important in getting grain from the paddock to trucks or grain bags. “It just works together because you are able to utilise this 20 inch unloading auger at 12 and a half

tonnes a minute; two and a half minutes and it is unloaded and then you are back chasing again,� he said. “The truck drivers love it - they are in and out in no time and that is what it is all about at harvest time, just that efficiency and keeping everything going.� The 31 tonne Dunstan chaser bin is pulled by a 245 boosted horse power front wheel assist tractor, with the lighter option working well out in the paddock.

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June 2018

Polaris sales range continues to grow

POLARIS Industries bucked the trend of a contracting market to continue growing throughout the month of April, helping it to take the mantle as market leader in all eight Australian states and territories year-to-date 2018. Coming off a dominant 2017 where the company finished the year as Australia’s number one off-road vehicle brand, Polaris was again a clear market leader in April for the fourth consecutive time in four months. Polaris’ April market share grew 0.7 market share percentage points to 32.4 per cent. In an ATV and side x side market which is now down 2.2 per cent year-to-date, Polaris has grown sales by 2.2 per cent versus the January-to-April period last year, a positive growth swing of 4.4 per cent. As a result, Polaris has grown its year-to-date market share to 31.3 per cent – a share increase of 1.3 percentage points. Boasting a range of 23 models

with Roll-Over Protection Structures (ROPS), Polaris is dominant in the growing side x side market - with 44 per cent share of the utility side x side market year-todate and 58.2 per cent share of the sport side x side market. Unlike the agricultural ATV market, which is down 3.1 per cent year-to-date, the utility side x side market in 2018 has continued to grow at the healthy rate of three per cent. Polaris also dominates the big bore ATV market, with 16 per cent sales growth in 551cc and above, a category which is down 12 per cent year-to-date – driving market to 46.8 per cent. The dominance of Polaris is particularly pronounced in Victoria, with 41.2 per cent market share in April, and 34 per cent year-to-date. “While market conditions have softened somewhat, we are buoyed by our growth and the overwhelming consumer response to our industry-leading

product range, particularly our 23 models with ROPS,� Polaris Australia country manager, Alan Collins, said. “With the government set to extend its $20,000 instant asset write-off for small businesses and safety rebates continuing through WorkSafe Victoria for ATV users to transition to a side x side or Polaris ACE vehicle, we are confident that the prospects for both the Australian off-road vehicle market and Polaris as a brand look bright for the remainder of 2018.� Polaris is also seeing strong growth on the back of new 2018 models including Ranger XP 1000 HD EPS and Sportsman 570 HD EPS - which have been designed and built for Australia, along with continued success of its singleseat, ROPS-equipped Polaris ACE and Polaris UTE ATV with a rear dump box. More information about Polaris Off-Road Vehicles and Polaris Engineered Accessories can be found online at polarisaustralia.com.

CONTINUED GROWTH: Polaris sales across the range continue to buck trends, by increasing each quarter.

Agri Boss supplying high quality tractors

QUALITY PRODUCT: Agri Boss tractors take great pride in selling quality tractors at an affordable price.

AGRI Boss commenced operations in Wodonga in 2004, and originally featured only three tractor models and offered a six month warranty. Today, Agri Boss has grown to include a range of 36 models - from 20HP to 220HP – and all come with a five year full factory warranty covering both parts and labour. Agri Boss has, from its inception, had a guiding principle of supplying high quality tractors to the market at affordable prices. Agri Boss currently has 31 models that retail for less than $500/HP, and the remaining five retail for less than $600/HP.

This cost ratio is some 50 per cent of mainstream brands. A number of improvements in manufacturing technology and component design, combined with a strong focus on pre-emptive quality, including FMEA (Failure Mode Engineering Analysis), has resulted in Agri Boss becoming known as a leader in terms of market quality and pricing. Current financial conditions in Australia mean that the current low interest rates will ultimately rise, and the cost of servicing debt will balloon. Wise financial advice focuses on the debt level an organisation can withstand in the harder

economic times, and no industry suffers more in terms of hard economic times than the rural sector. When necessity prevails and a farmer requires a new tractor for example, he or she should consult their accountant or financial advisor on what level of debt the business can afford to carry during the prevailing economic conditions over the proposed period of the loan. Then - and only then - should the enterprise consider the purchase of machinery that is within this debt ceiling. Agri Boss tractors cost approximately 50 per cent of many rivals, and combined with a five year full

warranty, which coincidently is the usual duration of a business loan, offer considerable savings and free-up working capital – a must for successful businesses. Agri Boss tractors represent a real opportunity for both small and large acreage holdings to substantially reduce their input costs and debt levels, and free up working capital with the added protection of the standard five year warranty. Agri Boss can be contacted on 0412 539 263, email agriboss@ bigpond.com, or alternatively visit the websites www.agribosstractors.com.au or www.tractors4sale.com.au.

