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Better connecting farmers with consumers
LEADING Austral- ian voices have come together to better connect farmers with consumers through the Telling Our Story Initiative.
In leading the pro- ject, National Farmers’ Federation president Fiona Simson is joined by businesspeople Richard Goyder, Ali- son Watkins and Rob- bie Sefton.
The NFF has also welcomed Meat & Livestock Australia as a founding partner.
Ms Simson said Australians continued to support farmers through tough times such as drought and floods and increas- ingly wanted to learn more about modern agriculture.
“The community is interested in the story behind their chicken, eggs, beef, lamb, pork, milk, wool, cotton and more,” she said.
“And, farmers take very seriously their responsibility to grow food and fibre in a sus- tainable, ethical and safe manner that meets contemporary commu- nity expectations.
“As the peak body leading Australian agriculture, it is the NFF’s role to better explain why and how farmers grow what we do in our pursuit to as- sist to sustain Australia and the world.”
With the support of partners such as MLA, NFF is committed to doing just this by shar- ing modern Australian agriculture’s story.
MLA managing di- rector Jason Strong agreed.
“Australian farmers are among the most progressive in the world, and it’s vital we continue to share our story with consumers in Australia and glob- ally,” he said.
“The Australian red meat industry has a goal to be carbon neu- tral by 2030 and this is part of a broader body of work designed to ensure Australia con- tinues to lead the world in sustainable red meat production and be rec- ognised for doing so.”
Businesses and oth- ers with a passion for agriculture’s future are invited to join with NFF, MLA and the high-profile advisory committee members on this important ini- tiative.
“We need a team ap- proach to better con- necting farmers and what they do with their fellow Australians,” Ms Simson said.
Organisations and individuals wanting to learn more about Tell- ing Our Story can con- tact Laureta Wallace via lwallace@nff.org. au or 0408 448 250.
Field day season – water is the issue
THE Aussie Pumps team is ready for this season of field days across the country, with a clear rec- ognition that water secu- rity is the biggest single issue.
The company launched its Drought Buster pro- gram late last year, de- signed to introduce farm- ers to more efficient ways of moving water at all levels.
The self-priming cen- trifugal pump range was fast tracked into a pro- gram to offer farmers re- duced prices for diesel- drive pumps with extend- ed payment terms.
High-pressure self- priming centrifugal pumps also provide huge fuel savings.
Aussie Pumps’ formula was simple.
The company intro- duced big 3” and 4” port- able Kubota diesel engine powered pumps marketed under the Drought Buster program.
The pumps come in heavy-duty galvanised steel frames.
Most have electric start as standard and can move water at rates of up to 2600l/pm.
The big Drought Buster pumps are even offered on 90-day payment terms through qualified Aussie Pump dealers called ‘Buy Now Pay Later’.
It’s just another way Aussie Pumps recognises the plight of farmers and at the same time acknowl- edges the huge debt the country has to the agricul- ture sector.
Farmers have helped the company develop what is the most advanced range of self-priming centrifu- gal portable pumps in the world.
The big pumps will be on display at field days around the country as part of this year’s program. Water security the key
With people like Alan Jones, Barnaby Joyce, Twiggy Forrest and many more supporting the cause, the drought affect- ing a huge percentage of Australia’s farming com- munity cannot be ignored.
Aussie Pumps’ Brad Farrugia said, “We can do our bit by allowing farmers to move water the most efficient way possi- ble and at the lowest cost.”
“We can also continue to promote the idea that farmers should demand an infrastructure program to build dams that will har- vest the water from where it is and move it to where it should be.”
New pressure cleaners released
Aussie Pumps listens to farmers and acknowl- edges the huge feedback it gets from attending field days both directly and through its distributor network.
“Our distributors are a terrific pipeline of feed- back about applications and requirements,” Far- rugia said.
“For example, we didn’t realise poultry producers face real problems with clearing blocked drains and are doing it the hard way.
“Using a 4000 or 5000psi Aussie Cobra drain cleaner, drains can be cleared promptly, re- ducing the risk of disease within the poultry opera- tion.”
The machine can also be used as a very effective and time saving pressure cleaner for routine main- tenance wash-down at the poultry farm.
The same principle ap- plies to feedlots, piggeries and even for machinery wash-down applications. New Scuds hit the mar- ket
The new Scud pressure cleaners from Aussie Pumps will be displayed at field days around the country.
The machines feature the OH&S-friendly Scud design with the frames now made from stainless steel, a major upgrade from the old hot-dipped galvanised versions of the past.
These stainless steel frames are not only aes- thetically pleasing but eliminate rust issues.
The machines are built to last and should be sized for the job to make sure the customer gets the right product the first time around.
“We’ll be giving instruc- tion sheets out on pres- sure cleaner application to make sure farmers get the best advice and are not saddled with buying a
machine that is too small for the job,” Farrugia said. Aussie Pumps was founded only 25 years
ago.
It has grown from
strength to strength and exports its products all around the world.
Watch out for Aussie Pumps products at field days around the country and get a taste of the huge advantages provided by this innovative and cus- tomer-focused Australian company.
For more information on Aussie Pumps’ range of products, visit aussie pumps.com.au or contact Aussie Pumps distributors throughout Australia.
Aussie Pumps’ dealer support team will hit the road at field day shows.
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