So why do vineyards often have roses at the ends of rows of grapes? Is there a purpose or are they just for looks? I take a look at the fascinating history of this common practice and find some legends of viticulture at the heart of the practice. We also dispel some myths along the way. Subscribe for a new … Read More

Some basic and hopefully interesting tips to try and get you working faster and smarter as you put up your fences around the farm. We start out with a few simple things like using INOX spray to run wires on end assemblies and avoiding blisters when you use a fencing bar. After this I check out the difference that standing … Read More

Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded most weekends. This week I build a bushman’s wire gate with a lever tensioning system, ensuring that it always closes tight and gets the job done! My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw For all the knots used in this video, see my fencing playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcB7aXNf7WQ&list=PLI-zA_zYCYC8xd24Uohu63vb3ZmI3UUrZ

Using reclaimed, reused and donated second hand materials I rebuild a stock fence for a farm used by a local young farmers club for under 300 dollars! This video follows the week or so of after hours work I put in to repurpose a paddock to safely house sheep. During the week I remove and repurpose the old fence wire, … Read More

Installing two top wires above sheep mesh fence on star pickets with a twitcher. I show how to secure wires onto a star picket easily with a home made fence twitcher to finish off your sheep fence. Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw

Do you take shortcuts using chemicals? A few years ago I conducted some research on chemicals used in viticulture and found some surprising results. Chemicals in Agriculture are here to stay. This means we need to stay safe using them. There are a few simple yet powerful ways that workers can dramatically improve their safety on the farm. Unfortunately, mostly … Read More

Little lamb born on the farm last week was hemorrhaging after birth. Quickly tying off the umbilical cord and keeping it clean has saved the lamb’s life. Video from the day of the incident and an update one week later. Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw

Do your hoses drive you nuts tangling and kinking every time you use them? No need for expensive anti-kink hoses once you learn this simple trick. Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw

This week I buy, unbox and and review the Honda GX25 powered Victa PRO 25cc straight shaft brush cutter. With both cord and blade head options the machine provides plenty of power in a quiet and refined package. Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw

An Echidna wanders into the dog yard. After getting the dog safely away, I have to move the echidna somewhere safe. This is harder than it looks as Echidnas not only roll themselves in a ball, they dig in tight! I use a simple trick to loosen the echidna and move it on to safer ground. Subscribe for a new … Read More

Have you ever wondered what a vet is checking when they inspect your livestock? Want to make the process as easy as possible? Need to know what vital signs to check and in which order? Join Eloise Deen, an experienced and skilled vet as she takes a group of young farmers through a 5 station exam of a pregnant cow … Read More

Huge collaboration this week as we look at fencing gear in Australia, Ireland and America. Luke Gibson and Nigel McHugh join me as we look in the basic setup we use to fence in our three countries. Each of us has a different perspective on the job of fencing. From my background in animals, horticulture and vineyard trellising to Nigel’s … Read More

Sometimes you don’t want to tie a fence knot or you just don’t have the room. I compare two popular fence joining gadgets that replace knots, the Gripple and the Crimp. What is best? The Gripple, Crimp or Knot? It all depends on your perspective, although my bad experience with one of these might influence my opinion in this video … Read More

This week I use some simple and free tools to plan my new fences. Using freely available applications from google I can map, plot and cost new fences in half the time it used to take by hand. I have included a link to my free spreadsheet which even generates an order list for components of simple fence designs. Link … Read More

This week I use a round lash to fix a broken handle with Bailing twine. Using simple cheap fixes lets you get on with the job when equipment fails. Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw

Coil rope so that it does not tangle, finish it with the gasket loop and secure the coil to your truck or ute with a quick release hitch! Well looked after rope is easier to use, lasts longer and tangle free coiling reduces the frustration of tying down loads when everyone is watching…… Subscribe for a new video each week! … Read More

Is burning firewood financially smart? How to store, collect and stack firewood so that you can save lots of money! Remember, a penny saved is more than a penny earned, because it’s after tax! As well as the process, understanding the economics of firewood collection is eye opening.