400L Baffled Fire Fighting Kit – Ready for Action

Be prepared for fire emergencies with our 400L Baffled Fire Fighting Kit, designed to provide maximum reliability and performance when you need it most. This robust system is built to withstand the toughest conditions, offering peace of mind whether you’re protecting your property or tackling tough fire hazards on-site.

Key Features:

  • 400L Baffled Polyethylene Tank: Durable and lightweight, our tank reduces water sloshing and ensures stability during transport, making it ideal for fire response in rough terrain.

  • Honda 6.5HP Motor: Equipped with the trusted power and reliability of Honda, this motor provides the muscle you need to deliver a steady water flow in critical moments.

  • Stainless Steel Hose Reel, Mounting Plate, and Nozzle Holder: Keep everything secure and organized. The heavy-duty stainless steel components ensure long-lasting use, even in harsh conditions.

  • 20m 3/4″ Fire Hose: Built for durability and flexibility, the 20-meter fire hose gives you the reach and control you need to fight fires effectively.

  • Fire Nozzle: Precision and control are at your fingertips with the included fire nozzle, giving you the ability to adjust water flow to suit your needs.

  • Self-Priming Pump: Efficient and reliable, the self-priming pump ensures you’re ready to spray water at a moment’s notice, saving precious time in emergencies.

This complete fire-fighting solution is ready to deploy, offering safety and confidence when you need it most. Ideal for rural properties, work sites, or anyone looking for reliable fire protection. Be prepared with the 400L Baffled Fire Fighting Kit – your first line of defense against fire hazards.

The Indispensable Role of Dogs on Australian Farms

Australian farms are known for their vast landscapes and thriving agricultural practices. To manage and maintain these sprawling operations, farmers have long relied on the loyalty, intelligence, and versatility of their canine companions.

Dogs have been used on Australian farms for over 200 years. The first dogs brought to Australia by European settlers were mostly working dogs, such as cattle dogs and sheepdogs. These dogs were essential for helping farmers to manage their livestock. Over time, other types of dogs, such as hunting dogs and companion dogs, were also brought to Australia. Today, there are many different types of dogs living on Australian farms, each with their own unique role to play.

Benefits of having dogs on Australian farms: There are many benefits to having dogs on Australian farms. Dogs can help to:

  • Protect livestock from predators: Dogs can help to protect livestock from predators such as dingoes, foxes, and wild dogs. They can do this by barking to alert farmers to the presence of predators, or by chasing predators away.
  • Find and retrieve lost livestock: Dogs can help to find and retrieve lost livestock. This can be especially helpful in large, remote areas.
  • Move livestock: Dogs can help to move livestock from one paddock to another. This can be a difficult and time-consuming task, but dogs can make it much easier.
  • Help with farm work: Dogs can help with a variety of other farm work tasks, such as mustering, shearing, and droving.
  • Emotional Support and Companionship: Living and working on a farm can be demanding and isolating at times. Dogs offer unwavering emotional support and companionship to farmers and their families. They provide comfort during long hours of work and offer a listening ear, without judgment. Dogs on farms form strong bonds with their human counterparts, becoming a source of solace and happiness in the face of challenging circumstances.

Dogs have earned their rightful place on Australian farms, serving as reliable companions, diligent workers, and valued members of the agricultural community. They assist farmers in various tasks, from herding livestock and guarding the property to aiding in search and rescue operations. It is undeniable that dogs play an integral role in the success and sustainability of Australian farms, embodying the enduring bond between humans and animals in the agricultural landscape.

The team global value the companionship of dogs, Larissa a director of the company has family that consistently use dogs to help round up Sheep and cattle. Global has a wide range of troughs that to suit sheep and cattle.

Global Present to Industry on Cone Bottom Fertigation Tank

Global Rotomoulding team have been presenting at a number of Grower Workshops in QLD. With Workshops in Emerald, Springsure, Clermont, Jimbour and Brookstead in QLD.  That Explores Liquid application options to replace Anhydrous Ammonia Nitrogen. Trent Farleigh QLD Sales Manager for Global has Presented on our range of tanks and cleaning solutions. 

Global supply tanks for:

  • On-farm storage wide range of cone bottom tanks 
  • Transportation of chemicals on farms with smooth bottom cartage tanks
  • Tanks for trailers for seeding machinery with smooth bottom cartage tanks. 

