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Queensland 2018 Online Search Farming Information QUEENSLAND Stud Breeders Guide Classified Directory 2018 I UE SS 17 RRP: $9.95* @FarmGuideAustralia The new workhorses of the world Energy effi cient soluti ons for With this new and straightf orward range your farm or business with of tractors, Massey Ferguson has taken amazing new technology to help with the concept.... increased..... farmguide.com.au is now your online agricultural portal for all your farming information, news stories, sale dates, show and field days, farming advice and more..... visit us at www.farmguide.com.au NSWIFC.indd 1 17/08/2018 11:03:10 AM 1 Welcome to FarmGuide Queensland Postal Address PO Box 326 Black Rock VIC 3193 Phone: 03 9584 1666 Fax: 03 9584 1555 www.farmguide.com.au Dear Reader, Welcome to the 17th Edition of the Queensland FarmGuide. FarmGuide is an annual publication produced specifically to meet the needs of the farming community and is delivered by Australia Post to farmers and businesses related to farming each year. FarmGuide is made up of three specific sections:- QLD FarmGuide to Welcome Information Pages full of important reference material tailored specifically to meet the needs of farmers. Government departments use the guide as a way of disseminating information of the farming community. There are various articles on Farm Safety, Land and Water, Livestock, Health & Wellbeing and many more important issues. Stud Breeders Guide is a comprehensive listing of breeders throughout Queensland. Breed associations provide comprehensive listings of their members from Alpacas, Cattle, Sheep to Working Dogs. Classified Directory lists all businesses who want to do business with farmers. Whether you want a new Motorbike, Fencing materials, a new Pump or even a new car FarmGuide has is all. FarmGuide has now launched its new online portal to make it even easier to find a range of businesses throughout Australia who want to sell their products or services to farmers. You can view the guide online or use the search facility to find a relevant business. Better still if you know who you are looking for just type in their name on the home page. Please enjoy this issue of FarmGuide and ensure that you support the businesses who want to deal with you, the farmer. FarmGuide Management. IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE The following notice contains important information for directory users and businesses with Complimentary Listings. 1. FarmGuide is published by FarmGuide Pty Ltd, and in these notices is referred to as FarmGuide. 2. Except as required by law, FarmGuide gives no express or implied warranties in relation to this Directory. FarmGuide takes great care in compiling this directory, but makes no guarantee that the material in this directory is free from errors or omissions. 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Enquiries should be directed to the publisher. 2 Contents Land & Water Management Identification Chart - Weeds ..................................................15 Soil Results – a simple interpretation .....................................23 Smart irrigation for your farm .................................................24 What to look for when selecting your borehole pump ...........25 Weather Information Pages Information Rainfall Chart .........................................................................26 Rainfall Averages ...................................................................28 Internet Services The future of farming will be Internet driven ...........................29 Welcome to FarmGuide Farm Safety Welcome to FarmGuide Queensland ......................................1 DRSABCD action plan ...........................................................30 Safety on your property .........................................................31 Working near overhead powerlines .......................................33 Important Information What is LPG? ........................................................................35 Safety First When Excavating - Dial Before You Dig ..............36 Spider Chart/Southcott?? .....................................................37 Agricultural Contacts ...............................................................4 Flying Doctor issues new Agricultural Show & Field Days .............................................. 11 snakebite advice ................................................................38 FarmGuide Pty. Ltd. ABN 67 985 805 351 Postal Address: PO Box 326 Black Rock VIC 3193 Phone: (03) 9584 1666 Email: [email protected] www.farmguide.com.au 3 Health & Wellbeing Pest Animal Control Is gambling becoming an issue for you? ...............................39 Firearm Safety .......................................................................47 Financial Services Education & Training Helping primary producers thrive Educating the next across generations ............................................................40 generation...........................................................................48 Pages Information Insurance Stud Breeders Guide ................. 50 Farm Signage ........................................................................41 Protect your farm assets .......................................................43 Livestock Classified Directory ...................... ? Is it fit to load?........................................................................44 Succession Planning Farm Succession Planning ...................................................45 4 Emergency Services Australian Banana Australian Chamber Growers’ Council of Commerce and Industry Emergency 000 www.abgc.org.au PO Box 309 www.acci.asn.au Crimestoppers 1800 333 000 Brisbane Market QLD 4106 PO Box 6005 Kingston ACT 2604 Lifeline 13 11 14 T: 07 3278 4786 T: 02 6270 8000 Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 Australian Barramundi Australian Chicken Information Hotlines Farmer’s Association Growers’ Council www.abfa.org.au www.acgc.org.au Border Watch Hotline 1800 009 623 PO Box 26 Lvl 6/183 North Quay Bush Support Line 1800 805 391 Cooroy QLD 4563 Brisbane QLD 4003 T: 07 3837 4747 CRIMFISH 1800 274 634 T: 0401 692 601 Australian Chicken Emergency Animal Disease Australian Beef Watch Hotline 1800 675 888 Meat Federation Industry Foundation www.chicken.org.au Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881 www.abif.com.au PO Box 579 North Sydney NSW 2059 FishWatch Hotline 1800 017 116 PO Box 2506 Kew VIC 3101 T: 02 9929 4077 National Security Hotline 1800 123 400 T: 0400 403 456 SES Flood Storm Emergency 13 25 00 Australian Competition & Consumer Australian Bureau Commission of Agricultural and Agricultural Contacts Agricultural Aerial Agricultural Animal Health www.accc.gov.au Resource Economics PO Box 12241 Association of Australia and Sciences Australia Ltd Brisbane QLD 4003 www.animalhealthaustralia.com.au www.agriculture.gov.au/abares www.aerialag.com.au T: 07 3835 4666 PO Box 5116 GPO Box 858 PO Box 353 Braddon ACT 2612 Canberra ACT 2601 Mitchell ACT 2911 Australian Cotton T: 02 6232 5522 T: 1800 900 090 T: 02 6241 2100 Shippers Association www.austcottonshippers.com.au AgForce Animal Medicines Australian Bureau of PO Box 4 Australia Statistics Annerley QLD 4103