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particularly in the Farming and Green Wedge Zones; s ALLOWING COUNCILS TO CONSIDER MORE ‘off farm’ income streams on farms, such as farm machinery repair businesses; s INCREASING THE PERMIT THRESHOLD FOR extensions to farm out-buildings from 50 m2 to 100 m2; s REMOVING THE NEED FOR A PERMIT FOR primary produce sales, rural stores and most rural industries in the Rural Activities Zone; s ALLOWING COUNCILS THE ABILITY TO DE termine smaller lifestyle lots in the Rural Living Zone where land has already been taken out of agricultural production; s REMOVING ONEROUS RESTRICTIONS ON crop structures, to ensure protection from hail and other elements; and s PROMOTING FARM GATE SALES SUCH AS THE sale of fruit, vegetables and other produce. However, the reforms have only gone part of the way in solving the rural planning puzzle, according to Gerald Leach, VFF land management chair.

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Home, heart and a MANY tourists heading to Inverloch and nearby Andersons Inlet from the Melbourne area, are directed by their GPS units to turn off the South Gippsland Highway at Bena and travel south along Andersons Creek Road, to save them time negotiating Korumburra. It is a windy, scenic, unclassiďŹ ed sealed road and in summer it carries a considerable number of people going to the sea. That volume of holiday mode travellers, which would not have eventuated before the advent of GPS, has prompted Burke and Bronwyn Brandon to build a sheep cheese factory and shop beside the road on their new farm. Mrs Brandon said she couldn’t guess how many tourists used the road but had often noticed several convoys of six or seven cars in a row going past in summer and long time resident neighbors too, had commented on the greatly increased trafďŹ c ows. She said she and her husband Burke looked far and wide before they bought the 190 acre property two years ago. “We had a 10 acre farm at Tyabb when we started milking but decided we needed more land. “We looked as far as Bairnsdale, but this property ticked most of the boxes.â€? Mr Brandon is, with his father Trevor, a cheese maker for Red Hill Sheep Dairy on the

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be able to look in cheese make rooms and cellars and then see and maybe feed lambs running in the paddock. In late June, the couple had just ďŹ nished shearing – “wool is not worth a lot but it does pay for the shearingâ€? - in the old cow come sheep dairy and had 90 ewes due to lamb before the end of August, with another lot of 30 to 50 younger ewes due to lamb in October.

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EARTH SURGEON: Peter Matthews, Kongwak, was shaping the earth for the Brandons’ new farm gate sheep cheese factory and restaurant to be open by the end of the year.

Rarely do ewes need assistance at lambing, but Mrs Brandon was not looking forward again to 10.30pm jaunts to check lambing ewes on cold winter nights. This year she will trial New Zealand made Woolover natural thermal protectors or felted wool coats for lambs, for those born on particularly wet and cold days. They cost $8 each for a pack of 10.

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Mornington Peninsula. Mr Brandon senior, a microbiologist and teacher, and his wife Jan, established the business in 2000 and taught his son the elements of cheese making. But until they build the cheese factory on Andersons Creek road, Jumbunna, Trevor has to take the milk to Red Hill to make the cheese. Earthworks for the new factory, albeit delayed by 85mm of rain, were well under way when Southern Farmer visited the farm in late June. But they hope to have the complex, a 10 by 10m make room, a couple of maturing cellars, a coolroom and restaurant/shop, ďŹ nished by the end of the year and be producing cheese on site. To help finance the building, the Brandons were recipients of a Tourism Industry Regional Development Fund (TIRF) grant and they hope that will cover

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whole lot of sheep cheese TASTY: Bronwyn Brandon feeds some ewes controlled environment germi-

and we have one that has produced quads unaided,” she said. To reduce the workload, she advertised 50 to 60 week old male lambs for sale at $30 a head and the demand was so great she couldn’t produce enough. She said one major area of demand seemed to come from travelling animal farms. “It’s a challenge rearing them, because East Friesians can be a bit dainty and if you challenge them too much they’ll turn up their toes. “So we’re putting a couple of Dorset rams over them – they’ve got lovely natures - to toughen them up a bit,” she said. The Brandons got their original sheep from an East Friesian stud at Poowong that has been going for 15 years and there is another, Prospect at Kyneton where they have sourced sheep as well. In previous years the sheep have been milked for eight months, but with a split lambing this year, Mrs

Brandon said they might be able to extend that to 10 months. It takes about the same time to milk a sheep as a cow, despite faster pulsations of 120 a minute instead of 60 for cattle and necessary udder massaging as well. “Then there is much less to show for it too,” Mrs Brandon said. In the dairy there are 12 a side DeLaval herringbone bails they bought from a former sheep dairy, Piano Hill at Labertouche which imported the bails. Their best sheep produce around three litres a day at peak yield and average between 1.5 and two litres a day. But there is much more cheese forthcoming from sheep’s milk than from a similar amount of cow’s milk. “We’re making about 10t of cheese a year now from cow and sheep milk and last season we produced 25,000L of sheep’s milk which yielded about 5t of cheese,” she said.

CUP FULL: Burke Brandon applies cups to ewes at their Moyarra dairy.

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She said they relied strongly on keeping their sheep healthy by feeding them a range of minerals, which she said reduced lambing difficulties. “Apple cider vinegar mixed with lime, seaweed, salt, rock dust and molasses, provides some of the most important minerals but particularly potassium,” Mrs Brandon said. As well they have free access to zinc, copper, sulphur and diatomaceous earth in containers under cover in the paddock. She said preferences varied from day to day. But yellow mouths from sulphur seemed to dominate the milking flock. “It is funny to see them coming in for milking, with either yellow or blue mouths and occasionally they blend and have green mouths,” she said. In an effort to keep the farm as natural as possible, the only fertiliser they apply is pig manure. To establish more shelter belts Scouts planted 1000 native trees last year and they will follow up this with about 2500 more this winter. The Brandons estimate ultimate carry capacity – half the farm is leased at the moment – at about three sheep to the acre. Apart from the twice a day milking, a challenge for Mrs Brandon last year was hand rearing 150 lambs. “We have a few ewes that regularly deliver triplets

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Open Class, Champion Fine Wool Ewe Open Class, Grand Champion Fine Wool Ram, Grand Champion Fine Wool Ewe, Champion SuperďŹ ne/ Fine Wool Poll Merino Ewe and Merino Group Class 74. Other region’s Merino Studs to feature among the broad ribbons were Mac and John Barty’s Beverly Merino Stud at Redesdale which stood the Grand Champion SuperďŹ ne Ram Open Class and the Merino Group Class 75. The Mount Challicum Merino Stud of N Hartwich and Sons at Ballyrogan won Grand Champion SuperďŹ ne Ewe and the Kerrilyn Merino Stud of Norm and Ryan Weir at Dunluce stood Champion Medium Wool Ram Open Class and Champion Strong Wool Open Class. Craig Trickey’s Coryule Merino Stud at Willowvale

won Champion Fine Wool Ram Restricted Class and Champion Fine Wool Ewe Restricted Class. In the Corriedale sections, Southern Farmer region studs also competed strongly. Jim and Brenda Venters’ Liberton Corriedales at Stonehaven stood Champion Corriedale Shorn Ewe and Senior Champion Corriedale Ewe. The Ellis family’s SweetďŹ eld Corriedales at Mount Moriac won Senior Champion Corriedale Ewe and Supreme Corriedale Ewe, while Nick Cole and Geoff Risbey’s Stanbury Corriedales at West Cloven Hills took home Supreme Champion Corriedale Ram. The Derby Downs Poll Dorset Stud of Dan McKinnon at Marong almost made a clean sweep of the Poll Dorsets, securing Senior

Champion Poll Dorset Ram, Champion Poll Dorset Ram, Champion Poll Dorset Ewe and Supreme Poll Dorset Exhibit. Derby Downs also stood the Interbreed Champion Short Wool Ram. On the second day of Sheepvention, the annual Hamilton Ram Sale was held with over 400 rams in pens of ďŹ ve. The Eilan Donan Merino Stud of Jock McRae at Elphinstone placed third on the competition for the Open Long Wool Section Pen of Sale Five. The Wurrock Stud ended Sheepvention on a high note, securing equal top price with a ram which sold for $10,000 to a New Zealand buyer. The sale had an overall gross of $753,000 with an eighty per cent clearance and an average of $2176.

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A changing landscape prompts By DAVID PALMER THE imminent opening of the Pakenham bypass, spurred Megan and Ron Asling into action, to expand their two acre farm in Pakenham into a much bigger agricultural enterprise. “We thought the bypass would open this (Jindivick) area up and we wouldn’t then be able to afford to move,� Mrs Asling told Southern Farmer. “In fact that was the case although we got in

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we pregnancy tested them in April,â€? Mrs Asling said. And those positive pregnancies only resulted, because they had artiďŹ cially inseminated nine females, after the bull before the dud had broken down. The NSW stud breeder who supplied the non performer replaced him – he said it was the ďŹ rst bull of his not to produce a calf and so now most will not calve until autumn, sired by the replacement. The AI’d nine will calve in September. Mrs Asling said about 50 cows was enough because they are part time farmers: she teaches at St Pauls school, Warragul while her husband is a draftsman in Pakenham. She said maybe in a decade or so one of them will not be working full time but in the meantime they “want the farm to produce enough income to justify us being hereâ€?.

“We’re here for the lifestyle and the hard work is the bonus,� she said jokingly. The meat side of the business, Jindi Natural Beef, started with “being sick to death with the poor prices being paid in the markets�. Because they were able to look after the cattle from birth to death, the reason for killing and marketing their cattle soon developed into being able to control the ethical treatment of their animals. “Some people can’t cope with the idea of feeding animals to then kill and eat them, but they’re not pets and we know we have looked after them as best we can,� Mrs Asling said. And off farm, they are delighted with Radfords meatworks at Warragul, which holds their cattle in covered yards and feeds them hay before they are killed.

