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Holistic Pastoral is a labour of love for Daniel Kelton and Aldona Baranowski, and their children Jarra and Marley. It is where the health of the land they farm is the paramount consideration. The family runs cattle, sheep and chickens over 300 acres of borrowed land, with the return for the landholders being revitalised pastures and paddocks. „ Full story pages 2-3

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“I WANT to see the land that we’re farming transformed – waist high grass, wet all year round despite ever-increasing dryness,� Daniel Kelton of Alexandra’s Holistic Pastoral said. “I want to experiment with how , FDQ LQp XHQFH WKH ORFDO FOLPDWH what we can change as a community with this system of regenerative farming.� Not only does Daniel believe that regenerative farming can arrest global warming on a local scale, he also believes that the system makes good business sense and encourages other farmers to explore it. Four years ago, Daniel Kelton and his partner, Aldona Baranowski moved to Alexandra from Sydney. Daniel had grown up in country New South Wales, in the central west. His family was of a diverse background with Aboriginal, English and Irish ancestors, and an intriguing history in lighthouse keeping, stock work and orchards. Daniel’s father was a jack-ofall trades who spent a significant part of his life as a shearer in New South Wales and Western Australia. His mother was from a farming family who would buy stock from Queensland and drove it down to New South Wales, farming on the roads as they didn’t own their own farm. Daniel’s own childhood was one of shearing and hay carting. Aldona had grown up in the Blue Mountains. Her parents were Polish immigrants and had been born in a displaced persons camp in Poland, before moving to Australia. Self-sufficient they lived in a then-rural part of Western Sydney, with the Blue Mountains’ bush becoming Aldona’s playground. It was in the Blue Mountains that Daniel and Aldona met, with Daniel

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“We fence, we repair dams and we give people meat.� “We feed the community with meat that we produce, and we look after the lands that are not being used.� Daniel explains that though the set-up costs are minimal, and that they have no bank debt, the enterprise itself is labour intensive and time consuming. The family graze their Wiltipoll Dorper sheep in a cell, secured by portable electric fencing designed for rotational grazing. The size of the cell is dictated by stock numbers and the amount of available feed, however Holistic Pastoral often opts to run 100 sheep in a 50 by 50 metre square as a rule of thumb. “There’s not much grass in the area so we move the sheep every day and the results have been amazing,� said Daniel. “The sheep take the top part grass, they manure the ground, they take care of your weed problem because they’re trained to eat everything inside the cell, and the passon effects have been incredible. “The sheep are not eating next to where they shit the day before,

breaking pathogen cycles, and all of a sudden we can run an organic system, with no drenching or foot troubles.� The land itself has also seen a complete transformation, with the family only grazing when the grass is ready. The grass needs to go through a full cycle, and Daniel waits until the grass has a couple of dead leaves on it before re-introducing the stock. “When the grass is high the animals trample it feeding the soil, the fungus, the worms, the bacteria, and ultimately converting the grass into soil carbon,� he said. “For pastures depleted by overgrazing, we are returning food and carbon to the soil.� Daniel sees grazing a pasture too soon as the biggest challenge for farming. “Issues with stock density or grazing a piece of land for too long FDQ EH UHFWLo HG y 'DQLHO VDLG “It’s the length of the grass and the depth of the roots that is crucial. “To combat global warming we need full length pasture pulling carbon out of the atmosphere and putting it back into the soil.

“And when a pasture is left to rest it’s amazing what comes up from dormant seed stocks in the ground.� As an integral part of their grazing management the Keltons run meat chickens after the sheep. Commonly known as Broilers, the chickens are purchased as day-old chicks and housed in a handmade brooder before being released into the paddock at roughly three weeks old, depending on the season. Protected by an electric mesh fence and able to roost in a speFLo FDOO\ GHVLJQHG HQFORVXUH WKH chickens are free-range until 10 weeks of age when they are sent to the abbatoir. Commercial chickens raised in VKHGV DUH SURFHVVHG DW o YH ZHHNV of age, however Holistic Pastoral believe in growing their chickens out to 10 weeks. Holistic Pastoral processes 100 chickens a month, and sell out every time. The chickens are sent to an abbatoir in Keysborough which is the only abbatoir in the state that accepts poultry from small time farmers. Daniel and Aldona also run cattle

in their rotational grazing model. Initially they started with 20 head of cattle, bought as poddy calves. “We took whatever we could o QG y 'DQLHO VDLG “A fair few dairy breeds, Red Angus, Square Meaters...they all shit on the ground, they all eat grass, they all convert into beef.� This year however they did bring in some breeders, four Jersey house cows with heifer calves at foot, which they use for milk as well. The decision to run Jerseys was based on the desire for a smaller PRUH HIo FLHQW FRZ WKDW ZRXOG LP pact the environment less, and was also light in colour as the paddocks the family use sometimes don’t have shade. The temperament of Jerseys was also a huge consideration. “Our system quietens down the animals,� said Daniel. “However if we can’t move them around and work them, they become hard work and a liability. “And if we can’t train them to our fences then we don’t keep them. “We found Jerseys work perfectly in our system.� Staying true to their system and ideals is the main consideration

for the Daniel and Aldona,and has determined the direction in which Holistic Pastoral has grown. They plan their grazing for a year ahead, to ensure that they have grass all year round. Should they get it wrong or the season throws them a curly one they de-stock. Everything has been considered and factored in, so that Holistic 3DVWRUDO QHYHU o JKWV WKH V\VWHP they always work within it and ideally complement it. “We don’t want to grow big, we want to stay small and stay local,� Daniel said. “And we set our own prices, so we’re not at the mercy of the market. “We’re producing food, we’re pretty small but it’s probably the right way to grow from the ground up. “In the planning stages we asked ourselves ‘What’s important if we’re going to do this?’ k7KH ODQG KDV WR FRPH o UVW y Daniel said, “If we choose the right animals and run them in the right way, we produce this clean meat, we have happy customers and everything comes from that if you’ve nurtured the land.�

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Cash-drought to cash-flow By KYLIE HOLMES, Rural Financial Counselling Service in Gippsland IT is critical to move from having a mindset of assets mean security to prioritising liquidity as the most important aspect of farm businesses. Liquidity is just a fancy term for cash – ensuring more cash is coming into the business than going out. Yes, we would all love that‌ but smoothing out payment arrangements and adjusting spend to current realities allows for resilience during difo FXOW RU ORZ LQFRPH SHULRGV Agriculture is a dynamic, high risk and ever-changing industry, and farmers need to be proactive and forward planning to remain viable. 8SGDWLQJ FDVK p RZV DQG budgets could be the difference between making or breaking a farm business ZKHQ HYHQ WKH PRVW SURo WDEOH ventures can be undone by a cash-drought. 7KHUHIRUH FDVK p RZV DQG budgets should not be a setand-forget exercise, just to satisfy lenders or to show eligibly for other funding. It should be used as a farm management and decision tool.

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budget include more than just itemising general incomings and outgoings. z Forecast potential risks and budget for worse-case scenarios. z Build in contingency cash reserves where possible. z Smooth regular expense payments throughout the year rather than in lump sums. z Negotiate loan and lease payments that are affordable during non-income seasons for instance a lower rate in the off season and higher rates during income season. z $VVHVV EHQHo WV RI SXU chasing assets via instalments versus lump sum versus lease to purchase versus hire. z (YDOXDWH o [HG YHUVXV YDUL able interest rates for both borrowings and savings. z Consider additional revenue opportunities. z Review the business plan itemising and prioritising or defering projects that require

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Best practice for Victorian beekeepers Victorian beekeepers are now required to adopt stronger biosecurity practices to help protect the state’s valuable honey bee population from pests and diseases. Minister for Agriculture, Jaclyn Symes today met Kyneton beekeeper and AgriFutures Victorian Rural Women’s Award winner, Claire Moore to announce the Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice has been adopted into the state’s beekeeping regulations. The announcement coincides with the start of almond pollination season – the biggest livestock movement in Australia, where about 4.2 billion bees are transported to Northern Victoria to pollinate almond orchards. Best practice biosecurity is crucial in protecting the agriculture sector into the future – and is particularly important during almond season, when the risk of transferring pests and diseases between bees is high. “The new Code is a reminder to all livestock owners, beekeepers and farmers that we all have to follow best practices to safeguard our valuable agricultural industries,” said Ms Symes. The new Code requires beekeepers to check their hives for diseases at least twice a year, control diseases to prevent weakening of hives

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and transmission to other hives and remove hives no longer containing bees from their apiary. The honey bee industry contributes about $17.5 million to the Victorian economy annually, while the value of pollination services to Australia has been estimated at more than $8 billion. Victoria was reminded of the importance of protecting our honey bee population last year when the Varroa mite pest was intercepted on a ship at the Port of Melbourne. “Last year, Victoria’s honey bee industry was threatened by the exotic parasite Varroa mite,” Ms Symes said. “Adopting these new standards is a great step in protecting Victoria’s valuable honey bee and pollination industries, and supporting the many regional jobs that rely on them.” The response saw industry, community and government come together to successfully respond to and manage the detection and keep Varroa mite from threatening Australia’s agriculture industry. The Victorian Budget 2019/20 has pledged to invest $142.5 million to boost Victoria’s biosecurity system – the largest investment of its type in the history of our state, to keep our agricultural sector secure and prevent the spread of pests and diseases.

