Global Rotomoulding Photo Competition

Global Rotomoulding is giving you the chance to win some awesome prizes without leaving your backyard! Our team want to see the fantastic landscapes and scenes that surround our products each day – and we want your help.

We have launched the first-ever photography competition for our existing customers with several amazing prizes on offer. Just snap a photo of your Global Rotomoulding product (tank, cartage tank, trough or agg equipment) and go in the running to win one of six prizes.

The grand prize is a fabulous private cruise in the Whitsundays aboard the Whitsunday Blue yacht. In addition, five runners up will receive VISA cards with several cash amounts on them. At the end of the competition, a panel of judges will choose the best artistic photo to win the Whitsundays cruise for two!

This is your chance to share a snapshot of your amazing lifestyle. So, send a photo of your water tank overlooking the valley, or your trough surrounded by cattle in the fog. We’d love to see all the different places Global products are being used.

How Do I Enter?

Entering is simple, just post the image on our Facebook page with the hashtag #MyGlobalView To enter OR submit via messages. Follow the rules listed below and you could be on your way to the stunning Whitsundays. 

  1. Snap your masterwork! The photo must include some Global Rotomoulding product
  2. Post an image of your Global Rotomoulding item to our Facebook page OR message it to us 
  3. Tag Global Rotomoulding using the hashtag #myglobalview 
  4. The same image can be uploaded multiple times but will be counted as one entry. 
  5. Entries can be submitted on both Instagram and Facebook. 
  6. Entries will be accepted from the 22nd of June 2021 to the 30th of August. No entries will be accepted after 11:59 pm, August 30, 2021. 
  7.  Winners will be announced in the following months on our website, newsletter and social media.

The best artistic photo chosen by a panel of judges will win a cruise for two in the Whitsundays!

Terms and Conditions apply*

Cruise The Blue Seas Of The Whitsundays With One Person Of Your Choice 

Explore the Whitsunday Islands like never before aboard the stunning Whitsunday Blue sailing catamaran. This vessel will accommodate you and one person of your choice in absolute privacy. 

You will be guided around the magnificent 74 Whitsunday islands by a professional host and skipper. Explore whichever you’d like by just giving the word. The exclusive getaway allows you and your partner, friend or family member to explore exclusive tropical beaches that are unreachable in larger ships. Your onboard chef will treat your tastebuds with gourmet meals and freshly brewed coffees. 

Spend your time however you wish by taking advantage of the deluxe suites and stunning yacht facilities or the Whitsundays’ beautiful natural water and beaches. There are plenty of opportunities to snorkel, kayak, swim and even cast a line. If you’d prefer to unwind, there are unlimited places to curl up and enjoy a book. The Whitsunday Blue’s shallow draft allows the vessel to back right up to the beach, making exploring land and sea so easy! 

The experience transforms at night! Watch the sparkling night sky from the foredeck, or watch your favourite flick on the large outdoor home theatre. When you’re on board the Whitsunday Blue, there are no limits! 

What to bring if you win: Clothes, towel, toiletries, hat, swimwear, sunscreen, jacket/sweater, camera, sunglasses, runners or sandals for island walks, 

We Look Forward to Seeing Your Amazing Photos! 

Global has a deep love for regional life, and that’s why we’re so excited to see everyone’s amazing properties, views and locations. Thank you to all of our loyal customers who have supported us over the years. We wish you the best of luck in this competition and hope to see you sailing the Whitsundays in no time. 

Terms and Conditions

  1. Australian entries only 
  2. Grand prize will strictly adhere to any new COVID-19 updates and restrictions
  3. The grand prize is not inclusive of airfare or travel. The prize winner is solely respobonsible for arranging any travel and logistics to and from the cruise. [E.g: air fare, taxi, public transport etc] 
  4. This is an acquisitive photography competition governed by these Terms and Conditions. – Please note, any photos sent in may be used by Global Rotomoulding for marketing purposes in the future. 
  5. Images must not plagiarise the work of any other person.
  6. There will be no correspondence between entrants and judges throughout this process. All decisions from the judging panel are final and binding on each entrant.
  7. Entrants must follow the instructions provided. In the case of any inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and instructions, these Terms and Conditions shall prevail.
  8. Global Rotomoulding reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions.

Best Images of Rural Australia 2020

The new year has come, and most Aussies can agree that it was great to wave off 2020. Wildfires, a global pandemic, drought and plenty of other struggles. It wasn’t an easy year, but here we are at the other end. 

Despite all the struggles, there was beauty in 2020. 

It’s a mantra that every rural worker knows; with the bad comes good. So while we look forward to what 2021 brings, let’s look back at the year that was and see some photos that encapsulate what it means to live in rural Australia. 

Mansfield, Victoria – Angus Cattle at Golden Hour

The rules that came with COVID-19 were tough on every industry, but this rural photographer was proud of her fellow Victorians for obeying the rules and coming down from one of Australia’s highest spikes. 

