Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Setting up a small farm shed? Start with the RIGHT tools and skip the costly mistakes. In this video I raid “Aladdin’s Cave” with Sam from Horsley Engineering (near Goulburn, NSW) to build a practical starter tool kit for a small farm workshop — what to buy new, what to buy … Read More
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join When fire, UV, and time destroy plastic offsets this one doesn’t. Today, I’m checking out the new Horsley Wholesale Live Loop Electric Fence Offset, made from 304 stainless steel with a porcelain insulator designed to last a lifetime. Sam and Meagan from Horsley Wholesale explain why they built their own and … Read More
Did you know Australia has 4 million wild camels — the largest and healthiest population in the world? 🐪 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Meet Dr Max Bergman from DromeDairy Camel Dairy, north of Perth, who’s turning this misunderstood animal into a regenerative farming success story. From camel milk to sustainable skincare and soil-friendly grazing, Max … Read More
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Concrete might look solid, but it’s the silent killer of rural fences. In this video, I show you why concrete fails — and the smarter, faster way to build strong end assemblies that actually last. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join If you’ve ever tried to dig out a broken concrete-set fence post, you know the pain. … Read More
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join “You can actually train cattle to come running… for molasses!” 🐮👇 If someone had told you that a cow could be trained like a dog, would you believe them? One Australian farmer didn’t — until he tried it. By using a rum distillery byproduct called Dunder, he’s created a powerful behavioural … Read More
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Can a mixed-species pasture and low-stress stock handling turn a cropped farm into a thriving grazing business—in just 3 years? On a 600 ha property north of Perth, Sarah & Jeff share how they shifted from cropping to regenerative grazing, used simple attractants (blue tub, dunder, carob pods), and now see … Read More
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Are you stuck in the “lime every few years” cycle? Soil scientist Phil Mulvey joins me in the vineyard to unpack how pH really works — from aluminium toxicity and CEC (cation exchange capacity) to buffering and why plant diversity can stabilise pH and rebuild soil structure. We compare lime vs … Read More
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Make cattle handling safer and easier with the right gate setup. In this video, Ash Dowden shows how ropes, springs, and slam-shut catches can transform your cattle yards into low stress stock handling systems. Whether you’re drafting cattle, moving mobs through yards, or keeping yourself out of harm’s way, these gate … Read More
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Build stronger cattle fences without welding! 🐂💪 In this video, Tim Thompson shows how Davo’s fencing clips can turn weld mesh panels and steel railings into rock-solid cattle fencing around gateways, holding paddocks, and forcing yards. No welder required — just the right clips and a few simple tricks. Nicole from … Read More
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Build stronger cattle fences without welding! 🐂💪 In this video, Tim Thompson shows how Davo’s fencing clips can turn weld mesh panels and steel railings into rock-solid cattle fencing around gateways, holding paddocks, and forcing yards. No welder required — just the right clips and a few simple tricks. Nicole from … Read More
Is this the easiest robot mower yet? The Hookii Neomow X ditches RTK and instead uses LAR SLAM vision navigation + satellite connectivity to mow up to 1.5 acres with three mowing zones, no-go areas, and smart obstacle avoidance. In this video, I put the Hookii Neomow X through its paces—from unboxing and setup, to app troubleshooting, to real-world mowing … Read More
Tired of heavy chicken coops that are a pain to move? At Forage Farms in southeast Queensland, Hamish shares a smart DIY chicken tractor design that makes moving broilers quick and easy—even for one person! This simple build uses lever arms and adjustable clearance so you can glide your coop across different terrain without stress. Whether you’re raising pastured broilers … Read More
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtlC5DtsgZKCM8gislyDJw/join Can your soil pass Nicole Masters’ 5 paddock tests? In this hands-on field walk at Forage Farms (Gympie, QLD), Nicole shows how to dig, smell, and read soil to spot compaction, root barriers, ethylene, nitrogen overloads (hello, chickens 🐔), and how to kickstart aggregation and fungal recovery. We cover: shovel tests, … Read More
Truck fault codes stopping you in your tracks? On Challa Station in WA, Ash Dowden tests the Ancel HD3400 Pro diagnostic tool on his Mack truck. After months of fault codes and frustrating derates, could this tool finally reset and clear the errors? In this video: ✅ Full unboxing & setup of the Ancel HD3400 Pro ✅ Live test on … Read More
Big banks, bigger problems? We test an interceptor bank on fragile rangeland in WA — and show why a lighter-touch method, “scoloping”, can slow water, stop gully heads, and kickstart plant growth without creating new erosion hot spots. In this step-by-step field demo at Challa Station (near Mount Magnet, WA), Ash Dowden and I break down: What causes gully head … Read More
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Truck fault codes stopping you in your tracks? On Challa Station in WA, Ash Dowden tests the Ancel HD3400 Pro diagnostic tool on his Mack truck. After months of fault codes and frustrating derates, could this tool finally reset and clear the errors? In this video: ✅ Full unboxing & setup of the Ancel HD3400 Pro ✅ Live test on … Read More
Discover how soil, microbes, and fungi can transform farms, vineyards, and gardens for resilience, fertility, and carbon storage. 🌱 At Orange Tractor Vineyards in Albany, WA, Murray Gomm shows very simply how microbes, fungi, and soil chemistry work together to unlock nutrients, build soil structure, and increase water holding capacity. This isn’t just farming — it’s Regenerative Agriculture 101, where … Read More
Can a farm really bounce back from erosion and drought? In this episode, I visit Martin Royds at Jillamatong (Braidwood, NSW), a long term practitioner of natural sequence farming and regenerative agriculture, who has spent 30 years rehydrating his property, restoring wetlands, and increasing biodiversity. But that’s not all — I also meet Phoebe, who has transformed her farm in … Read More
Want to restore fertility, fix salinity, and rehydrate your landscape? This deep dive with regenerative farming legend Martin Royds at Jillamatong (Braidwood, NSW) reveals practical midslope management techniques—including contour banks, compost berms, and tree planting strategies—that you can apply to dramatically improve water infiltration and soil health on your farm. 👉 Learn how Martin turned salt scalds into productive pastures … Read More
Want accurate farm weather data without the hassle? 🌦️ https://s.vevor.com/QTXWSJ Discount code: VEV5OFF 5% off all Vevor products In this video, I unbox, set up, and test the Vivor YT60234 WiFi Weather Station to see if it’s worth using on farms and rural properties. From rainfall recording errors to surprisingly good wind and temperature tracking, I’ll show you exactly what … Read More
Tired of soggy mail and wet newspapers? 🌧📬 This genius rain-proof spinning mailbox design from Wando Bridge, Victoria, could be the smartest mailbox hack you’ll ever see. Created by local engineer Rod Davidson, this clever invention uses a stub axle bearing and an airfoil so the mailbox automatically spins away from the wind and rain. No more ruined letters, bills, … Read More
What happens when you combine cover crops, microbes, compost, and even sheep in a commercial vineyard? 🍇🐑 In this episode of Farm Learning with Tim Thompson, we visit Oranje Tractor Vineyard near Albany, Western Australia, where Murray shares how regenerative viticulture is transforming his vineyard and orchard. From multi-species cover crops and minimal till techniques to Johnson-Su compost bioreactors, plant … Read More
Want better pasture without blowing the budget? In this video, I show how smarter fencing choices can transform small farms—helping you grow more feed, improve biodiversity, and protect your animals without overspending on steel. From choosing the right wire to comparing fence posts, I break down what you really need for internal fencing, and where you can cut costs without … Read More