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The Castleton is a modern stove with a classic look LAST month, the first of the truly autumn weather blew into Victoria. Across the state, families turned to their wood fires to provide not only heat, but comfort as rain pelted against window frames. There is no feeling quite like having a log-fire burning quietly in the room – it creates an ambience of days gone by; of slowing down and spending time with loved ones. Some 20 years ago, Castworks recognised the need for quality wood heaters to be made available for those looking for style and functionality at a reasonable price.

Castworks has grown from a small company that sold wood fires, to a respected importer and distributor of home heating products to the Australian market. Now, they are proud to present their latest imported offering – the Castleton stove. The Castleton offers everything you need in a stove, a wood fire and a family lifestyle all rolled into an attractive soapstone and cast iron package. The Castleton is designed to include the essential features to maintain a warm, comfortable home – so you can spend less time chopping wood, and

Castleton combines the superior heating qualities of soapstone with elegant and durable cast iron elements.

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HOME, SHEDS AND BARNS

June 2018

American barns well suited to Australia

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You could even turn one of the sides of your American barn into an open carport, or verandah. You can also easily personalise your barn with windows and glass sliding doors. An American barn may be a bit of an extra investment in the beginning, but most owners consider it a godsend when they get used to its advantages.

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IAN and Marilyn Lanyon epitomise successful farming. Known for their award winning produce, particularly their range of green tomato products, the Lanyons have always looked for ways to diversify their farm offering. So, along with producing some 60 tonnes of tomatoes each year under the Simply Tomatoes brand, the Lanyons also breed fat lambs. Targeting the prime lamb market, Marilyn saw an opportunity for more than just meat – and embarked on producing not only her own allergy free woollen quilts, but also a range of therapeutic heat pads - made from their home-grown wool, encasing local wheat. “We’ve farmed lots of different things over the years, and we still grow cereal crops; along with green tomatoes for our other manufacturing operation,� Marilyn said. “There’s never a dull moment on the farm, we can assure you. “But in all things we do, our motto is ‘take small steps, and think big’.� To further compliment their offering, the Lanyons opened their Boort property to visitors looking for a genuine farm stay experience – and have since won two awards for Excellence in Food Tourism at the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards. Marilyn is more than just a farmer – she is a force in her own right. She is enthusiastic, a big believer in the benefits of community, and is always on hand to meet visitors when they arrive at the family property. “What do you get when you

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141st AUSTRALIAN SHEEP AND WOOL SHOW

Preview

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QUALITY AT AN AFFORADBLE PRICE: Shearwell’s SET Tag is available direct to farmers for 4c less than industry standard. Talk to the Shearwell team at this year’s Sheep and Wool Show.

THIS year, make sure you visit Shearwell when you get along to the Australian Sheep and Wool Show. Shearwell will be in the Technology and Careers Hub, and it is the perfect time to get a close and personal look at the outstanding products they provide to sheep producers: tags, readers and software. Always aiming to help the livestock farmer, Shearwell’s SET Tag is one to be reckoned with; a one piece, life time tag that’s designed to be either visual or

electronic, with an optional RFID chip. With a 99.5 per cent retention rate, the SET Tag is popular. Shearwell are offering their NLIS SET Tag direct at a cheaper price to Victorian farmers, 44¢ plus GST, compared to 48¢ through Ag Victoria. Made in Australia, with a wide choice of colours, including all the year colours, it’s a great choice of tag and a cheaper price; there is no reason not to go with Shearwell. Other products to be on

display during the Sheep and Wool Show include Shearwell’s RFID Reader (wand), which is quick and easy to use, reads all approved RFID tags and has Bluetooth connectivity. Just point, scan and record the animal tag numbers; then transfer the animal data to one of Shearwell’s free apps. Get the equivalent of 20¢ discount per RFID SET Tag when you buy your first Shearwell Stick Reader. This year, Shearwell will also proudly introduce their new

Race Readers; large and small versions are suitable for both sheep and cattle and can be expanded as required. They can be configured quickly and easily within an existing set-up for fast, effortless recording of RFID tags as stock run through the race. Shearwell are based in Bendigo – contact them to discuss what they can do for you, or visit them at this year’s Sheep and Wool Show. Phone 1800 998 934, or go to www.shearwell.com.au.

