Hi,

This is information rather than a question. I built a drip irrigation system that operates with a small 12V pump, which is connected to a solar charger and battery. The system has been very troublesome, so I am posting some info about my tribulations in case it is helpful to anybody else.

The system consists of:

* 12V 14.7 litres per minute, 40 psi pump (cheap pump, you can get them online for well under $100)

* 12V gel cel battery (now 26 AH, but started with 12 AH)

* 40 watt solar panel (but started with 8 watt)

Hi there

We are presently using weaner rings on a number of our calves and note that some are still sucking even with the ring on.

Has anyone come accross this before. 

The ring is yellow with barbs.

I have knee high fodder, and no stock. Do I buy some young cattle or take the grass off and make silage . 

I want to measure the water flows to the troughs on my farm. I can't find a meter that attaches to 50mm pipe. It would be good if the data could be recorded and/or studied remotley.

I can find industrial types but the cost is huge and the order is too small to intrest the sales people i talk to, so they rarely call back

Anybody got any thoughts?

Dear farm expert

I would like to know what the proses and the costs are to consolidate two small neighboring properties in NSW. As I understand a property must be min 40ha in size to be able to get a building entitlement. The two properties are just over 70ha combined. Will it be worth buying with the intent to consolidate? 

Thanking you

Ivan

I have just purchased a cattle property and am looking to replace the old cattle yards with a new set of portable ones. I have noticed that most yards have the crush's with the working side on the inside/holding pen? I have worked with cattle in the crush from the outside (offside) of the yards in the past, is there a reason why most crush's have the working side on the inside? I would think that this would be more hazardous having all your branding irons and working with your back to a pen full of animals? 

Does anyone have this product? Anyone heard anything about them?

I saw an ad on google and did some research. The owner Ian created the product and runs the company himself. He also owns his own farm so I am inclined to believe the product works. My local store doesnt stock it but they think it would be a good idea to try. Seen the video online of how it work sand look great.