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Northern Victoria’s grocery, food manufacturing = $9.23b NORTHERN Victoria has emerged as a food and grocery manufacturing powerhouse, generating $9.23 billion in output per year and employing 14,221 Victorians, according to new research released today by the Australian Food and Grocery Council. Northern Victorian food and grocery processing is now the second largest contributor in terms of output and the eighth largest employer across the four Federal Victorian electorates of Mallee, Bendigo, Indi and Nicholls. This has helped underpin the economy of Northern Victoria and delivered thousands of jobs contributing to an unemployment rate of only 5.1 per cemt, compared to 6 per cent for the rest of the state. Australian Food & Grocery Council CEO, Tanya Barden, said that as the population continues to increase in Northern Victoria, food and

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TABLED UP: Northern Victoria’s Food, Beverage and Grocery Manufacturing, domestic and international market for 2018.

grocery processing will continue to provide important jobs growth and investment in the region. “Food and grocery manufacturing in northern Victoria continues to invest, innovate and employ locals,” Ms Barden said. “The sector relies heavily on local supply chains, purchasing $3.36 billion in goods and services from within the region.” Key points in the report: z Wages - Wages and salaries pump $1.13 billion

into the Northern Victorian economy annually, worth an average $79,000 for every fulltime and part-time worker. z Jobs - Northern Victorian food & grocery manufacturing businesses employ 14,221 workers. It is the eight largest jobs provider in northern Victoria, after Health Care & Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Education & Training and second largest in terms of outputs behind Construction. z Exports - Food & grocery manufacturing is the number

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Farmers call for bolstered biosecurity budget NICE PLACE LIKE HOME: Many animals depend on hollows for their survival

Illegal wood harvesting targeted across Victoria PARKS Victoria officers have stepped up patrols and surveillance over the past month following several cases of illegal tree felling and removal within parks and reserves in Victoria. “It is illegal for people to fell trees or collect firewood in a national park,” said Chris Mercier from Parks Victoria statewide enforcement operations. “We take a zerotolerance approach to those breaking firewood collection laws and anyone caught will be prosecuted. “If you observe anyone causing damage to park habitat, removing wood or have information about environmental offences please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963. “All information will be treated confidentially.” Significant hollow trees have been cut down and removed from national parks, destroying important habitats for mammals, reptiles, birds and invertebrates. Since July, Operation Crookwell has targeted people who are allegedly cutting down trees to supply buyers with firewood. In the latest seizure last month, Parks Victoria and Victoria Police intercepted a man in possession of more than two cubic meters of wood, al-

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Queensland Fruit Fly Feature

Keeping the Yarra Valley fruit fly free in spring and summer By BRONWYN KOLL, Queensland Fruit Fly regional co-ordinator for the Yarra Valley

FRUIT FLY READY: A typical farm bike fruit fly bait set-up with a hand wand and rear Jetstream nozzles located on either side of the spray rig to apply fruit fly bait droplets on foliage.

TRADITIONALLY our Yarra Valley winters are very cold, and this cold weather is a vital management tool against any fruit fly that have attempted to make the Yarra Valley home. We can only learn from our northern neighbours what fruit fly attempt so they can survive over winter. Cold weather makes over-wintering fruit flies search for warm dry places to see the winter out. Other than sheds and buildings, Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) can seek refuge in citrus and other evergreen trees. An adult fly can survive some frosts hidden in the curl of a leaf. Researcher, Andrew Jessup has shown how much warmer an evergreen tree can be compared with the ambient air temperature,

and how this can assist fruit fly survival over the colder months. Getting on top of the QFF population early can bring about reward. Lower summer numbers can be achieved if there are less fruit flies to breed in the first place. Springtime is the time also to freshen up old monitoring traps and install any new traps. If you have noticed fruit fly damage in a particular part of the garden or farm last season – make sure to do some extra surveillance there this season. Refresh and teach others what to look for in traps so that you can be forewarned. Ensure all pruning is done and the fruit production area is going to be easy to manage for harvest. An easy harvest is more likely to be done more frequently and will promote good fruit fly management. As summer can get quite busy with watering and

fruit harvest, the lead up to spring can be best used to check that fruit fly baiting equipment is functioning and ready to go. Check in with your agronomist or garden centre on how you can be prepared with fruit fly baiting as this program should ideally start six to eight weeks before harvest to get a good level of protection. These preparations can be applied to any region which prevents fruit flies establishing. Early detection and rapid response can assist the whole region in the fight against Queensland Fruit Fly. All Yarra Valley enquires and reports of suspected Queensland Fruit Fly can be directed to me via email qff@agribusinessyarravalley.com , ideally with a photo to confirm the infestation. More information can also be found at fruitflyfreeyv.com.au

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Regional Shows and Festivals

Royal Geelong Show not to be missed REGARDED as Australia’s biggest four-day agricultural show, the Royal Geelong Show has never lost sight of its purpose to ‘encourage and promote excellence in agriculture, business, cultural and community activities to the EHQHo W RI DOO FRQFHUQHG The extensive agricultural competitions take centre stage with strong entries across our cattle, sheep, horse, goats, alpacas, poultry, EXGJHULJDU DQG GRJ VHFWLRQV Away from the animals, the home-craft competitions are always strongly contested with everything from scones and MDP WR /HJR DQG SKRWRJUDSK\ The lifestyle pavilion is home to all our home-craft demonstrators, inspiring entries for next year - you might HYHQ OHDUQ D WULFN RU WZR The vintage machinery display is always a crowd favourite with its impressive collection of steam and oil engines as well as tractors and LPSOHPHQWV There is plenty to see in the Hall of Agriculture, along with our various trade sites, there are cooking demonstrations and our horticulture & fodder competitions, showcasing exhibitors’ produce and

prize-winning samples from ORFDO IDUPHUV FURSV Educating the next generation is also a focus with plenty RI IXQ IRU WKH ZKROH IDPLO\ There are many opportunities to get up close to the animals, as well as watching the excitement of the shearing, woodchop and show MXPSLQJ The 2019 arena program KDV VRPHWKLQJ IRU HYHU\RQH Horse events run every day, and once twilight hits the arena springs to action with monster trucks, motorbikes, whip cracking and racing SLJV Fireworks light up the skies RQ )ULGD\ DQG 6DWXUGD\ QLJKW The western side of the show grounds is home to the carnival with amazing rides IRU DOO DJHV No trip home is complete without a hand full of show bags and of course you can’t go home without a Dagwood 'RJ DQG VRPH IDLU\ p RVV The Royal Geelong Show UXQV IURP 2FWREHU WR For more information conWDFW WKH VKRZ RIo FH RQ VHH WKH ZHEVLWH ZZZ UR\DOJHHORQJVKRZ RUJ DX RU visit Facebook @royalgeHORQJVKRZ

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Back to Dandenong Saleyards HISTORICAL SALE RING : Perpetual signage line the walls a tribute to families involved with the original market.

ON December 22, 1998, the Dandenong Stock market closed for the final time. Keen to preserve this heritage the Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral Society painstakingly dismantled the milker sale ring and relocated it to the Dandenong showgrounds to a purpose-built shed. Along with the ring, the facility has a

fascinating assortment of historical items on display, as well as perpetual signage from families involved with the original market. The Historical Sale Ring Complex will be holding an open day on Saturday 14th of September, giving all those interested an excellent opportunity to re-visit Dandenong of a past era. Catch-up with friends who had a past

association with the stock market and reminisce, or come and discover anew. It’s sure to be a great day with a free sausage sizzle, raffle and fun auction. Back to Dandenong Saleyards Day The Jack Rae OAM Pavilion Greaves reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong 11am – 2pm, Saturday 14, September

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Regional Shows and Festivals

Compact breed with a big future THIS year’s Royal Melbourne Show will again showcase the very best in Australian Lowline cattle – the compact beef breed with a big future. The registered Australian Lowline cattle of today are descended from those original Aberdeen Angus cattle imported from Canada and Scotland in 1929 by the NSW Department of Agriculture - to run at their Trangie and Glen Innes Farms. From there, every Lowline animal in Australia is able to trace their DNA, and is parent verified before registration to prove they come from the same genetic pool as the one that originated in 1929. According to Lowline breeder and Whitby Farm stud principal, Ken Lorains, Australian Lowline cattle are one of the few breeds that retain pure genetics from the original herds in their coun-

tries of origin. Benefits of the Lowline breed include: Compact frames – at just 60% of the size of larger breeds, it is possible to run more Lowline cattle per hectare; and Excellent feed efficiency – the breed offers an exceptional feed to energy ratio, and are early maturing, able to be finished on grass and produce more kilos per hectare. The Australian Lowline Cattle Association (ALCA) is available to provide information, support and guidance to all breeders, and will be on site at the Royal Melbourne Show to talk about the breed that has everyone interested. The ALCA runs promotional groups in all states of Australia and provides help and support to new breeders. The group has dedicated

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youth activities for young enthusiasts, and pride themselves on providing informative and enthusiastic information to all those interested in the breed. “For those keen on the commercial breeding of Australian Lowline cattle, we have a lot of

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“They are the ideal breed for every purpose.” For more information, visit the Lowline cattle displays at the Royal Melbourne Show, watch them being judged on Saturday 28th, September at the show, or visit www.victorianlowlines.com. au and www.lowlinecattleassoc. com.au If you can’t get to the Melbourne Show, Australian Lowlines will be the feature breed at the 160th Whittlesea Show on November 2nd and 3rd 2019, with judging to take place on November 3rd. There will be a Victorian Lowline Breeders information stand and a number of expert speakers. This is a great opportunity for people thinking about going into Lowline cattle to get an introduction to the exciting and diverse possibilities that exist for Lowline cattle producers.