“I think they are one of the best meatworks in Australia, because they are environmentally conscious with water recycling systems and proper weather proof holding yards for the cattle,� Mrs Asling said. Carcases then go to the nearby Longwarry Meat Safe, where they are hung for 14 days and sometimes longer. Once jointed, cuts are Cryovacced which makes the meat a bit more expensive, but means buyers can see the meat more easily and it lasts just in a refrigerator for up to six weeks, Mrs Asling said. Longwarry Meat Safe stores the meat for them until they arrive with their mobile coolroom as they travel to markets. The Aslings started selling their beef online and at markets, at the beginning of the year as Jindi Natural Beef and will assess

the viability of the direct meat business at the end of 2013. Normally they sell the meat in ďŹ ve or 10kg packs – a mix of steaks, roasts, hamburgers, sausages, mince and stir fries - at various markets. Currently they go to the close by Rokeby (every second Saturday, but not in winter) and Jindivick markets (every ďŹ rst Saturday) and Mornington on the second Sunday of the month. “I’ve tried to get into some of the Melbourne markets but there are other people selling beef there and spaces are not available,â€? Mrs Asling said. They sell quarter, half and full carcases to order to a lesser extent, because either people can’t afford to buy a whole carcase, or can’t afford to have a freezer that big, Mrs Asling said. „ Continued page 7

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RECENTLY Southern Farmer had the opportunity to see a commercial composting facility at Epping on Melbourne’s northern outskirts. SITA Organics leases 2ha from the Shire of Whittlesea for its operations and draws green waste from northern and north eastern Melbourne suburbs at the rate of 65,000t a year. The waste is largely delivered by council and private contractor trucks which have collected it from residential streets. Once at SITA, it is scanned for extraneous material, is ground, windrowed and turned to tight specifications for several weeks. Finally it is screened - about seven per cent is screened out - tested to see that it conforms to AS4419, the relevant Australian standard and sold. Screening produces various sizes for use on farms, domestically and as bio filters, said organics operations manager James Downs. Most of SITA’s urban customers want 8mm or finer compost but at the other end of the scale, it sells a considerable amount of 19mm compost to farmers. Mr Downs said many grain farmers had their own B double trucks which they used to deliver grain to Melbourne. “So because we’re less than five km from the Hume Freeway, they can easily call in here and we can inexpensively fill their trucks with compost to take back to their farms.” Market price is around $30 a tonne. “Everything we process goes through a massive grinder at considerable cost. “For example it consumes 100L of fuel an hour and costs about $9000

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Paving the way to better soil quality FARMERS want more information on soil improvement. That was the message The Victorian No-Till Farmers Association gained from its 11th annual conference at Ballarat in July. The ‘All About the Soil’ conference in July attracted some 250 farmers, industry leaders, scientists, agricultural students and natural resource management representatives from across Victoria and interstate. National Soils Advocate and founder of Australia’s not-for-profit organisation ‘Soils for Life’ Major General Michael Jeffery AC, AO (Mil), CVO, MC (ret’d) opened the conference, highlighting his focus on getting city people to think more about where the food they eat comes from and how it’s grown. He said food producers played a key role in spreading that message. Keynote international speaker Dr Jill Clapperton, who farms in Montana and is recognised world-wide for her soil research knowledge and skills, extended her visit to be part of Vic No-Till farm tours and soil sampling in Gippsland, Yarrawonga and the Wimmera and Bendigo areas. Her presentation centred on ways to provide the right conditions for soil biology to improve yield and profitability. She said growing the right variety

at the right time was the key to addressing soil constraints. Four leading Australian farmers also spoke including Western Australian farmer Nick Kelly who is putting into practice a range of techniques to improve soil biology by overcoming compaction issues, reducing evaporation and planting summer cover crops. Wimmera farmer Geoff Rethus also spoke. Conference organiser Kerry Grigg said it was great to see so many new faces as well as the people who had been attending the conferences since Vic No-Till formed 11 years ago. “The conference theme ‘All About the Soil’ drilled in on the fact that soils are what farmers think about, talk about and want to know more about,” she said. “We had a fantastic response and going through the feedback demonstrates that Vic No-Till was on the right track with the speakers and information it put forward at the conference.” Ms Grigg said the conference brought together a vast amount of quality and current information on soils – the foundation for growing better crops and improving productivity. “It was great to see new faces come along as well as the return of

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our regular attendees who have been coming since the first conference,” she said. “The diverse mix of speakers, including four Australian farmers, gave attendees a lot of information to take home with them.” A group of enthusiastic, likeminded farmers who had been experiencing the benefits of no-till farming for many years formed The Victorian No-Till Farmers Associa-

tion 11 years ago. The association, which has a network of more than 500 farmers across Victoria, aims to provide quality information to members and other interested people through regular info days, farm tours and special events including its annual conference. For more information visit www. vicnotill.com.au or follow them on Facebook for regular updates.

Rural zone reform gets mixed reaction From page 1

“There are pieces still missing,” he said. “The government has done the right thing by removing planning laws that forced farmers to get a permit to put up crop support structures, orchard netting or sell produce from their farm gates. “However, it has not heeded our calls to remove red tape for intensive industries, nor has it agreed to our call to allow horticulturalists and other farmers to build or expand storage buildings beyond 100 m2 without a permit.” Mr Leach also said the VFF opposed the decision to allow tourism that is not “in conjunction” with agricultural uses in the Farm Zone. “We’re fine with winery restaurants and farm tourism, which is linked to agriculture, but the government wants to end that link,” he said. He added that could lead to conflict between farmers and tourism operators in what is meant to be a commercial farming zone. CEO of the Moorabool Shire Council, Rob Croxford, welcomed the reforms, however. Moorabool, which covers areas around Ballan and Bacchus Marsh, contains large areas of broad-acre cropping, grazing and orchards. “As a council covering a large agricultural area, we welcome greater flexibility for primary producers and business operators in regards to generating income from their land,” he said. The Southern Farmer contacted several other councils in our reading area but all said they were still working their way through the document and were not in a position to make any comment at the time.

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September, 2013

Wagyu: not to be overlooked By PETER GROVES

BEEF BEAUTY: A picture of well marbled Wagyu beef takes pride of place at the front gate of Blackmore Wagyu Beef.

come stagnant, but it certainly still applies to most forms of farming. At weaner sales, calves by high priced, high Breedplan performance bulls, often make no more per kilogram than those by average to poor performance data bulls. High performing bulls can be four times the price of poor performing or non performance measured bulls. Saleyards are very effective clearing houses for livestock, but their ability to add value does not have the consistency required for profitability. The message from the above is that Australian beef needs to be branded, to become profitable for producers. There is no disputing that our growing markets in Asia are going to ask for more information about what they are buying. The Australian lobster price is a good example of how this fast growing market will pay for what they identify as being a premium product. China for example imported

is comprehensive and detailed, and it is backed up by new technologies including ultra -sound measurements. All this information does not change the fact that all animals when hanging on the rail, regardless of breeding and performance, are red and white once the hide is removed and all make the same cents per kilogram. Australian farmers, when it comes to management and embracing new technologies, are some of the best on the globe. Conversely, most are not skilled at marketing their product. In the case of livestock, their marketing sphere often does not extend past the local saleyards. The extreme case of this, is the observation that some East Gippsland mountain cattle farmers assess the price they receive for their calves by comparing what the price per herd was at the same sale last year. The “price takers, not price makers” line, has been used so much in agriculture it has be-

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a record tonnage of Australian grain fed beef last month, to clearly indicate that its taste for premium beef is growing. So because Wagyu beef in the eyes of Asians is synonymous with superior eating and because Australian farmers can breed and produce F1 Wagyu without deviating too far from the management practices they use now, it is a natural breed to use to capitalise on this demand. The potential for Wagyu to be marketed as an Australian export beef brand in large quantities has been too long overlooked. Wagyu when crossed with breeds other than European ones, will command a premium price from three buyer companies now feeding and processing Wagyu in Australia. This premium is currently up to $1.30/kg, or about 60 per cent more than the current mixed sex generic price, being paid by the market for British and Euro bred animals of equivalent age. Two recent sale examples

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A FARMER who won a substantial amount of money in a lottery, was asked by his neighbor what he intended doing with it. His reply was that he would keep on farming until it was all spent. There would be reason to be amused by this reply, were it not that this inference is applicable to most Australian family farms today. Their survival is now dependent on income from off farm work by at least one family member. The reason being that in most instances, the farm income line and operating cost line, have crossed to the negative and continue to diverge. Combine this with the resulting drop in current rural land values and there are very real reasons for concern. Out of the three main forms of farm production in Australia, apart from dairying, beef farmers are suffering the most. When one considers that it requires from $9000 to $12,000 in capital - conservatively $1000 for the breeding cow and at least $8000 for the land she grazes on - and the dollar return for a mixed sex weaner this year was about $600 before management costs were paid or on the unlikely assumption of 100 per cent calving and calves weaned, the current dilemma most beef producers are now facing becomes more apparent. Australian beef is in the main a generic commodity. Unlike lamb it is still not branded for age. A consumer could be eating a primal cut off a 10 year old cow believing it is yearling beef. Sale catalogue information available for seed stock buyers,

ruminant animals. Any loss suffered by slightly slower growth, is more than adequately compensated for by the price premium at delivery for both male and female progeny. Like progeny of most breeds when crossed, Wagyu F1 can be more excitable when worked in the yards. This is a handling issue that most experienced cattle breeders soon overcome with good management practices. Taking Wagyu to the F2 stage, by breeding from F1 heifers, has proved to be of questionable profitability. The breed is genetically lacking in milk, probably because of the many years of early weaning management in Japan and the extra premium paid by feedlots for F2s does not justify the extra time required to grow them to feedlot weight. F1 Wagyu breeding is “price making” and an opportunity for all beef and dairy breeders to consider. There are good Wagyu genetics available in Australia that are well endorsed by the three main participating feedlots. The asking price for Wagyu bulls is about the average price being paid for Angus bulls and compared to prices paid at some Angus bull auctions, the Wagyu bull price is much less. The rewards are there for beef farmers who are prepared to look beyond past “stuck in the groove” practices. As with everything, making the decision is the most difficult part. Peter Groves is a semi retired livestock agent and consultant and can be contacted at birrewagyu2@bigpond.com, or 0418 599 925.

