For small acreage farmers with rabbit problems, upgrading existing fences can be the most cost-effective option. The recommendation comes from the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board, which has been successfully keeping one of Queensland’s prime agricultural regions free of the pest for more than 100 years.

A South Australian fencing contractor has come up with a new way of stopping people from being places they shouldn’t – by using a horse fence.

As part of National Farm Safety Week (20-24 July), Waratah has put together some guidelines on staying safe on the fence line while building good strong fences.

There are numerous articles suggesting strong buying opportunities in rural property at the moment, but small things like quality fencing can give you an advantage if you’re looking to sell.

Help from various quarters is being provided for those who lost property in the fires which originated at Kilmore East on February 7.