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(which has many baby animals for the kids to cuddle), a huge display of entries from local schools, photography and home crafts, as well as horticulture, woodchop and more. Another feature this year is the Iron Revolution Strong Man and Woman Competition, where contestants will perform great feats of strength to win the title. The grounds will have excellent trade exhibits from cars to food to many products which are both new and exciting. And of course, the obligatory show bags! The grand parade is held

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Regional Shows and Festivals

2019 Royal Melbourne Show excites with its new offerings THE 2019 Royal Melbourne Show - held from Saturday, September 21 to Tuesday, October 1 at Melbourne Showgrounds - expects to be like no other, with an all new program of activities and pavilions on offer. Presented by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), Victoria’s largest and most iconic annual community event is a tradition among families and friends. Celebrating everything about Victoria in one place, WKH VKRZ QRZ KDV PRUH o UVWV - more to do and more to see than ever before. This year will see the introduction of the Future PaYLOLRQ $XVWUDOLD V o UVW IXOO\ immersive tech and video gaming experience. The pavilion will showcase emerging technologies, parWLFXODUO\ LQ WKH o HOGV RI LQ novative gadgets and virtual reality, to allow Royal Melbourne Show visitors the opportunity to experience life DQG HIo FLHQFLHV RI WKH IXWXUH Activations include robot

and visual reality demonstrations, a gaming precinct and a digital shopping experience. Entertainment this year includes the internationally acclaimed Elton John Experience and twice daily performances by PAW Patrol and Cosentino, the grand illusionist. Brand new parades will take to the streets of the Melbourne showgrounds twice daily and will include a selection of much-loved TV and o OP FKDUDFWHUV DORQJ ZLWK marching bands and community groups. New and elevated dining experiences will be on offer, after the success of The Meadow in 2018 which proved to be a hotspot for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Building from that will be a variety of restaurant-quality food offerings in various locations around the show, including the new Angus Steakhouse, led by chef and Head of Food & Beverage, Neil Rocke.

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The affordable classic pubstyle steakhouse will boast daily specialty cuts with vegetarian options and a wine list for the grown-ups. The brand-new Jurassic Creatures pavilion, which is only available in Melbourne during the show will see families become palaeontologists for the day as the ancient world full of animatronic dinosaurs is explored.

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the demand for Jersey is growing, particularly in VRXWKHUQ &KLQD ZKHUH WKH climate is warmer and the Jersey heat tolerance is benHo FLDO y Fifteen companies joined WKH o IWK $XVWUDGH FRRUGL QDWHG GDLU\ PLVVLRQ WR &KL na. The program included inGXVWU\ EULHo QJV VLWH YLVLWV business promotion, roundtable discussions and parWLFLSDWLRQ LQ WKH $XVWUDOLD V 1DWLRQDO 3DYLOLRQ DW WKH &KLQD ([SR Jersey Australia was invited by Genetics Australia to join the Austrade mission to develop and expand export opportunities and Mr Barrett said Jerseys could be a VLJQLo FDQW SOD\HU Australia exports an averDJH -HUVH\V SHU \HDU but Mr Barrett said some exSRUWHUV ZHUH WHOOLQJ &KLQHVH EX\HUV WKH\ FRXOGQ W EX\ Australian Jerseys. “That is incorrect. By weight of numbers, we are a smaller breed but Jerseys are available,� he said.

If there was a consistent market year-on-year, breeders and farmers would breed heifers to meet that market. If the market is there one year and not the next, that becomes a bit of a challenge.� - JERSEY AUSTRALIA GENERAL MANAGER GLEN BARRETT Mr Barrett said having a consistent market would encourage more Jersey breeders to enter the international market. “If the market is inconVLVWHQW LW V KDUG WR EUHHG WR supply to it,� he said. “If there was a consistent market year-on-year, breeders and farmers would breed heifers to meet that market. If the market is there one year and not the next, that becomes a bit of a challenge.�

Mr Barrett said there seemed to be a strong shift away from US Proofs and he also rejected claims being made about Australian product. “One of the stupidest WKLQJV , KHDUG LV WKH &KL nese are being told they FDQ W EUHHG $XVWUDOLDQ heifers to Australian bulls due to inbreeding from International suppliers� he said. k7KDW V ZURQJ DQG LI \RX

want Jerseys, they are available.� Mr Barrett said there had EHHQ HLJKW WR VROLG FRQ versations with buyers looking for Jerseys with a bull order already resulting from the trip. “Jersey Australia is here to KHOS H[SRUWHUV o QG KHLIHUV LI they need them and we will provide continued reassurance WR EX\HUV LQ &KLQD WKDW -HUVH\ heifers are available,� he said. There are also good opportunities for Australian genetics and embryos. “The feedback was that there is demand for high value cows and potential opportunities for more elite level genetics and exports of $XVWUDOLDQ VHPHQ WR &KLQD y Mr Barrett said. “There are opportunities to take a collective national approach through the differHQW $ , FRPSDQLHV DQG LW V QRW MXVW &KLQD “There are strong sales of Australian Jersey semen into South Africa, good opportunities for Jerseys in Rwanda and just last week we had

interest from South Korea undertaking an evaluation of Australian Jerseys on their suitability for their dairy industry. Jersey Australia will maintain contact with potential EX\HUV UHFRQo UPLQJ -HUVH\V are readily available and providing support in certio FDWLRQ DQG EUHHG DVVHVV ment. Genetics Australia export manager Rob Derksen said there was a growing need for different types of milk in &KLQD “They have been very volume orientated but there has been a change recently,� Mr Derksen said. k7KH &KLQHVH DUH HDWLQJ more yoghurts and wanting a higher percentage of fat and protein in their milk and Australian Jerseys can deliver that. “Jerseys are also generally more heat tolerant and better feed converters.� Mr Derksen said one farmer met on the mission KDG DVNHG IRU $ -HUVH\ heifers from Australia.

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Sons of proven and popular Banquet sires are sure to impress producers who understand the value of consistency and reliability in their sire battery. Another feature of this offering will be a line of younger bulls that have been specially selected for joining maiden heifers. These bulls have the shape, pedigree and data that indicates that their progeny will be born easily. The Branson family at Banquet are proud of the back-up service, support and advice they offer all their clients.

Stephen explained, “Our service begins when you enquire about our bulls. “We are keen to help in the selection process and we have many clients who ask for short lists prior to our sales. “They select their new sires from the list, enjoy the hospitality and then travel home, content in the knowledge that their purchase will be delivered. “They also know that in the unfortunate occurrence of a problem with a bull we will be there to assist to make sure their cows get joined.�

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September 2019

Sheep Sales Gestation length, lamb survival and eating quality MANAGEMENT and nutrition of the ewe will always have the greatest influence over lamb survival. So says Derrynock Poll Dorset stud principals, Simon and Ted Beattie. The pair have been at the forefront of Dorset breeding for years, their philosophy of stronger lambs at birth, with a greater cold tolerance, paying dividends on the farm. Their focus on moderate birth weights with an

average or shorter gestation length, and increased milk production, has helped to decrease the ewe assist-rate at birth. “Improving lambing ease, and lifting survival rates to above 95 per cent at Derrynock - well above the industry standard of around 70 per cent – is a very exciting development for us,” Simon said. “With scanning rates reaching 185 per cent in

our commercial flock of approximately 800 meat maternal ewes in recent years, it was time to increase our focus on lamb survival. “We are finding our best results are coming from ewes having 4.5 - 5.5 kilogram lambs at birth.” Lambs that are born earlier are not necessarily lighter, but are born with a lot more ease. Mr Beattie explained they generally appear wetter at

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Ag machinery sales market likely to be down 10-15 per cent

THE Tractor and Machinery Association (TMA) held its annual conference at the Hyatt Essendon Fields on July 16 and was strongly attended by manufacturers, dealers DQG DIoOLDWHV IURP DURXQG WKH nation. Delegates were treated to a range of presentations centred around the theme Know Your Customer in an effort to sharpen the focus on the needs of tomorrow’s customer. The general mood in the group was one of caution with regard to the sales outlook with each new month bringing a whole new set of surprises. ,QGHHG WKLV ZDV UHpHFWHG in July sales where we saw a sharp drop as it became clear that sales were generally brought forward in June to coincide with the end of the oQDQFLDO \HDU WKXV OHDYLQJ D gap in demand for the start of the new year. 2YHUDOO WUDFWRU VDOHV IRU WKH month were down 17 per cent on the same month last year OHDGLQJ WR D \HDU WR GDWH oJure which is now 11 per cent behind last year. Falls were felt in all size

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similar story in the lower under 40hp (30kw) range, down 13 per cent in July and 10 per cent on a yearly basis. Across the nation, it continues to be NSW suffering the greatest drop, now 21 per cent behind last year following a 31 per cent drop in July. Queensland is showing PRGHVW VLJQV RI UHFRYHU\ only three per cent behind for July and now six per cent behind last year. Victoria had a particularly down month 24 per cent behind, and are now nine per cent behind on a full year basis. South Australian sales continue to lag noticeably, another 30 per cent drop in July sees them now 20% per cent behind YTD. Out in the West business FRQWLQXHV WR pRXULVK ZLWK D VROLG -XO\ XS VHYHQ SHU FHQW putting them 10 per cent ahead of last year. 7DVPDQLDQ VDOHV DUH KDYing a good year up 24 per cent in July and now nine per cent ahead YTD, with sales in the NT dropping 10 per cent for the month, sitting three per cent behind last year. +DUYHVWHU 6DOHV DUH WUDFN-

ing in line with last year and continue to be impacted by decline in Northern NSW grain production. Full Year estimates remain in the range of 550 units to occur. This is down from the mid V OHYHO RI WKH SDVW IHZ \HDUV Baler Sales continue to perform well as the demand for hay is still strong. In particular the large VTXDUH EDOHUV KDYH EHHQ SRSXODU GULYHQ E\ JURZHUV WXUQing failed crops into forage. Whilst down three per FHQW IRU WKH PRQWK RYHUDOO Balers are now 41 per cent up on last year. Finally, sales of Out-Front Mowers bounced another 15 per cent in the month in preparation for the grass growing season, now sitting in line with last year on a yearly basis. In summary, we expect to VHH D \HDU GRZQ RQ SUHYLRXV records by around 10 to 15 per cent, typically comprised of some good news and some bad news. Current rainfall does of FRXUVH JLYH VRPH FDXVH IRU optimism.

