Fire Recovery with Contour Farming & Fencing

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Bushfire stripped this Victorian property bare. Now it’s a race to stop erosion before the rains hit. In this episode, Callum Lawson shares how he’s using natural sequence farming principles, contour banks, and electric fencing systems to build resilience after devastating bushfires in central Victoria. With ground cover gone and ash ready to wash into creeks, the priority is simple: … Read More

Safer Horse Fencing That Actually Lasts

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A horse nearly lost its life in a wire fence. This polymer rail system changed everything. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode of Farm Learning, I visit Meredith, Victoria, to look at electrifiable polymer horse rail and compound posts being used in real-world arenas and paddocks. Andrew Long (master farrier and show jumping representative) … Read More

Lactic Acid Bacteria for Cattle Water Explained

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What if your cattle water trough could improve gut health, clean itself, and support biodiversity even in a dry season? In this video, we walk through how Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum (LABs) is brewed, dosed, and used on-farm to support healthier cattle and cleaner water. Jackie shows exactly how she adds LAB serum to her cattle troughs, why it works, … Read More

Low-Stress Cattle Yard Tips That Actually Work

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Good cattle handling starts long before the gate shuts. This yard design changes how cattle move, stand, and settle. In this video, Ash Dowden walks through a practical, real-world cattle yard modified for calm movement, better flow, and low-stress handling. From desensitising toys to a conveyor-style bottom rail, every decision is aimed at helping cattle feel comfortable standing closer to … Read More

Trailer Wheel Bearings & Brakes Explained | Maintenance Guide

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Trailer wheel bearings and brakes are one of the most common causes of breakdowns — and most failures are completely avoidable. In this video, we strip everything back to basics and show you exactly how trailer bearings and braking systems work, and how to maintain them properly. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join I’m visiting Davidson Engineering … Read More

How Tight Should Prefabricated Fences Be? Fence Tension Explained

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How tight should prefabricated mesh fencing really be? Some people are over-straining it and ruining perfectly good wire. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this short, hands-on video, I break down how a prefabricated fence is designed to work, why it should behave like a trampoline, not a rigid wall, and how the much-debated tension crimps … Read More

How Tight Should Prefab Mesh Be? Fence Tension Explained

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How tight should prefabricated mesh fencing really be? Some people are over-straining it and ruining perfectly good wire. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this short, hands-on video, I break down how prefab mesh is designed to work, why it should behave like a trampoline, not a rigid wall, and how the much-debated tension crimps actually … Read More

Fixing Dead Soil With Chickens, Mulch and a Shovel

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What if all you had was a shovel, some chickens, and a block of dead ground — could you rebuild soil from scratch? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join On a challenging 25-acre property near Mogo, NSW, Colin and Claire show what’s possible when plants, animals, and practical thinking are combined. Starting with nothing but mulch, manure, … Read More

THOR TH43 Fencing Game Changer?

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Your Thor post driver feeling sluggish or not hitting like it used to? This simple gas check could save you time, money, and downtime. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, I’m out in the paddock with veteran fencing contractor Rob Bailey and Simon from Thor to unpack a brand-new Thor TH43 post driver — … Read More

Wireman Strainers Review: Aussie-Made + Destructive Test

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Three years ago I reviewed Wireman strainers… and they’ve moved to a whole new level since then. Today we test the new grip design, get a contractor’s verdict, then take them to breaking point. I also fly to Sydney to see them poured from molten iron at the Ajax Foundry (Silverwater, NSW). Join this channel to get access to perks: … Read More

Fence End Assembly Tips That Save Time, Money & Injuries

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Most fence failures start at the end assembly. These small setup decisions make fences safer, faster, and last years longer. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this on-farm session, Tim walks through practical fence end assembly techniques with a contractor who builds kilometres of fence—often working solo. The focus isn’t theory or brand hype, but simple … Read More

