Make sure your hive survives winter — and comes out stronger in spring. This is the step most beekeepers either rush or get wrong. In this video, I walk through a full late-autumn hive inspection in Victoria, Australia, with Andrew from Australian Bee Supplies. We check brood patterns, honey stores, hive health, and make a clear call on whether feeding … Read More
This South Australian grain grower cut fertiliser rates by up to 40% and started focusing on soil biology. The results surprised even him. Can changing biology, silicates, and plant stimulants increase resilience, improve protein, and keep crops hanging on through dry seasons? Today we’re near Goyder’s Line in South Australia with Paul Schutz, managing around 4,500 hectares in one of … Read More
Can soil biology help farmers grow crops with less rain and fewer inputs? Today we’re in South Australia with the Schutz family to see what changes they’re seeing in the paddock and inside the tractor cab. The surprising results aren’t just about soil structure — they’re changing fuel use, resilience and how the whole farm system performs. Today we’re back … Read More
Learn how to check for varroa mites properly using the alcohol wash method — before they destroy your hive. With varroa now spreading across Victoria, this is no longer optional. It’s a core skill every beekeeper needs. In this video, I’m with Andrew from Australian Bee Supplies running through a real hive inspection and step-by-step alcohol wash test. We cover … Read More
Power prices are rising—and many people are buying home batteries wrong. This video focuses on what actually matters before you spend a cent. In this episode, I walk through a real-world install of the Anker SOLIX X1 & Power Dock Pro home battery system and break down the key features, hidden traps, and costly mistakes people make when going solar … Read More
What if you could get the performance of barb wire… without the injuries or hassle? This “barbless barb” might change how you think about fencing. In this video, we look at Safe Twist wire — a barbless alternative to traditional barb wire — and test how it performs in real-world fencing situations. From ease of tie-off and lower strain on … Read More
Are fence staples actually holding your fence… or slowly failing? We put them head-to-head against a modern fencing clip under real load. In this video, we test a traditional barbed fencing staple against the Davos fencing clip using a controlled load test rig. By applying increasing pressure to both systems, we find out exactly how they fail — and which … Read More
Farmers are losing access to abattoirs—and it’s putting entire businesses at risk. This on-farm solution could change everything. In this video, we visit a nearly completed on-farm micro abattoir and talk to farmers who are taking control of their processing, profits, and market access. With over 50 abattoirs lost in the past decade and only limited access to service kills, … Read More
Stop fence failures before they start. This simple upgrade could save you a rebuild. We’re in Northern Victoria with Slim Avery. A contractor who knows how to fix weak ground plates fast. In this video, we break down a practical solution to one of the most common problems in steel fencing systems — ground movement in wet or unstable soils. … Read More
Most degraded farms don’t need more inputs — they need a better starting point. This is how you actually begin rebuilding soil, water, and productivity. On a 3,000-acre property near Avenel, Victoria, we walk through what degraded country really looks like — compacted soil, low pH, poor infiltration — and more importantly, what to do about it. With practical insights … Read More
Most dry paddocks don’t just need more rain — they need to hold the rain they already get. In this paddock discussion, Phil and Stuart explain why damaged soil sheds water, loses resilience, and stops supporting healthy plant growth. Filmed in Victoria, this conversation looks at what happens when hard-setting soil, low organic matter, poor aggregation, overgrazing, bare ground and … Read More
Trees don’t have to cost you production — they can actually improve it. This farm proves biodiversity, carbon, and profit can work together. I’m at Yangyang Gurt West in Victoria with Andrew and Hugh Stewart, where 30 years of tree planting has transformed a traditional livestock farm into a highly resilient, biodiverse system — without reducing output. We break down … Read More
Two years into regenerative farming — what’s actually working… and what isn’t? This is the honest reality of reducing chemicals while improving soil and plant health. In this video, I walk through my own farm in Victoria and break down the wins, mistakes, and ongoing challenges of transitioning to regenerative agriculture. With agronomist Ben from GreenMate Agriculture, we assess real … Read More
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Get dead-straight fence lines without guessing or rework. This simple drone trick can save time, labour, and costly mistakes. In this video, I’m with Jake Booker in steep country near Tumut NSW, showing how a basic drone can be used like a scope to line up fence posts with surprising accuracy. By using built-in grid settings, you can project a … Read More
Your energizer isn’t just the power source — it’s the brain of your electric fence system. Set it up wrong, and even the best fence will underperform. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, I’m at the Gippsland Agricultural Group Research Centre with Gallagher Technical Lead Noel Hecker walking step-by-step through how to properly install … Read More
Your energizer isn’t just the power source — it’s the brain of your electric fence system. Set it up wrong, and even the best fence will underperform. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, I’m at the Gippsland Agricultural Group Research Centre with Gallagher Technical Lead Noel Hecker walking step-by-step through how to properly install … Read More
Your energizer isn’t just the power source — it’s the brain of your electric fence system. Set it up wrong, and even the best fence will underperform. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, I’m at the Gippsland Agricultural Group Research Centre with Gallagher Technical Lead Noel Hecker walking step-by-step through how to properly install … Read More
Power prices are rising and solar rebates are falling. Is a home battery worth it? In this video, I unbox and install the Anker Solix X1 system and what it can actually do. I walk through the full setup of an Anker Solix X1 stackable home battery system, including inverter, battery modules, and the Power Dock Pro. This system offers … Read More
What if you could make your own nitrogen fertiliser… using air and water? This dairy farmer is replacing urea and slashing input costs. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode of Farm Learning, we visit a Western Victorian dairy farm where urea has been replaced with an on-farm nitrogen production system. Using a compact plasma … Read More
Most farm gates fail because of one small detail: the latch. Get this right, and everything works smoother, safer, and faster. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, I’m joined by fencing contractor James Higgins to break down how to correctly choose, position, and install a gate latch assembly. We cover real-world mistakes, better setups … Read More
Is your pasture actually performing — or just growing? This simple test reveals the hidden truth about livestock productivity. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, I’m at Forage Farms in Queensland with agroecologist Nicole Masters, looking at how to measure pasture performance using simple tools like a refractometer and sap testing. We break down: … Read More
Got a good fence… but it’s just too low? Here’s how to stop kangaroos, deer, and dogs without rebuilding it. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join If your fence is still structurally sound but animals are jumping it, tearing it down is expensive, time-consuming, and often unnecessary. In this video, I show a simple system using steel … Read More
How do you grow profit, ground cover and drought resilience without more infrastructure? On this farm, one major grazing change improved pasture cover, reduced labour and helped reshape the whole landscape. 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 visit Gunningrah in the Southern Monaro with Charlie Maslin and … Read More
Planting trees in paddocks sounds simple — but where you plant them can make or break your grazing system. In this video we look at how paddock tree placement can improve livestock welfare, pasture growth, and whole-farm design. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode of Farm Learning with Tim Thompson, regenerative farmer Jackie explains … Read More