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Producers brace for blue over cheese and other products in proposed FTA

FARMERS across the region are being urged to UHYLHZ WKH GHWDLOV RI WKH proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Australia. The Nationals’ State Deputy Leader Steph Ryan VDLG WKH )HGHUDO *RYHUQment was seeking feedback on the impacts that might arise from the proposed agreement. “Local wine producers DUH ILJKWLQJ D PRYH E\ WKH EU to ban them from using the term prosecco,� Ms Ryan said. “The EU is now seeking to protect a number of other food names, known as geographical indicators, DV SDUW RI QHJRWLDWLRQV RYHU a free trade agreement. “These protections are a real bone of contention for a lot of Australian producers. “In total, the EU wants 236 spirit names and 172 agricultural and other foodstuff names as geographical indicators in Australia including dairy, meat, smallgoods, horticulture, confectionery, oils, beer and spirits. “A number of these

goods are the common names used for products in Australia. The EU’s dePDQGV FRXOG KDYH VLJQLILcant ramifications for local farmers, including cheese PDNHUV SRUN DQG ROLYH RLO producers. “Parmesan, gorgonzola, Grana Padano, taleggio, haloumi, brie, camembert, edam, gouda, pecorino and cheddar could all be impacted. “The geographical indicators also include meats like bresola, jamon and prosciutto.� Ms Ryan said producers had the opportunity to object to the protections the EU was trying to place on particular products. “There’s no doubt that market access to the EU would be a huge boon for many producers, but it is important that the rights of Australian farmers are not traded away,� Ms Ryan. “The European Union is an enormous market, with a gross domestic product of more than $17 trillion US dollars and a population of half a billion people.�

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September 2019

HAY AND SILAGE Granular Products tackles all your tussock and gorse problems BESIDES being unsightly, serrated tussock significantly reduces the capacity of your land. With a life span of 20 years and the ability to produce 140,000 seeds per year, stopping seed-set in spring is an imperative. Flupropanate has been the basis of serrated tussock control for decades. Depending on the soil type and rainfall, it can provide up to two years control. GP Flupropanate is a quality, Australianmade granular herbicide. Using granules, either by aerial or hand application, allows you to reach hard-toaccess areas like gullies and tree clumps where serrated tussock often proliferates and reinfests, so as to achieve complete control. “Liquid applications just cannot match the versatility of a granule,� said Granular Products representative, Hamish Graham. “Another benefit for small and large landholders, is the fact that you can make applications when you have labour available. “The granule won’t be activated until it rains, so you get full benefit of the product when weeds are actively growing. “Granules also tend to be safer than liquids, when you look at storage, mixing and application, there’s a lot less risk involved.� Of interest in this area is a label extension for GP Regain 200 for the control of gorse. Gorse is known for its invasiveness and economic and environmental impacts. It provides a haven for vermin, is flammable, reduces access and stocking rates. Control with GP Regain 200 can be achieved via aerial or hand application, with rates dependent on soil type. Call Hamish on 0447 041 337 for more information.

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WORM Hit continues to impress with its combination of being environmentally friendly, cost effective and providing better crop yields, ultimately winning fans across the country. Worm Hit pellets, made from the castings of worms feeding on composted material, are full of a highly active natural biological mix of benHo FLDO VRLO PLFUREHV HQ]\PHV DQG water-soluble plant nutrients, as well as being packed with minerals essential for plant growth. Early trials produce outstanding results with improvements to root growth, while trials on cereal crops proved even more exciting when farmers started returning better yields. Farmers also saw changes to the soil structure with less compaction and a more friable soil. Doug and Michelle Brunskill of Brunslea, Forest Hill, have used Worm Hit this year, and are

pleased with the results so far. They sowed 40 kilograms per hectare of Worm Hit (costing $35 per hectare) with a Moby barley FURS ZKLFK LV JUD]HG WKURXJK WKH winter and cut for silage or hay in the spring, depending on the season. “At this stage, we are particularity impressed with the barley’s large root mass and growth, even DIWHU JUD]LQJ LW WKUHH WLPHV VR IDU this winter,� Mr Brunskill said. “We sowed the barley and Worm Hit dry in April into a very hard clay-based soil type, which wasn’t ideal, but the plant growth, deep root development and moisture still in the soil at this stage of the current drought has been awesome.� The Brunskills also used Worm Hit exclusively with Moby barley on their other property, where they are getting similar results despite the current drought conditions.

Worm Hit had humble beginnings when Chris Curran and a couple of farmer mates discussed the possibility of compressing composted green waste into a form that could be spread or sown by farmers using conventional equipment. Chris was already in the recycling business - shredding green waste and other materials for councils around Australia, and what he was seeing was vast mountains of composted material building up around the country with very little uptake by farmers. The reason for this was the cost of moving the compost was cost prohibitive, unless the buyer was located close to the source. Chris decided to work with an organisation that used worms to breakdown the compost, turning it into vermicast (worm poo) – with the idea being then to pelletise the castings.

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HAY AND SILAGE

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Seasol Pasture Masta produces the goods DID you know, if you are spraying for broad leaf weeds in pasture, you can add Seasol Pasture Masta to your spray tank mix to weed and feed your pasture in one application? Pasture Masta is a blend of Seasol, Powerfish, liquid organic humate and added nitrogen, to fertilise grass and improve soil function, resulting in significant increases in production. Trial plots have been tested with results for Seasol Pasture Masta showing substantial increases in productivity and yields in lucerne crops with research showing yield increases of up to 2 tonne per

hectare and a much greener, vibrant colour crop (See www. seasol.com.au for detailed trial analysis). With an explosion of cape weed in our area with ideal growing conditions for weeds, as grass is still slow due to the cold weather, a spray treatment of a selective herbicide, for example Amicide or Kamba M with the addition of Seasol Pasture Masta now, will control weeds and give pasture a boost to get better results. Selective herbicides are not all the same, and it can often be overwhelming and a difficult task trying to find the right spray for the application.

If you need any help with choosing the right spray our trained staff are happy to help with recommendations and product information. And if you need the equipment to get the job done, we have a large range of practical equipment from small domestic set-ups, like 55 litre trailed units for smaller properties, to large set-ups, from 100 litre plus units for commercial use. Pakenham Produce stock all the major brands and are happy to help with getting the right equipment and products to save you time and increase productivity - that’s something we all want.

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An insight into the Healthy Earth Fertiliser system with Goode Organics This column is provided by BAYLEY GOODE of Goode Organics. OVER the last 12 to 18 months we have given readers an insight into our approach to soil nutrition through the use of trace elements, minerals and rare earths sourced from the sea and activated volcanic rock. Given August’s special on Hay and Silage we thought it was a good time to lay out how we apply these elements to your soil and foliage from a pasture perspective. The first step is always a soil test. Ideally this would have been completed in the last two years, however if unavailable we can have one completed for you through SWEP Analytical. Using the results, we present you with recommendations using

appropriate products from our HealthyEarth range of 16. Yes that’s right, we have 16 products that are specific to agricultural needs. The majority of these products contain trace elements which will help your silage last longer as the bacteria applied will also be fed with these products. Step two is we treat the soil for acid, low calcium and trace element deficiencies. Apply our liquid calcium product, N:Cal, or calcium magnesium, Cal/Mag 5:1, at two to 60 litres per hectare for a low cost, immediately available calcium. Add our Liquid KickStart NPK and trace element liquid fertiliser to the mix and have a low cost, concentrated trace element application. Apply five to 10 litres

per hectare. Mix both together for a minimal pass, low cost trace element mix. Step three is directly after haying, grazing or mulching, spray onto the soil five to 10 litres of Kickstart per hectare. If nitrogen,calcium or magnesium is low apply 20 to 60 litres of N:Cal or Cal/ Mag 5:1 per hectare. Step four is maintaining the yields with foliar spraying. A few days before grazing, foliar spray with our liquid NPK LeafSpray. Then add N:Cal and Cal/ Mag 5:1 at one to two litres per hectare. To receive a copy of our pasture program, fact sheets on any of our 16 products, articles on soil nutrition or a price list with a cost per hectare breakdown give Goode Organics a call on 0420 946 156 or email Bayley@ goodeorganics.com.au.

