Farm World News 2024

Women in Ag Luncheon - inspiring speakers and networking

The stories of two rural women are set to inspire patrons attending this year’s Telstra Women in Ag Luncheon at Farm World.

The annual Women in Ag Luncheon is an opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers and connect with a room full of amazing women.

This year’s lunch will feature two wonderful speakers from two different backgrounds - VFF president Emma Germano who grew up in Gippsland and Cathy McGowan who came to national attention when she won the seat of Indi as an independent politician in 2013.

They will engage, inspire and motivate women with their personal and professional journeys. Their stories are from the heart and will challenge you to think outside the box, believe in your abilities and provide some real life, day to day experiences – both the trials and celebrations.

Emma is managing director of her family mixed operation I Love Farms. Based near Mirboo North, the family operation grows fresh vegetables for local and export markets, as well as running sheep and beef cattle.

I Love Farms has a firm focus on sustainability and strives to connect with Australian consumers. I Love Farms has a farm-gate store which assists to increase the community’s understanding of food and fibre production.

Emma is the current Victorian Farmers Federation president and director of The Queen Victoria Market. Emma is also a Nuffield Scholar (2014), her research examining global export opportunities for Australian primary producers.

Ultimately, Emma strives to be a strong voice, representing Australian growers and ensuring a vibrant

and sustainable future for agriculture in Australia.

Cathy became the Federal Member for Indi in 2013 and was re-elected with strong community support in 2016.

During her time as a politician Cathy actively worked in Parliament to develop policy around regional development, constitutional change for First Nations people and a solution to the indefinite detention of asylum seekers.

In 2019 she was awarded The Accountability Round Table award for political integrity and in response to the success of community independents in the 2022 election, the Australian Financial Review nominated her as one of their top 10 ‘powerful’ people. She is the Chair of Agri Futures research and development corporation, director of the Community Independents Project and an Officer in the Order of Australia, a Churchill fellow and lives very happily on her farm in the Indigo Valley in north east Victoria.

The Women in Ag Luncheon is and an afternoon for networking in a casual and charismatic environment over a delicious lunch and a glass of wine.

So grab your friends, round up your colleagues and book your tickets online now.

Friday, March 22, 11.30am to 2pm. Tickets - $75 includes entry to Farm World, lunch and beverage on arrival (plus booking fee)

Pre-lunch Welcome to Country ceremony in the Events Centre forecourt at 11:15am.

CommBank is a longstanding supporter of Farm World & Gippsland businesses.

Come and meet your local Commonwealth Bank team at Farm World.

We’ll be at site #332-333 near the Lardner Park Events Centre.

CommBank Backyard and Marquee

Friday 22 - Sunday 24 March 2024

Local banking specialists

We understand not all businesses are the same.

That’s why we have a dedicated team of local Agribusiness and Commercial Business banking specialists, that will work with you to understand your needs and help support your business goals.

Visit us in the CommBank marquee to see how we can help support your business.

Supporting local business

We are pleased to once again support local business Gippsland Jersey, who will be joining us on site. They will be serving up a selection of their delicious products.

CommBank Farm World Events

Friday 22 March 2024

CommBank

Discussion on the topic of

7:30am – 9:30am CommBank Marquee

If you are interested in attending any of our events, please contact us via email clientevents@cba.com.au

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Farm World 2024: Igniting the Field Days Season

Farm World is gearing up to spearhead a thrilling new era for the $1 billion Field Days and show circuit in 2024.

As one of the first major events for both exhibitors and visitors, Farm World 2024 promises to usher in a wave of fresh optimism in the industry.

This event will not only feature a dazzling array of primary exhibits, but also deliver a captivating program of demonstrations to cater to a wide array of interests.

From the debut of cutting-edge models to revolutionary technological advancements and practical agricultural practices such as seed and cultivation demonstrations, Farm World stands as the definitive Field Day to attend in 2024.

For industry professionals, Farm World offers an invaluable opportunity to place advance orders, ensuring timely delivery for the upcoming harvest season.

Given the current deals on farm equipment, this event provides a prime opportunity for growers and producers to secure the gear they need, with all major distributors and manufacturers recognizing the need for swift action to meet the growing demand.

Exhibitors are already locking in their spots at Farm World to unveil new products and services.

The transition from four days to a vibrant three-day exhibition format has paved the way for a wide variety of activations, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Join us to witness “FARM WORLD” beautifully planted and nestled into the hill at Lardner Park, where we proudly present our signature event of the year. Farm World 2024 officially launches the major Field Days events circuit on Friday, March 22, 2024, with a sensational three-day program lasting until Sunday, March 24, 2024.

For our Farmers:

Farm World 2024 is all about hands-on experience, with a strong emphasis on live demonstrations.

We’re excited to introduce two new Lifestyle Ag Equipment demonstration areas on Avenue A, allowing dealers to showcase products with 80HP and below to prospective buyers throughout the event.

Additionally, don’t miss our 100HP and above tractor and implement demonstration zone in the Demo Paddock located on the hill above the main event. Be sure to ask your Ag dealer for a live demo.

Lifestyle Demo Area x 2: These can be found at both the East and

FW24 is themed “Grounded in tradition and demonstrating the Future”

West ends of Avenue A.

Demonstration Paddock: Witness full tractor and implement demonstrations, with a specific focus on Seed and Tillage equipment for 2024.

Be sure to ask a dealer for a live demo at FW24 or an invite the our dedicated demo day, after Farm World on Wed March 27th.

Post Farm World Demonstrations: Join us on Wednesday, March 27th, after Farm World. Contact your local Ag dealer for an official invite, enjoy hands-on equipment testing, and savour a sausage from the local Lion’s Club.

New Product Launches: Farm World will be the stage for numerous new product launches in 2024, with most Ag dealers and manufacturers unveiling their latest offerings.

Tools, Tools, Tools:

Ace Industrial is set to amaze you with an extensive array of tools and equipment within the south end of the Baw Baw Pavilion.

With over 1000m2 dedicated to your favourite tool brands, it’s an extravaganza you won’t want to miss if you’re considering upgrading or adding some new tools.

For Families:

Farm World 2024 has something special for every member of the family:

Freestyle Kings: Get your heart racing with awe-inspiring Freestyle Moto-Cross shows. Catch the action three times a day at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm, located on the North end of Lakeside Arena, with a preshow event before the Rodeo on Saturday night.

Black Snake Productions: Discover a fully featured wildlife display, including “Deadly Australians”

and a comprehensive Mobile Zoo. Rangers will be on-site to guide families through this exciting experience over the three days.

Culinary Delights: Enjoy multiple Food and Beverage Zones spread across the 110-acre event space. Download the program and event map from larderpark.com.au in early March to plan your culinary adventure.

Cattle Corner and the Animals of Farm World Zone: Right in the heart of the event, explore local and interstate Beef Breeders’ displays and learn from experts about the genetics of these animals.

Marvel at the Alpacas and watch the Working Dogs in action. Get up close and personal with animals and industry experts.

Camel & Pony Rides: This year we welcome the team from Billabong Ranch to Farm World, where they will be offering camel and pony rides for kids across the threeday event.

Country Living Hub: This year the North Pavilion will be transformed into the Country Living Hub, accommodating government bodies, retailers, schools, and general interest exhibitors.

Happy’s First Birthday: Happy is turning 1! Join us at Farm World for a special celebration near the Animal Nursery Zone on Saturday, March 23, at 12:30 pm. Bring the kids to sing for Happy and celebrate his first birthday!

Live Music: Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of live music in and around the Food and Beverage zones while relishing a tasty meal.

String & Salt: A feast for the senses awaits! String & Salt return to offer cooking demonstrations and presentations across the event

For Families and Enthusiasts:

Farm World 2024 offers a unique and diverse range of activities for the entire family:

Agriculture Enthusiasts: Explore the latest tractor releases and farm equipment demonstrations across the paddocks.

Witness a fascinating demo of how farm dams can generate solar power while reducing evaporation.

Young Explorers: Get up close and personal with alpacas, learn to care for them, and even trim their toenails. Observe the latest drone technology used for herbicide and fertilizer spraying in hard-to-reach areas.

Kids’ Fishing Competition: Let the little ones enjoy a fun-filled fishing competition hosted by Noojee Trout Farm.

Tractor and Trailer Driving

featuring special guest appearances.

If you are passionate about cooking and local produce, then you don’t want to miss this!

Village Green: This year we are reinvigorating the Baw Baw Pavilion by unveiling a captivating new hospitality zone designed to celebrate local producers.

The pavilion will be converted into a lively hospitality space featuring locally crafted wines, beers, gins, and ciders. Let the live music from Imogen Price, Mel Pollard, Gavin Chatelier and Pippa Gallus entertain you while you enjoy a drink at our new Village Green.

Farm World Rodeo:

Following the tremendous success of the 2022 and 2023 events, the Farm World Rodeo is back, promising to build on its popularity. The event opens to the public at 5.30pm on Farm World Saturday and concludes at approx 9.30/10pm.

Come along and enjoy the thrills and spills after a big day out at the main event, bring your picnic rug or camp chair and arrive early to get a great spot on the hill (Built in grandstand) and choose between a wet area and separate family friendly zone to enjoy all the action.