SOUTH GIPPSLAND DAIRY EXPO

September, 2013

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Something for everybody THE South Gippsland Dairy Expo, organised by the Strzelecki Lions Club, is fast approaching and promises to be an informative and funfilled event for the whole family. The expo will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, September 25 and 26, 2013 at the Korumburra Showgrounds, Korumburra. Organisers of the expo are pleased to be returning to Korumburra for the third year to host the South Gippsland Dairy Expo and they look forward to celebrating 14 years of providing the

local dairying community with an event that showcases the latest in innovation, products and services available to the dairy industry. During the past 13 years, the Strzelecki Lions Club has distributed over $290,000 back to the community from this event. It is important to mention that this achievement would not have been possible without the involvement of loyal sponsors who have continued to support the expo and the community. Gate entry to the expo is $10 for adults, with children under 16 free.

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READY: Representatives and volunteers from the Poowong Preschool are pictured here all geared up and waiting for the ‘hungry hordes’ at last year’s expo.

A SPECIAL ‘Ladies Interest Pavilion’ will be located in the show pavilion and will be a ‘one stop shop’ for all your ‘party plan’ type exhibits. Ladies, you name it, it will be there, Body Shop, Intimo, Stampin’ Up and Lorraine Lea Linen, just to name a few. Local community craft and special interest groups will showcase other activities for the ladies. Make sure you don’t miss out on having a peek inside this pavilion, it will be well worth your while.

Get in quick for breakfast MAJOR sponsor, Devondale/ Murray Goulburn and MG Trading will have a suppliers lounge with Devondale products. Meet the Devondale/Murray Goulburn field services team and the MG Trading stores advice and services will be on display. For dairy farmers, don’t forget to book into the Devondale/Murray Goulburn and Reid Stockfeed breakfast on Thursday morning September 26. Bookings are essential, so phone Murray Goulburn on (03) 56629666 or Daniel Allen from Reid Stockfeeds on mobile 0408 523149. .......... Get your hands involved at the expo Yes, it’s ‘more than a handful’ at the Dairy Expo. The Lions and Apex Clubs will

COW DISPLAY: Good feed equals good milk: Scott and Tamara Loughridge from Poowong North are pictured here supervising a cow feeding session at the 2012 expo.

Cars, animals, games: kids will be entertained KIDS have not been forgotten either. Each year, especially as the Dairy Expo falls within the school holidays, it is important that there are activities for the children. This year organisers have invited back the Kids CarEd activity to entertain our future young motorists. In addition, the young ones will

Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th September 2013 9am to 3.30pm at Korumburra Showgrounds Cnr South Gippsland Hwy & Charles St Korumburra

sionals, the novices and the hopefuls. There is sure to be a heap of froth and bubble and lots of laughs. This activity will be proudly sponsored by Burra Foods.

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GOOD SHOW: The team from Rabobank were pleased with last year’s variety of activities.

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SOUTH GIPPSLAND DAIRY EXPO

September, 2013

Challenges of early lactation Correctly balancing energy intakes to avoid over-feeding and future problems THE importance of correct management and nutrition during early lactation is well recognised. During the first 60 days of lactation, peak milk production is reached and the cows are prepared for joining. During early lactation milk yield increases rapidly but dry matter intake (DMI) is limited by rumen capacity. The demand for energy is therefore higher than the amount of energy consumed. As such, cows mobilise body fat and lose weight to provide the energy needed to support their genetic potential for milk production. Thus, in early lactation, 17-19 per cent CP is recommended to support higher levels of milk production and sufficient energy is needed to prevent extreme losses of body condition. Other challenges that exist during early lactation are a potential reduction in dry matter intake, milk fever, fatty liver, ketosis and reduced immunity. These challenges tend to reduce cow fertility by lowering conception rates. Cows losing more than one body condition score (BCS) between calving and first service have a first service conception rate of 17 per cent, compared to

HUNGER GAMES: There’s fine line between over feeding and meeting higher energy needs during early lactation.

53 per cent for cows only losing 0.5 to 1 BCS (Butler and Smith, 1989). Milk fever results from low blood calcium levels. It is often referred to as a ‘gateway’ disease, due to the potential flow on effects of increasing the likelihood of other early lactation associated problems. Such problems include mastitis, ketosis, retained placenta, displaced

abomasums and uterine prolapses. Ketosis occurs when the liver has low or no carbohydrates, which is a common challenge in the first few months after calving. The low levels of carbohydrates lead to mobilisation of fat which in turn leads to the production of ketone bodies. Ketosis reduces DMI and increases risks of other diseases, such

as displaced abomasums. Increased energy demands of early lactation combined with the insufficient DMI ability makes the cow mobilise fat reserves which are oxidized to energy in the liver. As levels of energy rise in the liver a signal is sent to the brain decreasing the cow’s appetite, further compacting the problem (Allen and Bradford, 2008).

Goals for Phase 3: s MINIMISE LOSS OF BODY condition in order to increase fertility for joining, s INCREASE $-) IN ORDER TO maximise milk production, s INCREASE CARBOHYDRATE AND mineralisation of diet to reduce common health issues of early lactation. Early lactation diet targets: s CONSUME FOUR PER CENT BODY weight in dry matter daily, s PER CENT PROTEIN s QUALITY OF -* -% kg DM, s MODERATE .$& AIM FOR 1.2 per cent of body weight as NDF). The objective during early lactation is to increase DMI as rapidly as possible while maintaining a ration that is high in carbohydrate, has moderate NDF and has a starch of high QUALITY Supplying minerals is important during this phase to correct deficiencies that may have occurred during colostrum production. A well balanced and good QUALITY DIET IN EARLY LACTATION will ensure that your herd reaches optimal peak milk production. Remembering every extra 1L at peak production can mean an extra 200L during the length of the lactation.

Local farmers to discuss future of milk A PANEL discussion about the future proďŹ tability of milk will be a highlight at the South Gippsland Dairy Expo. Organised by the Strzelecki Lions Club, the expo will celebrate 14 years on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday September 26, 2013 at the Korumburra Showgrounds, Korumburra. Panel members will be made up of local dairy farmers discussing ‘Better Milk Price, More ProďŹ t – or is it? Are we just chasing a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow?’. The session will be held at 11am on the Thursday and is supported by the South Gippsland Shire Council and Rabobank. Major sponsor Devondale/Murray Goulburn and MG Trading will have a suppliers lounge with Devondale products and meet the Devondale/Murray Goulburn ďŹ eld services team, and the MG Trading stores advice and services will be on display. During the past 12 years, the Strzelecki Lions Club has distributed over $290,000

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back to the community from this event, thanks to involvement of loyal sponsors. The expo is packed with activities this year including the annual milking competition, the Ladies Pavilion and plenty for the kids in the kids activity centre at the Sanders Pavilion as the event falls within the school holidays. This year will see a return of the Kids CarEd activity to entertain our future young motorists. In addition the young ones will be able to visit some cute and cuddly farm animals and have a jump on a choice of jumping castles. For dairy farmers, don’t forget to book into the Devondale/Murray Goulburn and Reid Stockfeed breakfast on the Thursday morning, bookings are essential. Phone Murray Goulburn on (03) 5662 9666 or Daniel Allen from Reid Stockfeeds on 0408 523 149. As always the Expo sponsors promise to have plenty of exciting new products, services and innovations all at the Dairy Expo in Korumburra.

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September, 2013

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Dairy farmers looking for cost savings Mouthpiece Vented Technology is delivering the goods for local farm ALL dairy farmers would agree that achieving greater efďŹ ciency improvements across their business is the key to reducing costs. However, ďŹ nding the best products or production systems can be a difďŹ cult and time-consuming process. Look at the choice of dairy liners currently on the market – Round, Square, Triangular, Vented, Non Vented, Round with sleeve‌ the list goes on. Some companies claim beneďŹ ts such as faster milking, lower somatic cell counts, improved teat health, better ďŹ tting to the cow’s teats. So, who do you believe? Pneutech Dairy manager Chris Nisbet agrees with the dilemma farmers face. “Yes, it’s a difďŹ cult process, however, farmers must make good, informed decisions during these tough economic conditions,â€? Mr Nisbet said. Pneutech Dairy has spent the last 1218 months slowly introducing a unique product in Australia – Milkrite Triangular

liners with its innovative Vented Mouthpiece design (only liner in Australia with this feature). “We wanted to allow farmers time to test the new liners and make a decision for themselves,� Mr Nisbet said. “The feedback has been very positive and now it’s time to spread the word.� Experienced local farmer Andrew Gaul runs a 40 bail rotary dairy, milking over 320 cows twice per day, and he has just installed his third set of Mouthpiece-Vented Triangular Liners. Lower somatic cell counts, improved teat health and faster milking he expected, however, what impressed him the most was how well his cows milk out. He noted some cows only required one trip around instead of the usual two and can’t believe how dry the teats were when the cups are removed. Mr Nisbet said that because the air is introduced at the top through the vented mouthpiece there is reduced

HAPPY WITH RESULT: Dairy farmer Andrew Gaul (above and below) has been using the Mouthpiece Vented Triangular Liners to milk his herd of 320 cows and is delighted with the results.

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ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW

September, 2013

There’s nothing like the show FOR sheer fun, discovery and excitement there’s nothing like a great value day out with family and friends at the 2013 Royal Melbourne Show. Held over 12 days from Saturday, September 21 to Wednesday, October 2 at Melbourne Showgrounds the event boasts an impressive array of activities this year. Presented annually by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) to promote and celebrate agriculture, the Royal Melbourne Show is Victoria’s largest annual community event, providing visitors with a range of unique and memorable experiences that are entertaining, interactive and educational. See Victoria’s largest display of animals up close with hundreds of beef cattle, sheep, goats and horses, along with thousands of dogs, presented in competitions to win a prestigious blue ribbon. There are also hundreds of animals in the family favorite Animal Nursery to cuddle and feed including calves, lambs, kids and chicks.