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ELMORE FIELD DAYS

October 1, 2 & 3, 2019

They're a school holidays must – with over 700 exhibitors THIS year’s iconic Elmore Field Days are set to be bigger and better than ever!. With over 700 exhibitors you are sure to discover all the latest advances in agricultural machinery and technology. There is everything from tools and hardware through to pools and tractors, machinery, plants, arts and crafts, steel yards, fashion, cattle crushes and anything in between. Whatever farming equipment you need, you will be sure to find it. With children under the age of 12 receiving free entry, the Elmore Field Days is a must for your school holiday calendar. Adding excitement to this year’s event will be the Jamison’s Run Animal Farm, located at site 654. They will have plenty of animals to keep the kids entertained! The much loved Heritage Draught Horse display is back by popular demand and will give you a glimpse back in time. With daily Ag Art Wear Parades, performances by musician Luke Harington, shearing and wool handling demonstrations and jumping castles you will struggle to fit it all in. The Elmore Field Days are held on October 1 to 3 at the Elmore Events Centre, 48 Rosaia Rd, Elmore. Gates open from 8.30am to 5pm and tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for secondary students and children under 12 are free. For more information visit www.elmorefielddays.com. au or contact the office on 5432 6176. The Elmore Field Days a must on the agricultural calendar.

ELMORE : SPEND THE DAY : With so much to see and do, you might want to take advantage of the whole three days of Elmore.

What’s on at this year's Elmore Field Days z Animal Farm – Jamison’s Run Site 654 Plenty of animals to keep the kids entertained, including alpacas, pigs, cows and sheep. z Auditorium The Auditorium has daily Ag Art Wear Parades, Quirky Tales children’s entertainment and a mix of other presentations from Neangar Nursery and much more. z Ag Art Wear Competition -Parades Lorraine Trewick – 0418 178 708 Final year of the Ag Art Wear Competition. The Ag Art Wear competition challenges designers to create a wearable art garment from materials found on farms. They will be modelled daily in the auditorium at 11am and 2pm. Final parade is 2pm Thursday. z Quirky Tales - Narelle Stone – children’s entertainment

8:30am –5pm: 1st, 2nd and 3rd of October, 2019 Narelle Stone is one of Victoria’s favourite librarians who delights in entertaining children with her Quirky Tales. 12:30 – 1pm daily z Bendigo Marketplace – Site 582 Dannielle Downs: dannielle. downs@colliers.com or 03 5441 6906 Free kids activities including craft activities, face painting and a jumping castle. z Heritage Draught Horse Demonstrations See demonstrations of past agricultural practices with live demonstrations from the Heritage Draft Horse Club in the demonstration paddock. z Live Music Luke Harrington: luke.axedale@ gmail.com or 0437 571 866 Back for his second year Luke’s musical talents are not to be missed.

z Peter Hodge - Camel Rides – Site 229 Peter Hodge: peterhodgecamels@ yahoo.com.au or 0428 535 321 Experience riding a camel which has worked either in the television or movie industry. z Reptile Awareness Display - Site 638 Allan Burnett: displays@radoa. com.au or 0427 667 903 Allan has 20 years experience as an intensive care paramedic and now runs 20 minute presentations on topics including snake bite treatment, characteristics and behaviours of reptiles, techniques and tips to avoid snake bites and much more. z Shearing Shed See live shearing and wool handling demonstrations throughout the day in the Shearing Shed.

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ELMORE FIELD DAYS

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ELMORE FIELD DAYS October 1, 2 & 3, 2019 Boosting energy efficiency National success for many for Victoria’s farmers Victorian hay producers

THE State Government is supporting Victorian farmers to invest in new equipment and technology to improve sustainability and reduce energy costs with the rollout of Agriculture Energy Investment Plan grants. Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes last month announced 36 farm businesses around the state who are benefitting from over $1 million in the latest round of grants. The grants will support farm businesses complete projects to improve their energy efficiency, reduce on-farm costs and maintain their competitiveness. Grants have been awarded to farms across the agricultural sector – including dairy, sheep, horticulture and viticulture producers. The grants awarded

so far will be used for projects including solar energy systems, sustainable solar-powered dairy systems and irrigation and electricity upgrades. Some farms are expected to save over 40 per cent on their annual energy costs. Farms from across the state, including those in the Wangaratta, Moira, Wellington, Alpine, Gannawarra, South Gippsland, and Campaspe shires have been successful. The grants process will now be streamlined for dairy farmers applying for small energy grants, who will now be able to receive grants up to $50,000 for eligible equipment without requiring an on-farm energy assessment. For more information on how to apply for assessments and grants, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au.

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ELMORE FIELD DAYS

October 1, 2 & 3, 2019

Sow much better – Upper Furniture for now and forever Murray Seeds to launch new products at Elmore UPPER Murray Seeds will be launching two new lucernes at the Elmore Field Days, so when planning your day, make sure visiting this exhibitor is a priority. Adding to their existing seven and nine lucernes and RQ GLVSOD\ IRU WKH o UVW WLPH will be the highly winteractive SilverSky Lucerne and moderately winter-active SilverLand GT Lucerne. Now providing an option for most Australian farms, the UMS Silver range offers winter-activities of 5, 7, 9 and 11. SilverSky has been bred to suit Australian lucernegrowing areas from the subtropics to dryland, and being extremely winter-active also tolerates frost and the cold. Performing equally well in winter and summer, it is a very vigorous plant with rapid regrowth and sets the bar high in terms of dry matter production. SilverSky is a high yielding, premium quality lucerne suited to fodder production, and works well in a wide range of forage systems. The plant is characterised

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by erect, dense and leafy growth with an excellent leaf to stem ratio. With disease and pest resistance one of the lucerne grower’s main concerns, this lucerne is highly resistant to spotted alfalfa and bluegreen aphids, amongst other things. SilverLand GT lucerne also demonstrates high resistance to pests and diseases, yet is more a long-term crop option than the SilverSky due to its

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AN in-depth knowledge of carpentry, joinery and fine furniture-making skills, has seen the Victorian based custom furniture company, Envisage Furniture, branch out nationally and globally with their stunning handcrafted pieces. Matt Irwin and Chris Willis first began working together for the same employer in the late 1990s. With a skill-set that encompasses everything from creative design to structural integrity of classic and contemporary furniture pieces, and a passion for the industry, the duo established Envisage Furniture in 2001. Envisage celebrates the creativity and vision the pair have brought to their handcrafted furniture, from custom design to manufacturing everything and anything, from beautiful timber. Matt and Chris also love the opportunity to add to their clients’ stories by working with timber provided from their own properties. Alternatively customers can choose from a wide range of timbers, which Envisage can supply.

WORKING WITH THE BEST : Jackson Curnow, Envisage furniture apprentice, hones his skills. It’s their lengthy experience in the industry that enables Matt and Chris to guide their customers to the ideal solution for them. After expanding to their new location at 8028 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla, Envisage Furniture is proud to add to their own custom made timber range, the beautiful and elegant pieces of two premium quality, soft furnishing companies. IMG, a Norwegian company that is globally renowned for its ergonomics and stylish sophistication, and Molmic - a local Melbourne based company that prides itself on high quality finishes and great customer service,

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GI-82 Carine’s Merchandise........................................................609 Case IH Australia ..............................................................892 Central Steel Build ............................................................118 Central Victorian Isuzu Ute...............................................375 CFA North West Region ...................................................550 Challenge Implements ......................................................365 Champion Stable Systems..............................................AP94 Chooktred Pty Ltd ....................................................... GI-100 Chris Lauder Wool ..........................................................1204 CLAAS Harvest Centre Echuca......................................1303 Clark Equipment ...............................................................746 Clark Tanks .......................................................................301 Clear Ridge Fabrication ....................................................429 Clipex - Fencing & Stockyards .......................................1441 Coffee Shop..................................................................AP105 Cohuna Sports Store .........................................................704 Colbrook Industries.........................................................1202 Collins Pumps ...................................................................595 Colonial Leather P/L ..................................................... GI-73 Combi Clamp PTY Ltd ...................................................1486 Commander Ag-Quip ......................................................1229 Commando Campers Australia .........................................709 Connelly Home Improvements ................................... GI-117 Conquest Pools..................................................................732 Conron Stockcrete.............................................................149 Coolabah Turf Instant Lawn ...........................................1244 Coolamon ..........................................................................391 Coprice ............................................................................1047 Corry Marketing - 2WP ..................................................1029 Country Aroma OIls & Herbs ..................................... GI-108 Country Care Group...................................................... GI-59 Cox Mowers ....................................................................1259 CPR Gutter Protection .................................................AP121 Crazy Nuts - Twins Pantry ............................................ GI-57 Creative Bird (Country & Vintage Babes) ...................... GI-2 Croplands Equipment Pty Ltd.........................................1077 Crowley’s Hot sauce ..................................................... GI-78 Crystal Clear Glasses .................................................. GI-114 Culinary Junction ............................................................ GI-3 Cushions and Decor ...................................................... GI-75 CV Bearings ......................................................................346 CWA Echuca Group ...................................................... GI-21 D & J & F MacDonald ....................................................1454 Dairy Grooving ...............................................................1006 Dairy-Tech Refrigeration ................................................1046 Davey Pumps ....................................................................186 Davo’s Fencing Clip........................................................1225 Dean & McCabe Windmills & Solar Pumps ....................278 Dean Trailers .....................................................................857 DeLaval Pty Ltd ................................................................991 Deleccas Pty Ltd ...............................................................839 Delightful Rainglow........................................................ GI-5 Department of Enviroment, Land, Water & Planning .......349 Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions ......................349 Dial Before You Dig .....................................................AP116 Diggers Clothing Co. ........................................................619 Dissy Machinery ...............................................................399 Dog Master Trainers ................................................... GI-112 DoWell Equine ...............................................................AP81 Drovers Saddlery...............................................................690 DrumMuster ......................................................................349 Dumac Pumps ...................................................................596 Duncan Stockcrates...........................................................662 Dunstan Farmers Engineering...........................................969 Eagle Fuels Pty Ltd ........................................................AP90