Note - The Saturday night FW-Rodeo is a separately ticketed event and starts with a pre-show by the Freestyle Kings at 5.30 pm, followed by the Yee Ha action and a full Rodeo program at 6.30pm.

Full food and bar facilities will be available for dinner and tickets can be booked from Jan 2oth, 2024 at https://lardnerpark.com.au/farmworld-rodeo/

Competition: Witness thrilling competitions and razor-close finishes in this adrenaline-pumping event.

Moto-X Extravaganza: The Freestyle Kings will impress audiences with three spectacular shows daily, demonstrating what professional Moto-X riders can achieve.

What to Expect in 2024:

Farm World continues its focus on innovations and products in Farming, Agro-Forestry, Aquaculture, Lifestyle, Contractors, Breeders, Dairy, Alpaca, and Sheep Industries.

The Farm World Rodeo is set to return on Saturday, March 23, with an increased ticketing allocation for an unforgettable night.

Key Dates:

Friday, March 22 - Gates open from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm.

Saturday, March 23 - Gates open from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm.

The Farm World Rodeo begins at 5.30 pm. (gates open from 5pm to secure your spot with your picnic blanket or Camp Chairs)

Sunday, March 24 - Gates open from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm.

Ticketing:

Tickets are available online or at the gate, offering combination and multi-day pass options with early bird discounts for online purchases. Book at https://lardnerpark.com.au/farm world/

Make Your Plans:

Farm World 2024 promises an action-packed program of demos, exhibitions, and get-togethers. Plan your itinerary in advance to ensure you don’t miss any of the exciting activities and book your tickets for entrance.

Bega Group-Creating great food for a better future

Collectively, for more than a century Bega have dedicated themselves to being leading makers and innovators of iconic Australian food and drink brands. Some of their much-loved brands enjoyed by Australians include Bega, Tatura, Vegemite, Dare, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union and Zooper Dooper.

With Bega’s heart still grounded in their home in the Bega Valley, the Bega Group is now a truly national business with a local mindset who prides itself on working with an exceptional team of farmers, suppliers, manufacturers, marketers, distributors and retail outlets. Come and see them at site LS43 at Farm World to discuss your milk options with Bega.

Aerial view of Farm World 2023. Photograph: Fearghus Browne

Christensens Motorcycles –Gippsland’s local ATV specialist

The business now known as Christensens Motorcycles was started in 1923 and purchased by the Christensen family in 1937. The business has had only five owners since 1923.

Steve and Helen Cooper and their sons Travis and Alec purchased Christensens Motorcycles in 1999.

This year marks their 25th year and they look forward to servicing the area for many years to come.

Christensens Motorcycles has been attending Farm World since 1999 and you can be sure to expect the same high level of service and the same familiar faces at the event this year including proprietor Steve Cooper and his locally based staff.

Through Christensens Motorcycles, Steve supports a large number of local clubs, charities and community events through donations each year.

The business employs local staff and purchases its supplies from local businesses where possible.

These local staff and businesses then support other local businesses to create a strong local economy.

Money spent in West Gippsland businesses circulates throughout

the region many times, stimulating the economy over and over.

In many cases money spent outside West Gippsland never returns to the district.

When considering your motorcycle needs, Steve encourages you to keep your money local and support Christensens Motorcycles, based in Warragul.

Christensens Motorcycles is located at 177 Queen Street, Warragul. Phone 5623 2173 or see the team at sites 453-454 and 527-528 at Farm World.

From left, Steve and Travis Cooper from Christensens Motorcycles will be on hand at Farm World 2024.

Drumming up a greener tomorrow - transforming agriculture

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drumMUSTER, Australia’s pioneering stewardship program for the recycling of AgVet chemical containers, has been at the forefront of sustainable agriculture since its inception in 1999 in Gunnedah, New South Wales.

Over the years, this initiative has evolved into a nationwide movement, leaving an enduring mark on the landscape of responsible waste management in the agricultural sector.

Since that inaugural collection in Gunnedah, drumMUSTER has achieved a remarkable milestone, having collected over 42 million containers, equivalent to diverting a staggering 40,000 tonnes of material from landfills.

With 830 collection sites across Australia, farmers have a convenient and accessible avenue to responsibly dispose of their AgVet chemical containers.

The impact of drumMUSTER extends beyond waste disposal.

By facilitating the recycling of eligible and clean containers, the program

actively contributes to reducing the environmental footprint of agricultural practices.

The recycled materials find new life in the creation of products like wheely bins, irrigation pipes, bollards and more, embodying the essence of a circular economy.

Gippsland farmers seeking to participate in this initiative can easily find a comprehensive directory of local collection sites across the country through the drumMUSTER website. Ensuring that farmers, regardless of their location, can actively contribute to the program’s success.

In a world where sustainability is paramount, drumMUSTER remains a shining example of how responsible stewardship can pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient future in Australian agriculture.

Visit the drumMUSTER website today and join the movement towards a greener tomorrow.

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This new addition will provide our customers with even more options for their waste management requirements.

At Meluca Big Bins, we understand the importance of prompt and reliable service.

Whether you are a homeowner,

From Berwick to Warragul to Traralgon and surrounds, we are proud to serve a wide area and provide convenient waste management solutions to our valued customers. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to assist you in selecting the right bin size for your project and ensuring a seamless waste disposal experience.

For an obligation-free quote, simply give us a call at 03 5633 1897 or 0400 557 927 or visit melucabigbins.com.au

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Incentives for land improvement

Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways

If you own or manage a waterway on your property you may be eligible for a financial incentive through the Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways program.

What can incentives be used for?

We want to encourage landowners to undertake projects on their land that contribute to the improvement and preservation of waterway health.

Incentives are available for many activities including revegetation, weed control and fencing.

Who can apply for an incentive?

Landholders who own or manage a waterway frontage on their property within the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment areas are invited to apply. This includes rivers, creeks, wetlands, or any other natural waterway in the Yarra, Maribyrnong, Wer-

ribee, Lower Yarra, Westernport, Dandenong, and Mornington Peninsula areas.

The program is open to both residential and commercial landowners as well as schools and community groups who are committed to improving their local waterways and delivering multiple liveability benefits for the community.

How do I find out more?

Visit our website for full program information: www.melbournewater.com.au and search for Liveable Communities Liveable Waterways.

We recommend you speak to a Melbourne Water representative to discuss your idea before starting an application.

Please call our Customer Service Centre on 131 722 or email: incentives@melbournewater.com.au

Liveable Communities Liveable Waterways incentives help keep greater Melbourne’s waterways healthy for everyone to enjoy.

Grants are available for many activites including revegetation, weed control and fencing. Apply now!

Biostart Hay and Silage Preservatives

“Biostart forage preservatives make great silage and hay with no mixing, no waste and you can store it at room temperature,” explains Tim Marshall from Cardinal Twines and Film. Cardinal Twines, run by Tim and Jane Marshall, distribute Biostart’s biological hay and silage preservatives, HayKing, SilageKing and MaizeKing, alongside wrap and twine, out of Drouin South. Tim is a hay and silage contractor who uses the Biostart products himself so is well qualified to explain exactly how these preservatives work and what the benefits are to him and his customers.

At Farmworld the Cardinal Twines and Film and Biostart stands are set up next to each other so you can find out all about these products from Biostart Ag Manager, Nick Smyth, and Tim, as an experience end user.

HayKing is made from a combination of microbial fermentation extracts that inhibit hay spoilage microbes such as yeast and fungi – ensuring bales store better, remain cooler after baling, and results in better feed quality. This also means baling

can be done at slightly higher moisture levels.

The fermentation technology, used in the SilageKing and MaizeKing silage products, ensures a palatable forage that retains metabolic energy levels. It works by activating beneficial bacteria in grass and cereal to produce ensiling lactic and acetic acid, while at the same time suppressing the yeasts and fungi that cause spoilage.

All Biostart’s forage preservatives are used straight from the drum and open drums can be used again in the following days, meaning less waste and no mixing. As there are no live microbes in the products they can be stored at room temperature, and they are not corrosive to machinery.

Biostart is an Australasian company who have been developing biological solutions for 30 years. Extensive testing in partnership with farmers ensures the products are reliable and practical to use.

For more information call Nick Smyth from Biostart on 1800 359 559 www.biostart.com.au or Tim at Cardinal Twines and Film on 0427 276 391.

The Biostart team (right) will be alongside the Cardinal Twine and Film team, Tim and Jane Marshall (left) at Farmworld.

Homes tailored to your lifestyle

Roseleigh Homes are proud to be an exhibitor at Farm World 2024. As one of Gippsland’s most distinguished custom home builders, Roseleigh Homes is renowned for crafting quality residences imbued with distinctive style and design.

With a rich history of accolades, Roseleigh Homes acknowledges the profound impact of exceptional home design in every project they undertake.

With decades of proven expertise in design and residential construction, they engage closely with clients at every stage, ensuring the realization of each client’s vision for their home. Drawing upon extensive experience in residential construction, Roseleigh Homes specialises in a wide array of housing types, including single-storey, attic-style, double-storey, dual occupancy homes, and unit developments.

