Why You Should Use Rotational Grazing on Your Farm
No one ever said farming was easy work, but economic recession, working restrictions and temperamental Australian weather have made life all the more challenging on a farm in 2020. Making life a bit easier through trying times often requires clever solutions. Rotational grazing is one farming practice that is becoming increasingly more popular. With the right execution, this grazing strategy can increase productivity and profitability.Read more
Choosing the Right Fencing for Your Farm
When something gets built on a farm, it’s most likely going to stay where it is for a good while. That makes it very important to ensure the right materials are used for a construction project. One choice that comes to mind when thinking about this is fencing – the wrong choice will lead to extra unnecessary work many years into the future.Read more
Why More Australians are Choosing Steel Framing
Take a close look at newer construction builds and you might notice a trend – an increasing use of steel framing. The Australian construction industry has seen a steady increase in steel selection as a frame material, as people pay more attention to the advantages of its use. For a long time now, steel frames have been the obvious choice for use in commercial constructions; they’re built to last. The residential sector is also beginning to pay more attention to its benefits.Read more
Increasing Safety with Cattle Handling Equipment
Safety is a top priority on any farm – neglecting it is a sure way to run the business into the ground. Regular commitment and investment are needed from farmers to properly care for cattle. And while it’s important that farmers invest the effort into tending to their livestock’s needs, there is no substitution for the correct cattle handling equipment. Any experienced farmer knows this and although proper equipment can be costly, it is always well worth the investment. Cleaning, housing and feeding cattle can all require specialised equipment. While each farm has its own unique requirements, some types of equipment are needed on every farm.Read more
Why Farmers Need to Use Cattle Dips
Maintaining livestock welfare is crucial to both the profitability and productivity of any farm. As our understanding of agricultural science has improved, so has the way in which we care for our livestock. Anyone working with livestock knows that sanitary practises are necessary to maintain health and safety for humans and animals alike. Although a farm might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of sanitary environments, hygienic processes are absolutely essential to raising livestock. Cattle dips are one kind of specialised equipment which has become essential to farming cows.Read more
How Our Grazier Experience Makes Our Steel Supplies Better
Making the wrong decision when choosing a steel supplier can be a very expensive mistake with long-term consequences. It requires a significant investment and it’s a decision you’ll most likely be living with for many years. The question is how can you guarantee confidence in your steel supplies?
Why You Should Invest in Steel Cattle Yards
Farmers are always working to improve the farm. Upgrading the property for themselves, their family and livestock is constant work. Steel’s use is increasing in cattle yards and fencing, and for good reason. Having strong and reliable components in a cattle yard will make your farm safer and managing livestock easier. Steel cattle yard components provide a level of structure and durability that wood simply can’t measure up to.Read more
The HomeBuilder Grant and Residential Steel Construction
The Federal Government recently announced the HomeBuilder grant as an additional support measure for the economic stimulus package. HomeBuilder offers $25,000 to eligible applicants who commit to building or renovating their homes this year. Anyone who signs a building contract between 4 June and 31 December 2020 will be able to apply for HomeBuilder.Read more
Using Integrated Pest Management to Protect Your Farm
Any farmer with grazing livestock knows that pastures play a key role in the farm’s success. An unhealthy pasture that doesn’t produce as much grass is a serious cause for concern. If your farm is failing to produce grass, the number of cattle or sheep you can rear will be limited. The productivity of your paddocks is perhaps the largest influence on your profitability as a grazier.Read more
How Technology is Changing the Way We Quote
Quoting has always been a critical step in builder client communications. Clients need to know what they’re getting and how much they’re paying for it. Failure to properly agree on these details prior to construction is a recipe for disaster.Read more