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Eagle I Machinery Pty Ltd ................................................609 earhealth Hearing Specialists ........................................ GI-38 Early Learning Association Australia ..........................AP125 Eastern Spreaders Pty Ltd .................................................668 Easy Dairy Automation Systems ....................................1041 Easydrive Post Co. ............................................................339 Echuca Boss Built ...............................................................26 Echuca CIH Sales & Service ............................................765 Echuca Regional Health ................................................ GI-70 Echuca Rural .....................................................................912 Eddington Engineering ...................................................1072 Edd’s Moveable Chook Sheds ..........................................239 Electrodip Ltd .................................................................1481 El-Gra Engineering ...........................................................810 Elliott Bros of Bendigo MPE ..........................................1184 Elmore Fire Brigade ..........................................................549 Elmore Football Netball Club ........................................296A Elmore Primary Health Services................................... GI-39 Emerald Grain Pty Ltd ...................................................AP92 Emo’s Leather Goods......................................................1029 Energy Safe Victoria ....................................................AP116 Enjoy Benalla ............................................................... 1220B Entegra Signature Structures.............................................784 Environment Protection Authority Victoria ......................349 Enviropro Alternatives ....................................................1026 Envisage Furniture ..........................................................1025 Eureka Garages & Sheds ..................................................133 Euro Mulchers.....................................................................93 Event Scooter Hire .....................................................1448,76 Everset Mousetraps ...........................................................195 Everun Australia..............................................................1051 Exotic Filled Candy & licorice .......................................1215 Express Sharpening...........................................................262 Extend Security .................................................................711 Eyecare Plus Bendigo ................................................... GI-19 Eyemuffs by Reptiler .................................................. GI-110 EZ Machinery ...................................................................191 Fairview Polwarths..........................................................1017 Fantastic Products Australia .......................................... GI-15 Farm & Diesel Mechanical Maintenance..........................965 Farm Automation Australia ...............................................989 Farm Pro............................................................................515 Farm Tender “Prime Ag Centre” .......................................530 FarmTech Machinery ......................................................1089 Feedtech Feeding Systems ....................................................7 FeedTest - Agrifood Technology....................................AP10 Fence Line Solutions.........................................................193 Fire Ready Trailers............................................................280 Fix Engineering.................................................................827 Fizzy Pop Designs......................................................... GI-47 Flamingo Paperie .......................................................... GI-64 Flicker Aroma’s ............................................................. GI-43 Flourish Live Naturally ................................................. GI-56 FlyCo the Green Pesty ......................................................240 FMR Group Limited .........................................................787 Fonterra Australia.........................................................AP110 Four Seasons Gutter Protection................................... GI-111 Fox & Lillie Rural ...........................................................1482 Frankling Custom Feeds .................................................1484 Fraser Metal Fabrication ...................................................718 Fuelco.............................................................................AP99 Future NRG P/L .............................................................AP80 G & J East Strathalbyn......................................................511 G & M Poly Irrigation & Pontoons...................................308 Gallagher Australia ...........................................................336 GE Silos ............................................................................419 Gendore Tractors & Machinery P/L .................................808 Genetics Australia .............................................................987 GenTech Seeds Pty Ltd .....................................................169 Giltrap/Duncan Ag ..........................................................1320 Ginger & Thyme ........................................................... GI-89 GNS Engineering Pty Ltd .................................................341 GoGetta Kelpie Stud .........................................................317 Gold & Relics Gold Prospecting Adventures ...................698 Goldfields Revegetation Native Nursery...........................273 Good As Gold Buggies .......................................................61 Goomo........................................................................... GI-67 GOTAFE ..........................................................................AP3 Goulburn Valley Oil Supplies ........................................AP98 Goulburn Valley Safety Grooving ...................................1045 Goulburn-Murray Water....................................................493 Graham Wood Machinery .................................................827

Grain Brokers Australia .................................................AP14 Grainline Pty Ltd...............................................................899 Grainrite Augers ..............................................................1279 Graintec Scientific...........................................................1172 Great Western Tillage Gyral Excel AgPoint .....................620 Grip On Safety ..................................................................276 Grizzly Engineering ........................................................1169 Grogans Machinery .........................................................1286 Grow-Fresh Greenhouses Australia ..................................269 GSA Traders Pty Ltd...........................................................47 Habitat Land Management ..................................................93 Haeusler’s........................................................................1102 Hansen Products..............................................................1054 Harbergers .........................................................................885 Hard Metals WearMaster ..................................................427 Hardwood Mills/Norwood Sawmills ................................224 Harrisons F-Trucks ...........................................................522 Hartlands Eucalyptus Distillery .................................... GI-66 Harvest Tyres (Australian Tyre Traders) .........................1507 Healy Group ....................................................................1412 Hecton Products T/AS RICH RIVER RURAL ..............1474 Herbal Teas Australia .................................................... GI-44 Hereford Cattle ‘Strathvalley’ .........................................1431 Heritage Water Tanks ......................................................1007 Hers N His Crafty Hands ..................................................705 Highside Motorcycles, Mowers & Marine......................1401 Hillview Bore Pumps ......................................................1012 Hodgco Australia ..............................................................586 Hogan Poly Irrigation / Mick Hogan Excavations ............576 Horserail Australia .........................................................AP91 Hose Factory .....................................................................111 Hoselink ..........................................................................1414 HSV...................................................................................720 Humis Vineyard............................................................... GI-4 Hustler Equipment international LTD...............................899 Hydraulink Australia .........................................................578 I R Sheepskin & Wool Products........................................177 iHealth Saunas .............................................................. GI-12 Independent Builders Network ....................................AP136 Independent Intimo Bra Fit Specialist ........................ GI-118 Innes Motors ..................................................................AP75 Integrated Packaging .......................................................1150 International Mowers Pty Ltd ...........................................221 Intrain Assessors .................................................................11 Ironing Board Covers .................................................... GI-11 Irwin Stockfeeds .................................................................10 J. Leahy & Co Auger Power Wheels ................................329 JN & R Engineering ........................................................1062 John Berends Implements Pty Ltd ....................................897 John Shearer ....................................................................1273 JT & EN Close ..................................................................462 Kanga Loaders ................................................................1067 Keegan Nurseries ........................................................ GI-121 KEENAN ........................................................................1515 Kennedy Farm Produce ................................................. GI-55 Khouri Workwear P/L .......................................................218 Kia Motors Australia Pty Ltd ............................................312 Kingsman Collection .................................................... GI-48 Kingspan Rhino Water Tanks ............................................500 Kirkland Lake Gold .....................................................AP119 K-Line Agriculture ............................................................520 Knuckeys Winchelsea Pty Ltd ..........................................757 Konigs Shepparton ..........................................................1273 Kubota Australia Pty Ltd...................................................899 Kuhn Australia ................................................................1116 Kustom Kegs Wine Barrel Furniture.................................700 KV Equipment Pty Ltd .....................................................957 Ky General Engineering....................................................288 Landaco Equipment ..........................................................830 Landmark ........................................................................1489 Larrikin Gin/Kilderkin Distillery Pty Ltd ................... GI-106 Lavorwash Australia........................................................1002 Lawless Lasers ..................................................................606 LED Light Co ...................................................................137 Leehane Rural Fabrications ............................................1432 Let’s Eat Chocolate Handmade Confectionery ............. GI-46 Letzgetwired ...................................................................1218 Lightwave Technology ....................................................1180 Lister Petter, Kirloskar and Doosan Diesels .....................593 Little Keeper ................................................................. GI-68 LOGOSOL Chainsaw and Bandsaw Mills .........................13 Love TC ........................................................................ GI-81 *Subject to change