Food lovers can sample award-winning local produce and learn cooking tips from some of Victoria’s top chefs in the Taste of Victoria Pavilion or visit the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Deli and take home a selection of gourmet treats. Be inspired by the talents showcased in the Art, Craft and Cookery Pavilion, including everything from prizewinning cakes and baked goods to award-winning art and photography. There’s an array of amazing live entertainment, exhilarating carnival rides, showbags and spectacular nightly fireworks to enjoy with family and friends. Easily accessible by public transport, and with great value admissions packages available for your convenience, there’s nothing like the Royal Melbourne Show. Gates open at 9:30am daily. For the latest information about the Royal Melbourne Show, like t h e Fa c e b o o k p a g e , w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / royalmelbourneshow or follow them on Twitter at @RoyalMelbShow.

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REGIONAL SHOWS AND FESTIVALS

September, 2013

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Cash offer to show societies

Show favorites back for 154th year THE annual Whittlesea Show is on the weekend of November 2 and 3. It promises to be full of the many agriculturally based attractions and livestock classes that this show is so renowned for. The society will celebrate its 154th year and will endeavor to bring the country to the city for so many families living north of Melbourne. The cattle section will continue to hold classes for stud dairy cattle on the Saturday along with the Handlers and Calf Rearers Competition. The Saturday will include the ‘All Breeds Heifer Show’, ‘Domestic Trade Cattle Competition’ and ‘Commercial Beef Cattle.

Sunday will see the Stud Beef Classes and Irwin Stockfeeds’ Hoof & Hook Competition with the classes commencing at 9am. The sponsorship and prize money for both days judging is extremely generous and entries for all classes close on Saturday, October 19. Sheep classes will be judged on Sunday and include Stud, Long Wool, Black and Coloured and Prime lambs and entries also close on October 19. Other livestock being presented and judged over the weekend include Alpacas (Saturday), Dairy Goats (Sunday), Poultry (Saturday) and Horses (both days). The attractions this year will be varied and include interactive, staged and roving.

The Robinsons circus will be coming for the last time this year and will celebrate this special event with some spectacular acts including the inclusion of Roy Maloy the renowned stilt walker who will be chasing a world record. The ‘Dusty Springfield’ story with the presentation of her many songs that we have come to love will be staged at 2.30pm on Saturday along with many local artists and school orchestras and choirs over the rest of the two days. Other special attractions include the ‘Birds of Prey’ (owls, eagles and peregrine), the amazing sand sculptures, pipe bands, Highland dancing and showjumping. The Homecrafts Pavilion

SHOW societies are being invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to upgrade their facilities under the Victorian Government’s Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program. Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh said a total of $295,000 was available this year for showground facility improvements and occupational health and safety upgrades. He said he has written to nearly 120 societies inviting them to apply for a grant, before September 13. For more information call the Department of Environment and Primary Industries on 138 186.

will again turn a tin shed into an amazing display of crafts, cookery, preserves and horticulture. The CWA branches will compete in the make, bake and grow section which always makes for a unique display of women’s endeavor and creativity. The Grand Parade will be held on both days in the main arena at 3pm and will include prize winning livestock, vintage engine display and the winners of this year’s Miss Whittlesea Competition (Sunday’s Grand Parade). The society welcomes all new entrants and the public to their show and enquiries to the secretary – Tracey – 97162835 or visit www.whittleseashow. org.au.

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HAY AND SILAGE

September, 2013

Southern Farmer, Page 21

Crucial process of fermentation Getting it right can be the difference between adequate livestock rations and malnutrition By FRANK MICKAN, Pasture and fodder conservation specialist, Department of Environment and Primary Industries Ellinbank

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aspect is not reported. There are, however, two extra tests which can indicate the fermentation quality of your silage that have been around for several years. This test will tell you how well your silage has fermented (or ensiled). There will be extra cost as these are individual tests carried out using manual labor on the fresh sample. The two tests are the pH (acidity) and ammonia nitrogen as a percentage of total nitrogen (NH3-N) content tests. For most laboratories, they must be specifically requested on the input form, as it is not done via the quick and efficient Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS) equipment used on the dried sample. But, these two tests can be useful for farmers and animal nutritionists in making better silage feeding decisions or to help them solve intake problems. s Testing for silage pH This relatively inexpensive test is most accurate in silages with dry matter contents below approximately 35 per cent, so is not as accurate for baled silage. A low silage pH indicates that the fermentation process was dominated by the desirable lactic acid bacteria. High pH results when the fermentation is dominated by undesirable bacteria and indicates the silage has lost dry matter and energy during an inefficient ensiling process. This poorer fermentation will also result in the production of organic compounds which causes the palatability issues for animals. s 4ESTING FOR !M M O N I A . I T R O G E N !MMONIA . Ammonia-N (NH3N) of the total nitrogen measured is a reliable indicator of silage fermentation quality although it comes at a relatively higher cost. An NH3-N level of less than 10 per cent of total nitrogen indicates a good fermentation and under about five per cent, very well fermented silages. Poorly fermented silages have high NH3N levels and the true protein of the plants has suffered extensive degradation into undesirable non-protein nitrogen compounds such as free amino acids, peptides and even ammonia during the ensiling process.

HAY AND SILAGE

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September, 2013

Cream of the research crop GRAIN growers’ research priorities and local industry issues will be the main focus of the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s Southern Regional Panel. Panel members will be travelling throughout

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HAY AND SILAGE

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September, 2013

Be prepared for silage season Weather, manual observations, key to good harvest By FRANK MICKAN, Pasture and fodder conservation specialist, Department of Environment and Primary Industries Ellinbank

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in the middle of harvest. s 3ILAGE ADDITIVES Most silage additives (mainly inoculants but there are other types) from reputable companies have a place in today’s silage making. They are particularly useful for mown material that is still slightly too wet after two to three days wilting and where rain may be threatening. Apply an additive and harvest as soon as possible. By day three quality is being lost anyway and if rained on, will drastically increase quality and dry matter losses. Note:The application rate is based on fresh weight of forage and slightly too wet forage is very heavy. Although additives are not necessary ideal harvesting conditions, they are usually financially beneficial because they encourage a faster, more efficient fermentation resulting in higher quality silage. s 3TORAGE Have stack bases cleaned, if not cemented, grade their surface to give a fall. Have plastic sheets and stretch wrap plastic on hand ensuring the latter is stored in a cool place till needed. Avoid rolls rolling around in ute/truck trays as the films are easily punctured. Even a small hole can lead to large silage, therefore milk income losses. Seal the stacks airtight. Achieve this by laying gravel/sand filled socks around the stack perimeter. Tyres placed around the

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base are not airtight and the silage wasted instead of producing milk, would have easily paid for the socks. Patch holes as soon as possible using silage specific tape. Before applying the tape, ensure the area to be patched is clean, cool, dry and apply color tape to similar color film. Consider the new oxygen barrier (OB) type films which are available in one step or two step systems. The OB film is at least twenty times more impervious to oxygen moving through the film than the traditional white/black films. s 3AFETY Be very careful of machinery operating nearby and watch out for operators with their minds on the phone and not the machine. Loaded carts and balers on hillsides are very heavy and may not need much of a hole to flip them over, nor to lose traction when heading down slopes. When on a main road, assume the person in the car behind has not seen your turning indicators or flashing light on top of the tractor. I have heard of too many near misses and accidents from this oversight. When working at night, be very mindful of blinding lights in the eyes from approaching vehicles in the paddock or the stack. Many accidents happen at night due to tiredness and dangerous situations not seen, such as dropping a wheel over the stack edge, etc. Keep children well away from all operating machinery and activities. s #ONSIDER YOUR NEIGH BORS Try to place the storage site well away from neighbors’ houses if possible. Following good silage making principles will result in a sweet-smelling silage and less cause for grief. Trying to keep the storage site cleared of smelly mud/ silage mixes and spoiled (rotting) silage waste will also help out here.

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Shane’s parents Peter and Maree Baker. Booloola White Suffolks was established in 1998 by Peter and Maree, but passed on to Shane and Amber on their return from a number of years working in Western Australia in 2012 as part of the family succession plan. The current Booloola White Suffolk Flock consists of 190 breeding ewes, while the Loddon Park

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having been founded in 1956, but also one of the most successful, with hundreds of stud rams being sold into other studs. Colin and Jenny Harris are going out right on top. Their current leading sire, Gloroy ‘White Caviar’ is rated by Colin as the best ram he has bred. On Lambplan he is also on top, being the highest ranked sire for Trade$ index nationally. His 2012 drop sons being offered this October are outstanding and should attract special interest from stud and commercial prime lamb breeders. From a performance perspective there is probably no better sire of rams suitable for the production of domestic trade lambs. Other high ranking sires include Valma, Rannoch, Ulandi Park, Majardah and Lambpro rams plus numerous homebred rams all ranked highly on Lambplan. Opportunity like this knocks only rarely.

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facilities, services and our underfoot conditions. The official opening will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 2.00pm. As I write this welcome letter we have just experienced a run of late winter rains, which interspersed with a few warmer days has provided a good seasonal outlook. Irrigators have dams that are close enough to full, our crops will have had a good start and the price outlooks for most rural commodities, especially livestock and grains, are looking positive. The dairy industry, which has experienced many problems, has also seen an overdue increase in milk prices so there is some positivity in the outlook for that important regional sector. The recent fall in theAustralian dollar exchange rate has also revived our export market opportunities, so on a whole we are anticipating another positive year. My committee continues to focus on providing an exhibition that is relevant to and informative for all members and ages of the community. Our general interest pavilion and marquee events are always extremely well supported by exhibitors and

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ACCORDING to the team at Graham Wood Machinery, the best way to establish pasture is by placing the seed in contact with the soil evenly spaced over the whole area, not in rows. And they believe the best machine for this task is the pasture renovator, the Hatzenbichler vertikator. The vertikator levels, harrows, seeds and rolls to press the soil around the seed for optimal germination all in one fast pass. The machine is able to broadcast seed just as effectively on rough rocky country or river ats and is as useful for both pasture management and renovation as it is for sowing summer fodder crops such as lucerne, brassicas, and millet into fully cultivated soil. Graham Wood Machinery owner Graham Wood said that the natural way for pasture seed to germi-

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nate is on the surface, in contact with the soil “so why bury the seed?�. “If you bury the seed this is exactly what happens – it stays buried and dies,� said Mr Wood. “Then of course sowing in lines or rows doesn’t make any sense either. “If the seed does germinate, the empty spaces

between the rows will allow weeds to grow with obvious loss of production. “Apart from the time and effort required to sow pasture, the cost of quality pasture seed needed for a total re-seeding is in the vicinity of $100 to $200 per hectare in high rainfall and irrigation areas. “With this kind of ex-

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pense and loss of production over long periods of time, why would anyone use inadequate implements for sowing pasture?� he said. Mr Wood said that by using the vertikator, when germination occurs a blanket cover of new pasture seedlings ensures fast total establishment of new pasture, which helps to suppress weeds and bring pasture into full production much earlier. “No one has a perfect mix of pasture species right through,� Mr Wood said. “Every farm can improve their pasture and therefore their productivity. “With a vertikator this task is fast, accurate and very easy,� he said. For more information on top pasture production with the vertikator visit the Graham Wood Machinery site at Elmore Field Days or phone (03) 5678 8880.

