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Power up your fence with any power source
When you live an hour’s drive from your property, keeping your stock where they should be is something you don’t want to worry about.
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Fencing
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Farm Source embraces the circular economy with fence posts made from recycled milk bottles
The concept of the circular economy has gained traction recently and it’s certainly alive and well in the rural sector too.
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Not all gates are created equal
When it comes to reliable, fit-for-purpose solutions, the team at Greyson Gates understands these are key aspects for making farm life easier and more profitable.
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Strip grazing without mains power
Whether you’re strip grazing to maximise seasonal forage crops through direct grazing or to keep quality in your pasture and improve yield, convenience and reliability is key, especially in areas without mains power.
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Monitor and control your fence performance
Gallagher Animal Management Marketing Manager Mark Harris describes the i Series electric fence system as the biggest advance in electric fencing since the mid-1990s.
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Fault finding made easy
A common sight in rural New Zealand is seeing a farmer “walking the fence” with a fence tester to track down the source of a power loss. Often, power issues come from one of two places; the earth setup and the fence line.
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Underperforming energizers? Check your earth system
Electric fence energisers are operating below their voltage potential on many New Zealand farms. The problem is easily solved with a good earth system!
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Round post shortage explained and good alternatives to consider
It's no secret the New Zealand roundwood industry experiences challenges around the supply of No1 and No2 full round fence posts in all lengths.
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Gallagher adds solar kick to mains energizers
Smart technology has given Gallagher’s latest energizer range a new level of flexibility and reliability making them suitable for use in even the remotest, toughest farming locations.
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Safety sighters improve gateway visibility
A common high risk area on many farms are unseen wires across gateways and races, often put up to guide stock after milking and drafting. For anyone on a farm bike, these can be near invisible, and potentially extremely dangerous.
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Quality fencing wire that's Kiwi to the core
Fonterra Farm Source stores stock the full range of NZ Wire conventional fencing products including fencing wire, nails, staples, fabricated fence, barbed wire, chain-link and accessories.
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New strainer powers simple fence solution
The humble insulated end strainer is now more robust, easy to use and practical thanks to an innovative new design – which adds years to what is a critical component of any fencing system.
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Neighbouring coal mine no problem thanks to new S40
When it comes to keeping stock where they should be, sharing a farm boundary with a working coal mine brings a few challenges. Waikato farmer Mike Jenkins knows this all too well.
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Easy solar-powered fencing is more affordable than ever
Innovations in technology mean solar-powered electric fencing has become a popular and cost-effective option for electrifying both temporary and permanent fences.
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Safe and reliable electric fencing
An electric fence is an ideal and cost-effective solution for containing livestock long-term. For a safe and reliable fence, correct installation and maintenance is essential.
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