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September 2019 Love Your Travels ................................................... GI-107 Lowes Petroleum Service...........................................AP97 LTS Equipment ............................................................. 155 Luanda Datavac (Volta by Electrolux) ...................... GI-30 Lubke Engineering/North Vic 4x4 Fabrications ........... 694 Lucas Mill ................................................................... 1263 Lyal Eales Stores ........................................................... 729 Lynmac Metal Art & Adelaide Tungsten Coatings ....... 725 Mac Lace Leather - The Belt Man ................................ 209 Made by Katherine.................................................... GI-69 MADEC .....................................................................AP38 Magnum Equine Australia .........................................AP15 Magnum Welders Pty Ltd ............................................. 484 Maher Real Estate ....................................................AP137 Mahindra Australia...................................................... 1523 Makita (Abbott Supply) ...........................................AP103 Mansfield Tools ........................................................ 1220A Manutec......................................................................... 384 Maritime NSW .............................................................. 715 Maritime Safety Victoria ............................................... 715 Marxgold Starting Solutions ......................................... 119 Mawsons ......................................................................AP8 Maxifeeder .................................................................. 1004 Maxi-Tankers ................................................................ 861 MaxiTRANS ................................................................. 114 McCullochs Hydraulic Engineers ................................. 622 McLardy McShane Insurance and Financial Services. AP143 Meander Designs ...................................................... GI-54 Melbourne Girls Grammar.........................................AP42 Melbourne Grammar School......................................AP45 Melbourne Tractors ....................................................... 973 Mental A-Z Network ................................................. GI-27 Mercedes-Benz Bendigo ............................................AP71 Metalcorp Steel ............................................................. 437 Metalstation Pty Ltd...................................................AP79 Methodist Ladies’ College Limited............................AP46 MG Trading (Murray Goulburn Trading) ..................... 979 Michaels of Donald ..................................................... 1317 Middy’s Data & Electrical .......................................AP115 Midlands Murray Grey Cattle Inc ............................... 1014 Midstate Machinery .................................................... 1096 Milcast........................................................................... 452 Milka-Ware Total Dairy Systems .................................. 580 Milne Water Bores ........................................................ 264 Miners Den Australia .................................................. 1224 Miss Thea .................................................................. GI-20 Murray Agricultural Equipment.................................. TBC Moama Anglican Grammar........................................AP40 Momentum Energy ....................................................AP86 Moose Industries ......................................................... 1178 Morgans Financial Limited ........................................AP86 MPower Products Pty LTD ..................................... GI-103 Mulcahy & Co Agri Solutions .................................AP134 Murray Agricultural Equipment...................................... 20 Murray Darling Basin Authority ................................... 349 Murray’s Water & Mining Drilling ................................... 3 My Slice of Life ...................................................... GI-115 NAB .........................................................................AP114 NAS Electronics ............................................................ 371 National Grower Register Pty Ltd ...............................AP2 Neangar Nursery ........................................................... 272 Nelson Silos .................................................................. 879 Nendy Enterprises P/L ................................................ 1531 New Holland Aust ......................................................... 905 Ninotchka Designs .................................................... GI-16 Noel Simmons Irrigation Pty Ltd .................................. 602 North Central Catchment Authority .............................. 349 North Vic Mobile Blasting .......................................... 1193 Northern Feed Systems ................................................. 989 Northern Limousin Group........................................... 1016 Norton Livestock Handling Solutions........................... 106 Nutrifert Australia Pty Ltd ............................................ 216 Nutrimol ...................................................................... 1462 NutriSoil Biological Liquid Fertiliser ......................... 1460 Obsession Spinnerbaits ................................................. 693 Oceanic Direct Pty Ltd.................................................. 236 O’Connors Farm Machinery ......................................... 771

Off-Grid Energy Australia........................................AP123 Olympia Gold............................................................ GI-42 On The Go Safety ........................................................... 48 Onetrak Pty Ltd ........................................................... 1049 OPS Country Tanks ....................................................... 181 Optus Bendigo Market Place & Shepparton ................. 423 Original Spirit Co...................................................... GI-14 Otway Waterproof Boots......................................... GI-102 Outback Sam Camper Trailers ...................................... 719 OZ Mobile Phone Accessories ...................................... 242 Ozatts ............................................................................ 359 OzValue Ag Machinery Pty Ltd .................................... 789 Pacific Telecommunications.......................................... 167 Padman Stops ................................................................ 999 Painpod...................................................................... GI-45 Pasture Genetics ............................................................ 386 Pat Kearins - Hats at Pats .............................................. 710 Patch’s Canvas Manufacturing Pty Ltd ........................... 56 Paterson Pumps ............................................................. 600 PDH Mapping ........................................................... GI-41 Peak Hill Industries ....................................................... 741 Pepperton Poll Dorset & White Suffolk Stud ............. 1456 Perry’s Lemon Myrtle Rainforest Products .................. 242 Peter Hodge Camels...................................................... 229 Peter Mac Cancer Foundation ....................................AP37 Peter McRobert Machinery ...................................... 144,77 Philmac ......................................................................AP87 Pioneer Water Tanks.......................................................... 5 PJ Green Agricultural Engineering ............................... 757 PJ’s 4x4 ....................................................................AP107 Plastic Fusion Services ................................................. 217 Points Direct P/L ........................................................... 335 Polaris Sales Australia................................................. 1396 Polymaster Group ........................................................... 15 Polytex Tarpaulins ......................................................... 162 Portabreeze Evaporative Cooling .................................. 274 Porter Equipment .......................................................... 447 Power Hound Attachments............................................ 234 Power Systems Australia Pty Ltd .................................. 678 Poyser Trucks Bendigo ................................................. 646 Precise Farm Solutions................................................ 1077 Precision Control Australia ......................................... 1077 Primary Sales Australia ................................................. 425 Professional Nibbler...................................................... 232 ProWay Livestock Equipment......................................... 58 Pud For All Seasons .................................................. GI-84 Puredrop Desalination................................................. 1027 Pyramid Hill Welding Supplies................................... 1072 Queensland Fruit Fly..................................................... 349 Rabobank ...................................................................... 686 Rainchaser Water Tanks PTY LTD ............................. 1056 Rambo Wool Work Socks ........................................... 1489 Rawleigh’s Healthcare .............................................. GI-40 Ray White Rochester .................................................AP35 Recharge Battery Revitalizer ........................................ 231 Red River Stockyards.................................................. 1238 RedGum Products ......................................................... 712 Regional Roads ............................................................. 722 Reptile Awareness Display............................................ 638 Rich River Irrigation Developments Pty Ltd ................ 566 Ringers The Signature Bull ........................................... 702 Riverina Belting Co .................................................... 1254 Riverina Poly................................................................. 179 Robert Cocks................................................................. 201 Rochester Motorcycles.................................................. 413 Rodwells ....................................................................... 323 Ronobri Poll Dorset & White Suffolk Studs ............... 1456 Rosenow Industries ....................................................... 252 Rotech Rural ................................................................... 28 Roto Pumps Ltd. ........................................................... 585 RPM ................................................................................ 38 Ruband Tyres .................................................................. 72 Rubicon Water............................................................... 321 Rural Aid Ltd .............................................................AP47 Rural and Outback Trailers ........................................... 592 Rural Bank ...............................................................AP101 Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria - North West .AP139

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Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria- North East AP139 S & A Baker ................................................................ 1454 Safety Jumper Lead & Cable Co .................................. 277 Salami Shack............................................................. GI-26 Salt of the Earth Enterprises ..................................... GI-87 Salvocare Northern Victoria (AOD Services) ........... GI-31 Scania Australia ............................................................ 735 Schinckel Hayrakes ....................................................... 507 Semex Pty Ltd ............................................................... 997 Serafin Machinery ......................................................... 505 Seymour Rural Equipment ............................................ 511 Sharkey Scooters & Mobility.....................................AP83 Shearwell Australia Pty Ltd ........................................ 1383 ShedFast ........................................................................ 287 Shepparton CFMoto .................................................... 1466 Shepparton Lasers ....................................................... 1173 Shepparton Mowers & Marine...................................... 254 Shepparton Newspapers Pty Ltd ................................... 502 Shooters Fishers & Farmers Party Victoria ................... 731 Showcase Horse Floats ................................................. 727 Showdem Promotions ............................................... GI-71 Signature Surveillance Pty Ltd ..................................... 364 SLTEC Fertilizer ........................................................... 173 Smale Farm Equipment............................................... 1520 Smallaire ....................................................................... 632 Smart Hair Studio ....................................................... 1432 Smyth Seeds .................................................................. 171 Soap Orders.com.au .................................................. GI-10 Soho Active ................................................................. GI-1 Sola Australia ...........................................................AP127 Solahart Bendigo......................................................AP118 Solar 1 Electrical ........................................................AP36 Solar Water Pumps Australia Pty Ltd............................ 184 Solargain ........................................................................... 2 Solartronics Gate Openers .............................................. 99 Southern Cross Industrial Supplies ............................... 151 Southern Region Dorper Sheep Society of Australia .. 1458 Southern Skin Cancer Clinic..................................... GI-35 Southern Stockfeeds...................................................AP13 Spitwater Victoria........................................................ 1058 Sproutwell Greenhouses ............................................... 282 St Marys Super Tools Australia....................................... 44 Starmop Pty Ltd ............................................................ 211 Statewide Sewing Superstore ...................................... 1419 Steeline.......................................................................... 454 Step Forward Orthotics ............................................. GI-29 Stephen Pasture Seeds................................................... 357 Stihl Shop Echuca ....................................................... 1256 Stitch in Time/Goldfields Chocolates ......................... GI-9 Stockpro ........................................................................ 315 Sun Smart Cancer Council Victoria ...........................AP86 Sunblade Heater ........................................................ GI-86 Sunergy Solar Pty Ltd ..............................................AP128 Superior Silos ...........................................................AP138 Swagman ..................................................................... 1219 Swan Hill Chemicals..................................................... 850 Swanbuild Pty Ltd......................................................AP69 Talbot Power ............................................................... 1400 Tama Australia ...........................................................AP93 Tank Spinner ............................................................AP142 TASCO Petroleum ........................................................ 531 Tatura Milk...............................................................AP131 Te Pari Products Pty Ltd ............................................... 333 TecaLink Connected Automation.................................. 574 Techgrow International ................................................. 403 Telstra .......................................................................AP102 Templar Innovations.................................................... GI-7 Tenpack P/L ................................................................ 1324 The Herald & Weekly Times PTY ................................ 534 The Nationals- Victoria ..............................................AP89 The Ultimate Hayfeeder .............................................. 1393 Think Livestock ............................................................ 996 Thunderbird Ag ............................................................. 147 Tim Quilty MP ...........................................................AP48 Tiny Sprout................................................................ GI-49 TISCA ........................................................................... 755 Tool Trucks Australia .................................................... 104

