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  1. Spring Early Season Bonanza

    Purchase any iO or Hunter River Company Sheep & Cattle product from The Farmers Mailbox and you’ll automatically go in the draw to win nearly $5,000 worth of prizes!

     Prizes up for grabs:

    • 1 x myCoolman 44L “The Weekender” Fridge — valued at $1,199

    • 2 x DeWalt 18V Brushless 2-Piece 2 x 5.0AH Combo Kits — valued at $749 each<

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  2. Shocking stuff! How to avoid the common pitfalls with electric fencing

    common pitfalls with electric fencing

    Electric fencing offers a secure and versatile solution for containing livestock or deterring wildlife. However, some issues can arise if not properly set up or maintained.

    • Lack of understanding: People new to electric fencing might misunderstand its principles. This can lead to purchasing incorrect equipment or installing it improperly, resulting in a fence that malfunctions or fails to deliver a sufficient shock.
    • Incorrect products: Choosing the wrong wires, insulators, or energiser for the specific application can significantly affect the fence's effectiveness. For instance, using regular wooden posts instead of proper insulators creates leakage and reduces the overall power of the fence.
    • Improper installation: Electric fences require careful attention to detail during installation. Loose wires, inadequate grounding, or vegetation touching the live wires can all compromise the fence's
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  3. Celebrate Chicken’s Birthday Poultry Party with Farmers Mailbox!

    Celebrate Chicken’s Birthday Poultry Party with Farmers Mailbox!

    This August, Farmers Mailbox is excited to celebrate Chicken’s Birthday with a fantastic Poultry Party full of exclusive discounts on essential incubators and chick care products. Whether you’re hatching your first chicks or expanding your flock, now is the perfect time to grab quality gear at great prices!

    The deals run from 11th August to 30th August 2025:


    10% Off Borotto Incubators
    Kick off the celebration with savings on Borotto incubators, including all Lumia and Real models. Trusted for

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  4. iO Sip & Saddle Giveaway

    Instructions for entry:

     

    1. Purchase any of these selected Independents Own or Hunter River Company products -
    2. Promotion period - 22nd April - 16th May 2025
    3. Complete the form below on or before 18th May 2025
    4. Submit.

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  5. Easter Break 2025 – A Little Something to Hatch Your Savings!

    Easter is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with a week-long deal that’s too good to miss! From Monday, 14th April to Monday, 21st April, enjoy 10% off a selection of must-haves for your flock, including:

    • • Incubators
    • • Brooders
    • • Feeders

    Whether you're gearing up for a busy season or just starting out, now’s the perfect time to stock up.

    Just use code EASTER10 at checkout to claim your discount. Hop to it—this offer is only valid for one week!

    Incubators
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  6. Farmer's Best Friend Giveaway

    Instructions for entry:

     

      1. Purchase any of these selected Independents Own or Hunter River Company products -
      1. Promotion period - 10th March - 6th April 2025
      2. Complete the form below on or before 11th April 2025
      3. Submit.
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  7. 2024 BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

    2024 BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

    BLACK FRIDAY DEALS ARE HERE

    From today till Monday, 2 December 2024 - shop these products at great prices!

     

    Click on the items below to shop now:

    •  SIMPARICA TRIO

    JOHN DEERE GATOR RIDE-ON

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  8. Farmer’s Mailbox nominated for the AIRR’s ‘Member of the Year 21’ award for Victoria.

    Farmer’s Mailbox nominated for the AIRR’s ‘Member of the Year 21’ award for Victoria.

    Every year AIRR announce their award-winning members. The AIRR award recognises members who have had an incredibly successful year through their hard work and commitment to their customers. The awards are based on a number of considerations; growth, embracing of the AIRR culture and loyalty. As the AIRR group and so many of its members are flourishing, to be nominated shows that the Farmer’s Mailbox has had a terrific year, to win is something special. The winning stores will be announced later this year.

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  9. Vaccinating your Cattle

    Vaccinating your Cattle

    Vaccination is a vital component of any cattle management plan. It prevents a range of deadly diseases that can affect the health of cattle herds. Most cattle require yearly vaccination to prevent a range of common diseases. The most common vaccination for cattle is either a ‘5 in 1’, which covers five clostridial diseases, or a ‘7 in 1’ vaccination, which covers 5 clostridial diseases as well as leptospira hardio and leptospira pomona.

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  10. Doing more with less, why digital farming is important

    Doing more with less, why digital farming is important

    By Joe Gallenti. The Australian farming industry is continuously called up to produce more with finite resources. And it’s expected to do this in the face of significant challenges: ranging from persistent drought conditions in most of the country to volatile commodity prices across the globe and increasing costs.<!

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