For over 40 years, they have been building homes across West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley, and outer South East Melbourne.

Their current showcase home, the Adah, situated in The Fairways, Members Drive, Drouin, epitomizes creative design without compromising functionality. It stands as a testament to Roseleigh Homes’ commitment to superior workmanship and finishing.

The Adah is available for viewing Saturday through Wednesday, from 1 pm to 5 pm. With a skilled in-house design team, Roseleigh Homes excels in translating clients’ initial concepts into bespoke designs that blend functionality, creativity, sustainability, and liveability.

Additionally, they offer an extensive range of pre-designed plans that can be tailored to accommodate varying land sizes, orientations, and specific preferences. Visit their knowledgeable team at Site 1 in the General Interest Pavilion to discuss your dream home project.

Let Roseleigh Homes turn your vision into reality.

Scott Telford (left), Lisa Dodenciu and Brad Chugg form the seasoned team at Roseleigh Homes. With more than 40 years experience, Roseleigh Homes excels in all facets of residential construction.

Farm World 2024 ... a snapshot

Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24

Gate Open/Close Times

Fri: 8.30am - 4pm; Sat: 8.30am - 4pm; Sun: 8.30am - 4pm (Rodeo gates open 4.30pm)

Gate Prices

General Admission – 1 Day Single – $28.00

General Admission – 2 Day Single – $50.00

General Admission – 1 Day Family – $76.00

General Admission – 3 Day Single – $75.00

Concession – 1 Day Single – $20.00 (Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card)

Student/Child (5-16 years) – 1 Day – $10

Telstra Women in Ag Lunch – Single $78.02 (Incl. Friday Farm World entry) online only includes B/F

Adult Rodeo Ticket – $33.00

Student/Child (5 – 16 years) Rodeo Ticket – $17.50

Family Rodeo Ticket - $100

Farm World entry and Rodeo entry combo tickets also available

Tickets available online or at the gate.

Karcher - when hygiene matters most

Maintaining cleanliness in agriculture is vital for minimizing the spread of diseases, ensuring the well-being of livestock, and promoting workplace safety.

Nowadays, farmers rely on various technical systems and machinery to aid them in their tasks, and regular maintenance is essential to prolong the lifespan of these tools.

Pressure cleaners have long been essential for farmers to keep their premises, equipment, and machinery tidy.

Removing oil, mud, manure, and other debris can be time-consuming, but with the right equipment like a hot water pressure cleaner, it becomes easier to save time, water, and energy.

Kärcher, a leading brand in cleaning technology, offers a range of hot water pressure cleaners designed and engineered in Germany.

These cleaners can heat water to 85°C, effectively tackling stubborn dirt and grime.

The combination of hot water and high pressure is particularly effective for daily cleaning tasks in agriculture.

For more intensive cleaning needs, there are Kärcher pressure cleaners that can heat water up to 155°C, producing intense steam ideal for disinfecting surfaces.

With multiple patents covering their range, Kärcher stands out as a world leader in highpressure cleaners.

Their patented Power Nozzle is up to 40% more efficient than conventional nozzles, allowing users to clean faster and save time.

Additionally, the patented EASY!Force trigger gun reduces user fatigue by utilising the recoil force of the high-pressure jet, making it easier to clean for longer periods comfortably.

Made in Germany, the Kärcher HDS range is built to last, featuring patented coil technology that minimizes the risk of corrosion and boosts efficiency by 91%.

Explore the full range of Kärcher Professional Pressure Cleaners online or find your nearest Kärcher Centre by visiting www.karcher.com.au

Darren loves being creative at Beyond CNC

Beyond CNC was founded and created by Darren Crouch.

“I run this business because I love to be creative and build new things.

“It all started with welding up the tray on my ute and building a few creative firepits for friends and family.

“I then went on to create more custom firepits which is when I decided to purchase my CNC machine.

“I now make home décor signs, custom fire pits, custom car fronts and this is where the creative side took over and our products soon expanded and the Beyond CNC brand was launched.

“Always thinking inside and outside the box for new ways to improve our business and products where we are delivering the best price and passing on quality work man ship to our clients.

Darren aims high at having one on one personal service and channelling in on custom work.

As a small business who understands that doing a custom piece for someone who is usually buying it for that someone special as

a gift, Darren likes to provide the best service.

“So, if there’s something that you’re thinking about send us a message and we’ll see what we can do to make your vision come to life,” he said.

Above: Beyond CNC has a variety of garden art, sculptures bird baths and firepits on display.

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Jelbart Dairy making business sense with Westpac

Tim Jelbart, the General Manager and Director of Jelbart Dairy, firmly believes in using data and science to make informed decisions. Based in South Gippsland, Tim, a third-generation dairy farmer, along with his brother George, oversee operations consisting of a dryland dairy and beef business. They manage approximately 2,600 head of cattle, including 1,200 milking cows, 1,000 dairy replacements, 400 beef cattle, and a team of 20 staff.

Although agriculture is Tim’s passion, his father, Max Jelbart, was passionate about education. Max, a well-known dairy advocate, encouraged Tim and his brothers to study and work elsewhere to ensure they were grounded and willing to join the family business out of choice, rather than obligation.

Prior to returning to the family farm, Tim completed a degree in Applied Science, specialising in property valuation, where he continues to work part-time as a rural and agribusiness property valuer with CBRE. Whilst his parents had the foresight to commence succession planning, Tim’s return occurred earlier than expected due to the ill health and eventual passing of his parents.

Tim acknowledges his father as an industry leader

who explored new strategies but also faced challenges during the business’s significant expansion phase.

“Dad grew the business from 100 to 1000 cows. He farmed mostly based on gut instinct, whereas I rely heavily on data and

spreadsheets. I’m more technical in my approach by focusing on risk management, sustainability, innovation and production

efficiencies, and forward planning to anticipate future challenges.”

Tim says not having the practical knowledge of his

dad has been a challenge, but he wouldn’t be able to do what he does without their staff.

“We’ve got the best team. There’s over 150 years of combined experience amongst us. Our staff have excellent knowledge, so that’s been a big part of allowing me to focus on the strategic business aspects whilst they manage the dayto-day tasks.”

When seeking additional industry knowledge Tim often turns to his Westpac banker, Scott Buijs. The families have banked with Westpac for over two decades and Tim values their close relationship. He credits Scott for helping them acquire and settle a nearby 200-acre property within 30 days.

“Scott is a trusted advisor. He’s someone I can talk to about reducing our risk margins and I’ll often run things past him before it gets to the point of needing to do something. He’s a good sounding board and we often just check in with him to see how we’re going and chat about the industry.”

With data driven decisions, business resilience, a good company culture and the ongoing support of his bank, the grass continues to look greener for the team at Jelbart Dairy.

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Tim Jelbart with children Alfie and Jemma pictured with some Holstein steers aged around 18 months of age.

BIG OR SMALL WE DO IT ALL

With the increasing issue of disposable plastic products in landfill, Biogone have developed Australia’s first innovative eco-smart silage wrapping for the farming industry using biodegradable plastic.

Biogone’s landfill-biodegradable silage stretch film and hay net feature an additive that attracts microbes in landfill, that begin to eat away and digest the plastic.

Once disposed of to landfill, the plastic will decompose up to 90 per cent faster than traditional plastics, which generally takes hundreds of years or more to biodegrade.

Biogone co-founder, Dr. Ross Headifen said, “On average, the Australian farming industry uses a mammoth 8,000 tonnes of farm plastics per year such as dairy silage wraps and covers, which end up as waste.

We are however seeing several land-

fills in Gippsland that accept silage wraps and we encourage farmers to dispose of these plastics the right way.

Ideally, plastic would be picked up by local government agents for recycling if such facilities exist, or disposed to the landfill where it could biodegrade away”.

Biodegradation is slower compared to a banana peel biodegrading in a landfill, as the biodegradability of the plastic depends on the level of microbial activity in the landfill, the material thickness as well as the temperature and moisture level in the landfill.

Biogone silage wrap and hay nets are UV resistant and do not fragment to microplastics, and the landfill-biodegradable plastic has a no shelf life issues.

To learn more about Biogone’s range of plastic products, visit biogone.com. au

Graham Wood Machinery

‘Fix Rehabilitator Plough’ Deep sub-soil tillage and top-soil cultivation in one pass

It lifts and cracks, aerates and penetrates like no other implement. Use the Rehabilitator Plough instead of rippers, chisel ploughs, discs, rotary hoes or power harrows.

The Fix Rehabilitator plough is designed to loosen and lift the soil by allowing the soil to crack along natural lines. The Tusk rollers till the top-soil producing a seed-bed and leaving the soil loose and aerated and able to capture and hold moisture.

Features:

l Relatively low Horsepower requirement

l Machines are available from 1.5 metres to 6.0 metres

l Linkage and trailed l Extra sturdy frame.

The parabolic tines can penetrate up to 500 mm, and are fitted with reversible chisel points. The two rear tusk rollers have a levelling mechanism and height adjustment.

