Most farm gates fail because they’re hung on the wrong end. In this video, we install a side-mounted hinge kit and show the correct way to set stays so gates swing cleanly and last longer. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join We’re fitting a gate and stay at the end of a cattle rail run and demonstrating … Read More
Healthy tree lines can do more than provide shade — they can improve biodiversity, reduce weed pressure, feed livestock and lower fire risk. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode near Korumburra, VIC, Jackie Checkley shares her practical approach to designing regenerative shelterbelts that work with cattle, soil biology and native wildlife. We walk through: … Read More
Australia is sitting on stockpiles of hard-to-recycle PVC. Here’s how one regional manufacturer is turning it into high-strength fencing. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join A year ago, we visited Think Fencing in Port Arlington, Victoria. This time, we’re back to see how new investment, engineering research, and advanced recycling technology are changing what’s possible in Australian … Read More
Healthy soil isn’t a buzzword here — it’s driving better grapes and better lambs. Inside a NSW vineyard/winery system where compost biology and livestock cut inputs and lift profit. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Today I’m at Bunnamagoo winery (near Mudgee, NSW). It’s a 400-hectare wine and fat lamb enterprise where the team is rebuilding soil … Read More
Build strong electric fencing quickly, safely, and with less labour. This simple trailer system changes how fast you can fence a paddock. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode, Harmony demonstrates a practical method for setting up electric fencing using a purpose-built trailer that can deploy up to 200 m of fence in one run. … Read More
Building fences isn’t hard. Building fences that don’t fail is. Today we break down a contractor-designed system engineered for strength, speed, and 50-year performance. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode, Tim sits down with manufacturer and former fencing contractor Peter Barrett to unpack the real engineering behind modern fencing systems. From floating stay assemblies … Read More
Sheep getting stuck in your drafting race? Here’s a simple fix that prevents jams and injuries fast. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Ash demonstrates a practical modification that stops woolly sheep snagging in mesh when moving through handling systems. By lining one side of the race, sheep slide through smoothly instead of bunching and locking up. … Read More
Bees are one of the fastest ways to improve farm fertility and pollination — but only if you set the hive up properly. In this episode, I install my first hive and learn what really matters when starting beekeeping on a working property. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Today I’m joined by Andrew from Australian Bee … Read More
Reusing an old post hole sounds like bad practice — unless you do it right. Here’s a proven system that locks posts solid even in compromised ground. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode, we test a steel end assembly method designed for replacing burnt or damaged fence posts without shifting the fence line. By … Read More
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Bushfire stripped this Victorian property bare. Now it’s a race to stop erosion before the rains hit. In this episode, Callum Lawson shares how he’s using natural sequence farming principles, contour banks, and electric fencing systems to build resilience after devastating bushfires in central Victoria. With ground cover gone and ash ready to wash into creeks, the priority is simple: … Read More
A horse nearly lost its life in a wire fence. This polymer rail system changed everything. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode of Farm Learning, I visit Meredith, Victoria, to look at electrifiable polymer horse rail and compound posts being used in real-world arenas and paddocks. Andrew Long (master farrier and show jumping representative) … Read More
What if your cattle water trough could improve gut health, clean itself, and support biodiversity even in a dry season? In this video, we walk through how Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum (LABs) is brewed, dosed, and used on-farm to support healthier cattle and cleaner water. Jackie shows exactly how she adds LAB serum to her cattle troughs, why it works, … Read More
Good cattle handling starts long before the gate shuts. This yard design changes how cattle move, stand, and settle. In this video, Ash Dowden walks through a practical, real-world cattle yard modified for calm movement, better flow, and low-stress handling. From desensitising toys to a conveyor-style bottom rail, every decision is aimed at helping cattle feel comfortable standing closer to … Read More
Trailer wheel bearings and brakes are one of the most common causes of breakdowns — and most failures are completely avoidable. In this video, we strip everything back to basics and show you exactly how trailer bearings and braking systems work, and how to maintain them properly. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join I’m visiting Davidson Engineering … Read More
How tight should prefabricated mesh fencing really be? Some people are over-straining it and ruining perfectly good wire. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this short, hands-on video, I break down how a prefabricated fence is designed to work, why it should behave like a trampoline, not a rigid wall, and how the much-debated tension crimps … Read More
How tight should prefabricated mesh fencing really be? Some people are over-straining it and ruining perfectly good wire. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this short, hands-on video, I break down how prefab mesh is designed to work, why it should behave like a trampoline, not a rigid wall, and how the much-debated tension crimps actually … Read More
What if all you had was a shovel, some chickens, and a block of dead ground — could you rebuild soil from scratch? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join On a challenging 25-acre property near Mogo, NSW, Colin and Claire show what’s possible when plants, animals, and practical thinking are combined. Starting with nothing but mulch, manure, … Read More
Your Thor post driver feeling sluggish or not hitting like it used to? This simple gas check could save you time, money, and downtime. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, I’m out in the paddock with veteran fencing contractor Rob Bailey and Simon from Thor to unpack a brand-new Thor TH43 post driver — … Read More
Three years ago I reviewed Wireman strainers… and they’ve moved to a whole new level since then. Today we test the new grip design, get a contractor’s verdict, then take them to breaking point. I also fly to Sydney to see them poured from molten iron at the Ajax Foundry (Silverwater, NSW). Join this channel to get access to perks: … Read More
Most fence failures start at the end assembly. These small setup decisions make fences safer, faster, and last years longer. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this on-farm session, Tim walks through practical fence end assembly techniques with a contractor who builds kilometres of fence—often working solo. The focus isn’t theory or brand hype, but simple … Read More
What if oyster farming worked more like regenerative grazing? This NSW oyster farmer is using technology, systems thinking, and innovation to change the game. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, we visit a family-run oyster farm on the Clyde River near Batemans Bay, NSW, where Kevin McAsh shows how modern oyster farming is evolving. … Read More
Regenerative agriculture isn’t “going backwards” — it’s upgrading farming systems for profit, resilience, and people. From the RegenWA conference stage, I share what my audience actually asks about regen… then interview Matt Haggerty (Natural Intelligence Farming) on scaling regenerative grain, building markets, and why succession changes when farming becomes creative again. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join … Read More
What happens when a dairy farm cuts synthetic nitrogen to ~10%… and pasture improves? Today we’re back near Lang Lang, Victoria with Tom & Kim Kent and agronomist Peter Norwood to see what’s changed in 6 months. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Tom and Kim have been rebuilding soil structure, biology, and nutrient cycling—reducing artificial fertiliser, … Read More
What if a simple cover crop could cut soil temperatures by over 40°C, reduce disease pressure, and save you money? That’s exactly what’s happening in my vineyard this season. In this short Farm Learning update, I show real temperature readings comparing bare ground, old grass, and a multi-species cover crop in my vineyard. The results are dramatic. Cooler soils, better … Read More