Will Bowden takes us on a tour of his families 15,000 Ha farm in Tasmania. As well as harnessing the power of water to generate all the power that the farm needs, Will and his family are pioneering remote management technology and integrating all fascets of the farm onto a wifi network. From algorithms that control and increase the efficiency … Read More

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Jason and Sally needed a solution to prevent deer from destroying their garden near Melbourne in Victoria. Not being experienced fencers, and wanting to minimise disturbance to their garden, they decided to install Pickex fence extensions, rather than build a whole new fence. This video is about the process of getting the fence serviceable for the extensions and then their … Read More

Steve is a farmer who runs cattle near Lismore in NSW. His property is on a mixture of hills and low country, so he deals with floods and rocks on a regular basis. He swears by Australian Concrete Posts but has learned a few helpful tips along the way and was happy to share some with me. Australian Concrete Posts … Read More

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Tim White is a professional fencer of more than two decades experience in Thurgoona NSW. He takes us around his fencing trailer, pointing out features and tools he swears by to reduce effort and increase the kilometers of qulkity fencing he can construct. Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Support me on Patreon patreon.com/timthompsonmedia Subscribe for a … Read More

With the promise of lowering handling stress, this calf head restraint turns any cattle crush into a calf box, allowing head work to be done on calves without special yard equipment or removal from mothers. Calf Restraint https://www.keystoneinnovations.com.au/ Keystone on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/keystoneinnovations Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Support me on Patreon patreon.com/timthompsonmedia Subscribe for a new … Read More

At first thought, combining cows and cabins might not seem obvious, but when it comes to sustainable farm income diversification, in some settings it just makes sense. This week I get a tour of Barbara and John Dunnet’s tiny house cabins that they bult in a business partnership with Little House Repulblic. Two years in, after a pandemic and dealing … Read More

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Walters Fencing in Tamworth NSW manufacture much of the equipment they use. A focus on speed and efficiency has lead to this world renowned fencing company creating some bespoke fencing equipment suited to a number of applications. This week I see how their post racks, Air hammer mods and a few other techniques allow them to fence faster on the … Read More

A simple anchor clip proved it’s worth for NSW fencing contractor Tim White recently. His steel fence posts survived a challenging flood where he added a simple ground cvlip prior to driving the post. Tim is sold on the clips afterseeing posts that he had not clipped on the same fence get washed away. Find out more about the clips … Read More

Great end to a week of learning and inspiration. Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Support me on Patreon patreon.com/timthompsonmedia Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw

Dirty Clean Food is a company that wants to promote and reward sustainable farming through local production and supply. They are kicking goals and providing farmers who regeneratively farm a price premium. They are doing great stuff. https://www.dirtycleanfood.com.au/ Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Support me on Patreon patreon.com/timthompsonmedia Subscribe for a new video each week! New … Read More

Eliza and Dan James are regenerating a degraded 1000Ha property in southern Western Australia with smart farming and smart fences. Their use of regenerative grazing practices and support from Gallagher and Landcare with a fencing grant have allowed them to better utilize the natural capital on their property. Their management approach has seen the re-introduction of perennial grass species in … Read More

Eliza and Dan James are regenerating a degraded 1000Ha property in southern Western Australia with smart farming and smart fences. Their use of regenerative grazing practices and support from Gallagher and Landcare with a fencing grant have allowed them to better utilize the natural capital on their property. Their management approach has seen the re-introduction of perennial grass species in … Read More

Will this Ecoflow 1600 Max make a coffee, run a saw and grinder, run a welder and even irrigate the vineyard? Let’s find out….. EcoFlow DELTA Max portable power station: https://au.ecoflow.com/products/delta-max-portable-power-station?variant=41762129150150?aff=75 EcoFlow Australia is having a Valentine’s Day sale till 19th. Save up to $700 and get a free camping light with all bundles: https://au.ecoflow.com/pages/valentines-day-sale?aff=75 Check out my website for … Read More

Herbicide is being replaced in many horticultural operations by Tilling, Mulch, composting or grass swards. The logic of replacing chemical reliance in production systems is pretty straight forward, but the alternatives are anything but straightforward. This week we find out from Lachie Thomas, environment and research manager at Tahbilk winery what long term measured trials on alternatives to herbicide are … Read More

This week I compare Steel Vs Timber Fence End Assemblies for ease of construction, time and tools required. I also go through some great tips to help make your job easier regardless of the end assemblies you choose. Straining Knot https://youtu.be/ngWdp96iMd0 End Knot https://youtu.be/qohPK7b0MqE Fencestay steel box end assemblies https://youtu.be/YLlMzoAMpnI Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Support … Read More

Rob Densmore, a fencing Contractor from central Victoria shares his advice and innovations to make his job easier and faster. His trailed wire spinner solutions are worth a good look for their ergonomics. Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Subscribe for a new video each week! New content uploaded every weekend. My Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw

This time we look at choosing the right fire pump for your needs, setting up and operating it, then servicing it to make sure it works every time. Greg and Rob from Century Rain in Lilydale take time out to help with this essential topic. Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Subscribe for a new video each … Read More

This time we look at choosing the right fire pump for your needs, setting up and operating it, then servicing it to make sure it works every time. Greg and Rob from Century Rain in Lilydale take time out to help with this essential topic. Check out my website for even more content https://timthompson.ag/ Subscribe for a new video each … Read More

Dung Beetles are a critical element in any healthy farm plan. This week I chat with Gavin Wall who is using dung beetles to convert manure into free fertilizer and remove fly population and worm burrden from a mixed grazing property. Gavin, a highly experienced grazier, breeder and consultant has been using dung beetles since the early 1990’s with great … Read More

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What do you know about steel fence posts? Why are Australian steel posts so different to those used elsewhere? The story is a fascinating insight into our colonial past, manufacturing monopolies, cultural inertia and myth. Dr John Pickard, author and historian chats with me about the development of the iconic Australian steel fence post. John’s new book on wire strainers … Read More