Soil is lifted, the surface is cultivated, and crop residue is partially incorporated to speed-up decomposition. Often cereal crops, legumes and maize can be re-seeded after a one pass cultivation.

Most beneficial organisms in the soil are aerobic; most detrimental organisms in the soil are anaerobic. Good aeration will inhibit the damaging organisms and encourage the beneficial ones. This will be a healthier soil which will mineralise and recycle nutrients more effectively and provide a more sustainable system.

Healthy soil is the best and cheapest way to produce healthy plants. This won’t happen with toxic inputs. Soils need adequate air.

So to improve your soil and save on costly and often damaging inputs, the Fix Rehabilitator Plough could well be the answer.

Visit Graham Wood on site C26.

Seeders for pasture and fodder crops

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4 in 1 Pasture Seeder, 3m Level, harrow, seed and roll. Great features. More production - uniform coverage, no gaps, less weeds.

Graham Wood Machinery and Fix Engineering

Australian made specialised equipment to improve your soil health and sustainable farming practices.

Healthy soil, healthy plants, healthy livestock and healthy food.

Seed-boxes, to mount onpower harrows, cultivators,aerators, etc.

Sizes from 1.5m to 4.0m. Ground wheel driven for a regulated desired seeding rate.

Easily emptied andcleaned. Uniform coverage, deflect the seed forward or rear-wards.

Complete with driving cassettes and mounting brackets.

Great features - come and inspect.

The Fix 4 in 1 Seeder and Pasture Renovator. Levels, harrows, seeds and rolls all in one fast pass.

Heavy Duty 3PL mounted, galvanised, ground wheel driven in 2m and 3m.

Handles lucerne andclovers to pasture mixes, millet, sorghum, and cereals to peas and lupins.

For more information, visit www.grahamwood machinery.com.au on the web and YouTube.

See them at site C26 or call Graham Wood on 0418 591 678 or Andrew Wood on 0409 858 464.

The Fix Rehabilitator Plough available from Graham Wood Machinery

Matt Bentley showcasing the Newburn furnace to patrons at Elmore Field Days recently.

A smart way to heat your entire home

In an era marked by increasing energy prices the smart Australian designed and built Newburn Woodfired Ducted heating system is transforming the way we heat our homes.

The Newburn Furnace has been heating homes across Tasmania and Victoria for more than 40 years.

Heat output is regulated by your room thermostat, ensuring wood fired heat flows via duct work through floor or ceiling vents into every living space.

Recently, with an updated furnace, Newburn Woodfired Ducted Heating exhibited at Elmore Field Days with an overwhelming response.

Newburn co director Matt Bentley said showcasing the Furnace to Farm World is the obvious next step after the positive feedback at Elmore.

“Many were unable to visit our work-

shop in Bendigo to find out more or bring family to see how this smart system works, so at Farm Day they can come and feel the wood fired warmth and see how it would heat and how easily it would fit into their home.”

“Our expert team will be on hand to answer questions, so bring along your house plans and talk to us as to how it can link into existing ductwork or be built into a house or new build.” Matt said.

This smart heating system can burn overnight without the need of stoking, ensuring continuous warmth until the next morning.

The furnace comes in two sizes, the 120 model, has a heat output of 35 kW and The larger version, the 150 model, boasts a heat output of 45 kW1. www.newburn.com.au

Wolf Telstra Partner

WOLF Telstra Partner celebrates 35 years of business in Gippsland this year, and now a new store in Torquay.

Shae, the owner & Dealer Principal of WOLF Stores is proud to be a regular at Farm World and has attended each year for almost 15 years, “I reckon I see up to 40 different customers every day from Thursday to Sunday.

Some of them have dealt with me, or the business for more than 20 years.

The Field Days are the biggest event on the calendar, and we appreciate being in an environment that make it easy for the farming community to deal with us”.

WOLF was recently crowned the Customer Service Award for 2023 national and comes off the back of being awarded Telstra’s Partner of the Year in 2018 and 2019 two massive milestones for the Gippsland based company.

“We have more than 80 stores around regional Australia in our group, so it’s a huge honour to be awarded not just once, but twice,” explained Shae.

“We are also expanding, now operating a new store in Torquay – our first foray into the other side of the bay.

At Farmworld each year, we usually meet many customers from the Western Districts, so it will be good to introduce ourselves with a bigger footprint.

The team at WOLF ensure visitors to Farm World get the best independent advice when it comes to all things Telstra.

For the second year running, the WOLF team are staffing the Telstra stand in the General Interest Pavilion – giving out their famous Wolf Caps, and with MR WOLF the mascot.

Reinvent The Gate

Terrance Loughlin grew-up on a sheep farm in central NSW and developed a hatred for opening and closing gates at an early age.

Fast forward 40 something years and Terrance decided to finally do something about it.

Dissatisfied with the products in the market regarding their suitability for rural applications, Terrance invented the Jimmy Wheel.

The Jimmy Wheel opens and shuts gates automatically by using a motorised wheel that is attached to the gate.

The wheel follows the contours of the terrain so, it does not matter how steep your driveway is.

The Jimmy Wheel is battery powered with solar recharging.

It has its own latch for locking the gate in place.

One big advantage of the Jimmy Wheel over similarly priced products in the marketplace is its speed of operation.

It only takes approximately ten seconds for the gate to go from closed to open.

The Jimmy Wheel is designed as a simple DIY installation to any existing swing gate.

The only requisite is that the gate swings freely.

If like Terrance, you hate wasting time with gates, consider joining the revolution and visit the Ruralbotics exhibition at Farm World 2024 - Site E9.

Wolf Telstra Partner owner and dealer principal Shae Haefele (left) with store mascot Mr Wolf and Nick Dowdle are looking forward to seeing you at their 2024 Farm World stand in the General Interest Pavilion.

Burra Foods - quality begins with our farm milk supply

Family-owned dairy farming enterprises are the beating heart of our industry and Burra Foods is proud to partner with them.

Burra Foods sources premium ingredients and high quality dairy products start with a rich, creamy and wholesome milk supply.

Our milk is sourced from milk supply partners across Gippsland and wider Victoria.

With its temperate climate, consistent rainfall and fertile soils, the region is ideal for pasture-based dairy production. Successful and innovative farmers, happy, healthy cows and nutritious pastures are important to Burra Foods and vital

to delivering the premium quality products for which we are renowned.

We have a dedicated team of local milk supply officers who are there to support your business.

Visit the team at Farm World to talk one on one about becoming a milk supply partner.

From the first light of each day, Burra Foods is working to deliver the best and freshest dairy products.

For professional service, reliability and the latest technology, the team at Ray White Drouin covers all your real estate needs.

When it comes to local knowledge and negotiation expertise, our agents have the insight on how to effectively market your property to attain the best result in the current economic climate.

With its proven track record, together with consistent industry awards, Ray White Drouin is recognised as one of the top performing branches and our agents are ranked as some of the highest achievers in property sales.

If you’re thinking of selling, contact our dynamic sales team to discuss how we can market your property to achieve the optimal outcome.

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For home buyers or investors, now is the ideal time to buy with the anticipation of interest rate cuts later in the year fueling market optimism and possible price rises.

Ray White Drouin also offers a property management service where our specialist team will take care of your investment from marketing, selecting quality tenants, handling all maintenance through qualified, licensed tradespeople and ensuring the best return on your asset.

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Chapmans Machinery Service

Chapmans Machinery Service will be heading for Farm World this week displaying all their top machinery while looking forward to meeting new customers.

“We are celebrating 30 years of supporting South Gippsland as a locally owned family business and we are continuing to grow, now supporting Fendt in the Peninsula and Fendt, Valtra and Massey Ferguson in Yarram West.”

Chapmans will be promoting their brands which include Fendt, Valtra, Iseki, Massey Ferguson and Krone, Kubota among others.

“We are next door to Kubota as well, so our staff work between Kubota and our own site which will feature Massey Ferguson, Fendt and Valtra on site C6.

“And there will be various representatives on site from Kubota and AGCO.”

Staff will also be able to assist with any specific equipment inquiries that customers may have.

“There’s always a couple of new products to show off with the latest generation Fendt, Valtra and Massey Ferguson tractors,” Cameron Chapman added.

The new range of Massey Ferguson 5s, 7s and 8s, our most popular tractors with their new styling and

features are worth jumping into on site to see what is new, ask about demos post Farm World to get a feel of the machines with their comfort and easy to use controls. In more exciting news, the team has recently travelled to the Fendt factory in Germany last year as the company’s unique transmission system continues to see huge demand and expansion into the new Valtra Q model which will be on our display.

“The new Valtra Q (230-305 HP) with the Fendt transmission will be a head turner. We have a Valtra Q265 (265 HP + Boost) coming into stock set up as a burger with the lot. We are aiming to get some butts in seats and demo the unit out and about after farm world.”

We will have hay tools on both sites show casing both Krone and the Fendt/Massey Ferguson range. Highlights will be the Krone VariPack balers with their fast feed in and huge pick up and producing some of the best shaped bales even at lower density ranges. With less than five-second open/ close cycles. We have many deals on last season hay tools stock as well.

