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SOLO is a leader in sprayer technology. One of the most important features of a SOLO product is its characteristically high-quality German manufacturing. Yet, SOLO sprayers are not only emblematic of the SOLO brand; they are designed with the spirit of the customer in mind. So, if YOU – the customer – are hardworking and...Read More

With a reputation forged by 80 years of electric fencing experience, Speedrite remains the brand that farmers can trust. Tru-Test Group, the company behind Speedrite, is a world leader in electric fencing and Hayes Fencing Tools, helping ensure animals are contained and pastures are managed for sustainable, profitable results. Energizer joules explained Every electric fencing energizer...Read More

Shearing shed safety is a serious concern. Preventable injuries cost farmers, contractors and the wool industry significant sums annually, not to mention the pain and suffering caused by the injuries. Heiniger, one of the pioneers of workplace safety, invests heavily in research and development and listens to the demands of the shearing industry. The safety...Read More

Australian Wool Innovation has stated it will progress with its Wool Exchange Portal (WEP) beyond the scoping stage and is now moving to the “discovery stage” where the portal is built. Expected industry benefits are $38 million over the first 15 years. In this article Mecardo puts this expected benefit into perspective. In March 2016...Read More

Dr Domenic Dell’Osa, Senior Livestock Agronomist with Bayer Animal Health says “ the latest new sheep backline lousicide based on a novel active has just been released to the Australian market.” Viper is a next generation sheep lousicide containing thiacloprid, a high potency neonicotinoid insecticide that knocks down lice quickly by affecting their nervous system,...Read More

Following six years of development, Virbac has just released Tridectin® to the Australian sheep market. Tridectin is a new class of combination drench, and is a powerful tool in the fight against gastrointestinal sheep parasites. This is the first and only combination drench in Australia to include the highly potent active moxidectin – the most...Read More

We have been hearing for years that growth in the Chinese middle class is going to impact demand for Australian farm commodities. In the last year we have been noticing higher lamb and mutton prices, in the face of similar supply. Export data provides some insight into where the demand is coming from, and how...Read More

Every time you drench your sheep with a triple combination drench like HAT-TRICK, you fight resistance by killing more resistant worms in your sheep. Fewer survivors mean fewer eggs from resistant worms to contaminate your pasture after drenching. This can greatly slow resistance development, clean out your sheep and allow them to focus on production....Read More

Thunderbird, a proud Australian manufacturer of livestock management and animal weighing systems for the rural market, have been manufacturing their products in Mudgee, NSW for more than 30 years. Sourcing high quality components to suit the harsh Australian conditions, the Thunderbird Design Engineer and Management team provide our local farmer with innovative features and simplified...Read More