Posted by Amanda Walker
on 8 March 2017
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Even if you have just a few sheep, you need to drench to keep them in the best health. But there's no need to buy commercial quantities!
Our best selling drench products come in smaller quantities from 1lt to 5lt, so you can get the right amount to treat your smaller flock.
Not sure when to drench or what to choose?
Our friendly team is on hand - just call 1300 327 626 for an...
Posted by Amanda Walker
on 15 February 2017
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Choosing the best fence for your farm
Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above/Don't fence me in
Let me ride through the wide open country that I love/Don't fence me in
When Bing Crosby immortalised these words in song, it's clear he wasn't living the reality of farm life. On a property containing (or excluding) animals, fences are a necessity.
D...
Posted by Chanel Duggan
on 13 February 2017
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Security for your farm
Protecting your property from theft is essential in farming now as property access can be easy on rural properties and some things hard to 'lock up'.
Here is a quick list of ways to help protect your property and feel a bit more secure when you leave your property.
1. Security & Surveillance
Surveillance is one of the best ways to k...
Posted by Amanda Walker
on 18 January 2017
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Caring for your farm animals in summer
Caring for livestock on your small farm is year-round chore, but summer brings its own set of issues. Heat stress, increased risk of parasites and the need to supplement the diets of your livestock are all factors that you may need to consider during the hottest part of the year.
Heat Stress
The extreme heat that we can encounter in many par...
Posted by Chanel Duggan
on 7 January 2017
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Some jobs to do in January to keep your farm up to date
Farming is always a full-time job, but during the quieter times its always good to have a list to keep you ready and your farm organised.
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Posted by Chanel Duggan
on 2 January 2017
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If you haven't kept up to date with The Farm Co's blogs and articles - don't worry, we've done the hard work for you! Here are the top ten most read articles from our blog this year.
10. Fruit Fly Control for Small Farms
Fruit can be a hobby or a lifestyle either way nothing is better than growing fresh fruit ripe for the picking. Worst of all is the p...
Posted by Chanel Duggan
on 31 December 2016
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During December it can be crazy. Who knows if you will be still harvesting at Christmas, fighting fires, or basically getting everything organised and clean for next year! Here's a few handy hints to keep you up to date or things to look keep an eye on for your small property/
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Posted by Amanda Walker
on 28 November 2016
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Summer is well and truly here and for many of us, hot and dry days are what we will face for the next 3 to 4 months!!
Windmills are an essential part of farm water systems, so why not give them a bit of a health check before they really start working hard?
Failure of the windmill pump may be caused by the breakdown of one small, but important part, the pump bucket or cup. Inferior b...
Posted by Chanel Duggan
on 25 November 2016
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Bushfires are part of Australian life, and as such should be thought of as very serious. Fires can be started easily and spread quickly having devastating effects on homes, farms/property, bushland and people. Make sure you are bushfire ready!
Prepare
Always be prepared ahead of the bushfire season so you are ready if it arrives. Ensure your family knows what ...
Posted by Chanel Duggan
on 15 November 2016
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Fruit Fly Management for Small Farms
It's the epitome of disappointment. You pick what looks like a perfect, ripened piece of fruit from your fruit tree and anticipating a delicious snack, cut into it. Little wriggling creatures wave their greeting. Yep you've been hit with fruit fly. And suddenly those trees laden with ripe fruit look like a picture of disappointment, not ...