“Kubota will have a huge display from ride on mowers, zero turn mowers, RTV buggies with the fast

Looking forward to catching up at the Chapman’s stand showing the latest Valtra line up with the new Q series with the Fendt transmission

XG-850 petrol series on display and compact low hp tractors, to the perfect feed out 50+ HP tractors.

Also Kubota Implements, cultivation, tillage, mulchers and Great Plains Drills on display.

We have stocked up on tractors before the price rise on many of the machines, so there are good deals to be had.

Come and talk to Tom, Gav and myself.”

“The Popular M7-2 series tractors will be on

Hyspecs celebrates 50 years

Hydraulic Specialties Ltd (Hyspecs) was formed in New Zealand in 1972 as an alternative to the single brand, multinational suppliers to the hydraulic industry in existence at the time.

We offered then, as we do now, full hydraulic system design backed by an extensive range of hydraulic equipment.

Hydraulic Specialties Pty Ltd (Hyspecs Australia) was established in Melbourne mid 2010 as an extension of the Hyspecs

Holdings Group. A second branch in Brisbane was established in 2015. Stocked product lines range from simple hand or gear pumps, geroler motors, manual control valves, through to custom designed cartridge manifolds and load sensing equipment with electro-proportional valving. Product is sourced from around the world through selected well-known, quality companies.

display, with the big 130-170 hp range from Kubota, with great quality, features and competitively priced. We have also been demoing this machine with good success.”

So be sure to keep an eye out for the team at Farm World which runs from March 22-24.

For more information on Chapmans, visit: www.chapmanmachinery.com.au

The majority of which are fully ISO 9001/2 accredited.

Why Choose Hyspecs?

• Average over 15 years of hydraulic experience per staff member - give us your hydraulic problems and we will provide you with the solution

• Extensive design history across a vast range of applications in agriculture, mining, power generation, movie making, staging events and many more

• National coverage -sales engineers on the road, supported by qualified internal staff.

• Manufacture and assembly centres in both Melbourne & Brisbane.

• Large hydraulic stock holding in Melbourne and Brisbane with 24/7 technical sales backup - right part on time.

• Hydraulic manifold design and manufacture through sister company Hytech.

• Online shopping with technical chat functionality as well.

50 Years of Excellence, From humble beginnings in New Zealand to expanding

Award-winning heart health checks at Farm World

Attendees of Victoria’s premier agricultural field day, Farm World at Lardner Park are encouraged to get their free heart health checks at the Latrobe Health Services stand 85-87 in the General Interest Pavilion.

Latrobe Health Services CEO, Ian Whitehead said that as a not for profit, for purpose private health insurer, the organisation and its staff are passionate about good health in regional communities.

“Gippsland has some of the worst heart health outcomes in Australia, so we are encouraging anyone aged between 18 and 50 years to participate in the health screenings.

“This initiative is one way to help our members, and community check if they are at risk,” continued Mr Whitehead.

From the early beginnings of the Gippsland healthy heart study, to an ongoing community outreach program and then partnering with Shane Warne Legacy Latrobe Health has been involved in testing more than 30,000 participants.

The heart health checks are free and will run every day at Farm World at Lardner Park, in the General Interest Pavilion. No booking is required.

Key heart health indicators checked during the screening include blood pressure, heart rate, body composition, diabetes risk and non-fasting cholesterol levels.

“Results are provided immediately following the test, with the health professional providing key insights on the results, advice on how to keep your heart healthy, and informing participants on how to follow up with your GP if further action is required,” Mr Whitehead said.

Coronary heart disease remains the dominant cause of death among Australians with worse outcomes experienced in regional and rural areas.

Latrobe Health Services is a notfor-profit, for purpose private health insurer.

Right now, you could receive 12 weeks free over 24 months when joining on combined hospital and extras cover.

To review your private health insurance cover or for new cover enquiries call Latrobe Health Services on 1300 362 144 or visit www.latrobehealth. com.au.

For more information about Latrobe Health Services free heart health checks visit www.latrobehealth.com. au/healthyhearts.

If you’re interested in our health checks coming to your workplace or community event, please contact marketing@lhs.com.au

Should you have any concerns about your heart health or any other health

The Lucas Mill was used to recycle burnt trees into much needed timber to rebuild those communities ravaged by the fires after the 2009 Black Friday fires in Marysville.

Lucas Mill 30th Anniversary

Lucas Mill will reach a major mile stone when they attend Farmworld next month, the Australian family owned company will celebrate its 30th Anniversary.

Lucas Mill had its debut at Farmworld in 1994 and had been an amazing success story since that time.

Lucas Mill had a business plan to sell 50 Lucas Mills in its first 12 months and were blown away by its instant success, when they received orders for 50 Lucas mills in its first 6 weeks.

30 years on Lucas Mill continues to enjoy success both in Australia and International markets, with over 23,000 mills sold into over 100 countries.

They have huge diversity of markets from the Jungles of Papua New Guinea to Lakes District of England. Their product range has grown over

The friendly Latrobe Health team would love to check your heart health and help review your health cover

CLAAS DISCO MOWERS

CLAAS LINER RAKES

f Rapid carries out seedbed preparation, levelling, drilling and re-consolidation in one pass

f Equipped with hydraulic metering for infinite adjustment

f Metering system constantly communicates with a ground radar to match the pre-set seed rate

f Large capacity hopper designed for fast and easy filling

f Simple and quick calibration

f iPad-based control system provides extensive control and monitoring of the seeding operation

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Mole draining can be a simple and cost effective system that can help you increase your production from water logged pastures, reduces pugging and damage caused from machinery driven over them.

James Engineering have over 40 years experience with pasture improvement machinery and their range of single and double tine Mole Ploughs lead the market with their design, heavy duty construction and features.

Smart design for easy stubble incorporation

AMAZONE has added four folding mounted models to its third generation of Catros compact disc harrows.

CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Manager – AMAZONE, Murray Tuck, says the four new models, available in working widths of 4, 5, 6 and 7 m, feature a smart frame design that allows quick and easy adjustment of the working depth.

“On many cultivators, the working depth is changed by tilting the entire machine and thus the positions of the front tools or following rollers and harrows have to be re-adjusted as well,” he says.

“AMAZONE’s ‘smart frame concept’ makes adjusting the working depth much easier and more efficient.

“The working depth is adjusted by rotating the disc carrier arms away from the frame for a deeper setting or towards the frame for shallower work.

“The machine’s frame always remains parallel to the soil, meaning that the first and second row of discs always work at the same depth.

“A fixed linkage between the two rows of discs further helps to maintain a uniform working depth.

“Importantly, adjusting the working depth of the discs has no impact on the operation of any front or rear tools.

“This allows the operator to quickly match the working depth to suit changes in operating conditions, such as working across tramlines or headlands, without having to leave the tractor.”

The design allows stubble to easily flow through discs, regardless of working depth.

“The deeper the work, the greater the distance between the frame and disc arm and the following roller,” Murray says.

A range of tools can be added to the front or rear of the machine.

“The addition of a knife roller at the front shreds organic matter, such as stubble or catch crops,” Murray says.

“The individual roller segments provide perfect contour following.

“Alternatively, a crushboard can be selected if the focus is on seedbed preparation.

“In addition, a wide range of rollers and harrows are available for mounting to the rear of the machine to achieve perfect reconsolidation in all conditions.”

Seed drills and liquid manure ap-

plicators can also be incorporated into the system.

The Catros series is highly regarded for its high productivity, versatility and low maintenance.

“Catros is perfect for a range of tasks, including breaking stubble and shallow seed bed preparation, right through to intensive incorporation and deep cultivation,” Murray says.

“The low pulling power requirement enables high operating speeds, high work rates with low fuel consumption.”

The 510 mm diameter Catros+ discs are suitable for working at depths from 5 cm to 14 cm and are available in smooth, fine-serrated or coarse-serrated configurations.

The 480 mm diameter X-Cutter disc is available for shallower working depths from 2 cm to 8 cm.

Its wave profile guarantees full surface movement and high mixing intensity at the same time.

The disc bearings have maintenance free seals for reduced maintenance.

The disc bearings are located in the ‘shadow’ of the soil flow, protecting them from wear and allowing the easy passage of stubble and soil.

Each disc is individually suspended using pre-tensioned rubber spring elements to provide optimum contour following and maintenance free overload protection.

About CLAAS Harvest Centre: CLAAS Harvest Centre is one of the largest privately owned farm machinery distributors in Australasia. It represents some of the world’s leading farm machinery brands,

New TracMac’s Straw Applicator set for release

New TracMac’s Straw Applicator will be released at Farm World 2024.

After receiving a request from a local dairy farmer who was looking for a machine to spread straw onto his calving pad and sheds, the team at TracMac Farm Equipment researched and built the all-new TracMac’s Straw Applicator.

Designed to hold and simultaneously feed out two large square bales, the straw applicator is a very easy machine to operate with its all-hydraulic drive system.

A rear mounted horizontal rotor consistently and evenly breaks up the straw bales while a unique twin ram push bar system pushes the bales into the rotor via a variable speed control valve.