Liquid fertigation is a technique used in agriculture and horticulture, which involves the application of liquid fertilizers directly to the plant’s roots through an irrigation system. It is an efficient and cost-effective way of delivering essential nutrients to crops, improving crop yield, quality, and uniformity.

As granular fertilizer becomes more expensive farmers are looking for alternative methods that can increase the yield, decrease costs, and be more effective on the plants and soil in the long term. 

Global has a range of different cone bottom tanks to suit our customer’s needs

Range of Cone bottom Liquid Fertiliser tanks

Hands-on Regeneration farming event

The team at Global recently had the opportunity to present at the hands-on Regeneration farming event the two-day workshop covered cover crops, soil health and biological fertiliser. Trent Farliegh QLD Sales Manager for Global has Presented our range of tanks and cleaning solutions.

The Guest speakers Grant Sims and Matt Marshal gave a number of grant presentations and practical examples on to create healthy soil using biological fertiliser

The workshop covered topics on how to:

  • Improve the life and function of soil through biology
  • Make biological liquid fertiliser is made and apply it. 
  • Use cover crops, and companion crops and discover the benefits of multi-species crops

Biological fertilizers, also known as biofertilizers, are products that contain living microorganisms that help to improve soil fertility and plant growth. These microorganisms include beneficial bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that naturally occur in soil.

In cropping farming, biological fertilizers can be used to enhance soil quality and increase crop yields. They work by increasing the availability of nutrients to plants and improving soil structure, which in turn leads to better root growth and more efficient water and nutrient uptake.

What is a Hobby Farm?

A hobby is usually defined as a recreational activity done for pleasure rather than for-profit and hobby farms live true to this definition. Although there are a few different definitions and variations on a hobby farm, generally, a farm which isn’t relied on as a steady source of income is considered to be a hobby farm.

People who own and run hobby farms often have an off-farm job or are living off of their pension.

Fun Facts

✓ A hobby farm must be 50 acres or less in order to be considered a hobby farm officially; anything between 50 and 100 acres is considered a small farm.

✓ There are 60,000 hobby farms in Australia.

✓ Hobby farms take up around 20% of the agricultural land in Australia.

✓ Chickens, Sheep and Goats are the best animals for hobby farming. Keep an eye on your goats though since they’re known for hatching escape plans.

Who Generally Owns Hobby Farms?

In Australia, the people who own hobby farms can generally be divided into two categories. The first category is professionals who want to enjoy a mixture of both the urban and rural lifestyles. These people generally live far enough out of the city that they can own a bit of land but also close enough that they can maintain an inner-city career. The second category is retirees who have decided to commit to more of a rural lifestyle but don’t want or need a full-sized farm.

What’s the Difference Between a Hobby Farm and a Homestead?

When it comes to homesteading and hobby farming, there is definitely potential for a bit of overlap. However, homesteading generally refers to becoming mostly self-sufficient or the goal of self-sufficiency. So while a homestead may feature a hobby farm from which you harvest food, those who are just hobby farmers generally don’t aim for self-sufficiency.

Thinking of Becoming a Hobby Farmer? Here’s how to get Started

✓ If you’re looking for a spot for your hobby farm, wait until you find the right place for you. Be clear about what exactly you want from your hobby farm and make sure the land suits your needs and plan.

✓ Set a budget. How much are you prepared to invest in your hobby farm?

✓ Chances are, there will be fellow hobby farmers in the area, or you may already know a hobby farmer. Talk to people who have experience and insights to share with you.

✓ Like any grand plan, set clear goals for yourself. Start with a one year plan which includes the kind of animals and crops which you plan to farm.

✓ Create a step by step plan for achieving the goals which you have set and begin the first steps. For example, if you’ve decided to keep chickens on your hobby farm, then you might want to start with building a chicken coop.

✓ Continually assess and reassess. Make sure you consult your plan and goals on a regular basis to track your progress. While you must keep your ‘big picture’ in mind and not lose track of the reasons that you started hobby farming in the first place, you must also be flexible and be prepared to adjust your plan of action.

At Global Rotomoulding, we know pretty much everything there is to know when it comes to agricultural practices and lifestyle. If you would like to learn more about our custom rotomoulded tanks and our range of products, get in touch with us today!