From River to Restaurant: Smarter Oyster Farming That Works

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What if oyster farming worked more like regenerative grazing? This NSW oyster farmer is using technology, systems thinking, and innovation to change the game. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this video, we visit a family-run oyster farm on the Clyde River near Batemans Bay, NSW, where Kevin McAsh shows how modern oyster farming is evolving. … Read More

Regenerative Farming: Profit Not Yield (RegenWA Talk)

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Regenerative agriculture isn’t “going backwards” — it’s upgrading farming systems for profit, resilience, and people. From the RegenWA conference stage, I share what my audience actually asks about regen… then interview Matt Haggerty (Natural Intelligence Farming) on scaling regenerative grain, building markets, and why succession changes when farming becomes creative again. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join … Read More

The “Humus Flywheel” That Changed This Dairy

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What happens when a dairy farm cuts synthetic nitrogen to ~10%… and pasture improves? Today we’re back near Lang Lang, Victoria with Tom & Kim Kent and agronomist Peter Norwood to see what’s changed in 6 months. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Tom and Kim have been rebuilding soil structure, biology, and nutrient cycling—reducing artificial fertiliser, … Read More

Cover Crops: Cooler Soil, Higher Profit

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What if a simple cover crop could cut soil temperatures by over 40°C, reduce disease pressure, and save you money? That’s exactly what’s happening in my vineyard this season. In this short Farm Learning update, I show real temperature readings comparing bare ground, old grass, and a multi-species cover crop in my vineyard. The results are dramatic. Cooler soils, better … Read More

How to Prevent Crop Disease Without More Chemicals

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What if pest and disease aren’t the real problem — but a symptom? This conversation could change how you think about plant health forever. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode of Farm Learning, Tim Thompson sits down with agronomist Pete Briscoe to unpack a powerful emerging idea in plant science: a unified theory of … Read More

Bluetti Elite 300 Review: Can a 3kWh Battery Run a House?

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Can a portable battery weld steel, run a bore pump, and power a house? I pushed the Bluetti Elite 300 far beyond normal “camping” tests. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this real-world review, I put the Bluetti Elite 300 (3kWh / 2400W) through farm-grade stress tests — welding, irrigation pumping, solar charging, and even backing … Read More

Bluetti Elite 300 Review: Can a 3kWh Battery Run a House?

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Can a portable battery weld steel, run a bore pump, and power a house? I pushed the Bluetti Elite 300 far beyond normal “camping” tests. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this real-world review, I put the Bluetti Elite 300 (3kWh / 2400W) through farm-grade stress tests — welding, irrigation pumping, solar charging, and even backing … Read More

Bluetti Elite 300 Review: Can a 3kWh Battery Run a House?

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Can a portable battery weld steel, run a bore pump, and power a house? I pushed the Bluetti Elite 300 far beyond normal “camping” tests. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this real-world review, I put the Bluetti Elite 300 (3kWh / 2400W) through farm-grade stress tests — welding, irrigation pumping, solar charging, and even backing … Read More

Blackberries Gone — Using Nature, Not Chemicals

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Blackberries are one of Australia’s most stubborn farm weeds — and spraying often doesn’t work. On this farm, they’re disappearing without chemicals. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode of Farm Learning, Tim Thompson visits regenerative farmer Jackie Checkley to explore practical, proven ways to control blackberries naturally. Using strategic grazing, bale grazing, soil pressure, … Read More

Steel Stay End Assemblies on Timber Posts Made Easy

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Steel end assemblies on timber posts just got easier — and a whole lot tougher. In this video, I show you how the Rotech steel stay kit adapts perfectly to timber posts using a single pin, giving you the strength, adjustability, and speed of steel without changing how you build your fences. Join this channel to get access to perks: … Read More

Genius Family Behind Disc Seeding Revolution

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Strip Grazing Layout That Actually Works (Full Farm Walk)

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Want healthier pastures, better cattle performance, and clearer paddock design? This farm walkthrough shows exactly how Jackie Czechley uses strip grazing, small paddocks, and water layout to transform a once degraded Gippsland property. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join In this episode, Jackie explains how she designed her farm before putting in a single fence, why 1-hectare … Read More