Farm input trials don’t have to be expensive, complicated, or left to researchers. Here’s how to set up a simple paddock trial so you can test fertiliser, biological inputs and soil products before spreading them across the whole farm. How do you know if the product you’ve been sold is actually working? In this Farm Learning video, Tim Thompson is … Read More

Exclusion fencing can make the difference between growing pasture for livestock or feeding feral pigs, deer and kangaroos. On this central NSW grazing property, Leo Collins explains how hot electric fencing, clean water and better pasture planning are changing the farm. On 2,700 acres of grazing country in central New South Wales, Leo and Melissa Collins have been dealing with … Read More

StrongBo cattle weighing is helping this grazing operation track liveweight gain without running cattle through the yards. On this NSW farm, daily weight data is being used to improve pasture utilisation, reduce stress, and make better decisions about when cattle should move. At Abedine, New South Wales, Lachey White manages a large cattle grazing system turning off around 3,800 steers … Read More

Biological farming is not a recipe — it is a way of thinking about soil, inputs and farm resilience. At Natimuk in Western Victoria, Chris Smith explains why farmers hold back, what creates change, and how biology can help reduce the “more-on” input cycle. Chris Smith is a cropper and grazier from Natimuk in Western Victoria who has moved a … Read More

Feral pig fencing can change the economics of crop protection when shooting alone is not enough. On this Liverpool Plains property, electric exclusion fencing helped protect a crop, reduce pest pressure, and cut control costs. On a 43,000 acre property in New South Wales, feral pigs were hammering crop paddocks and turning some areas into sacrificial country. In this episode … Read More

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Can biological stimulants help farmers grow more grass while using less synthetic fertiliser? At Camperdown, Victoria, this pasture trial shows what happens when a paddock is treated more like a living compost system. In this Farm Learning story, Tim visits Biolink and Niu River Pastoral Company to look at a system that started with reliable, biosecure composting and developed into … Read More

Can a bolt-together end assembly replace a welded farm fence end? Kurt and Amber show the small installation details that make these systems work. In this Farm Learning episode, Tim visits Gulgong, New South Wales, to look at modern bolt-together fencing end assemblies being used by fencing contractors on their own farm. The discussion covers why post depth matters, why … Read More

Can regenerative cropping still stack up when the season turns dry? In South Australia, Luke and Adam show how soil biology, stubble cover and smarter inputs helped build a crop that still harvested in the 2024 drought. In this Farm Learning episode, Tim Thompson visits two dryland cropping paddocks in South Australia to compare compacted, low-biology soil in a conventional … Read More

Managing livestock on 8,500 acres doesn’t always require more infrastructure. Sometimes the smartest solution is the simplest. At Biraganbil near Mudgee, NSW, farm manager Will Jackson explains how portable electric fencing, centre pivot irrigation, and lightweight Gallagher S120 solar energisers help manage cattle efficiently while reducing labour, fencing costs, and environmental impact. In this video you’ll learn: • How centre … Read More

A Queensland farmer bought a property many would walk away from — paddocks dominated by Giant Rat’s Tail Grass. Instead of reaching for herbicides, he’s using grazing management, chickens, cover crops and soil health to drive pasture succession and rebuild productivity. Can livestock, biology and better management outperform chemical weed control? This farm is putting that idea to the test. … Read More

A simple electric trolley wasn’t supposed to impress me. But when inventor and farmer Neville Koch put it through its paces on his property, it became a much bigger story about independence, problem-solving, and staying productive despite physical challenges. Neville Koch is one of the most innovative people I’ve met. Despite significant health issues, he continues to manage his animals, … Read More

Can you spray biologicals without buying an expensive purpose-built machine? In this video, Graeme from Biolink shows how an old herbicide sprayer was converted into a dedicated biological spraying unit for less than $10,000. We take a detailed look inside a modified 800-litre sprayer, covering the pump, plumbing, mixing system, safety upgrades, flood jet selection, and practical changes that make … Read More

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