Wouldn’t wish Marriage Separation on anyone. If your married make it work, this is one of the most fucked up experiences I’ve been through. Thought I was doing ok, then it’s hit me like a train while doing all the legal stuff and packing. Take care folks 👍👌
@MurrayWatt
@AlboMP
Guess what I’m doing today to cull sheep and tail lambs.. costing more than they are worth to sell. No feed, no water.. but hey, you go bail the Nickel industry out, those billion $$ businesses must be in pain. You know, cause shooting sheep is easy hey ffs
My offer of somewhere to put sheep now extends to anyone affected by Narrogin and Corrigin Fires, what a Fuckn mess. This will be free agisment until Early Mid April. Contact 0430631638
There’s a lot of pressure in Ag at the moment, chatting to lots of people who are wondering why. Let’s try put the positivity back in it by sharing one photo of why you chose Ag as your life and career. For me it’s cruising about with this legend day to day.
18 years in WA today for me. Came with $1000 in the bank and a ‘86 model cruiser, to look round for 12 months. And here today.. not sure if I’ve gone forward or backwards or where it will end. Had some great opportunities put to me by great people.
Worker sitting on step of tractor having a smoke, with auto steee on while it’s doing 8.5kph towing my seeder... instant sackable offence?? Fuck some people don’t think. This labour shortage is killer
I hope no one experiences the bullying, narcissism and treatment I’ve had the past few weeks. It’s had me near at my lowest again. If it wasn’t for going back on my meds it probably would have tipped me over the edge. Take care everyone. There’s some arsehole on this earth.
12 months ago to this day i thought my world had been turned inside out by a narcissistic female who screwed me over, right in amongst with also dealing with a separation. A dozen good mates propped me back up from what i was going to be happy to be my last few living days 🖤
Big Shout out to
@BradMillsteed
, I’ve suffered a lot the last 2 years fighting this Black Dog Bastard. I tried engaging with a member of a rural men’s group and got dropped like a hot spud. Brad you’ve been awesome mate, the texts, the messages etc you deserve that award mate 👍
Ok, Kangaroo Island it is. There is 100kms of fencing to do. I’ve just spoken to BlazeAid there. They can’t wait to see us. Swags and Shearing Sheds it is!! Come for an adventure to help those in need
Call me 0430641638
#wafencingfarmers
1 pen of lambs that 12 months ago would have been $140-150/head
$105
Off the back of one of the dearest production years ever costs up 20-30% .. 28% drop in value
I sold 8 year old mutton for more than that 4 weeks ago.
Processors can’t take them and they want to ban the boats.
Spent an hour on the phone to a mate yesterday who’s really worried about the future in Ag at moment and it’s playing on his mind big time. Stay strong fellow farmers.. think it’s going to be a rough ride.. but we are good at what we do and resilient.
#checkinonyamates
#6bs
Bloke just asked me biggest reason for having Auto Steer on seeder “fuel, input savings?”.... hell no, ever tried to eat biscuits and dip and drink stubbies steering, well worth the $12000 investment
So apparently part of the Governments agenda is to also stop Transportation of sheep long distances ie WA to East coast. Millions of sheep the last few years have gone that direction, its been our saviour with Export restrictions
Maybe it is time to make a solid stand. Who’s in?
If you run a business and your key supplier says “sorry I’m only going to supply you for the next 4 years”
Whats the first thing you’d do?? Be looking for a new supplier ASAP. Therefore this isn’t a 4 year phase out, it’s a here and now.
Whats going on in the livestock industry is real, but there is a shit load of non compassion from the non ag sector on what we are facing, infact its pretty disgusting the way some farmers are being treated. I among others have invested heavily in stock the past few years 1/3
If anyone in the Bridgetown area needs to move livestock due to fire
I have 200+ha of stubble at Arthur River with good water available immediately.
0430641638
Please share if you know anyone needing help
End of an era for the family today. Mum who’s now 78, left school and ran cattle along side Grandad and then continued on successfully on her own until today, the last load loaded out and thats it, I recon at 78 its time to enjoy life. Extremely proud of her.