The whole system only requires one set of remotes to operate with around 40 ltrs per minute oil flow. This makes them suitable to use with smaller utility sized tractors.

The large square bales are placed on

the machine on their sides, so it makes it much easier to remove the strings, and due to its design featuring very few moving parts, the straw applicator is very easy to service and maintain.

When fitted with TracMac’s optional side feed out panels, the straw applicator also makes a great large square bale feeder.

Unlike most other large square bale feeders that tend to break the bale up biscuit by biscuit, the straw applicator will break the bale up more evenly and consistently leaving less residue and damage to the pastures.

Also, with its ability to feed the two bales together, it makes it a very quick and efficient way of feeding large square bales.

To find out more about the new TracMac’s Straw Applicator, come and see the machine on display at the TracMac Farm Equipment stand at Farm World site A30 or contact the team on (03) 5625 1255.

including CLAAS, AMAZONE, JCB (NZ) and Väderstad (AU), via its network of 33 owned and franchised CLAAS Harvest Centres and 22 independent dealerships throughout New Zealand and Australia.

More information: CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Manager –AMAZONE, Murray Tuck, 0438 038 745.

AMAZONE Catros+ 5003-2 for stubble cultivation.

New TracMac’s Straw Applicator will be released at Farm World.

McIntosh Multi Bale Feeders improve farm efficiency

TracMac Farm Machinery receives many comments from farmers that have purchased and are now using their new McIntosh Multi 4 or Multi 5 Bale Feeders.

Their ability to carry four or five bales on the machine together with one or two bales on their front-end loaders allows farmers to go out and feed large herds in one trip.

Comments from TracMac customers say they are reducing their feed out times by up to 30%.

It’s not just the labour saving, it’s also less wear and tear on the tractors, less fuel used, and damage done to gateways and tracks by doing less trips.

Many farmers have said “It’s always great to get the job done quicker and more efficiently so you get a chance to spend some more time with the family as there never seems to be enough time.“

The Multi Bale Feeder has a unique twin ram bale loading system that is capable of handling bales weighing

This is a great safety feature as anyone who has experienced trying to get the plastic and nett off the second bale in a mob of hungry cows when you are only able to feed one bale out at a time knows.

Back in 2016 the McIntosh Multi bale Feeder won the TMA (Tractor & Machinery Association) Best Non-Powered Machine of the year at Farm World.

Then later that year it won the Weekly Times Best Imported Machine of the Year at Elmore.

Now eight years on and with many customers putting thousands of bales through these machines, they have shown to have the strength, performance and durability in many different applications throughout Australia and New Zealand.

For more information and details, please contact TracMac Farm Equipment on (03) 5625 1522 or contact your local McIntosh Farm Machinery dealer. over 1200kg and allows the operator to hold the bale above the platform to allow easy removal of the net and wrap.

This is especially suitable for roto-cut silage bales that can fall apart once the net has been removed and ensures all the material falls into the chamber and not over the back of the machine.

The bale transfer system pushes each bale up into the feeding cradle.

Specially designed feeder slats allow the easy transfer of the bales and ensure plenty of aggression for consistent feeding.

The dual sided cradle allows accurate control of feeding out the fodder, no matter which way the bale is placed into the cradle.

The new style vertical drop side feeder chains assist in the prevention of the wheels running over the material. Other features like the heavy duty chassis, walking beam axles, floatation tyres, large storage bins and two remote operation are all designed to make feeding bales quicker and easier.

Customers have commented that they really like the ability to go into a large herd of cows and feed up to three bales out without getting out of the tractor seat.

Farm World tractor driving competition dealer’s award returns in 2024

With over 70 years of Farm machinery experience behind every machine that carries their name, many Farmers trust the Strength, Performance and Reliability of owning a McIntosh machine.

The range of McIntosh Silage wagons, Bale feeders, Tip trailers and Farm Machinery are all designed to a strength and performance standard like no other. Every detail has been carefully thought out to save you time, reduce breakdowns and provide years of trouble free operation.

McIntosh Multi Bale Feeders create on-farm efficiencies allowing farmers to spend more time with their families.

Lardner Park immediate past chairman Duncan McNeil (left) and chief executive officer Craig Debnam (right) with 2023 Farm World tractor driving competition dealer’s award third place getter Ryan King of Tracmac Farm Equipment. This year’s competition is sure to be another tight contest.

Ivy Watson, 2, and Cooper Watson, 4 from Longwarry with Happy the calf at Farm World last year. Happy the calf will be celebrating his first birthday on Saturday in the animal zone at Farm World.

Whether you’re just starting out or a dedicated low-and-slow cooker, check out the Masterbuilt and Kamado Joe range of smokers and BBQs at the String & Salt Home Expo in the Lardner Park Event Centre at Farm World 2024.

Smoker and BBQ display new at Farm World 2024

Joining the String & Salt Home Expo for the first time this year at Farm World 2024 are two iconic USA smoker & BBQ brands, Kamado Joe and Masterbuilt.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a dedicated low-and-slow cooker, there is something for you in this range of electric and charcoal smokers and barbeques.

Among the smokers and BBQs on display will be the Masterbuilt 710 WiFi connected, electric smoker, the portable charcoal Kamado Joe Junior

and brand-new Masterbuilt Gravity Series 600. You’ll also be able to check out the larger Kamado Joe charcoal kettle smokers and all the accessories that go with them.

We’ll be firing up smokers on Saturday and Sunday with samples and cooking demonstrations, and they’ll be giveaways and special deals on offer too.

Pop into the String & Salt Home Expo in Lardner Park Events Centre at Farm World 2024 to meet your next smoker or barbeque.

Farm succession –food for thought

One of the hardest things to do in regard to ‘farm succession planning’ is getting started.

The following is in some way a guide to getting the planning happening.

(a) Make a list of all your assets and liabilities;

(b) Ascertain how the assets are owned, are they owned by you as individuals or by a trust or a company.

The ownership is important as it will have an impact on what you do with the assets, which may well shape your thinking.

(c) Ascertain the values of each asset. Be realistic with the values used for your assets.

This process will give you your net worth.

From this you can start to plan where you would like to see asset (& debts) allocated to you, remembering at this stage it’s a draft plan of your ideas nothing is set in stone and plans can be changed as required.

It is often a worthwhile process at this point to engage the help/advice of your advisor or an expert in the succession planning field.

This should help you determine whether your “thoughts” are able to be done or whether you

• Be respectful to each other in family meetings.

• Once you start don’t stop.

• Keep an action plan of things to do.

• Engage advisors to help you with the process.

• The process needs someone to “drive” it otherwise it will stop when or if things get complicated.

Colin Wright Principal CA BBus – Phillipsons Accounting Services need to change things (ie. due to the way an asset might be owned). Your advisor may well have additional thoughts in respect of what might work well and what might not. The aim is to develop a draft plan that you are comfortable with that you can then discuss with the family. Some key points to remember:

• The process can take time so be patient.

• Be prepared to make changes along the way.

Colin Wright Principal CA BBus –Phillipsons Accounting Services

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Farm forestry

As the old saying goes, the best time to plant trees was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is this year. But planning for a 2025 planting is right up there too.

Under the Gippsland Farm Forestry Program, The Victorian Government is offering grants to successful applicants to help establish trees on farms to contribute to future timber supply.

The program seeks to support the integration of timber trees within the context of a whole farm plan, ensuring these trees play a vital role in improving the broad range of economic, environmental, social, and cultural values within and around the farming landscape.

Lardner Park, the home of Farm World, also hosts the oldest agroforestry demonstration site in Victoria, established forty-five years ago.

Situated only 400 metres from the Farm World exhibitor area, various

timber species have been planted and harvested over this time and many tours of this site have been conducted.

VicForests and Lardner Park are working with Gippsland Agroforestry Network, a group of people with a special interest in producing, converting, and marketing farmgrown timber, to reinvigorate the demonstration site.

The Gippsland Farm Forestry Program has awarded grants to numerous landholders over the last two years, most of whom have now established their plantations in various configurations, including woodlots, shelterbelts and within wide-spaced agroforestry regimes.

A new round of grants is now open and application forms will be available at the VicForests Farm Forestry stand at Farm World (Site 543), or online at ww.vicforests.com.au/farm-forestry. Come and talk to our team at Farm World to learn more about the program.

the Gippsland Farm Forestry Program, VicForests is offering grants to successful applicants to help establish trees on farms to contribute to future timber supplies.

For more than 150 years Toorak College has welcomed students from all over the world to its boarding house.

Nestled on expansive grounds on the serene Mornington Peninsula, our boarding house provides a nurturing home-away-from-home for boarders seeking unparalleled academic and personal growth opportunities.

With a rich tradition of empowering young women for over a century, Toorak College offers a dynamic and supportive environment where every girl can thrive. Our dedicated team of educators fosters a culture of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, ensuring that each student reaches her full potential academically and socially.

From state-of-the-art facilities to a comprehensive curriculum tailored to individual needs, we provide the tools and resources for students to excel in a globalised world.

Beyond the classroom, our vibrant community offers a plethora of co-curricular activities, from arts and athletics to leadership and service initiatives, allowing students to explore their passions and broaden their horizons. Our close-knit boarding community fosters independence, lifelong friendships and provides invaluable opportunities for personal growth and cultural exchange.

