August 31, 2018

It’s trying hard to rain.

August 30, 2018

I’m not usually one to blow my own trumpet... but... this happened this week. 

Those that have been following Farm-ily for a while probably know that I am way more comfortable behind the camera and are rarely seen in front of the camera, but the tables did turn last week when a photographer from The Weekly Times came to visit. 

I was very surprised and humbled to receive a nomination for the 2018 Shine Awards. 

I did question my nomination… there are so many more worthy women to have their stories told. I’m just someone who takes a lot of photos whilst working alongside the family on our farm. Apparently that made me just the sort of person that they wanted to profile for the launch of this year’s awards. 

You can read the story here.

The Shine Awards are designed to raise the profile and celebrate rural women.

So if you know a rural woman who deserves to have their story told, give them a chance to shine. Nominations are now open. 

August 29, 2018

As cold as ice

August 28, 2018

Final grade

August 27, 2018

Spring is nigh

August 26, 2018

A precious resource

August 25, 2018

Photographing the photographer

August 24, 2018

The stillness of the morning.

August 23, 2018

Last night’s stunning sunset

August 22, 2018

Decision time

August 21, 2018

A magnificent Wedge-tailed Eagle 

Spotted on a neighbour’s property today with an injured wing so KoonaWonga Wildlife Rescue was called. It will be rehabilitated and then released back to the farm to be reunited with its mate.

August 20, 2018

Kookaburras trying their best to make it rain.

August 19, 2018

Curious neighbours

August 18, 2018

The only time we disturb the soil in our 7 year rotation.

August 17, 2018

Spreading lime

August 16, 2018

Oat variety trial plots in conjunction with the National Oat Breeding Program.

August 15, 2018

A colourful start

August 14, 2018

Capturing the farm’s history

August 13, 2018

Nature’s art

August 12, 2018

These little Superb Fairy-wrens are one of my favourite birds that call our farm home. 

A new research project about these sweet and intriguing birds is calling for citizen scientists to help. And it is easy to get involved. Visit The Fairywren Project for more information.

August 11, 2018

Port of Echuca. 

Built in 1865 the Echuca Wharf sits on the Victorian side of the Murray River about 1½ hours drive west of our farm. It was once Australia’s largest inland port where wool & other produce was bought in from isolated stations along the Murray Darling river systems to the railhead at Echuca, transported to Melbourne and then shipped overseas. 

Echuca was also the main shipbuilding centre for river transport. The wharf is over 10m high with 3 levels to accommodate the changing levels of the river... it is currently very low. 

The Port of Echuca now houses the largest collection of paddlesteamers in the world. The PS Adelaide (pictured far right) was built in 1866 and is the oldest wooden hulled paddlesteamer still operating in the world.

August 10, 2018

Cutting it up

August 9, 2018

Dew on oats

August 8, 2018

A very welcome 9mm of rain today.

August 7, 2018

The difference of a year. 

Comparing last year to this year, same paddock, both sown to oats.

August 6, 2018

Adding a bit of spark to your day.

August 5, 2018

Windy days

August 4, 2018

Wattle it bee

August 3, 2018

Pink waves across the morning sky.

August 2, 2018

A new cow for our herd.

August 1, 2018

Taking flight… or taking fright