Mark Jarvis

@paradooprime @todd_venning Not that we ever had heavy skinned sheep but since stopping mulesing 7 years ago ago and tweaking the breeding to accomodate I’d never go back. More lambs weaned, lambs that turn into trade lambs within 8 months, maintained FD and fleece weight. And they just want to grow.

@todd_venning I’ll let them respond or the consultants that support their production outcomes. It’s easy being critical so show us the money Todd. Give them a call , go see them and compare your numbers. I’ll leave it at that. I can send some numbers if u like?

A long long way to go in the sheep industry. Laggards threatening prime lamb and progressive wool producers and the integrity of the commodities we market.

@k_bolto @Agrivetbusiness @paradooprime I’ll challenge him, 20 years experience on the ground tells me it’s been bloody good for our pastures, our sheep productivity and the environment. It’s not all about having the best benchmarking results

@Agrivetbusiness @paradooprime @markjarvo1978 From release photos in X people seem to over cook containment so sheep have feed up to their guts. I think many got the. Message that it what good farmers do but over use it. In early out late. Good on @Agrivetbusiness For raising this. Few would dare challenge

Next year marks 20 years since we and a number of my friends and clients implemented modern containment areas. Large , well watered efficient areas to hold and feed livestock to protect pastures , soils, reduce labour costs and importantly to build up a winter feed wedge.

@paradooprime Haha yes and I reckon we were 10 years behind or WA counterparts

@markjarvo1978 Just listened to a podcast which refers to containment as new tool for livestock businesses. That is great and I think it’s awesome but had a grin on how long it takes for the wheels to turn. We are getting old Jarvo but good to be well ahead of the game😂

@paradooprime Couldn’t have asked for a better finish

A nice bucket to finish October. Weather forecasters for our region bang on since June.

@paradooprime Fantastic 👌

Main catchment dams are full but this makes us water assured quantity wise and water quality for intensive feeding. 50 m off power and 35 m from 75mm main water line. More exploration required in our area as there has been a number of bores found recently which is great.

@paradooprime Gee they are getting desperate for land to want to come out here. Nuts

If you think that wind turbines are going into the prestine Redgum tablelands then think again.They are going to have a massive fight on their hands. Our beautiful landscape will be ruined along with the giant,hundreds of year old redgumd heavily spread across our rolling hills

@ryan_milgate Weapon

If Chuck Norris rode bikes this would be it. #CR500 IYNYK

A few thoughts on an issue that is impacting rural Victoria in a very negative way. The ESV. youtu.be/m1vrKqvZCaI

@James6616 Clarkey does ours with the bobcat a couple times a year.

Looking for an undercover sheep yard cleaning contractor. Anyone know of somebody who does this sort of work in western Vic?

@paradooprime Wish it would grow like this every August. Amazing turn around but does need to keep raining

2 weeks post weaning on commercials and feed exploding. Urea , Progibb and, non saturated soils allowing for higher than normal soil temps has seen enormous pasture growth. If you have fertility, productive species and leaf area .need as much rain as we can get from here on🤞

This is what we have been able to distill so far regarding the APVMA provisional decision on paraquat & diquat. We will keep you posted as we learn more. @WAFarmersGrains @GrainProducers

@paradooprime Yep it’s nuts. Lots of them young ones I assume have come from recent harvested blue gums.

So is anyone out there feeling the pain from plague proportions of kangaroos invading our farms , mostly from Blue Gum plantation havens. Shutting up paddocks of valuable pasture seems a fruitless exercise. Weren’t these trees meant save the planet. Bloody enviro&$$ disaster

@paradooprime This system fizzing was very dissapointing. 😢

40 mls in 6 months is a challenge. Wettest 3 months coming up in our winter dominant climate and we will have to have some serious rain on the way to hit 600 mm longterm average. A mild winter would be best but we need 30 ml soon🙏🤞.

@MoorallaMerino Hey Rick we use AgriWebb and are very happy with it. I think mobble worth a look too.

Hi farming community, we are looking to change our farm management software we’re program. Mainly livestock based also like to record paddock history’s. Eg fert pastures ect. Needs to be phone and desktop friendly. Please comment with what you like thank you.

@87Wlc @Yangya182 @DyringTom do you remember what we wrapped the butec in?

@87Wlc @Yangya182 We did also put a wetsuit style stubbie holder similar around it too from memory

#askX what pain relief are people using or recommending at lamb marking? Have been using Trisolfen in the past and wondering what’s the best option

@87Wlc @Yangya182 Yeah it’s the only way me made it work. Just sit it in hot water 20mins before it’s needed. Once it’s warm seems ok for the duration of emptying it

@paradooprime Pretty satisfying looking back at a cleaned up paddock though 👌

That time of year. Sowing prep. Love my Redgums all year except for the 2 weeks we have clean up their shedded bits😩