Booligal, New South Wales – Massive Duststorm In NSW

Life on the planes brings about some “epic scenes” like this massive dust storm captured by farmer Jessie Palmer. 

Mansfield, Victoria – Spring Snowfall 

Seems like a different country, but no, this winter wonderland is located in the small town at the foothills of the Victorian Alps. 

Oberson, New South Wales – Thick Snow in NSW

This frosty pic among rows of pine looks like it could be from an arctic adventure. Photographer Dan Farr captured a truly mystical moment that inspires exploration.

Lambs Valley, New South Wales – Country Road 

A stunning photo of the rolling hills along the Hunter Valley. Everything about this photo perfectly highlights the sights of rural life. 

Port Lincoln, South Australia – Balancing Kids

These two baby goats are showing their balancing skills by standing on this rock which is only two inches at its peak. 

Barney View, Queensland – Sunrise Over A Pasture 

The cattle are all looking at the photographer like they’re posing for this photo. Amazing shot. 

Perenjori, Western Australia – Tractor Stirring Up Dust 

Photographer Ellie Morris did a fantastic job of capturing the beauty and ruggedness of rural Australia. The dust being stirred up by this tractor made for some beautiful pictures. 

Riverina, New South Wales – Fun In The Mud 

Growing up rural means you’re used to mud. These kids get that. 

Broad Leaf Santa Gertrudis, Queensland – Dogs At Work 

Working with cattle isn’t easy. Photographer Trina Patterson captured the powerful confrontation between this cow and two working dogs. 

Harden, New South Wales – Rural Gallery 

Photographer Rachael Lenehan’s work captures every aspect of rural life. A fantastic gallery filled with emotion. 

Alexandra, Victoria – Rodeo In Action 

Being ring-side at a rodeo is an exhilarating experience, as this photographer found out. She captured this powerful trestle between bronco and man seconds before the horse crashed into the barriers. 

The Grampians, New South Wales – Harvester Convoy 

A fantastic image of four tractors harvesting crop. 

Kununurra, Western Australia – Long Exposure In Lighting Storm 

This rural photographer got lucky during a lightning storm when the rain stopped long enough for him to get this long exposure shot. The result is breathtaking. 

Kensington Grove, Queensland – Inner Milky Way 

A stunning shot of the Milky Way Galaxy from a rural pasture. Read the description for a better explanation of how this fantastic shot came to be. We couldn’t do it justice. 

Broome, Western Australia – Blue Waters, Red Earth 

The contrast between the water and sand in this aerial shot is something you could only find in Australia. The beautiful earth tones made for a truly great photo. 

Cootamundra, New South Wales – Lamb And Its Herd 

A simple yet fantastic shot of a lamb in front of its herd during the golden hour. 

Bridgewater, Victoria – Work Dog On Lookout

Dogs and farms go together like salt and pepper. This pup looks very proud in this field.

Victorian High Country, Victoria – Bushfire Smoke

It’s hard to believe that this tranquil picture was taken during the Victorian wildfires which ravaged the country early last year. What seems to be fog in the photo is actually smoke captured in the early morning. 

Kangaroo Island, South Australia – The Grip Of Survival

The emotional moment of a koala gripping onto a singed tree during the dreadful fires which ripped through Kangaroo Island in January 2020. 

Murringo, New South Wales – Lone Angus Cattle 

You can feel the brisk air in this photo just from the crisp dew on the grass and the vapour gathering on the cow’s breath. It’s easy to imagine the feeling of the winter air after seeing this shot. 

Penola, New South Wales – Grazing Cattle

A simple, yet fantastic shot of this cattle’s snout as it munches on some grass. 

Tamborine, Queensland – Windmill Infront of a Red Sky

Gorgeous colours of a sunrise, mixed with fog on a country property. Reminds us why we love the rural way of life. 

Longreach Queensland – Lighting Strom Over Rural Area 

Ominous storm clouds bringing much-needed rain to a regional Queensland town.

Our Global Rotomoulding team love rural photography, and our delivery drivers aren’t too shabby at it themselves. We always stop to take some great shots on our journeys to deliver a range of agricultural equipment across Australia. We can set you up with everything you need; from water tanks to vehicle-mounted containers to troughs and feeders plus much more. Get in contact today to find the perfect item for your property.

Growing Demand for Organics: Farm to Table Christmas Recipes

Australians are hungry for organically grown produce. In fact, two-thirds of Australian households reported they had purchased organic products in 2018. This grew the domestic consumer market of organic produce domestic to a value of $2 billion AUD by 2018. 

These findings are unsurprising. Australian consumers are becoming more and more health-conscious. Many consumers of organic products are concerned about the potential effects of pesticides, insecticides, growth hormones or antibiotics on their body. Considering humans have been on the planets for about 150,000 years, and have only started using chemicals to grow food about 70 years ago, the growing shift towards organic produce is not surprising. 

