Fencing off waterways is a critical part of improving the on farm environment as well as off farm. Using some great fencing equipment and some posts donated by WoodShield, Alan Upton is fencing off his creek and preserving vital natural resources we all rely on. This week we contrast two farms, one where the creek is protected and one where … Read More

This week we look at how to use Wire Spinners and avoid 90% of the wire tangles that people are experienced. A few simple tips about storing unused wire and starting off your run as well. Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw

Small holders and hobby famers need to take the welfare of their livestock seriously. One of the most important skills in sheep husbandry is crutching. Done correctly and at the right time, crutching can prevent fly strike and ensure the welfare of your sheep. John Gilligan, a shearer and property maintenance contractor takes us through the process step by step … Read More

Straining sheep mesh can be awkward. Strainer boards are a must if you are going to complete a professional job. This week I demonstrate a gut strain, where the mesh is tightened in the middle of the run. I complete the gut strain with a new kind of strainer board, the East Ender from Wireman. This could well be a … Read More

Planning a Fence? Sample Your Soil First! Property Planning Basics include an accurate soil sample and identification of land classes, or zones, on your property. By fencing to the capacity, you are assured of maximizing your properties potential. We spend time with Adam Upton, an agronomist, as he samples the soil on a client property. He shows us the basics, … Read More

It’s important that you plan for a fence on your small property that allows flexibility and provides options for the future. Mixed grazing or running different stock puts different demands on your fence. Regular cross-knot, hinged joint and horse / equine fencing are popular choices. Today I go through some options from Whites Rural and explore their features and benefits. … Read More

Keeping your saw ready to go at the drop of a hat (or tree branch) is a really good policy. In this video I go over the routine I use every two to three tanks of fuel to keep my saw tippy top! Maintaining equipment is fun when you know how and it make a whole lot of difference to … Read More

We go back to the vineyard today to prune the vines after their first season. I go over some basic terminology and then prune them to concentrate on developing strong root systems and trunks in the second year. I then run out foliage wires to manage the canopy as it grows. See my website for earlier episodes and a range … Read More

Is this the easiest end assembly install yet? The Woodshield end assembly system makes installing new rows in a school vineyard super easy. We meet the team behind Mount Lilydale Mercy College’s farm program and help to install great new trellis from Woodshield. I’m sure you will be inspired by the team behind the program at Mount Lilydale and the … Read More

John Pickard is a renowned academic and expert on the history of fences and fencing technology in Australia. I recently enjoyed a conversation with John about his career, how this lead to studying fences in the landscape and his growing fascination for fencing technology. Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Website https://timthompsonmedia.com.au/ My … Read More

One of the most important knots to know when fencing is the end or termination Knot. This week I demonstrate how to tie it, then test the breaking strength of the knot using the Spiralfast load testing bed. I also compare a badly tied end knot with a neatly tied end knot to find out if there is any difference … Read More

Is this the ultimate Truckies hitch? Another in my ropes series looking at the truckies hitch. This time demonstrating a knot shown to me by Phil Fehring and Alan Upton. This version allows you to tie the knot in the middle of a rope, without having to go around the load rail. The advantages are that you can put multiple … Read More

Steep gullies can pull posts out of the ground due to the upward tension of the wire. This week’s video looks at a simple solution to keep the lower posts in the ground and your fence secure. My Website https://timthompsonmedia.com.au/ Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw

This one could get contentious. We use a test bed, some 2.5mm wire, digital scales and a jack to push popular knots and joiners past their breaking strength. Some spectacular results ensue! What’s your bet for the winner? Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. Thanks to Spiralfast for the use of their test bed … Read More

This week we look at how to secure awkward round loads both to and from the farm and around the paddock using a great little tool called the load choker. I picked this up on ebay for a little more than 20 bucks. this tool allows you to avoid crushing or damaging your webbing strap as you secure the load … Read More

Fruit Fly posed a major biosecurity threat to the Yarra Valley when it was discovered several years ago. Thanks to the quick action of a local grower and a team of local experts, a program of trapping and IPM control was put into place and subsequently the threat was managed. This great news story about how a community of growers … Read More

This week we take the grapes though ferment, plunging and checking temp and Baume until dry. Then we add Malo, press the wine and seal the variable capacity tank. My website https://timthompsonmedia.com.au/ Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw

Loose fences invite trouble. In this video I review a fence stretcher made in Australia by James Higgins. This tool allows you to quickly, safely and easily maintain barbed wire fences and prevent bigger problems. I show you how the tool works demonstrate its use and give a few tips on staying safe working with barbed wire. My website https://timthompsonmedia.com.au/ … Read More

This week we are having a number of conversations with producers about how they are dealing with the current pandemic. From livestock producers dealing with the immediate impacts to fruit producers dealing with the uncertainty of the coming season, a few important messages are shared by all. We look at where some opportunities to stabilize businesses may exist and discuss … Read More