At Toorak College, every girl is empowered to lead with confidence, character and compassion, preparing them to make a meaningful difference in the world.

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HP Fire Bass Coast

Hayden and Toni are the dynamic husband and wife duo from HP Fire.

They have an extensive background in flame heating and barbecues and have a wealth of knowledge and a burning passion for their trade.

HP Fire Bass Coast serves customers across various price points and prides itself on versatility with a range of reputable brands on offer.

Whether it’s barbecues, wood or gas heaters, or electric fireplaces, they ensure that every customer walks out with a product that suits their needs.

As Hayden explained, “We listen to the customer and understand what they want, and they walk out of here with something that suits them.”

HP Fire Bass Coast also offer a range of tools, accessories, safety guards, and metal fabrication services.

As Toni proudly puts it, “Fair prices and customer service are our key, and that includes aftersales support/ service.”

Visit HP Fire at site 112.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

At Lardner Park’s Lakeside Arena

• Farm World gates close at 4pm

• Rodeo gates open at 4.30pm

PRE-RODEO ENTERTAINMENT

5.15pm - Freestyle Kings Motocross Show.

5.45pm - Imogen Price and Pippa Gallus performing.

6.30pm - Let’s Rodeo!

The Farm World Rodeo is a separately ticketed event.

BOOK ONLINE TODAY AT lardnerpark.com.au

Sproutwell Greenhouses are the leaders in quality and easy to assemble greenhouses and glasshouses.

Sproutwell, strong and robust structures

Sproutwell Greenhouses is an Australian family owned and operated business that has enjoyed helping gardening enthusiasts and commercial growers achieve their vision since 2011.

Widely recognised as being the largest supplier of backyard greenhouses in Australia, you can be assured you’re buying from the very best.

Whether you are looking for a small back-yard hobby greenhouse or a large glass out-door room they have an option for every space and budget.

They also have their fabulous range of Cedar Hot Tubs and Saunas to create that perfect outdoor space.

Plus their garden decor and accessories.

Did you know Sproutwell Greenhous-

es is the only Australian company to have a range of Greenhouses & Glasshouses Independently Engineered to back up the advertised wind ratings?

They can provide a certificate of compliance as required under the building act; National Construction Code; Australian Standards AS-1170 and AS-1664.1. Come and visit them at Site 29 and take advantage of their show packages (savings of up to 20%!) You can also visit Sproutwell at 2/9 Hogan Crt, Pakenham – for full opening hours and further details head to their website www.sproutwellgreenhouses.com.au or call them on 1300 657 174 weekdays.

Fordham Agricultural Machinery launched

Guy Fordham of Fordham Agricultural Machinery.

Recently established, Fordham Agricultural Machinery is already working hard to establish its presence in the Australian market.

Novag low disturbance no-till direct seed drills were launched in early 2020, and are now making some headway in Australia. Carrfields Machinery Australia has sold the importation, sales and service business for Novag direct seed drills into Australia to Guy Fordham.

Guy has managed the Australian distribution for the last eight years and has a thorough understanding of the business from an operational perspective, as well as strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

“Our vision is to deliver products and services that will add value to your farming business,” he says. “We will supply and support innovative agricultural machinery and technology to create opportunities for farmers and contractors to increase efficiencies and gain beneficial outcomes.”

Guy has spent his entire career in agriculture after being raised on a family farm in England.

After leaving the farm and progressing into retail distribution, he took the opportunity to meet new people, and experience many sides of the agriculture industry.

He moved to Australia in early 2003 and held the role of National Sales Manager for CLAAS, working closely with dealers to support and develop distribution before moving back into retail, where he says he enjoys working with farmers and contractors directly.

This allowed him to build relationships and earn trust with both suppliers and customers to create improved outcomes for all parties.

“My plan for this year is to develop my business whilst continuing the work that has already started with Novag T-ForcePlus seed drills and provide the necessary support,” he says.

We have a range of Novag direct seed drills operating across Tasmania, Victoria, and Southern NSW and we are pleased with their performance and how customers have been able to develop their seeding operations, reduce establishment costs, creating efficiencies and enhancing yields.

We have spent time seeking complimentary products and services to enhance our offering and our understanding has led us to believe that there is a need in some instances for remedial cultivation to alleviate sub soil compaction.

“We are pleased to announce the introduction of Grange Machinery to Australia and look forward to displaying machines at Farm World this year in March”.

This new range comprises of low disturbance soil looseners and we will be displaying Close-Coupled Toolbar (CCT) and Low-Disturbance Loosener (LDL) machines and look forward to introducing the Strip-Till preparator later in the year”.

This new range of equipment provides extra versatility with existing mounted and trailed implements when cultivating or drilling and will become a unique and integral part of your establishment process.

“I’m passionate about what farmers and contractors do and will do my best to develop and evolve my business to meet the demands that we are challenged with.

“I remain optimistic about the future and look forward to working with you, sharing information, and supplying and supporting innovative machinery.”

For more, go to www.fordhamag.com.au

Grange Machinery low disturbance soil looseners will be displayed by Fordham Agricultural Machinery at Farm World 2024.

The Novag T-ForcePlus 450.24 direct seed drill and the complete range of Novag low disturbance no-till direct seed drills are now imported, sold and serviced in Australia by Fordham Agricultural Machinery.

Farmers turn to our tags when seeking a better tagging system.

An efficient and appropriate tagging system starts with the tag quality, both in terms of materials moulding, design and ease of application.

It can be hard work tagging livestock and you want the applicator and ease of application to work for you. As well, one can only put up with tag losses for so long.

A tag lost means lost ID and another job putting a tag in when putting them up the race.

Whilst our double prong tag system provides excellent retention and visibility, it doesn’t suit everyone.

Button tags have been with us for many decades.

Like all technology, great innovative design can provide great alternatives and benefits over existing technology.

John Steinfort at Enduro Tags has been designing a new range of single prong tags based on a very unique design.

He says “We proved our technology in providing over 10,000 of our special goat tags to a local Gippsland dairy goat herd, reducing their tag loss from 30% to 0.5% per annum, with no infected ears. That’s a very significant outcome.”

“Our new emerging technology is different. It’s not another “button” type tag.

We utilise our field proven plastics, that provides a hard back tag without any catch points.

Now that’s hard to believe I know. See how it work with our testing station at Farmworld.”

We are adapting this tag technology now for all livestock types and will be launching these products over 2024.

We are excited about the potential of this technology and the benefits it can bring to many livestock producers.

“And best of all, these Clip Tags are easier to apply through the ear in comparison to button tags.

Making it a sure winner for livestock, producers and Enduro Tags and the local economy”

Emma Wilson 6 years old from Bairnsdale looked at Steve the Scorpion under UV light at Farm World 2023.

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Traf Trailers build quality, custom made

Located in Trafalgar, West Gippsland, Traf Trailers began 15 years ago, and have been building quality Australian made, custom trailers since 2008.

They build a large variety of trailers including – box trailers (in a range of sizes) single and tandem axle, tipper trailers (in a range of sizes), flat top and flat top tipper trailers (in a range of sizes), cattle trailers and custom-made trailers.

In growing their business, they have made more online movements and engaged in their social media on a regular basis.

Their expanding business has led

them to have to move to a larger workshop and employment of additional staff.

This has led them to grow to be the largest trailer manufacturer in Gippsland.

They pride themselves in using quality products and Australian steel.

Traf Trailers are Gippsland’s only custom trailer company.

In 2023 Traf Trailers was recognised as a Renewable Energy Manufacturer. To find out more call in and see the team at site D17 & E17 at Farm World 2024.

For the toughest of jobs you can’t go past a locally made full hydraulic tipper trailer from Traf Trailers. The experienced team at Traf Trailers are (from left) Nina, Daniel, Chris, Lucas and Becc and Mini.

Stuart McLaren of McLaren Agricultural Machinery with a UK made Richard Western silage trailer.

PREP NOW FOR AUTUMN.

TALK TO US AT FARM WORLD, WARRAGUL.

PRE-SEASON CATALOGUE AVAILABLE INSTORE & ONLINE NOW

Talk now to your local Kubota dealer about the Kubota & Great Plains range of equipment.

Looking for reliable and efficient farm equipment for tillage, seeding, hay, and forage applications?

Look no further than Kubota, Kubota Implements, Great Plains, and Krone. With a wide range of top-quality machinery designed to meet the demands of the Australian farming landscape, these brands offer unbeatable performance, durability, and productivity. Trust Kubota, Kubota Implements, Great Plains, and Krone to help you get the job done right.

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Future-proof your property with independent, renewable power

Award-winning company Off-Grid Energy Australia has specialised in off-grid systems since 2011, with more than 1300 systems installed for customers nationwide.

Making them one of the oldest and largest off-grid experts in Australia.

Victorian manager and off-grid Accredited Designer Aaron Lewtas said “by sticking with what they did best — off-grid — the team had honed a uniquely expert knowledgebase over many years.”

“Off-grid systems provide an essential service – your power.

