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

What if pest and disease aren’t the real problem — but a symptom? This conversation could change how you think about plant health forever. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode of Farm Learning, Tim Thompson sits down with agronomist Pete Briscoe to unpack a powerful emerging idea in plant science: a unified theory of … Read More

Can a portable battery weld steel, run a bore pump, and power a house? I pushed the Bluetti Elite 300 far beyond normal “camping” tests. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this real-world review, I put the Bluetti Elite 300 (3kWh / 2400W) through farm-grade stress tests — welding, irrigation pumping, solar charging, and even backing … Read More

Can a portable battery weld steel, run a bore pump, and power a house? I pushed the Bluetti Elite 300 far beyond normal “camping” tests. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this real-world review, I put the Bluetti Elite 300 (3kWh / 2400W) through farm-grade stress tests — welding, irrigation pumping, solar charging, and even backing … Read More

Can a portable battery weld steel, run a bore pump, and power a house? I pushed the Bluetti Elite 300 far beyond normal “camping” tests. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this real-world review, I put the Bluetti Elite 300 (3kWh / 2400W) through farm-grade stress tests — welding, irrigation pumping, solar charging, and even backing … Read More

Blackberries are one of Australia’s most stubborn farm weeds — and spraying often doesn’t work. On this farm, they’re disappearing without chemicals. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode of Farm Learning, Tim Thompson visits regenerative farmer Jackie Checkley to explore practical, proven ways to control blackberries naturally. Using strategic grazing, bale grazing, soil pressure, … Read More

Steel end assemblies on timber posts just got easier — and a whole lot tougher. In this video, I show you how the Rotech steel stay kit adapts perfectly to timber posts using a single pin, giving you the strength, adjustability, and speed of steel without changing how you build your fences. Join this channel to get access to perks: … Read More

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Want healthier pastures, better cattle performance, and clearer paddock design? This farm walkthrough shows exactly how Jackie Czechley uses strip grazing, small paddocks, and water layout to transform a once degraded Gippsland property. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode, Jackie explains how she designed her farm before putting in a single fence, why 1-hectare … Read More

Diverse plants, healthier soil, cheaper inputs, bigger profits. On 160 acres in Gippsland, Jackie shows how plant diversity transformed her grazing. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, we explore how 130+ plant species, deep roots, natural nutrient cycling, and simple regenerative practices can reduce input costs, lift feed quality, and make farming more enjoyable. … Read More

Ever been caught without a post lifter? In today’s video we show how a simple physics trick can free even the most stubborn steel posts — using nothing but a ratchet strap and a hammer. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Steve forgot the post lifter, we’re stuck in the middle of a paddock, and these steel … Read More

Tired of shredding your fingers tying off equine mesh? Today we test a tool that could save you 20–25 minutes per end. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Professional fencer Brad Ramage joins me to test the Merlin drill-mounted wire wrap tool on one of the fiddliest jobs in fencing: tying off equine mesh on end posts … Read More

A battery-powered 1.2-ton excavator? I didn’t expect much… But this little electric digger genuinely surprised me. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this deep dive review, I put the UME 12EV electric mini excavator through a full on farm test: trenching, tight-space work, attachments, run-time, breakout force, safety systems, and build quality. Whether you’re curious about … Read More

A full cattle handling system you can move across 20+ trap yards. Ash Dowden from Challa Station shows the portable race setup that saves huge time and money. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join 📌 What This Video Covers In this deep dive, Ash walks through his $50K all-in-one portable cattle race, including loading race, drafting gates, … Read More

Most pruning saws can’t reach high… and their batteries don’t match pole systems. Prunabo just fixed the problem — and I’ve pushed the new kit to its limits. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In today’s video, I test the brand-new Prunabo pruning saw and extension pole kit — finally a system where the batteries, pole, saw … Read More

What if your “lawn” could behave like a productive paddock – storing rain, growing feed, and bringing wildlife back? In the Perth Hills, former farmer Andy Farret is turning 3½ acres on the edge of suburbia into a regenerative water-harvesting paradise. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode, Andy tells how reading one book flipped … Read More

Sick of wire spinners jamming, looping, or tangling the moment you hit a bump? This upgraded spinner has three simple modifications — and they actually work. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In today’s video, we put a modified wire spinner through its paces to see if the upgrades truly fix the problems every farmer knows too … Read More

A simple fence changed everything. On rough country in NSW, David Ham stopped pigs, roos, deer and wild dogs—and doubled the reliability of his superfine Merino operation. In this episode, we break down the high-tech electric fencing system, the earth-return setup, the post orientation trick from New Zealand, and the real-world results after five years with ZERO pigs. If you … Read More

This heavy-duty remote-control robot mower claims it can take on slopes, long grass, and rough paddock terrain. So I pushed it—hard. Steep banks, dam walls, dense weeds, tight spaces… and suburban lawns. Here’s what happened. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this full hands-on review, I unbox, test, and stress-test the Moator remote-control mower to see … Read More

What if weeds weren’t the enemy? 🌿 Discover how “indicator plants” reveal exactly what’s happening in your soil — and how they can help it heal. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode of Farm Learning with Tim Thompson, I’m joined by regenerative farmer Jackie Checkley near Leongatha, Victoria. We explore how weeds like wild … Read More

Most people think regenerative farming only works in high rainfall zones. But this Western Australian farmer is proving everyone wrong using under 400mm of rain a year. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In today’s episode, we visit Christian Gonçalves, a mining explosives expert turned regenerative farmer. He is growing a thriving food forest and productive paddocks … Read More

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Turning low density chook manure into a consistent, pelletised biological fertiliser—and swapping it in for DAP at sowing. In the Riverina near Griffith, NSW, Alistair & Hugh McDonald show us their open-air compost “factory,” purpose-built pellet plant, and the on-farm results with irrigated winter crop. Why watch: • Slash fertiliser costs … Read More

🔥 Got fire risk on your property? In this video I take you through the brand-new Australian-made dual-axle fire trailer from TTI (FirePatrol15). It’s packed with serious capability for landholders, lifestyle-property owners and farmers who want to protect their place and gear for change-of-season fire danger. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join On-farm review includes: dual-axle, 2000-litre … Read More

It’s a drought, yet this Victorian farm is soaking wet. 🌧️ Discover how regenerative grazing and the small water cycle are helping one farmer literally grow rain on 100 acres near Kilmore. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode of Farm Learning with Tim Thompson, we meet Hamish, a regenerative grazier who’s turning drought into … Read More