BETWEEN breeding Australian Stock Horses, running cattle and constructing a world-class equestrian centre, it’s fair to say it’s an extremely busy time for the team at Willinga Park at Bawley Point in New South Wales. For Willinga Park Farm Manager Chadd Percival, with so many things on the go, they ... read more
FRESH, running water is paramount for successful livestock production, and reliable trough float valves can save farmers a lot of valuable time and labour. It rings true for producers in Queensland’s undulating South Burnett region, where water is generally drawn from underground bores or captured in dams. According to Chris ... read more
MANJIMUP superfine Merino woolgrower Ron Niven hopes irrigating a renovated pasture paddock to provide green feed over summer can save the cost of buying in any feed. Ron and his wife, Jennifer, run 170 ewes as part of a superfine flock of up to 600-head on their 70-hectare ‘Four Seasons’ ... read more
A FOCUS on improving farming efficiencies and producing more “home-grown’’ fodder, thereby helping to control costs and also increase production and quality, is driving uptake of more flexible irrigation systems in various areas around the country. One such area is the Bega Valley in southern New South Wales, where the ... read more
ACHIEVING irrigation efficiencies is an ongoing objective whether you are a producer or community facility, and, in an increasing number of cases today, more flexible, modernised solutions are making life and bank balances a little better. Upgrading the irrigation system at the Berrigan and District Race Club in New South Wales ... read more