You want to ensure that responsibility is in the hands of people who understand the importance of robust system design, hasslefree power and have the track record to back it up.” Aaron said.

Modern off-grid systems can comfortably power anything, from small cabins to large, luxury homes, even agricultural and industrial applications.

Standalone power is now cheaper and more reliable than grid power for many people.

No compromise on your lifestyle when living off the grid.

Reliable power for farming is especially critical. With many areas grappling with bottlenecks from grid infrastructure and escalating diesel expenses, traditional power options have proven to be unreliable, carbon intensive and costly.

Off-Grid Energy have established independent and reliable power systems for hundreds of properties across Victoria.

“New industrial solar and battery products are now available,

which means farmers can confidently reduce diesel reliance or offset expensive grid upgrades, achieving significant cost savings and improving farm resilience.” said Aaron, “By harnessing solar and advanced battery storage, these businesses are future-proofing their operations.”

The friendly experts from Off-Grid Energy will be in the General Interest Pavilion to chat about making your new off-grid lifestyle a reality.

Australian Mapping and FARMap

Managing livestock movements, joining and calving dates, welfare management like drenching and vaccination dates often stretches the memory or leads to a lot of paperwork at the end of the day.

Australian Mapping owner Sam Baulch has now simplified the entire process with his recently released app, FARMap.

“One of the main reasons I wanted to develop FARMap was for dairy, sheep and beef farmers,” said Mr Baulch. “They normally have a big whiteboard in the shed with the map of the farm and that is their communication tool.” FARMap will either replace or enhance that whiteboard.”

For the past 15 years Mr Baulch has been working with farmers to map their farm accurately and has mapped over 400 farms in that time.

“Great savings can be made by accurately knowing the paddock areas and cutting down mistakes made by contractors when they work with a good map.” he said.

Four years ago Mr Baulch started looking into developing an app and subsequently employed an app developer to develop FARMap.

While development has been slower and much more involved than expected, Mr Baulch is still excited to see the app released to the market on computer, IOS and android.

“I was asking my clients what program they used for livestock and paddock record keeping and many told me the programs they looked at were too complicated, and they couldn’t be bothered entering data into the computer when they got back home at night” he said.

The app can be used on multiple devices so it can be shared with everyone on the farm.

An icon will show on the paddock map where the livestock are, and data can be entered on the go with any device and instantly updated to all other devices on the farm.

The idea is that farmers will be able to map their own farm within the app from a Google maps image, or upload an existing map previously produced by Mr Baulch.

Mr Baulch started Australian Mapping in 2009 after realising many farmers did not have accurate maps of their own farms.

“I saw that a lot of farmers did not have a decent map of their farm, but only had a mud map which was so inaccurate,” he said.

Accurate maps enable more accurate application of fertiliser, chemicals and stocking rates, ultimately saving money and resulting in better management of the farm.

Much like an accurate map can save money and time, Mr Baulch expects FARMap will do the same when it comes to audit time for farmers, producing reports in pdf format with the ability to email the report straight from the phone.

“Instead of hunting around through paperwork, farmers will be able to use FARMap,” he said. “It is easy to input data and to produce reports.”

The recently released app will enable farmers to have their farm map on their phone and computer linked to each other and all staff related to their business.

All paddock and livestock treatments and movements can then be recorded with the information always with them and synced with any other person on the farm.

Learn more by visiting australianmapping.com.au or farmap.com.au

Don’t buy a new fireplace until you have seen the Kemlan range

One of Australia’s longest running fireplace manufacturers, Kemlan was established in Brisbane in 1969 and, today still make all their slow combustion heaters and accessories right here in Australia.

Built to handle the hottest Australian hardwood, Kemlan use 6mm to 8mm Australian steel for the fireboxes and a specially designed lifetime ceramic baffle so you’ll get the most out of your wood and your heater.

All Kemlan fireplaces also have a unique airwash system that circulates hot air to clean the glass window for a beautifully clear view of the fireplace.

Lighting a Kemlan fire is easy too…their one-step process means your fire is heating your house faster.

That’s right…load it up, throw in a match, close the door and walk away.

But best of all is that their range offers something for everyone from sleek contemporary designs to small compact units to built-in options to super XL sized fireplaces capable of heating up to 360m2.

All the bases and flue accessories, including their own turned (not welded) cowl, are made by Kemlan as well and all backed by a 10-year warranty.

The Kemlan range of wood heaters offers amazing design, functionality and efficient heating properties.

We have even more of the collection of Kemlan

Wood Fireplaces on display at the String & Salt Home Expo in Lardner Park Events Centre at Farm World 2024 with special offers and floor stock sales.

GPS Farm Mapping

Australian Mapping produces an accurate farm map to assist farmers in the management of their land and their business.

An accurate farm map has many and varied uses including:

Australian Mapping produces an accurate farm map to assist farmers in the management of their land and their business. An accurate farm map has many and varied uses including:

• Quality assurance purposes

 Quality assurance purposes

• Accurate data to plan for irrigation including

 Accurate data to plan for irrigation including contour mapping

• Reference for fertilizer and spray contactors

 Reference for fertilizer and spray contractors

Whole farm planning

Whiteboards up to 1.2 x 2.4 metres available.

• Whiteboards up to 1.2 × 2.4 metres available.

DRONE TECHNOLOGY NOW AVAILABLE

Phone: 0429 171 685

www.australianmapping.com.au

email: sam.baulch@gmail.com

An easy to use app that maps your farm and maintains your paddock and livestock records.

Increase farm e ciency, and reduce costly mistakes by giving your whole team access to the latest paddock and livestock records.

Come see me at site number LS27

For more information on FARMap or Australian Mapping and how it can help your farm contact

Sam Baulch 0429 171 685

www.australianmapping.com.au

email:sam.baulch@gmail.com

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Sam Baulch of FARMap and Australian Mapping can provide you with an easy-touse app that allows you to map your farm and maintain your paddock and livestock records. For more details contact Sam on 0429 171 685.

Kemlan Fireplaces are made in Australia and designed for Australian conditions.

they are so good and grab a special at the String & Salt Home Expo in the Lardner Park Event Centre at Farm World 2024.

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Allflex advanced dairy cow monitoring solutions for optimal productivity and

Health monitoring with Allflex

Allflex Livestock Intelligence health monitoring applications empower dairy farmers to detect developing health issues in the transition period such as ketosis, DA, metritis and mastitis early on, before they show up in milk or as a serious metabolic problem, and often well before production drops or clinical signs appear.

They also enable farmers to quickly evaluate response to veterinary treatments, for the best-possible recovery and treatment costeffectiveness.

Using our applications, dairy farmers can make informed and timely decisions regarding intervention and treatment, enabling pre-emptive actions that help avoid deterioration, reduce treatment costs, and reduce or prevent impact

on milk production, and lowering the mortality rate.

Real-time detection and alerts provide actionable insight into individual cows’ health at high-risk times, including before, during and immediately after calving, enabling timely intervention that can save money and provide peace of mind.

Our health monitoring applications also help farmers streamline their fresh cow protocol and minimize disruption to fresh cows’ peace by enabling them to identify and care for those cows that need additional attention.

Our health monitoring applications include Health Report, Fresh Cow Report, Animals to Inspect Report, Distress Report, and Distress Alerts.

The Freestyle Kings will again be wowing the crowds prior to the Farm World Rodeo from 5.15pm on Saturday March 23.

Rodeo excitement at Farm World at Lardner Park

Don’t miss this year’s Farm World Rodeo – Saturday, March 23 at Lardner Park’s Lakeside Arena –Gates open at 4.30pm.

Lardner Park has created two viewing zones this year - so people with picnic rugs setup at the base of the hill and those with chairs will be further up the hill (no blocked views) and a family friendly (no alcohol area) dry zone and wet zone on the hill again for those wishing to partake.

With an increased ticketing allocation for an unforgettable night, get your tickets now. This event is sure to sell out.

The Farm World Rodeo is a separately ticketed event. Tickets to the rodeo are available online at lardnerpark.com.au and at the gate (if not sold out prior).

Farm World/Farm World Rodeo combo tickets are also available.

Pre-show starts at 5.15pm with the Freestyle Kings Motorcross team followed by local Country Music artist – Imogen Price and young local – Pippa Gallus from 5.45pm.

Imogen Price will also perform at the intermission/break at 8pm. Food Vendors and bar service open from 5pm.

Events in the Rodeo are:

GRAND ENTRY – 2 Division Bull Ride – Saddle Bronc Ride – Junior Barrel Race – Open Bull Ride –- Junior Steer Ride – BREAK - 2 Division Bull Ride – Open Barrel Race – Saddle Bronc Ride – Clown Act – Bare Back Bronc Ride – Open Bull Ride. Don’t forget to bring your chairs.

Left: Home crowd hero Josh Dawson of Warragul had the crowd behind him during his bull riding event at the 2023 Farm World Rodeo.

Below: Cooper Woods twists and turns to maintain his balance in the saddle bronc event at the 2023 Farm World Rodeo.

Above: Sam Smith leaps from his mount in the saddle bronc event at the 2023 Farm World Rodeo.