This could be the smartest floodgate you’ll ever see. At Challa Station in WA’s Murchison region, Ash Dowden has built a 250m floodgate that’s withstood floods so fierce the water almost tops the fence posts. In this video, we break down the clever engineering—from strainer posts and chain-link hinges to wire choices and quick-reset safety features—that make it last. Whether … Read More
Imagine growing multiple crops in the same paddock… …boosting biodiversity, reducing pests, lowering input costs, and diversifying income streams — all without sacrificing harvest efficiency. In this episode of Farm Learning, I visit Martin Williams from Nyngan, NSW, who has developed a practical multi-species cropping system and seed separation process that lets farmers harvest and sell four crops where they … Read More
This isn’t your average Suzuki Sierra… Out in the paddocks, this tough little 4WD has been reborn as a cattle mustering machine — fast, agile, and built to handle whatever the herd throws at it. The action is non-stop: dust clouds, tight turns, and precision stock work that’ll make you rethink what a Sierra can do. But the real story … Read More
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Father’s Day Sale – Up to 38% Off: • Official site: https://bit.ly/EFTim • Amazon: https://bit.ly/4lHIlu9 • eBay: https://bit.ly/3U6xmP2 Can the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max handle real off-grid life? In this hands-on review, I push this portable power station to its limits, running everything from fridges and tools to welders – and even test solar charging on a cold winter day … Read More
Can small farms thrive near cities? Absolutely – with enterprise stacking. In this video, I visit a 160-acre regenerative farm in Jarrahdale, WA, where Alyssa shares how she turned degraded land into a profitable, diversified farm using enterprise stacking and regenerative agriculture principles. From pasture-raised eggs to meat sheep, olives, honey, veggies, and a no-dig market garden, this farm shows … Read More
Could a fence really stop an invasion? Discover the incredible story of Western Australia’s Rabbit-Proof Fence – once the longest fence in the world and still protecting farms today. This is not just any fence – it’s a 3,200 km engineering feat built to save agriculture from an unstoppable wave of rabbits in the early 1900s. Join Tim Thompson as … Read More
Could a fence really stop an invasion? Discover the incredible story of Western Australia’s Rabbit-Proof Fence – once the longest fence in the world and still protecting farms today. This is not just any fence – it’s a 3,200 km engineering feat built to save agriculture from an unstoppable wave of rabbits in the early 1900s. Join Tim Thompson as … Read More
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Don’t let a simple mistake ruin your trip! 🚨 Whether you’re towing a farm trailer, caravan, or camper, checking your wheel bearings is one of the most important safety steps before hitting the road. In this quick video, Ash Dowden shows you the easy way to check and maintain your bearings so you can avoid dangerous failures and costly repairs. … Read More
Turn your compost into a powerhouse fertilizer! In this video, we dive into the Johnson-Su Bioreactor method and show you how to transform finished compost into liquid biological fertilizer that’s perfect for farms, gardens, or even a kitchen garden. Join Tim and Christel as they break down: ✔ How the Johnson-Su system works ✔ Why it creates biologically active, pH-balanced … Read More
When your livelihood depends on your truck, the last thing you need is limp mode in the middle of the outback. For station owner Ash Dowden, his Mack Truck has become a nightmare—constantly going into limp mode over something as simple as a loose sensor connection on rough roads. The real problem? Mack locks their diagnostic tools behind factory systems, … Read More
Australia’s arid rangelands can recover faster than you think! 🌱 See how deep ripping and smart grazing transformed degraded soil into productive pasture in just 4 years. Full Description: When fragile country loses its topsoil, is it game over? Not if you know what Ross Stains knows! In this episode of Farm Learning, we explore how large-scale station owners in … Read More
Turn garden scraps into powerful microbe-rich compost—on a budget. In this video, we visit Crystal Mathelot, a native plant grower east of Perth, to see how she’s applying regenerative agriculture techniques to horticulture composting—and getting amazing early microbial results. Learn how to build a simple, effective compost system using leftover fencing materials, no power tools, and a clever trick with … Read More
Can you really muster cattle without even being there? At Idracowra Station near Alice Springs, Angus McKay shows us how fencing water with self-trapping yards makes mustering faster, easier, and less stressful—for both cattle and people. By controlling access to water, Angus uses inward and outward traps to condition his cattle to enter yards on their own. The result? A … Read More
Can a simple, low-cost robotic mower outperform the big names? I put this prototype autonomous mower through its paces — no RTK, no Wi-Fi setup, no app-based drama. Just a base station and the mower… and off it goes. But is it any good? In this review, I test this AI-powered robot lawnmower in one of the toughest backyard environments … Read More
Can you grow pasture in one of the driest years on record? On a family farm north of Melbourne, regenerative strategies are turning dust into soil—even with just 80mm of rain in 6 months. In this episode, we break down 4 proven techniques to build drought-resilient pastures, reduce inputs, and improve long-term productivity using biology and smart bale grazing. You’ll … Read More
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What if the key to resilient, productive pastures was hidden in your soil’s DNA? In this video, I visit Gippsland dairy farmer John Follett, who’s turned his farm around using cutting-edge biological agronomy and soil microbiome testing. After surviving droughts and reducing mastitis to nearly zero, John shares how DNA-driven soil analysis changed everything. Agronomist Peter and Ben from GreenMate … Read More
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Can a budget doorbell really double as a security camera? In this full hands-on review, Tim installs and tests the XTU J7 Smart home Doorbell, a wireless video doorbell with HD video, night vision, and cloud/SD card storage. It’s compact, affordable, easy to set up—but is it actually secure? We walk through unboxing, setup, waterproof testing (yes, with a hose), … Read More