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new premises at the corner of Wheeler Street and New Dookie Road, Shepparton – to the rear of Feed Central - Ferguson Wool is focused on delivering the best private buying experience. Right now, they are happy to lock in clip prices, and offer four different payment options. Guaranteed Price: Guaranteed price in the shed, 14 day prompt payment. Ferguson will value your wool visually or by taking a core guidance test and will quote on a guaranteed price which is net after wool tax. Consignment: Guidance test in store. Wool growers can consign their wool to Ferguson stores and receive regular price updates. This allows Ferguson to show and market the wool to particular buyers, and allows wool growers to maximise prices and opportunities. If wool growers are not satisfied with price quotations within a specified period alternative arrangements can be made at the wool grower’s option. Fully Tested: This is the most appropriate for large

wool growers, specialists and fine wool growers. Usual visual and guidance test appraisal is eliminated for this option. A basis of either last year’s results, or an agreed basis, is used for setting a guaranteed price usually on a clean basis and subject to adjustment according to final AWTA full test results. The wool after agreement on a price basis is forwarded to their contract testing facilities, when after testing, the price is qualified in detail. Cash: For small clips and oddments, Ferguson’s will value and pay cash at the wool store. Along with wool buying, Ferguson also distributes the liquid fertiliser R.U.M. – and has done so for the last 18 years. R.U.M. is used mostly for nitrogen application to all types of crop, and is known to be good for soil biology. The team also sell a high quality rechargeable cordless shearing handpiece. To learn more about what Ferguson Wool can do for you, visit them at this year’s Bendigo Australian Sheep and Wool Show.

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Preview Bendigo’s 2018 Sheep and Wool Show will be bigger than ever THE Australian Sheep and Wool Show is the largest show of its type in the world, and this year more than 30,000 visitors are expected. Spanning three days, some 350 stall holders, along with 2700 sheep and 5000 farmers, will head to Bendigo for the annual event. Each year, the best of the best breeders and fibre producers gather to talk industry – while also celebrating fine food, fibre, fashion and the mighty Australian sheep. It is a time for the nation’s best farmers to compete for the top championship ribbons; the country’s finest fleeces will be judged; leading wool fashion will be displayed; the growing craft market will form Australia’s largest one-stop fibre market; a major retail shopping precinct comes to life and the excitement of seeing premium stock sales

live are all part of the show experience. This year, Merino sheep will be celebrated as the feature breed – a fitting tribute to the animals that have played such an important role in the foundation of the Australian sheep and wool industry. Other drawcards at the 2018 event will be the shearing displays, the young stud masters’ muster, the Soils Make Sense forum – along with plenty of sheep and cattle action daily. So it doesn’t matter what you are interested in, there is something for everyone at the 2018 Australian Sheep and Wool Show. For more information, or to book tickets, go to www. sheepshow.com. THIS JULY: The Australian Wool and Sheep Show is on next month in Bendigo, promising three days of fun and industry talks.

WOMEN OF WOOL TICKETS ON SALE: THE annual Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show Women of Wool luncheon is a sell-out event every year, and 2018 will be no different. Be inspired by our guest speakers, see the very latest wool-craft fashion instalments, and meet up with old friends and new. Guest speakers are yet to be confirmed, but tickets are available now for $99 per person, which includes gate entry, 2-course lunch, selected beverages, guest speakers and exclusive fashion parade. Book quickly to avoid disappointment – book at www.thecapital.com.au.

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Five new research projects under way BY DR MARTIN AULDIST Senior Research Scientist, Agriculture Victoria, Ellinbank

A NUMBER of Agriculture Victoria researchers converged on AgriBio in Bundoora this month to hear Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford, announce the DairyFeedbase initiative. This is a new research partnership between the Victorian Government and the dairy industry that will boost the productivity and profitability of dairy farms. It brings together largescale research and cuttingedge technologies to improve pasture performance, animal nutrition and the cost-competitiveness of the feedbase. The Victorian Government, Dairy Australia and the Gardiner Dairy Foundation have committed to providing a total of $54 million funding over six years. “We’re supporting our dairy industry to innovate, embrace new technology, and be more productive and profitable,� Minister Pulford said. DairyFeedbase represents an unprecedented and exciting level of applied research funding for the dairy industry. But what does all this really mean? What are we going to do? The DairyFeedbase program comprises five main projects - let me give you a snap shot of each. The Pasture Smarts Project: Led by Dr Joe Jacobs at Ellinbank, aims to develop meth-

RESEARCH: Five new research projects are under way for those working with Agriculture Victoria.