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The perfect tool for sheep operators TECHNOLOGY is lending a hand to help sheep farmers make immediate decisions in the yards without having to go back to the ofďŹ ce to look up records. According to Sheepmatters’ consultancy principal Anthony Shepherd, Gallagher’s new HR4 hand held EID tag reader and data collector is the perfect tool for sheep operations. “It’s perfect,â€? Mr Shepherd said. “For instance, I index all my own wethers, plus those of my annual, on-farm clients, for eece value. On my own property, I have every single animal ranked from one to 2000. “On the HR4, it comes up in

a different color, in regards to what traits you want to bring up against that sheep. “I put the sheep in four different groups from the top 25 per cent, which was coded yellow, to the bottom 25 per cent, which was red. “For farmers who don’t have a sheep auto drafter, they can simply go along with the HR4, bring up the color, and they can see a list of which sheep are in that category — very handy, if, say, you want to draft off the bottom group.� Alongside his consultancy, which offers on-farm services locally and advice to sheep farmers nationally and globally via the phone and internet, Mr Shepherd also

runs 2000 Merino wethers on his home property. He said the HR4 reader was ideal because it collected data, not just electronic identiďŹ cation (EID) numbers, making drafting decisions in the yard quick and easy and making recording new traits simple. “I can bring up an individual animal’s history, and I can also record a new trait,â€? Mr Shepherd said. “If I’ve just done pregnancy scanning, and want to put that trait in, then instead of having the TSi and an HR3 hand-held reader, I can just do it with the HR4. “I do a lot of numeric records, and the HR4’s updated software is perfect for that — whether

it’s to record twins, singles or dry with pregnancy scanning, or condition scores and eye muscle. “It’s endless and perfect for commercial sheep operations. “It’s a very intuitive, good little system. “It’s got serious legs for sheep farmers who may not have a TSi or a Sheep Auto Drafter. “This tool is all they will need to have excellent electronic records.� The HR4 will be available for a hands - on demonstration on the Gallagher site at Elmore Field Days, and is available to purchase through all Gallagher rural retailers. For more information visit www.gallagher.com.au.

QUICK AND EASY: Anthony Shepherd, principal of independent consultancy Sheepmatters, based at Cootamundra in NSW, using the HR4 Hand Held EID Tag Reader and Data Collector.

of farmers in our Recharge conditioning program are getting eight to 10 years from most batteries.� The 500 millilitre farmer park is economical at only $4 per car battery or $7 to treat an N-70 battery. The 2 litre commercial pack is more cost effective at $3 per car battery as part of an Elmore Field Days special. “As Recharge is acid based, it is dangerous goods and expensive to freight so the only way we can sell it is directly and it is far cheaper at field days,� Mr Anselmi said. “CRT is also no longer available, so it is now a ‘show only’ product and we can treat sealed batteries.�

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Smart pumping solutions for all applications ... all year round years with the company’s Victorian representative Robert Fishburn having witnessed “on too many occasions” insufficient planning and attention to farm water supply creating major difficulties and expensive solutions to farming operations. “We will be at Elmore Field

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ited by the initiative of its operator. Lucas Mill’s marketing manager, Karen WardTrabant, said that in the current economic climate, business owners and individuals are on the look out for creative ways to enhance their income earning capacity. “One of the simplest ways to do this is to assess how you can capitalise on the resources you have access to, in response to a specific demand for a product,” Ms WardTrabant said. “Many people still love timber products, whether domestically for furnish-

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Waterpool continues to make a splash ENSURING the ethical and transparent trading of water for all water users, Waterpool is certainly making a big splash in the Goulburn Valley. Ten months ago a group of Goulburn Valley farmers came together and formed a co-operative to offer a water trading service that includes credible brokering for both high and low reliability water. With an evergrowing list of buy and sell offers that are updated regularly on Waterpool’s website, the cooperative continues to go from strength to strength thanks to the dedication of its members, who also happen to be the shareholders of the company. Operating out of Kyabram, Waterpool is believed to be one of the first of its kind in Australia. Waterpool’s chief executive officer, Peter

Lawford, said that in the co-op’s infancy it consisted of a group of like-minded water users seeking to fill a void in the water price discovery. “Today it is comprised of 50 foundation members and a list of ordinary members that will soon surpass 400,� Mr Lawford said. “It has been the investment of these foundation members and their belief in the primary objectives of Waterpool, together with the ever-growing support of its ordinary members that has guaranteed the success of Waterpool to date. “Waterpool strives to provide a start to finish service for their clients’ trading their permanent entitlements and we encourage everyone to visit our site at Elmore Field Days,� he said. For more information visit www. waterpoolcoop.com.au.

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Creating distinctive artwork out of metal ‘just a passion’ A LIFE-LONG connection with metal for Gavin and Naona Stewart of Metalscape has turned into an international business venture that is run on passion and creativity. Metalscape was established in 2006 by designers and artisans, Naona and Gavin Stewart, who share a passion for creating artwork made from metal. Based in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, the artists design and produce artwork for businesses and individuals across New South Wales, Australia-wide and internationally. Gavin has a life-long connection with metal, working in various forms from industrial applications through to the creative arts and Naona

relishes creating distinctive original designs that are both personal and resonant for her customers. “We love working in metal because it’s a natural element that is strong and durable and we enjoy creating distinctive styles that enhance our customers’ living spaces - always with an eye for detail and a quality ďŹ nish,â€? Mr Stewart said. Metalscape’s artwork can be integrated into outdoor living spaces, rooms, gardenscapes and pathways, as well as creating custom signage for your home, garden, farm, suburb or town. It offers a wide range of images and finishes including powder coating, rust, corten or stainless steel.

