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
Most people think post driving needs two people. Professional fencing contractors can do it safely alone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, fencing contractor Rob Bailey demonstrates practical techniques for driving fence strainers and posts single-handedly using a THOR post driver and tracked machine. These simple methods improve efficiency, safety, and productivity on the … Read More
Installing farm gates sounds simple — until they sag, bind, or never line up properly. In this video, experienced fencing contractor Rob Bailey demonstrates a practical method for installing double farm gates so they swing cleanly, align correctly, and stay reliable for years. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Using a simple layout process, correct hinge placement, … Read More
Your first hive inspection can make or break your season. Here’s exactly what to check (and what NOT to do) so your bees build fast and stay healthy. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join A few weeks after installing my first nuc, I’m doing the vital first inspection with Andrew from Australian Bee Supplies. We go step-by-step … Read More
A lightning strike can destroy a fence energiser in seconds. This simple device can save you thousands. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video we look at a lightning diverter for electric fencing and explain how it protects your energiser from voltage spikes caused by lightning strikes. Lightning protection is one of the most overlooked … Read More
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In this review, I put the Bluetti EB400 portable power station through real-world tests on a working property — running irrigation pumps, household appliances, tools, and off-grid equipment to see what it can actually handle. BLUETTI All-New Elite 400: https://bit.ly/4ubeIGE Use code Tim400 to enjoy an additional 6% off the debut price on Elite 400, including its bundle deals. OR … Read More
Want to measure pasture quality in real time — not guess it from colour and growth? In this video, Ben Christensen (GreenMate Agriculture) shows how to do BRIX testing properly, and why most people get misleading results. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join BRIX testing gives you a fast snapshot of plant sap sugars and an extra … Read More
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