We’re supporting our dairy industry to innovate, embrace new technology, and be more productive and profitable. - JAALA PULFORD , MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE ods for growing and utilising more pasture (both grazed and conserved), simplify dayto-day management, and better manage risks around forage management. Tools will be developed for the automated assessment of pasture dry matter yield and nutritive characteristics, and to better forecast pasture performance.

These new measurement and prediction tools will be used to field test new pasture genetics, such as F1 hybrids and novel endophytes for the development of optimum agronomic packages, to optimise their performance. The Forage Value Index Futures (FVI) Project: Led by Professor Kevin Smith based at Hamilton, and aims to de-

velop better ways to evaluate pasture cultivars and ensure farmers can differentiate between cultivars. The future potential of the FVI will be realised through a better ability to trial cultivars and measure dry matter yield, persistence and nutritive characteristics. The FVI will also enable comparisons between exist-

Vale - Thomas Patrick Walsh TOM Walsh died peacefully at his home of 91 years, Railway Farm in Trentham, on April 17. A prominent and successful farmer in the areas of potatoes, prime lambs and cattle, Tom was a humble man and regarded himself as a tenant of the land he owned. After farming Tom’s passion was traditional Irish/ Australian music - some of his tunes are recorded in the National Archives. He is survived by his wife, Mary, nine children and 21 grandchildren. Tom, a long time reader of the Southern Farmer, will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.

ing cultivars and cultivars produced with new breeding methods, such as high yielding hybrids. The Smart Feeding Project: Led by myself, Martin Auldist, and focuses on the individual intake of each cow and the inherent variation in productivity of the herd, to deliver productivity gains based on improved herd dynamics.

This project will develop farm management systems that allow a more even allocation of available feed resources across a herd and an overall increase in the herd’s average milk response to feeding (ie more milk per kg of feed). This will result in milk production benefits without increasing feed costs. The Feeding Cool Cows Project: Led by Dr Leah Marett at Ellinbank, aims to develop cost effective, nutritional strategies for halving the negative impact of hot weather on dry matter intake and milk production. A range of feeding options will be investigated, including dietary additives such as fat supplements, betaine, mineral salts, feeding specific concentrate supplements, or utilising a combination of grazed and conserved forages. The First 100 Days Project: Led by Dr Bill Wales at Ellinbank and addresses the most critical period in each cow’s lactation. Knowledge of feed intake, production levels and a range of health parameters will be used to deliver effective early lactation rations for each cow. Feeding cows better during the first 100 days of lactation through more strategic use of supplementation, can increase the current herd production from 6000 L/cow per lactation to closer to the potential for cows that graze of 10,000 L/cow per lactation. I’ll be bringing you some early results from all of these projects in the coming months, so stay tuned.

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No longer are greenhouses used solely for the traditional growth of vegetables and flowers, with new developments now incorporating aquaculture, herbs, cherries and other mixed-use crops. Greenhouses are becoming increasingly technical; with major advances over the past decade promoting what could be considered a biological factory more than just the humble greenhouse.

Apex greenhouses have construction teams located in Melbourne, Queensland, South Australia as well as throughout New Zealand, which enables them to offer the experience and the equipment to deliver outstanding results. They take great pride in the quality of workmanship and are committed to offering guarantees on any work undertaken.

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Hydroponic Farmers Federation conference events program Monday, June 25:

9:30am - 10am: Session Four. East Wing. Chair: Herman Van Der Gulik. Topics and speakers include What will you do when Spotted Winged Drosophila arrives in Australia? With Paul Horne; and Rapid Eco revolution in Spain; the opportunity or threat? with Herman Van Der Gulik.

8am - 6pm: Registration opens. 8am - 10am: Exhibitors set up. 10am - 11:15am: Official opening and welcome in the East Wing. Chair: Herman Van Der Gulik. 11:15am - 12pm: Keynote session: industry overview. East Wing. Chair: Herman Van Der Gulik. Speaker: Martin Kneebone, Managing Director FreshLogic. Topic: Why will Australian consumers buy more of what Hydronic Farmers produce? 12pm - 1:30pm: Lunch. Exhibition Area, Marquee and New York Room. 1:30pm - 2pm: Session One. East Wing. Chair: Herman Van Der Gulik. Speakers and topics include; Flavorite aspects of labour management – Chris Millis (tbc), Substrate Berries 10 tips for Sweet Success – Andrew Olley, and Exotic Plant Pests: Adapting growing practices to meet new biosecurity challenges –Dr Jessica Lye, Manager – Science & Extension, AUSVEG.