Hence, consumers are increasingly supporting local farmers that are committed to growing organic produce. This has seen an increase in popularity for recipes that incorporate whole foods. In celebration of organic farm to table food, read on for our favourite farm to table Christmas recipes.

Nibbles and Snacks: Go For Grazing Boards

For Christmas food that both looks and tastes delicious, look no further than a classic grazing board. Grazing board experts know that putting together a good grazing board requires exceptional produce. From your local markets or organic shop, choose a wide range of produce for your grazing board. For vegetables, try carrot, celery or pickled cucumbers. For fruit, include watermelon, kiwi fruit, figs, grapes, berries or anything you fancy. Add in a variety of nuts, bread and wholegrain biscuits for a Christmas graze you won’t forget. 

Salads 

Packing a diverse range of colourful vegetables into your salads promotes maximum flavour and maximum nutritional value. Here are a few vegetable and flavour packed summer salad recipes perfect for Christmas. 

Bakes

Despite our warm climate, many Aussies tend to cook up bakes on Christmas day. They’re delicious – of course – but including various farm to table ingredients is the key to a tasty bake. Check out these delicious recipes for your Christmas lunch. 

Meat Dishes: Homemade Christmas Sauces & Marinades 

For some households, meat is the centrepiece for the Christmas table. Consumers that enjoy organic farm to table produce may also pair their antibiotic and hormone free meat with flavourful sauces or marinades. Check out these recipes for popular Christmas sauces: 

Desserts 

Australian Christmas desserts naturally have plenty of different fruits, and can even include vegetables. Here are some delicious Christmas dessert recipes. 

Supporting local farmers has always been a big part of Global Rotomoulding. There are so many organic recipes you can try this Christmas that pack in plenty of farm-fresh produce. Not only does including a wide range of fruits and vegetables across all your Christmas dishes pack flavour and nutrients, it makes for a gorgeous looking Christmas table! 

If you’re a farmer, Global Rotomoulding has a wide range of agricultural products that can support your livestock. To find out more, be sure to contact us. In the meantime, check out our round up of 5 Creative Christmas Gifts for Farmers.

5 Creative Christmas Gifts for Farmers

Farmers are dedicated workers and loyal people. You probably want to buy the farmer in your life a gift that wows them, but you have to admit, they can be hard to buy for. What do you get for the person who already has everything they need?

Farmers can happily live off the land, and more often than not, they would prefer a practical gift instead of fancy trinkets. If a farmer needs something, chances are they already have it or have made it themselves. 

If you’re stumped on what to get your farmer, read this list for 5 creative gifts for farmers. 

1. Personalised Signage

Give the property some personality with a custom farm sign to hang from the entry gate or from the farmhouse. A classic engraved wood sign adds a rustic and traditional aesthetic to a farm property. You could spruce things up with a colourful, modern metal sign. There is plenty of customisable sign making services to suit your needs. Here are a couple of options. 

2. New boots

If the farmer in your life is anything like the ones we know, then they’ve been relying on one trusty pair of boots for years. If they’re starting to look a little too warn in, maybe it’s time to gift them an upgrade. Even if the farmer’s old reliable boots have a few more years in them, they’ll be grateful for having a new set lined up. 

3. Custom Rotomoulded Accessories

The best gift you can give to a farmer is something practical. At Global Rotomoulding, we can create custom plastic products (exclusively for manufacturing purposes) for a range of jobs. We also have a range of pre-designed agricultural products which we can produce out of lightweight yet durable polyethylene and deliver directly to your property. Make a farmer’s manufacturing process easier by upgrading an old agricultural product with a new and improved version. 

4. Drone

As ag technology evolves, more and more practical toys for farmers to play with have entered the market. Drones are new and accessible technology for farmers. They can offer practical services like surveillance and monitoring of produce, but more importantly, they’re good fun to fly. Farmers love inspecting their crop or livestock from above and taking some scenic shots of their property. Some modern farming drones can spread grain, spray chemicals, and use thermal imaging to monitor land. There are several price points to try, we’ve attached a few options but recommend you do your research first. 

5. A New Pup

There’s something special about the bond between a farmer and his dog. Four more legs on a property can create plenty of new memories and stories. A pup is a perfect companion for a farmer and can help with the work. 

It’s important to gauge the waters here. Sometimes a farmer will find it hard to replace his last canine companion, but when the time is right, a new dog will set your farmer up with a mate for life. 

We wrote an article on the best farm dog breeds to have on a property. Give it a read for inspiration.

We hope you’ve been inspired by these creative gifts for farmers! At Global Rotomoulding we love giving to ag workers. You don’t need to wait for the right occasion to get one of our durable poly products (although it may be too big for a bow). If you would like to learn more about our custom rotomoulded tanks and our range of products, get in touch with us today!