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Page 8, Southern Farmer Feature Liftout 2QN ...........................................................210 Bendigo TAFE ................................ 170 / AP80 A & A Kracht Dist Water Purifiers ................368 Bendigo Truck Centre .................................289 A & A Worm Farm Waste Systems Pty Ltd ..243 Bendigo Truck Sales ...................................282 A & N Hardworking Machine ......................066 Berrigan Economy Harrows Pty Ltd .............226 AAA Quality Socks .....................................080 Berrima Hay Rakes .....................................456 Acoustic & Digital Hearing ............ 373 / GI037 Bertoli Farm Machinery P/L ........................300 ADBRI Masonry .............................. 170 / AP57 Best Environmental Technologies ... 170 / AP13 ADF Milking Australia.................................450 Big Event Scooter Hire ...............................024 Administration Office..................................177 Big Red Jacks Tools & Equipment .. 170 / AP62 Advanced Therapy Spas & Massagers ........333 Bison Engineering ......................................277 Advantage Feeders .....................................400 BJ Enterprises & Marketing ........... 373 / GI040 AFIA ..........................................................142 BK Farming Supplies .................................015 Ag - Accessories........................................098 Blackwoods ...............................................021 Ag Contractor Magazine .............................142 Blonde D'Aquitane Society .........................417 AGCO Australia ..........................................345 Blooming Tuff Plants ..................................326 Ag-Crete Industries ....................................031 BLP Agribusiness Solutions ........... 170 / AP73 AGF Seeds .................................................139 Bluescope Lysaght .....................................223 Agfarm Pty Ltd ............................... 170 / AP11 Boats & More Shepparton & Echuca...........250 AGHUB Industries Pty Ltd ..........................039 Bob Healey Deniliquin................................271 AGM Solutions...........................................168 Bobcat of Bendigo Pty Ltd ..........................228 Agribusiness Pavilion ................................170 BOC ...........................................................028 Agrowplow .................................................349 Bolac Cham ...............................................263 Agtrade Machinery Pty Ltd .........................391 Bond Batteries ...........................................378 Airwell Pumps ............................................090 Booloola White Suffolks .............................440 AJ's Motorcycles ........................................409 Bosca Log Splitter ......................................005 All Buttoned Up Equestrian Jewellery373 / GI023 BR Reeve Engineering ................................109 Allen Farming Co .......................................397 Briggs & Stratton Australia .........................115 Allframe Steel ............................................004 BUPA ............................................ 373 / GI107 Alternative Growing Solutions ........ 170 / AP20 Burder Ag Attachments...............................010 Amazing Super Health ................... 373 / GI113 Burgundy Raggies ......................... 373 / GI045 Animal Control Technologies .......... 170 / AP75 Bushmans Tanks ........................................055 Annie's Silk Road .......................... 373 / GI069 Buttons N More ............................. 373 / GI072 Antonio Carraro Ocenia P/L ........................427 Callipari / Ned Kelly Red ............................091 ANZ Banking Group ....................................211 Caltex South East .......................................175 Aqualife Industries .....................................251 Campbell Floats .........................................095 Aquamate ..................................................114 Cape Horn Vineyard ...................... 373 / GI068 Aquanova Wastewater Systems...................085 Carines Merchandise..................................167 ARB Bendigo .............................................147 CASE IH .....................................................280 Archard Laser & Hydraulics Pty Ltd.............209 Casey Cab & Frame ...................................235 Archards Irrigation Pty Ltd ..........................197 Castpoints..................................................149 Arctic Cat ATV''s & SSvs.............................077 CBH Group..................................... 170 / AP05 Argo Marine ...............................................112 Central Vic Isuzu Ute ..................................135 Armstrong Trailers ......................................293 Central Victorian Angus Region ..................418 Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria . 373 / GI054 CFA Loddon Mallee Region ........................127 Astacalpaca .................................. 373 / GI005 Charlie Carp ................................... 170 / AP16 ATEL ..........................................................214 Chenu Charolais.........................................425 Atlantic Oil .................................................160 Chinese Remedial Massage........................372 Atlex Stockyards.........................................340 Chris Lauder Wool......................................366 Auditorium .................................................328 Claas Harvest Centre Echuca ......................388 Auspit ........................................................254 Clark Tanks ................................................108 Aus-Sharp .................................................067 Coates Hire .................................... 170 / AP42 Aussie Outdoor Sheds ................................001 Cobram Irrigation .......................................111 Aussie Shade & Hot Houses.......................268 Cola Solar ...................................... 170 / AP69 Aussie Storage Centre ................... 170 / AP19 Collector Models .......................................364 Aussie Wool Quilts - Boort ............ 373 / GI051 Colleen's Crafts ............................. 373 / GI074 Australian Corriedale Association Inc..........440 Collie Anne Jewellery.................... 373 / GI049 Australian Defence Force............................213 Collins Pumps ...........................................203 Australian Fishing Super Tank.....................055 Colonial Weighing Australia .......................290 Australian Poll Dorset Association ..............441 Combi Clamp Ltd .......................................437 Australian Red Poll Cattle Breeders Inc. ......419 Commonwealth Bank of Australia ... 170 / AP46 Australian Shearing Supplies......................083 Compass Pools Australia ............................258 Australian Sweet Co ...................... 373 / GI070 Complete Equipment Solutions P/L ............041 Australian Tea House ..................... 373 / GI062 Compost Victoria ........................... 170 / AP83 Australian Tyre Traders................................009 Concrete Texturing Services........................196 Australian Waste Engineering .....................109 Connelly Home Improvements....... 373 / GI086 Australian White Suffolk Association...........434 Conquest Pools ..........................................269 Austrural ....................................................453 Coolabah Turf .............................................374 Autotech Tools ..........................................125 Cooper Tyres ..............................................159 Aviva Designs ............................... 373 / GI006 Coprice ......................................................336 Avonmore Estate Wines ..............................241 Corry Marketing - 2WP...............................332 AWB .............................................. 170 / AP03 Cowboy World Wrangler Shop ....................252 B Keogh & Sons Manufacturing Pty Ltd ......288 Cox Mowers ...............................................380 BA Group Australia .....................................200 COZYOSKO ................................... 373 / GI078 Bacchus Marsh Seedling Farm P/L .............103 Crazy Nuts - Twins Pantry .............. 373 / GI090 Baillieu Holst Ltd ........................... 170 / AP74 Croplands Equipment .................................296 Ballarat Grammar ........................... 170 / AP79 Cross Slot No Tillage Systems....................395 Ballarat Trailers & Towbars .........................206 CRV Australia .............................................334 Bamawm Roller Mills .................................104 Cub Campers .............................................262 Bathroom In a Box ......................................369 Cummins ...................................................013 BBF Lubricants............................... 170 / AP39 CV Bearings ...............................................033 Bee Jay Machinery & Tractors R Us ............390 CWA Echuca Group ..................... 373 / GI020 BeeJays Hay Tarping System ......................187 D & M Stockfeeds ......................... 373 / GI085 Belic Tools & Machinery Pty Ltd .................014 Daken Ag ...................................................274 Ben Hall Welding .......................................190 Dandaragan Mechanical Services ...............420 Bendigo & Adelaide Bank ...........................163 Davey Pumps .............................................115 Bendigo Community Health Service373 / GI032 Dawn Mowers ............................................407 Bendigo Community Health Services373 / GI032 Dawson Packaging & Trading.......... 170 / AP55 Bendigo Country Clothing ..........................240 DE Bruin Engineering Pty Ltd......................140 Bendigo Excavators ....................................202 Dean & McCabe Windmills Pty Ltd.............096 Bendigo Forklift Sales ................................375 Dean Trailers Australia Pty Ltd ....................305 Bendigo Grid Connect .................... 170 / AP34 Delaval Pty Ltd ...........................................314 Bendigo Hat Shop P/L ................................016 Delightful Rainglow ....................... 373 / GI004 Bendigo Health ............................. 373 / GI041 Dennis Browne Builder Seymour .... 170 / AP59 Bendigo Marine World................................236 Department of Environment & Primary Industries Bendigo Mower Service .............................382 ..................................................................128 Bendigo Renault.........................................153 Department of Justice ................................186

EXHIBITOR’S LIST Dial Before You Dig ........................ 170 / AP82 Diamond Garden Tools .................. 373 / GI012 DIECI Australia ...........................................065 Diesel & Machinery P/L .............................115 Diggers Clothing Co...................................216 Dja Dja Wurrung Enterprises Pty Ltd ...........089 DK Agri Bale Accumulators ........................355 DMS Afimilk ..............................................320 Dog Master Trainers ...................... 373 / GI112 Dream Pot ..................................... 373 / GI025 Drovers Saddlery........................................267 Dumac Pumps ...........................................205 Duncan Ag .................................................343 Duncan Stockcrates ...................................225 Dunstan Farmers Engineering .....................306 Eade's Xtreme Marine .................................255 Eagle Fuels Pty Ltd ........................ 170 / AP32 EagleI Machinery .......................................167 Eastern Spreaders Pty Ltd...........................227 Easy Dairy Automation Systems .................335 Easydrive Post Co. .....................................124 Echuca CIH Sales & Service .......................279 Echuca Moama & District Tourism..............245 Echuca Rural..............................................303 Ecosmart Solar Central Vic ............. 170 / AP09 Electrodip ..................................................430 El-Gra Engineering .....................................307 Elliott Bros of Bendigo MPE .......................362 Ellwaste .....................................................222 Elmore Fire Brigade....................................184 Elmore Primary Health Services..... 373 / GI032 Elmore Victoria Hotel Motel........................106 Emo's Leather Goods ..................... 373 / GI014 Enjo .............................................. 373 / GI016 Envisage Furniture......................................433 Eureka Garages & Sheds ............................042 Everset Mousetraps ....................................058 Ewescan Embryoscan.................................436 Excel Agriculture ........................................421 Extend Security & Surveillance ...... 373 / GI093 Fair Dinkum Fertilizers ...............................088 Family Heritage ............................. 373 / GI063 Farm Automation Australia .........................313 Farm Name Signs ......................... 373 / GI097 Farm Pro ....................................................169 Farm Tender ...............................................188 Farmcall Supplies ......................................171 FarmTech Machinery ..................................346 FDT ............................................... 170 / AP04 FeedTest - Agrifood Technology...... 170 / AP10 Fishing Getaways P/L .................................239 Fix Engineering ..........................................285 Flat Magic Tyre Sealant ................. 373 / GI087 Flexible Drive Agencies ..............................050 Flight Centre Bendigo.................... 373 / GI027 Footwear Industries ....................................028 Ford Motor Company .................................154 Freedom Tanks ...........................................451 Frost Urself ................................... 373 / GI031 Fuelco ........................................... 170 / AP41 G & M Poly Irrigation..................................110 G E Silos Pty Ltd ........................................145 Gallagher Animal Management Systems .....120 Gap Latch ..................................................019 GBS Tools & Hardware Supplies .................132 GEA Farm Technologies Australia Pty Ltd ....195 Gecko Decko................................. 373 / GI098 Geelong College (The) ................... 170 / AP72 Gendore Tractors & Machinery ...................144 General Interest Pavilion .............................373 Genetics Australia ......................................312 Gift Horse ..................................... 373 / GI050 Giltrap Ag Equipment .................................352 Girton Grammar School Bendigo .... 170 / AP81 Glama Girls ................................... 373 / GI065 Glencore Grain ............................... 170 / AP01 Glenvill Regional Home Builders .... 170 / AP59 GoGetta Kelpie Stud ...................................438 Gold Relics Gold Prospecting Adventures ......... ..................................................... 373 / GI091 Goldacres Pty Ltd .......................................221 Goldfields Revegetation..............................094 Gough Transport Solutions .........................220 Goulburn Valley Oil Supplies ......................230 Goulburn-Murray Water ..............................161 Goweil by Webbline Agriculture...... 170 / AP40 GPS AG ........................................ 170 / AP24 Graham Thomson Motors ...........................291 Graham Wood Machinery ...........................285 Grain Storage Solutions ................. 170 / AP22 Grainline ....................................................276 Grainrite Augers .........................................384 Graintec Scientific......................................359 Grandpas Feeders Pty ................... 373 / GI088 Greg Allan Farm Machinery Pty Ltd.............459 Gribben Stockyards ....................................358