10:30am - 11am: Morning tea. Exhibition area. Marquee and New York Room. 3pm - 3:45pm: Afternoon tea. Exhibition Area. Marquee and New York Room. 3:45pm - 5:15pm: Session Two: How to cool Greenhouses. East Wing. Chair: Herman Van Der Gulik. Topics and speakers include: Greenhouse light and how best to manage to gain you an extra five per cent – Graeme Smith, Graeme Smith Consulting; Let there be Light – greenhouse coverings – Carl van Loon, Director, Powerplants; Greenhouse whitewash characteristics – Roger de Jagher, Mardenkro; and Greenhouse shade screen characteristics – Ton Habraken, Ludvig Svensson. 5:15pm - 6pm: Break. Exhibition Area. Marquee and New York Room.

6pm - 6:30pm: PCA AGM. Paris Room.

Australian Ornamental Nursery Scene with Paul Boland.

6:30pm - 8pm: Welcome cocktails for registered delegates. Exhibition Area. Marquee and New York Room.

10:30am - 11:30am: Morning tea. Exhibition area. Marquee and New York Room.

Tuesday, June 26: 8am - 1pm: Registration and Trade Exhibition open to delegates. 8:30am - 10am: Perfection Fresh sponsored breakfast session. Exhibition Area. Marquee and New York Room. 10am - 10:30am: Session Three: East Wing. Chair: Herman Van Der Gulik. Topic: The

11:30am - 6pm: Farm tours: Ball Horticultural Company – Sky; and Humphries Nursery – Mooroolbark. 7pm - 8pm: Conference dinner and presentations. Ballroom. Three course meal with entertainment from The Three Waiters. Wednesday, June 27: 8am - 2:30pm: Registration and Trade Exhibition open to delegates.

11am - 12:30pm: Session Five: East Wing. Chair: Herman Van Der Gulik. Topics and speakers include Access All Areas – Dr Sam Stacey, Technical Manager Asia Pacific, ICL Group; What Thermotrac and Dynexus lets us do? – Piotr Bankowski, Project Manager, Visy; Government Grants Specific to our Industry – Daniel Vaughan, Victoria State Department of Economic Development; and Setting fire to the irrigation rule book – Tony Bundock, Director, Genesis. 1pm - 2:30pm: Lunch followed by guest speaker, What is your licence to grow? Are you still there in 2025? With Meiny Prins from Priva B.V. Exhibition Area. Marquee and New York Room. 2:30pm - 2:45pm: Event wrap up.

HFF bi-annual conference on again THE Hydroponic Farmers Federation’s 11th biennial conference is on this month, and yet again promises all the best in industry news, production tips and on-farm visits. To be held in Preston from June 25 to 27, the conference provides a rare forum to interact with some of Australia’s leading hydroponic authorities and growers. This year, the theme is ‘the Extra 5 per cent’ – and among other things, will focus on: (l) labour management; (l) integrated pest management; (l) greenhouse light management; and (l) irrigation strategies. Every grower wants to grow better crops, make more money, spend more time with their families and reduce environmental impact, but despite the best intentions are not always successful. The 2018 HFF confer-

WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN What: The Hydroponic Farmers Federation bi-annual conference Where: The Mantra, Bell City, Preston When: June 25-27 How to book: go to www. hffconference.org.au

ence will provide delegates with key tools with which to build better businesses, while achieving some of these outcomes and gaining that extra five per cent. In addition to the conference and technical presentations, a Trade Exhibition will run concurrently, featuring Australia’s leading greenhouse and hydroponic suppliers displaying and demonstrating the latest in greenhouse products and technology. The Hydroponic Farmers’ Federation is open to all hydroponic farmers Australia wide.

The HFF grew from a small self-help group to the large association it is today through a commitment to furthering the hydroponic industry through growers supporting each other. The Australian Protected Cropping Industry currently employs over 10,000 people, and is the fastest growing food production sector in the country, with an expansion rate of around six per cent per annum. The reasons for this industry growth include faster plant growth, higher yields, improved quality, the ability to grow out of season, and exclude and control pests and weeds. Furthermore, hydroponically grown crops require only a fraction of the water required by conventionally grown crops. For further information visit the HFF’s web site at www.hff.org.au.

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