Today is a milestone for me, i’m coming up to 6 years since i planned my last day, since that time, i’ve had a counsellor work with me either face to face or via video call. Today I had my very last session, ill still be in touch time to time, but the fixed sessions… 1/2
Been through a fair rough time between failed marriage followed by the most horrible relationship I’d been in. Along came this gem. It’s not been without its challenges (mainly bought on by me) but it’s proof there is always someone out there for you if you truely want it.
I’m proud to be be a farmer, I’m proud to be a livestock producer, I hate that we are portrayed as evil at times. The time, energy and money that goes into it.. at the end of the day people not even in the industry or stepped foot on a farm could ruin it for us.
Hey Ag, let’s rip Live Export from your hands, let’s throw a 10% levy at you for bio security and hey if you run a truck as a sideline business or at all, let’s have a crack at that to. Who ever ticked Labour… well Fuckn done. Ffs 🤦🏻♂️
Spent last night and this morning running numbers for 2023 cropping.. simply can’t get them to work at all with my business model without needing an above average season .interest ⬆️ inputs ⬆️ wages ⬆️ what we are getting payed for stuff ⬇️ unless things change i dunno what to do
Hey
@AnimalsAus
just wanted to say fuck you!! You made out to the worlds media we are cruel heartless farmers.. yet your setting up cruelty on purpose for the sake of ruining an industry.. I hope your taken to the cleaners over this!!!!
Please Please Please people.. if you see one of these signs out on the Rd slow down and be alert.. had an incident yesterday and another moron flat out this morning.. i have a legal right to move sheep across the rd. I dont wont my sheep or my dog killed
#MensHealthWeek2020
among everything else that’s gone on this year. Ive gone through a marriage separation. Not good for your health. I’ve got a group of blokes who’ve stood by me for support. All health, including mental health matters. I’m also making a few lifestyle changes 👌
Sheep boat was held up 1 month 0.4% mortality
Average cruise ship 3500 people, 200 people die on them a year.. 200 divide by 12months =16.66 … 0.47% mortality on a cruise ship / month. I spend to much time on the dunny 😂
Ban
#cruiseships
😂😂
Politicians come and go, their bad decisions stay, while they live off their political pension. Farmers are here for their families, building a future for the next generation, feeding the nation. Agriculture Australia’s oldest industry.
#keepthesheep
Anyone know the current rate for sperm donations? Just got my final header repair bill.. holy Fuckn moly I thought 60 grand was bad enough… but it’s more than that. If your looking for me I’ll be in the corner eating 2 minute noodles and tinned beans for a while 🫣😂
I would like to apologise for my couple of outbursts the last week. I like many are feeling the pressure at the moment plus a bit of personal stuff. Finding it hard living, working, running the farm on my own without the support network to bounce things off. I’ll get there. 👍
Great Turn Out @
#6bs
Manjimup.. need to work on my public speaking.. still pretty nervous.. but the message is getting out there.
@JamieNicolaou
@BradMillsteed
Today Is
#ruokday
.. Me personally, I’m so far from
#OK
it’s not funny, But will I be ok? Yes I think so, due to massive support from a few good friends. Don’t forget to check in on people, not only today, but…
The harsh reality of what we are up against. Not only the slaughtering of the sheep, but the massive mental health toll on the producer
But it would seem MH isnt even on
@MurrayWatt
radar either.
It is such very hard times for sheep farmers in Western Australia. It's been a very teary day for me. Started organising a neighbour to dig a pit big enough to put 3,000+ sheep in. This video shows our beautiful lambs. I can't cope with the thought of shooting them. No buyers.
So who’s keen to take there tractors for a drive to Perth? In particular StGeorges Terrace and Parliament House? How about we stand up and really make a noise about everything being thrown at Ag? Every week there seems to be something new
I just hope it doesnt push anyone to the edge and they recognise the signs they need support before its to late. Hang in there, Aus farmers are some of the most resilient people around. Unlike cowards behind keyboards.
Anyone else have days when even after all the curve balls and negativity towards Ag, dealing with debt, balancing work/life, seasonal issues, all of which drag us down.. you realise there’s nothing else you’d rather do!