Tools Unlimited............................................................... 95 Toro Australia.............................................................. 1256 Total Containers .......................................................... 1018 Totally Fun Stuff ........................................................... 659 Tow & Farm ................................................................ 1190 Toyota Material Handling Australia .............................. 555 TractorHouse Australia ............................................AP113 Trans Tank International ................................................. 69 Tri Nature .................................................................. GI-37 Triple M and Hit 96.9 Shepparton & Bendigo Triple M and Hit 91.9 ................................................... 418 TriTech Lubricants Pty Ltd ............................................. 42 Truflo Pumps & Irrigation............................................. 284 Turbo Reel Irrigation & Pumping ................................. 297 Turmerix Victoria ...................................................... GI-88 Two Fat Wombats........................................................ 1464 Tyrepliers Engineering .................................................... 51 Ultimate Fasteners......................................................... 999 Uniform Essentials ........................................................ 503 United Ag Pty Ltd ......................................................AP17 Upper Murray Seeds ..................................................... 327 Urthly Organics ......................................................... GI-76 UTF Australia Pty Ltd................................................AP95 UTV SpeedSafe Speed Limiters ................................AP52 Vagabond Travel & Swagman Stockcrates ................ 711A Valton Feeding Solutions Pty Ltd ............................... 1490 Vaughan Irrigators ......................................................... 563 Vegepod....................................................................... 1452 Vehicle & Equipment Finance ...................................... 685 Vennings........................................................................ 871 Venus Packaging ........................................................... 763 Veolia ............................................................................ 634 Vermeer Equipment Holdings Pty Ltd .......................... 744 VicSuper ...................................................................AP141 Victoria Police ............................................................... 544 Victorian Farmers Federation.....................................AP86 Victorian Labor ..........................................................AP43 Victory Equipment by Safelift Solutions .................... 1250 Viking Genetics ........................................................... 1044 Vision Mart Eyewear .............................................. GI-105 Vista Kite ................................................................ GI-101 Volvo Penta ................................................................... 666 W & P Pumps & Dairy Services ................................... 560 Wahroonga Enterprises Pty Ltd .................................. 1328 Walker Mowers ............................................................. 899 Walker Mowers/BOB-CAT Mowers/Razorback Brushcutters ............................................................... 1004 Waratah Fencing ........................................................... 628 Waste Not Stockfeeders ................................................ 195 Water Partners (Aust) Ltd trading as Waterpool Trading......................................................... 762 Watershift Group Pty Ltd .............................................. 507 WaterStore Poly Tanks .................................................... 34 Watson Drilling ............................................................. 568 WB Hunter (Commodity Trading Division) ................AP1 WBR Echuca Yamaha ................................................. 1200 Webb Stone Work.......................................................... 699 Weedwakka ................................................................... 110 Whites Rural ............................................................... 1226 Whitlands Engineering................................................ 1479 William Adams AG ..................................................... 1311 Wimmera Hearing Society Inc. .................................. 559A Windella Farm........................................................... GI-90 WISA Irrigation Solutions P/L ................................... 1009 Wobble-Tee ................................................................... 253 Wodonga TAFE ................................................................. 1 WorkSafe Victoria ......................................................AP49 Worm Hit Pty Ltd........................................................ 1028 Yamaha........................................................................ 1200 Yardboyz ....................................................................... 296 Yeoman’s Plow Co P/L ................................................. 835 YPM Tools Australia ..................................................... 373 YTO Tractors & AusEquip ........................................... 778

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*Offers end 31-07-19 or while stock lasts. Freight and assembly charges may be applicable. Clark Farm Equipment reserves the right to correct any printed error. *Offer ends 30/09/19 or while stock lasts. Tractor includes Front End Loader & 4:1 Bucket. Based on $47,500 + GST, 4.95% finance, GST back in on the 4th month, 20% balloon with 60 equal monthly repayments to approved ABN holders. Freight and assembly charges may be applicable. T&C’s apply. Clark Farm Equipment reserves the right to correct any print errors.

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October 1, 2 & 3, 2019

Hardwood Mills – AGSAFE awards recognise the Australian choice for outstanding community effort portable bandsaw sawmills WHEN it comes to milling your own timber whether it is slabs, dimensional timber or laminates, no one knows more than Hardwood Mills, Australia. Designed in Australia for Australian hardwoods the portable bandsaw saw mills are guaranteed to cut all Australian hardwood as well as exotics. Most recently the team have produced the new GT34. The GT34 will hold a 34 inch diameter log, 26 inch wide board and a deep 18 inch gullet that allows you to go straight to the centre of the log. This allows you to cut the tension out of the timber, quarter saw or just leave your slabs on and keep going without having to lift them off. The GT34 has a 18 HP V twin engine Briggs with a 3 year commercial warranty. Six meters of track enable you to mill 5.1 meters all for an affordable $8,490.00 including GST. An optional trailer is

also available with its VIN supplied. For more info call Kerry on 0432221952 or see us at a Elmore Field Days site number 224.

IMPRESSIVE IRON BARK : Keith and David Cooper of Warwick, Queensland, admire the results

AT THE recent Agsafe Stewardship Conference and Awards in Brisbane, a Victorian cricket club from Kaniva was recognised for their efforts by being awarded the drumMUSTER Community Group of the Year. When Kaniva Cricket Club needed a way to fundraise for their community group, they choose drumMUSTER as their pathway. In 2010, the club started inspecting chemical containers and to date have inspected just shy of 50,000 Agvet chemical containers. The Kaniva Cricket Club’s annual collection returns on average 6,000 drums each year. In 2010, the cricket club saw the benefit in educating local farmers about the program; conducting a farm to farm drive about how to clean the chemical containers and which ones were participating in the program. The Kaniva Cricket Club continue to promote the drumMUSTER program with their drum returns growing every year. The judging panel

KANIVA CRICKET CLUB : Tim Meyer and Andrew Maddern represented the Kaniva Cricket Club at the award ceremony. were impressed with the commitment the club had to raising much needed funds while at the same time helping their local enviroment. Kaniva Cricket Club’s Andrew Maddern said of the win, “I’m proud of what our club has achieved, not only helping the environment but

putting vital funds into the community.” Agvet chemical reseller, I.K Caldwell (Shepparton) won the Agsafe Outstanding Agvet Premises award, with Bendigo City Regional Council being named a finalist in the drumMUSTER Council Collection Facility award.

There’s always more at Elmore www.elmorefielddays.com.au

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October 1, 2 & 3, 2019 Apply now for the 2020 Science and Innovation Awards grants

VARIETY: Bushmans have a tank to suit any purpose or location.

30 years on, Bushmans Tanks still going strong BUSHMANS Tanks is 30 years old this year. And it is a milestone worth celebrating for a company renowned as industry leaders for quality and customer service. With all tanks Australian made, and manufacturing plants in Queensland, New South Wales,Victoria and South Australia, customers can rest assured that all queries and servicing will be addressed locally. Bushmans is also one of the only tank manufacturers in Australia who offer their entire range of products as fully FHUWLo HG WR WKH $XVWUDOLDQ VWDQGDUG

7R DFKLHYH FHUWLo FDWLRQ DOO WDQNV must go through rigorous quality assurance testing to comply. The superior standard and design of Bushmans’ tanks has guaranteed WKDW DOO WKH WDQNV KDYH FHUWLo FDWLRQ And as the oldest roto-moulding company in Australia, using premium quality food grade plastic in larger quantities than the majority of their competitors, the tanks all come with a 10 year warranty. The 10 year warranty also applies to their range of fully galvanized tanks – a product that once purchased requires no additional expenditure as

they never rust out and the liners are DOO FHUWLo HG DV ZHOO The galvanized tanks are able to be purchased through Bushmans’ subsidiary company, Aqualine tanks, which will also be represented this year at the Elmore Field Days. The Field Days are the only opportunity for customers to buy direct from the manufacturers, with Bushmans usually sold through a selection of distributors. For a list of distributors or more information, please contact Shane McCarty on 0419 276 962, or check out their website on https://www.bushmantanks.com.au.

AUSTRALIA’S young agricultural innovators, scientists and researchers wanting to make a difference in agriculture are invited to submit their innovative agricultural research project ideas for a chance to receive a share in up to $242,000 in grants. Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, has encouraged 18–35 year old innovators to undertake new and creative research to help agricultural industries to overcome industry challenges and to realise its potential. “Australia is a world leader in agricultural innovation, and ingenuity has allowed Australian agricultural industries to become more competitive, resilient, productive and profitable, and to overcome barriers to growth,” Minister McKenzie said. “Our continued advancement is this area is needed more than ever. “Many of these ideas come from young people working or studying in the industry, and the Science and Innovation Award grants aim to support early career researchers, scientists and other innovators to develop new approaches to industry issues. “On top of that, one grant recipient receives the Minister’s Award for an extended research project which will have real and practical benefits to the agriculture sector. “The depth of scientific research underway in our research institutions has a very practical application in addressing long term challenges

to increasing productivity for our primary industries. “It is inspiring work and I look forward to seeing this type of innovation on farm. “I encourage passionate young people who are studying or working in these fields to submit the projects they have to improve the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of their industries.” Last year’s special Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Award recipient, Dr Kateryna Bazaka of the Australian National University ,was recognised for her project which investigated integrated electric discharges and aquaculture for abattoir wastewater treatment. For more information visit www. agriculture.gov.au/scienceawards. Fast Facts: z Applications close at 5pm on Friday, October 4. Award recipients will be publicly presented as part of the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) Outlook 2020 Conference in Canberra. z Since they were launched in 2001, the Science and Innovation Awards have helped 250 young researchers, innovators and scientists turn their ideas into reality through just over $4 million in grant funding. z 11 industry award categories are available in the 2020 round, with each winner to receive a grant of up to $22,000 (including GST).

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