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Olive business

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Fri, 11/06/2015 - 15:17 #1

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8 years 6 months
lfraser
Last seen: 11/06/2015 - 15:17
Joined: 11/06/2015 - 14:57

Olive business

Hi, my partner and I are looking at purchasing a property that currently has 2000plus olive trees on it. At this stage I am unsure of what type of olives they are however the ad does say they are mature. As far as I'm aware they are just planted on the property but are not currently being harvested or run as a business.
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Cattle branding - fire v electric

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Mon, 11/02/2015 - 14:33 #1

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8 years 6 months
Comraich
Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
Joined: 11/02/2015 - 13:05

Cattle branding - fire v electric

We are about to brand for the first time - about a dozen head this year, never more than that in future. Not sure whether to opt for a fire brand or an electric - which is better for smallholders like us? Thanks Peter

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How to remove algae from troughs

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Sat, 10/31/2015 - 19:40 #1

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Shannon
Last seen: 05/13/2018 - 20:47
Joined: 12/27/2012 - 12:34

How to remove algae from troughs

Just wondering if anyone has any solutions to getting rid of algae in water troughs (supplied by bore water)?

 

And any way to prevent it from occuring?

 

Thanks

 

Lisa

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Cattle forage oat crop - is it safe

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Sat, 10/31/2015 - 19:38 #1

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Shannon
Last seen: 05/13/2018 - 20:47
Joined: 12/27/2012 - 12:34

Cattle forage oat crop - is it safe

Hi All,

 

We put in a forage oat crop earlier in the year and have been strip feeding our cattle on it.

 

My concern is the oats have now set seed and wondering if it is still safe to feed off without risk of bloat etc?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Lisa

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Best sheep for wet climate

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Mon, 10/26/2015 - 21:31 #1

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8 years 11 months
Jusfarming
Last seen: 12/19/2021 - 18:07
Joined: 06/05/2015 - 20:43

Best sheep for wet climate

Hi all, We have recently purchased land (ex dairy farm run off block) with average rainfall up to 900 m in south west Western Australia. Traditionally this is dairy/cattle area, however I'm looking at the viability of sheep instead, and am aware sheep can have foot issues.
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Hydraulic tensioner on NH small square baler

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Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:47 #1

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benjoglove
Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
Joined: 01/04/2013 - 14:49

Hydraulic tensioner on NH small square baler

Hi all,

 

I have a hydraulic tensioner on my small NH sqaure baler. The two rods that hold the hydraulic ram that pushes the tension plate onto the bale has a bolt on either side. Currently the nuts are right up the top. Do these need to go down a bit to have tighter bales or will the ram when adjusted using the pump wheel be enough? Hope this makes sense! If not I'll post a photo.

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Sheep fencing repairs

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Sat, 10/17/2015 - 19:08 #1

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Kaz
Last seen: 07/06/2023 - 21:03
Joined: 04/05/2015 - 09:51

Sheep fencing repairs

Hello I am finally about to settle on my purchased property and went and completed a final inspection today. The previous owner has kindly left me some lambs who managed to evade the final round up before settlement. However on a walk today I have noted some areas of the fence mesh have been pushed up where wildlife seem to pass through. We had no intention of keeping livestock but am happy I have been left a few sheep and now I want to add to the flock and get my PIC so he can transfer them to me.

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Insurance

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Wed, 10/14/2015 - 12:02 #1

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Helen Jessup
Last seen: 10/14/2015 - 12:02
Joined: 10/14/2015 - 11:54

Insurance

We have approx 25 hectares of land on the East Coast of Tasmania on which we have recently erected shed. We are not farming it yet but do intend to re vegetate it as it is very degraded. What kind of insurance is appropriate and who might provide the best deals?
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