#aussieag
#illdrinktothat
#anyexcuse
🍺🍺
Spartacus Seeded 16th of May ... 110kg/ha seeding Rate.. 10-11 tillers per Plant.. 152mm Rain fall since May 1st.. taking to 110 units N.. fungicide in 10days .. 8 inch spacings, and no it’s not a headland
Ive just learnt that because of yesterday’s decision, lack of markets, lack of feed and water that an earthmoving contractor has been booked to dig a hole for wethers to be put in, and same farmer looking at euthanising wether lambs on the cradle. Plans going well
@MurrayWatt
Nearly 8 months of planning, and my behind the scenes venture is taking shape “Omaru Valley” by Mid-Late April should be making its first delivery or WA grown lamb direct to the consumer in Perth.
What happens when the lamb runs out..? Time to get mutton back on the menu..
There needs to be some positive exposure on Ag to our city cousins.. getting fed up with them thinking we get constant handouts, cruel to animals, trying to poison them and thinking we are all filthy rich. They need remember where food and fibre come from!!
Bought our first mob of sheep 5 years ago.. not having a bloody clue what I was doing. 2 years of sub 60% lambing 🤬 scraped in an 85% last year.. well just worked our mated average out for this year.. 108% with a shit start.. aiming for the 110%+ club from now on 🐑🐑
Left Chris Delforce a voice message today after he hung up the first time, explaining I was making a map of dickheads I don’t like and was wanting his address, gave him my call back details.. not heard from him yet.
Average of $35 for Red tag sheep today.. not shit, where drafted for an airfreight job that got cancelled 10 days ago.. $35 Fuckn dollars
Something needs to be done about this shit. I physically feel sick. Cost waaaay more than that to produce them.
Phones been ringing hot today RE Heading East to lend a hand. Might 2 it in 2 crews a week appart, to spread the assistance out. Also had 2 x National Companies call re Helping us cover fuel and a bit of tucker for the trip over. Ring me 0430641638 if your keen 👍👍
Beer Fridge Packed ✅ Swag Packed ✅ Water 🤔 Chainsaws Packed ✅ Spotify sorted ✅ Clean Jocks✅ Wedding on weekend then I’m ready to roll.. KI here we come
Its not official till u put it on Twitter right? (Or blocked the rotors 3x trying) wish i could say its yielding how it looks.. but am so so very thankful to get what im getting
Sooo, only at thought stage at this point. But thinking instead of taking our usual Summer Break, I’m toying with the idea of loading my fencing gear up and heading East to spend 10 or so days helping Blaze Aid..
Who would be keen?
As I said only thought process for now.
So my Ex (the psycho from Perth who stole my money) hit one of my mates up she hadnt met on a dating site, but he knew who she was.. he had a hell of a time with it,she gave up when he said where’s Burgos money
#karmaisabitch
#golddigger
Kalbarri producing the goods.
12 months ago if you asked me if I’d contemplate traveling solo, I’d say no. But been unreal. Met some awesome people. Life’s pretty bloody good.
Just on my way for a morning fish, pulled up at Servo, 2 teen boys in the back of the car next to me.. “mate, you’ve got a cruiser and a JetSki, you must get heaps of girls (girls is not the word they used)”. Boys boys boys you’ve got a lot to learn 😂😂, I’m a busted ass farmer
Not sure who put the post up about these during seeding, but I bought one straight away.. most used tool in tool box now, no more stubborn grease nipples, no more unscrewing and poking around with wire 👍👍
Had a Perth person today say “no export means lamb should be cheaper in the shops” no no no, if there was a time for lamb to be cheap its because we are getting payed stuff all for it. Less sheep = less meat means it will actually be in short supply and rise.. (well in the shops)
Wishing Everyone a Happy, Safe and Healthy Xmas!! And hope Santa hasn’t put you on the naughty list like he did with me.
Here’s to the end of a very interesting and challenging year.
Sambo 😀🍺
@brendanw59
No joke at all, I don’t care who it is, they don’t deserve the abuse he’s coping.. what’s it achieve? We are Aussie’s, let’s put our heads down, bum up and worry about the rest. A leader won’t change anything in a few weeks. If you think you can do better, step up and do it
After reading a post this morning its really got me thinking. Ive never had the father son relationship in my life, not that id ever take away from what Mums done. So if you are a Dad don’t be a shit prick like mine was when I was 1 and piss off never to be seen again. Embrace it
About to start my 10th harvest since starting from scratch on my own from absolutely nothing what a hell of a ride. Must say I’m absolutely freaking out about next years outlook though, as I’m sure many are.. input prices are out of control.
#startedwithnothingstillhavemostofit