Farms are prime targets for theft—and most are too easy. In this video, we visit Kirby Smart Farm to explore simple, research-backed ways to protect your property using crime prevention strategies like signage, physical barriers, and surveillance. We cover the concept of territorial reinforcement, how to make your property a “hardened target,” and why clear signs, secure gates, and even … Read More

Soil pH affects everything—from plant growth to stock health. But many farmers don’t realise how dramatic the impacts are… or how to test for it properly. In this episode, we dive into the fundamentals of soil pH, how it works, and how to measure it right on your farm. Using basic tools (and a pocket knife), we explore what happens … Read More

See what happens when soil is left bare and unprotected. In this visual comparison, we explore the rapid degradation of sandy soils without organic matter or plant cover—and why ground litter is your best defence against erosion and compaction. This short field demo shows exactly how fragile soils break apart and blow away when exposed to sun and wind. Whether … Read More

Can goats help fix your weed problem and boost farm productivity? In this episode, Tim Thompson interviews Dr. John Walker from Texas A&M at the 2025 International Rangeland Congress. Discover how targeted grazing using sheep and goats can turn weedy paddocks into productive pastures—without chemicals. Learn how goats can be selectively bred with EBV”s to prefer weedy, invasive species like … Read More

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Can water-smart farming and simple fencing transform a drought-stricken farm? Join Tim Thompson on 2,000 hectares of picturesque country near Boorowa, NSW, with 8th-generation regenerative farmer Charlie Arnott. Discover how smart grazing, contouring, and water management keep this farm productive even during drought—and how abattoir closures threaten the future of family farms. 🌾 In This Episode: How to rebuild hydrology … Read More

What if the biggest problem with revegetation is excluding animals? 🐐 Join Tim Thompson and renowned regenerative horticulture expert Colin Arnold as they demonstrate an unconventional solution, using goats to rescue a failed native revegetation project. Discover how managed grazing can reduce weed pressure, restore biodiversity, and support long term land rehabilitation. You’ll learn: Why native plantings often fail in … Read More

Your soil could be quietly failing—and it only takes 3 weeks. Ever heard of “Sunday soil”? It’s dry by Monday, eroded by Wednesday, and bare of life by the weekend. In this episode, soil scientist Phil Mulvey explores what happens when fragile sandy soils lose cover. Using a field example and firsthand experience, Phil demonstrates how quickly soil structure, organic … Read More

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What if you could double your livestock gains, restore native grasslands, and ditch chemical fertilizers—just by changing how you grow crops? Join Tim Thompson near Gulgong, NSW, for an in-depth look at Colin Seis’s revolutionary pasture cropping system. A fourth-generation farmer who overcame devastation after a bushfire, Colin turned his crisis into a world-renowned model for regenerative agriculture. Get Colin’s … Read More

Can native grasses reduce pests, boost fertility, and cut input costs in olive groves? Join Tim Thompson in Mudgee, NSW, as he meets olive grower and native grass researcher Peter Ampt. Discover how a living grove floor of native grasses improves soil health, supports beneficial insects, and reduces the need for herbicides and fertilisers—all while enhancing olive oil production. Learn … Read More

Can goats, fencing, and native grasses bring a 70,000-acre outback farm back from the brink? Join Tim Thompson as he visits Etiwanda Station near Cobar, NSW, to explore how one family turned ecological and financial crisis into a thriving, resilient business using regenerative grazing practices. Discover how multi-species grazing, clever selection and sequence of animal species, rotational paddock design, native … Read More

Want to divide your paddocks without pulling down existing fences? This is the simplest way to do it—fast, strong, and ready in a weekend. Paddock subdivision is one of the best things you can do for: ✔️ Soil health ✔️ Pasture productivity ✔️ Stock performance ✔️ Weed control ✔️ Feed cost reduction But most people put it off because it’s … Read More

🌱 What happens when you let nature lead your grazing system? Join me as I walk the paddocks with Charles Massy, Australia’s most respected voice in regenerative agriculture and author of Call of the Reed Warbler. We talk kangaroo grass recovery, birdlife resurgence, smart water and fencing design—and the mistakes and lessons from decades of regen grazing. 🐑 If you’re … Read More

Would you grow a crop with no herbicide, no fertiliser, and barely any machinery? Liam and Bruce Maynard are pioneering a radical, profitable method called No-Kill Cropping—and it’s rewriting the rulebook for dryland farmers across Australia. In this episode, we explore: 🌾 Dry sowing into weed-covered paddocks 🐄 Integrating livestock into cropping rotations 🚜 Using minimal machinery with maximum results … Read More

Want your cattle rail to look sharp and last decades? In this video, Rob Bailey from Bathurst NSW and his expert team walk us through the right way to install steel cattle rail—from top rail alignment to compound corner cuts, gear and welding techniques. This is real-world knowledge from one of the best fencing teams in Australia. Whether you’re fencing … Read More

Charles Massy, author of Call of the Reed Warbler, is a leading voice in regenerative agriculture. In this exclusive walk-through on his Monaro property, Charles shares what decades of practice have taught him—from the return of native kangaroo grass to birdlife regeneration, grazing rotation, water infrastructure, and what we can all learn from nature’s cues. Whether you’re new to regen … Read More

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How strong is your fence end assembly, really? We pushed this setup to the limit with 5 sets of strainers, a load cell, and serious line wire tension. 💥 The result? A rock-solid assembly that moves through the ground rather than twists—exactly what you want for long-term fence stability. 📏 Tested at 2.2 kilonewtons tension with barely 1° of post … Read More

Discover why Ray Hall, a New South Wales farmer and former banking executive, radically transformed his traditional grazing operation into a regenerative farming model—all driven by hard-nosed business logic. In this exclusive interview, Ray shares how set stocking, rising input costs, and declining profits forced him to rethink everything. Learn about his transition to rotational grazing, multi-species pastures, and the … Read More

This is NOT your standard wheat paddock 🌾 Join us just outside Rutherglen, Victoria, on the property of Ian Congdon and Courtney Young, where organic wheat is transformed into high-value flour on-site. Learn how Woodstock Flour is vertically integrating, using regenerative agriculture and traditional equipment to create a thriving small business that supports the local community. 👉 Visit Woodstock Flour: … Read More

Ever wondered how to safely help an echidna that’s stuck? 🦔 In this video, we show a simple, safe, and humane way to loosen an echidna from where it has dug itself in, so it can be relocated without harm. Watch how a gentle flow of water encourages this amazing little creature to pop up safely, ready to be transported … Read More

Burr Busted! How One Farmer Beat Weeds Without Chemicals Weeds taking over your paddocks? In this episode of Farm Learning, Tim Thompson meets Liam Maynard near Narromine, NSW, where oats are doing what herbicides couldn’t—smothering galvanized burr naturally. 🌱 Learn how direct sowing into weed-infested ground is transforming poor pastures into productive grazing blocks, without a single drop of chemical. … Read More

Avoid Costly and Dangerous Mistakes When Fencing! 🚜⚡ Before you drive in posts, ask yourself: could there be buried services like water, gas, or power lines in the way? Striking one could cause serious injury — or cost you thousands! Always Dial Before You Dig (link in description) when fencing a boundary. And remember: keep internal services at least half … Read More