Nice one mate. I was fortunate enough to grow up on a diary goat stud and what you illustrated regarding the grazing habits of goats is well known. The stigma, ignorance and arrogance from other livestock growers seem to dominate the established thinking of government and compliance bodies that impact the viability of any primary producer. I earnestly wish that your clip will open some minds and eyes to the benefits of utilising goats in a wholistic approach to land management. Thank you.
From the sounds of the RAAF Advanced Training Aircraft overhead, I would say that Heather's farm is located not far from RAAF East Sale. Hopefully, nowhere near a State Forest, I had an Exercise weekend in. The mozzies there were overly abundant, very aggressive, and full of some very bad crap in their stingers. Mark from Melbourne Australia
Great video Tim, I am keen to get goats. But our visit to Farmfest last year destroyed that idea. When we visited the Boer goat display, there was a buck in full rutting display with the scent or aroma drifting after my partner as she beat a retreat. I am still fascinated by their ability to improve pasture. Cheers
The problems highlighted along the waterway are repeated in urbanised waterways, such as throughout Melbourne and larger cities and towns in Victoria and around Australia. Between the grasslands of the linear parks and the waterways, there is a very heavily overgrown amount of vegetation infested with various weed species. To control those weed species, the authority in charge of that particular section of the embankment has little control options apart from manual slashing, followed by the application of poison. This really doesn't make any sense if the whole idea is to control noxious weeds and to keep poisons out of our waterways. I think that it is obvious that goats are the best answer to the many problems faced by authorities charged with vegetation control. Another area that should be reviewed is roadside vegetation management. The use of goats and sheep, firstly in difficult access areas, would reduce the use of chemicals and manual control methods. Consideration should also be given to their use in the place of tractor mowers to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of diesel engines in the tractors. Mowing grass is very power intensive when there are other options. Mark from Melbourne Australia
Just my opinion but cattle don’t like longer grass as it can be sour so having the goats and because they chew the top of grasses it should keep the grass sweeter for cattle and at a manageable height
Amazing real world example with the two ponds,great video !
This woman speaks the truth, these departments and their red tape are making things impossible for farmers...
Nice one mate. I was fortunate enough to grow up on a diary goat stud and what you illustrated regarding the grazing habits of goats is well known. The stigma, ignorance and arrogance from other livestock growers seem to dominate the established thinking of government and compliance bodies that impact the viability of any primary producer. I earnestly wish that your clip will open some minds and eyes to the benefits of utilising goats in a wholistic approach to land management. Thank you.
Another great video Tim, loved it! I tip my hat to Heather and her goats ❤
From the sounds of the RAAF Advanced Training Aircraft overhead, I would say that Heather's farm is located not far from RAAF East Sale. Hopefully, nowhere near a State Forest, I had an Exercise weekend in. The mozzies there were overly abundant, very aggressive, and full of some very bad crap in their stingers.
Mark from Melbourne Australia
Great video Tim. Heather has so much practical knowledge.
Watch out for the follow up video on goat fence tips
Can't wait, actually thought you may have covered it in this story, Tim
PS, how would one get in contact with Heather? ❤@FarmLearningTim
@ Thanks Tim.
Great video Tim, I am keen to get goats. But our visit to Farmfest last year destroyed that idea. When we visited the Boer goat display, there was a buck in full rutting display with the scent or aroma drifting after my partner as she beat a retreat. I am still fascinated by their ability to improve pasture. Cheers
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Yeah, not good house pets.
Thank you Tim and Heather. Great vid. Was there any more info on fencing required for your goats?
Watch out for that one soon
The problems highlighted along the waterway are repeated in urbanised waterways, such as throughout Melbourne and larger cities and towns in Victoria and around Australia. Between the grasslands of the linear parks and the waterways, there is a very heavily overgrown amount of vegetation infested with various weed species. To control those weed species, the authority in charge of that particular section of the embankment has little control options apart from manual slashing, followed by the application of poison. This really doesn't make any sense if the whole idea is to control noxious weeds and to keep poisons out of our waterways. I think that it is obvious that goats are the best answer to the many problems faced by authorities charged with vegetation control. Another area that should be reviewed is roadside vegetation management. The use of goats and sheep, firstly in difficult access areas, would reduce the use of chemicals and manual control methods. Consideration should also be given to their use in the place of tractor mowers to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of diesel engines in the tractors. Mowing grass is very power intensive when there are other options.
Mark from Melbourne Australia
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Just my opinion but cattle don’t like longer grass as it can be sour so having the goats and because they chew the top of grasses it should keep the grass sweeter for cattle and at a manageable height