Recovering from Drought on Australian Farms
The harsh Australian climate is an all too familiar challenge for farmers across the nation. Perhaps one of the most prominent issues of all are the impacts created by drought. Recovering from drought can be especially difficult as farmers try to manage their resources and maintain the productivity of their property.Read more
What Makes a Good Cattle Yard Design?
Regardless of the head of cattle you rear on your property, a good cattle yard design can make livestock management significantly easier. Raising livestock is hard work, but it’s made easier by having the right infrastructure on hand – that includes cattle yards. A poorly designed cattle yard can increase the risk of accident or injury to both cattle and farm hands. Investing in a modern and well-designed cattle yard, can significantly reduce the rate of farm related incidents.Read more
Steel Supplies Charters Towers is Hiring a Welder/Boilermaker
Steel Supplies Charters Towers is looking for a welder/boilermaker to join our Charters Towers team with some basic experience in the capacity of a full-time position.Read more
Steel Supplies Charters Towers is Hiring a Project Supervisor
Steel Supplies Charters Towers is looking for a project supervisor to join our team in Charters Towers to supervise teams on job sites for sheds, cattle yards and other steel fabrications. Experience in supervising will ensure that you lead your team to provide quality work for our extensive client base.Read more
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?