Grizzly........................................................393 Marcus Oldham College ................ 373 / GI104 Grogans Machinery ....................................386 Mary Kay Skincare & Cosmetics .... 373 / GI080 Gutter Protection Sales .................. 373 / GI100 Mass Management .....................................219 GV 4x4 ......................................................082 Mawsons ....................................... 170 / AP12 GV Dairy Yard Safety Grooving ....................337 Maxi Trans .................................................112 Haeusler's ..................................................356 Maxi-Feeder...............................................313 Hamelex White ...........................................037 MAZDA Australia ............................ 170 / AP50 Harberger Farm Supplies............................297 McCullochs Hydraulic Engineers ................220 Harrisons F-Trucks......................................172 MCE Lasers................................................342 Hartley's Hunting & Fishing ........................238 McKee's Garage & Engineering Pty Ltd ......385 Hartwigs Trucks ..........................................038 Medibank ...................................... 373 / GI019 Hay-Sayvah Hay Feeders ............................322 Melbourne Tractors ....................................446 Header Front Repairs .................................404 Metal Form Group .......................... 170 / AP65 Herefords Northvic .....................................415 Metalcorp Steel..........................................151 Heritage Water Tanks ..................................324 Metalform Tow & Farm ...............................323 High Street Vacuums & Electrical .. 373 / GI094 Metalscape ................................................074 Highside Motorcycles, Mowers & Marine ...405 Michaels of Donald ....................................392 Hillview Bore Pumps ..................................327 Mickey Thompson Tyres .............................073 Holden ......................................................152 Mid West Concrete.....................................007 Home Made by Wendy Cleeve ....... 373 / GI052 Midlands Murray Grey Group ......................414 Hose Factory..............................................036 Midstate Machinery....................................348 Humus Compost ............................ 170 / AP14 Midway Sales.............................................431 Hunter Rural...............................................022 Mister Embroidery.......................... 170 / AP66 Hydrosteer ..................................... 170 / AP28 I R Sheepskin & Wool Products ..................052 Mitsubishi Motors ......................... 170 / AP43 ICON Septech ............................................173 Molin Motorcycle & Marine........................246 Industrial Brushware ...................................079 Monster Fish Pty Ltd ...................... 170 / AP27 Integrated Packaging ..................................357 Moose Industries .......................................458 Intercontinental Spares ...............................112 Morris Outside Ent .....................................332 Ironing Board Covers ..................... 373 / GI109 Morris Outside Enterprises .........................332 Irrigation Group Australia ............................102 Mt Eliza Seeds, Seedlings & Plants ...........331 Isuzu ..........................................................281 Muckrunner Pty Ltd ....................................234 Isuzu Trucks ...............................................281 Muddy River Agricultural ............................389 J D Flora ....................................... 373 / GI035 Murray Goulburn Farm & Hardware Supplies310 Jeff Townrow Quality Seed Grading .............351 Murray''s Water & Mining Drilling ...............002 Jett's Monkey ................................ 373 / GI030 NA Auto .....................................................148 Jim's Jerky .................................... 373 / GI039 Nanna's Toy Barn ........................................423 JMC Tackle ................................................247 Narine Timber Signs...................................048 JN & R Engineering....................................342 National Machinery Pty Ltd.........................394 John Berends Implements Pty Ltd ..............299 Natural Freshwater Pearls .............. 373 / GI008 Johnno's Camper Trailers ..........................256 Natural Hand Knits ........................ 373 / GI003 Journey Management Group .......................057 Neanger Nursery ........................................093 JT & EN Close ...........................................156 Neatline Homes Pty Ltd .................. 170 / AP17 JTS Agriculture ..........................................447 Nelson Silos ..............................................295 Kanga Loaders ...........................................338 New Age Caravans .....................................259 Kattle Gear .................................................339 New Farm Machinery Magazine ..... 373 / GI116 Keidra Woodworks......................................048 New Holland Aust ......................................302 Kioti Tractors Australia................................304 Nibbles N Nuts...........................................422 Kleva Sharp................................... 373 / GI084 Noel Simmons Irrigation Pty Ltd .................208 Knuckeys Winchelsea Pty Ltd .....................150 North Star Transport Equipment ..................026 Konigs Shepparton .....................................383 Northern Feed Systems ..............................313 Kool Az LED Lights .....................................367 Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE170 / AP76 Kubota Tractor Australia ..............................300 Norton Gates Pty Ltd ..................................032 Kuhn Australia............................................284 Norwood Agricultural ................................461 Ky General Engineering ..............................102 Now That's a Knife ......................................315 Kyabram 4WD & Camping .........................309 Nufarm.......................................................165 Kyabram Regional Centre .............. 373 / GI061 Nuseed ......................................................165 Lake Mulwala Lifestyle Village ....... 373 / GI009 Nutrimol ....................................................444 Landaco Equipment....................................286 Nutrisoil .....................................................443 Landcare - Shire of Campaspe & GM LandcareO'Connors Farm Machinery ........................347 Network .....................................................069 ONE FM 98.5 .............................................212 Landmark ...................................................452 Onesteel Metaland .....................................223 Landwise Weedwipers ................................099 Onesteel Waratah .......................................223 Laserlight & Fasteners Pty Ltd ....................056 Onetrak Pty Ltd...........................................308 Latrobe University .......................... 170 / AP56 OPS Country Tanks .....................................054 Lavender by Denise ....................... 373 / GI043 Lely Australia Pty Ltd ..................................387 Otway Footwear ............................. 373 / GI115 Leonies Photographic Images ........ 373 / GI038 Outback Guidance by Ag Junction .. 170 / AP02 LIC.............................................................321 Outdoor Steel Solutions .............................223 Lightwave Technology ................................361 Overwrought Metalwork & Design ...............329 Lions District 201 V6 .................................244 Ozatts ........................................................130 Liquid Bionutrients .....................................311 Ozvalue Ag Machinery ................................460 Lister Petter Diesels ...................................100 Ozzi Kleen Waste Water Systems ...............072 Littl Juey ....................................... 373 / GI114 Pacific Agriscience ....................................134 Lizard Moleskin Jeans ................................260 Pacific Seeds .............................................131 Loddon Bendigo Rural Women''s Network 3 7 3 /Pacific Telecommunications .......................047 Padman Stops ............................................319 GI076 Lola''s Garden Wooden Roses ........ 373 / GI082 Palmer Stevens & Rennick.............. 170 / AP77 LPR Toolmakers ............................. 170 / AP58 Patch's Canvas Manufacturing Pty Ltd .........017 LTS Equipment ...........................................046 Paterson Pumps ........................................207 Luanda Datavac (Volta by Electrolux)373 / GI024 Paton Stockfeeding Equipment ...................292 Lubrimax Marketing Pty Ltd ........................126 Paul Grey Builders Bendigo ............ 170 / AP59 Lucas Mill ..................................................381 Peak Hill Industries ....................................272 Lucindale Engineering ................................121 Pellenc Australia ........................................087 Lyal Eales Stores ........................................157 Penfold Home Improvements ......................371 Lyn McNaught Travel ...................... 170 / AP52 Penrite Oil Company...................................008 Macnaught Pty Ltd .....................................220 Pergolas Plus Outdoor Living ......................060 Magnum Welders .......................................174 Perry Lemon Myrtle Products ......................052 Mahindra Australia .....................................396 Peter McRobert Machinery .........................025 Maine-Anjou Beef Australia ........................416 PETRO Industrial Pty Ltd................. 170 / AP25 Major Sales & Service.................... 170 / AP15 PFT AGG ....................................................198 Major Trailers .............................................229 Philmac ......................................... 170 / AP35 Makita (Abbott Supply) .................. 170 / AP49 Phoenix Trading............................. 373 / GI055 Mandi's Kitchen Gourmet Puddings 373 / GI028 Pioneer / Highline Water Tanks ...................003 Mansfield Tools............................. 373 / GI106 Pioneer Hi-Bred Australia Pty Ltd ................137 Manutec ....................................................399 Pivot Stove & Heating ................................266

September 2013 PJ Green Engineering .................................150 Planright P/L .................................. 170 / AP06 Plastek Water Products...............................063 Poettinger Australia Pty Ltd.........................283 Points Direct P/L ........................................119 Polaris Sales Australia ................................278 Poly Fence & Yards ....................................376 Post 'N' Rail ................................................075 Poyser Trucks .............................................224 Precise Farm Solutions ..............................398 Prestige Jayco Bendigo ..............................264 Prime Samms ............................................442 Professional Nibbler ...................................078 Profinish Products ......................................092 Propharma Australia Pty Ltd ........... 170 / AP33 Pump Defenda ...........................................449 Pyramid Hill Welding Supplies ...................344 Quik Corp .................................................273 R K Macey .................................................143 R W Cocks .................................................059 Rabobank ...................................................233 Racewell by Te Pari ....................................432 Rally Badges ..............................................365 Rat Zapper Victoria .....................................034 Rawleigh's Healthcare ................... 373 / GI036 Ray White Rochester ...................... 170 / AP71 Rayar Gypsum............................................133 RB Sellars ..................................................249 RBS Morgans ................................. 170 / AP29 Real-Crete (Ballarat)...................................408 REARSH Ladies Sleepwear ........... 373 / GI056 Recharge Battery Revitalizer........................076 Red River Stockyards..................................424 Redback Storage Systems ..........................138 Reliance Petroleum ........................ 170 / AP45 Rex Stotton Machinery ...............................226 RFM AG Pty Ltd .........................................298 Rhino Water Tanks .......................... 170 / AP47 Rich River Irrigation Developments Pty Ltd .062 Richard Renato Service "Kymco".................403 Riverina Belting Co ....................................377 Riverina Poly ..............................................064 Riverina Scooters & Mobility ......................439 Riverland Milk and Trading .........................317 ROADEC ........................................ 170 / AP38 Rob Rye Irrigation ......................................199 Robson Tool King .......................................117 Rochester & Elmore District Health Service ...... ..................................................... 373 / GI032 Rochester & Elmore District Health Service373 / GI032 Rochester Motorcycles ...............................146 Romantic Flair Original .................. 373 / GI001 Romany Woman ............................ 373 / GI101 Rosenow Industries ....................................084 RPM ..........................................................012 Ruband Tyres ............................................023 Rubicon Water ............................... 170 / AP63 Rural Finance .............................................218 Ryco Filters................................................033 Sabakem Trading Pty Ltd ................ 170 / AP18 Saddle-Up Saddleworld .............................411 Salami Shack ................................ 373 / GI034 Satake Australia ............................. 170 / AP08 Sauer - Danfoss - Daiken ...........................220 Scania Australia ........................................270 Schinckel Hayrakes ....................................166 Schuitemaker : Ag Machinery Australia .......462 Scotch College Melbourne ............. 170 / AP85 Screaming Seeds Spice Co ........... 373 / GI067 Scrumptious Fake Cakes ............... 373 / GI077 Seal A Fridge ................................ 373 / GI103 Seaton Training ............................. 373 / GI092 See Banjo Run Hair Dressing......................370 Seed Distributors Pty Ltd............................136 Seed Force ................................................139 Seed Net ....................................................139 Semex Pty Ltd ............................................318 Senior Sheds .............................................114 Sessions Builders Shepparton ........ 170 / AP59 SET Electrical Engineering Pty Ltd .. 170 / AP21 Seymour Rural Equipment ..........................168 Shebeads...................................... 373 / GI046 Shepparton Ag ...........................................301 Shepparton Lasers .....................................360 Shepparton Mowers & Marine ....................086 Sherwell ....................................................027 Shoof International Pty Ltd .........................070 Sirius Steel Tanks.......................................114 Smallaire ..................................................350 Smoke and Roast .......................... 373 / GI064 Smyth Seeds .............................................049

