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

Can this lightweight power station handle welding, charging, and off-grid living? We put the Anker SOLIX C1000 to the test on a rural Aussie shed — and pushed it to its limits. Link: https://ankerfast.club/dj1dr3 Code: FARMTT Whether you’re a farmer, off-grid adventurer, or just need serious backup power, the Anker SOLIX C1000 portable power station promises high output, expandable capacity, … Read More

Want healthier pastures and stronger plants? This simple BRIX test could be the tool you’re missing. It’s cheap, easy, and tells you more than you’d think. In this video, I’m joined by Ben from GreenMate Agriculture to demonstrate how to test your pasture or crop health using a refractometer and a garlic press. BRIX testing can help you track plant … Read More

Can one man’s simple ideas reverse decades of land degradation in Australia? Peter Andrews thinks so—and he’s got the proof. In this exclusive video, Tim Thompson visits legendary landscape restorer Peter Andrews, the mind behind Natural Sequence Farming, to explore practical ways everyday landholders can restore water, fertility, and balance to Australian soil—without chemicals or expensive infrastructure. ✔ Learn how … Read More

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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