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Stephen Pasture Seeds ........................129 Steven Brook Estate.............................357 Stihl Australia P/L ...............................379 Stihl Shop Echuca...............................406 Strath Hardware...................................061 Subaru .................................... 170 / AP51 Such A Gem........................... 373 / GI071 Sue James Clayworker ........... 373 / GI073 Suncorp Bank ......................... 170 / AP29 Sunergy Solar PL ................................097 Superior Seed Co. ................... 170 / AP23 Suregro ...............................................018 Sustainable Regional Australia 170 / AP68 Suzuki Marine .....................................237 Swagman Tours...................................257 Swan Hill Engineering Pty Ltd . 170 / AP60 Sweet and Sour ..................... 373 / GI-053 Swim Inn Pool Shop Pty Ltd .... 170 / AP31 T & F Imports......................................020 Taig Bros.............................................282 Taltarni Vineyards ................... 373 / GI002 Tangled Garden Bookshop ...................189 Tapex Pty Ltd........................... 170 / AP44 Target Technology Ltd.............. 170 / AP07

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Elmore Field Days – 50 years in the making ELMORE has gained recognition as one of Australia’s premier agricultural field days with a rich 50 year history. The first Elmore Field Days were held in October 1964 after a voluntary committee organised the first comprehensive display of farming equipment and services alongside the Campaspe River. The permanent site now has a developed cost approaching $2.5 million and is being continuously enhanced by the construction of additional buildings for both the public and exhibitors, provision of additional

services including equipment demonstration areas. In the past few years a bi-annual Demonstration Day, devoted to tillage, cultivation, spraying and fertilising and other input handling has been successfully staged on the Field Days site. A distinct advantage of the site is the adequate space available for crop trials or other in field demonstrations. This is both seasonally relevant and of practical benefit to farmers in the region. It also compliments the seasonal focus on hay and silage production

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equipment, which is a predominant seasonal activity in the region at the time of the Field Days each October. An invitation is extended to companies or prospective exhibitors with interests in this sector to participate. The committee is determined to remain relevant to its original purpose and requests that all new exhibitors demonstrate a definite relevance to agriculture before their acceptance. Aside from this purpose, a waiting list of potential exhibitors is normally created each year as the site typically books out shortly after applications close.

A WASTE disposal pump mainly used for dairies, abattoirs and wineries that was released in 1974 by Dumac Distributors has been so successful that today it retains the main features of the original design. The Ruffy pump has a two inch BSP outlet with column lengths to suit pit depths from 760 millimetres (mm)

to 1.83 metres. It has a large open steel impellor with a heavy walled cast iron casing. According to the Australian owned and operated company, the suction on the Ruffy pump is unique in that it is from above the casing and when it is in use there is a negative pressure in the column, therefore it is not required to have seals.

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Community groups improving the environment drumMUSTER helping rural towns fundraise The money went straight back into communities in the form of upgrades to parks, new sporting equipment for local teams and better services for hospitals and charities. Victoria drumMUSTER consultant John Knight said that community groups are passionate about drumMUSTER, not only because it helps fund their projects, but also cleans up the land. “We tend to see a huge groundswell of support for drumMUSTER once a group takes over, mainly due to the fact that groups actively seek out ways to collect drums and have strong relationships with farmers,â€? Mr Knight said. “The program has been so successful because we work closely with groups and councils to ďŹ nd a way that will work for everyone. “As long as drums are rinsed clean by farmers, and groups are inspecting containers correctly, drumMUSTER is exible,â€? he said. Since 1999, drumMUSTER has collected more than 21 million drums nationwide. That represents more than 26,000 tonnes of waste avoiding landďŹ ll and being recycled into new and useful things like plastic cable covers, wheelie bins and pipes. For more information visit www.drummuster.com.au.

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Weedwakka offers stress free maintenance WITH warm weather following the good rainfall over the winter, grass and weeds are already starting to grow rapidly and you are most likely dreading the idea of having to battle with the nylon cord on your brushcutter. Thorne Engineering has come up with a stress free option to the hassle of using nylon cord and conventional steel blades. For many years the small engineering company near Canberra has been developing and manufacturing the Weedwakka, a cutting attachment that fits onto straight shaft brushcutters. Thorne Engineering general

manager David Thorne said the MultiCut Weedwakka has flexible nylon blades that cut cleanly through much heavier vegetation than nylon cord will handle. “The blades are clearly visible when rotating, and can be used around trees without damaging the bark,� Mr Thorne said. “The MultiCut is ideal for cutting along paths, walls and netting fences, as it eliminates the constant breakage and rapid wear common to nylon cord. “When the blades are worn, they can be replaced in seconds without the use of tools.� For heavier vegetation such as blackberry, the Heavy Duty

Weedwakka can be used. The hardened steel blades will cut anything from grass to thumb thickness woody weeds, and it never requires sharpening. “If the blades strike a rock they are able to deflect, greatly reducing kick back, and minimising stress on the brushcutter,� Mr Thorne said. “This makes the Heavy Duty Weedwakka ideal for clearing scrub in rocky country.� The cost of both Weedwakka models is $55, with both available at Elmore Field Days 2013 at site 35. For more information visit www. weedwakka.com.au.

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AN empty chemical drum may not mean much to most Victorians, but for some passionate volunteers across the state, it’s a vital source of funding for their community. Charities, CFAs, Lions clubs, sporting groups and Landcare groups in rural towns are joining drumMUSTER to help improve the quality of life and environment in their local communities. Every year, volunteers hold drumMUSTER collections for farmers looking to get rid of their empty and clean agvet chemical containers. drumMUSTER rewards groups by paying them 25 cents for each drum they inspect. Containers need to be inspected by trained inspectors to see if they are clean and dry before being processed and recycled. Dookie Lions Club member Bruce Larcombe said the program is a source of funding for their projects in town. “There’s a need for drumMUSTER in the area because there’s a lot of cropping,� Mr Larcombe said. “Plus, it’s another avenue for fundraising.� In northern Victoria, six difference community groups raised a total of $6797 after collecting more than 27,000 drums in less than a year.

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Taking the hard work out RI FKRSSLQJ XS Âż UH ZRRG BORN, bred and living in one of the coldest places in Australia, David Burder knows a thing or two about efficient home heating. Nineteen years ago when he was splitting another 10 tonnes of firewood with his hand held axe, the idea of building a machine to do the job seemed well worth the effort. With a background in general engineering, David set about designing a hydraulic wood splitter that was efficient and

easy to use, and took the back breaking work out of the job. At this stage most of the available machines on the market utilised a horizontal system where the split timber fell onto the ground requiring a lot of double handling. By changing the configuration to a vertical system, the operator worked at a comfortable bench height and could concentrate on the job at hand. Add to this a back saving log lifter, hydraulic power pack,

and a lever-styled splitting blade and you’ve got the first ever prototype Superaxe. Fast forward to 2013 and David’s business ‘Whitlands Engineering’ employs 18 people – a handful of which have been working with the business since the early days. Over the years, Whitlands Engineering has evolved into a specialist designer and manufacturer of firewood processing equipment to suit most requirements - yet the original

ethos still remains – Whitlands Engineering builds machines that are efficient, ergonomical, safe and overall, tough. The range now includes the Superaxe and Aussie Chopper wood splitters. Whitlands Engineering will be conducting demonstrations at their site during Elmore Field Days. For more information contact David Burder at Whitlands Engineering on 1800 702 701 or visit www.superaxe.com.au.

WINTER WARMTH: The Aussie Chopper wood splitter will be on display with demonstrations of its ability to take place at Elmore Field Days 2013.

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PROPHARMA are all about helping their clients maintain healthy animals, which is why they have come up with their latest vitamin and mineral supplement for a range of animals. The weather shield loose lick supplements provide ad-lib minerals and vitamins to cattle, sheep, horses, alpacas and goats. According to Propharma nutritionist and technical sales manager, Geoff Irish, the supplement primarily contains essential salt and other vital minerals and vitamins, replacing the missing nutrients that are crucial to maintaining a healthy animal. “The animal will only take as much as they need according to its individual needs, providing an efďŹ cient and costeffective form of supplementation,â€? Dr Irish said. “Weather Shield Loose Lick Supplements are weatherproof and have been designed to be fed out in self draining troughs, making it ideal for open grazing situations. “They can also be used all year round.â€? Weather Shield Loose Lick Supplements contain macro minerals, calcium phosphorus, magnesium, salt and minerals, micro minerals, cobalt, copper, iodine, manganese, selenium and zinc, and vitamins including A, D and E. The full range of vitamin and

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Experience ensures longevity for Quik Corp

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RENOWNED agricultural, road and industrial trailer company, Dean Trailers Australia Pty Ltd has just released two new designs to its already extensive range, with both on display at this year’s Elmore Field Days. The three-way tipper configuration is available on the number 27, 2.1 tonne capacity and the number 7HD 2.5 tonne capacity utility trailers with drop down sides and tailgate. Dean Trailers’ managing director, Chris Guy, said these trailers are popular with builders and garden maintenance contractors. “The advantage of the three-way tipping makes these trailers even more flexible,” Mr Guy said. “Utilising an electro-hydraulic powered ram on a gimbal with four pivot points, the trailer tray can tip backwards and to both sides.” The easy tipper is based on a 7 x 6 inch single axle box trailer with elec-

tric brakes, drop sides and side swing tailgate. “On the maintenance free AL-KO Independent Rubber Suspension, ride and tracking will be excellent,” Mr Guy said. “There are no shackle pins, bush or leaf springs to maintain. “The tipping mechanism is mechanical, just unlock the tray and push it back on the rollers and your load is dumped,” he said. With no need to move the load to achieve the tip, ease of operation and no mechanical parts to fail, Mr Guy sees this trailer as being ideal for people with large gardens and hobby farms. Dean Trailers has also entered into the tag trailer market, with a range of trailers based on single/dual wheel and single/tandem axle combinations nine tonne through to 22 tonne. For more information visit www. deantrailers.com.au.

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