SERVICES

Services can be provided in the locations of Maitland, Paterson, Vacy, Gresford, Kurri Kurri, Cessnock, Branxton, Singleton, Raymond Terrace and surrounding areas. K-Far Rural Services delivers services in the most effective manner whilst maintaining a high standard of safety and consideration of client requirements and the environment. Due to K-Far Rural Services’ excellent safety standards and high quality of workmanship satisfied customers include:

  • Local governments.
  • State government departments and agencies, including Department of Education and Training, NSW Rural Fire Service, Roads and Traffic Authority.
  • Mining companies, land developers and private landholders.

Services include:

Rural and Farm Fencing

K-Far Rural Services can provide a wide variety of rural and farm fencing. Including the use of:

  • Ironbark posts
  • White mahogany posts
  • Timber railings
  • Star pickets
  • Strainers & droppers
  • Hinged-joint & ringlock netting
  • Full range of wire, including barb & plain
  • Steel gates & hinges

*Please note: Seasonal availability of timber posts and railings. Not all types of posts and railings may be available at time of ordering.

K-Far Rural Services only uses reliable fencing materials, including Longlife™ wire by Waratah®. Fencing wire and mesh is suitable for a:

  • Boundary, pig and goat fence
  • Cattle fence
  • Cattle, sheep and lamb fence
  • Horse fence
  • Rabbit proof fence
  • Sheep and lamb fence
  • Child and dog safe fence

All Waratah fencing products are guaranteed to comply with Australian standards, AS2423 and to be free of faulty manufacture and workmanship. And that’s why you can rely on and trust Waratah fencing products to never let you down.

The selection of appropriate fence designs depends on the type of livestock, the topography of the land or and the vermin over which control is sought.

K-Far Rural Services will be able to advise and recommend fencing options to suit your property needs. Contact K-Far Rural Services today for a FREE consultation and quote.

Additional services can be provided, including the removal and disposal of your old fence.

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Timber Property Entrances

K-Far Rural Services can enhance and add value to your property by creating a timber entrance specific to your needs. Post and rail fences are often seen alongside roadways and enhancing the gardens of many homes of distinction and character in the Hunter Valley.

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Slashing & Mulching

K-Far Rural Services can slash or mulch your land according to your requirements or assist you meet regulations set down by government agencies such as the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Slashing and mowing are economical methods of fuel break preparation to reduce fire risk to your property.

Specific fire mitigation works, including the creation of asset protection zones, which meet the requirements of the NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Department of Lands, can also be completed.

Slashing and mulching works have also been completed for real estate agents on behalf of landlords and for the creation of new subdivisions.

K-Far Rural Services is a preferred contractor of the NSW Rural Fire Service – Hunter and Lower Hunter Zones. Minimum hourly hire applies.

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Cattle Mustering & Marking

K-Far Rural Services can muster your cattle using traditional methods. No motorbikes or dogs are used during the mustering process. Only horses are used during mustering. This ensures the cattle arrive calmly at the yards.

K-Far Rural Services can also mark cattle. Suitable equipment, such as cattle yards, crush or calf cradle are required.

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Cattle Yard Construction & Repairs

K-Far Rural Services can work with you to design your own timber cattle or horse yards. Examples of yard layouts can be provided.

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Tractor Operation

K-Far Rural Services currently uses reliable, well-maintained Massey Ferguson® 72hp, 90hp and 130hp 4WD tractors. Each tractor has a front-end loader four-in-one bucket.

Massey Ferguson has been the world’s leading brand of tractor for almost five decades and are truly international in their breadth of experience with an unrivalled knowledge of farming and farm machinery founded on over a 150-year history of designing, manufacturing and supplying agricultural equipment.

The four-in-one bucket allows easy removal of existing fence posts and strainers.

Minimum hourly hire applies.

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Soil Cultivation & Fertiliser Spreading

Is there more you could do to enhance the productivity of your farm? K-Far Rural Services can easily prepare your ground for sowing crop or pastures aimed at increasing the productivity, profitability and sustainability of farming enterprises.

Make planting rows of trees easy. Use a single tine ripper to aerate the soil and make hand planting simple.

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Access to Agronomic & Farm Planning Advice

K-Far Rural Services uses and recommends Landmark Agronomists specialising in crop, pasture or horticultural agronomy. These experts in soil management and field-crop production can advise you on:

  • Farm and paddock planning services
  • Soil testing
  • Crop variety selection
  • Fertiliser selection
  • Weed, disease and insect identification and control measures
  • Water-use efficiency
  • Natural resource management
  • Precision farming

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Hay Supplies

K-Far Rural Services can supply round or small square hay bales.

The hay is produced from lucerne and/or other grasses grown on the rich alluvial flats of Maitland and watered by the Hunter River.

The hay is suitable for horses and cattle. Various grades available. Delivery can be arranged within the Hunter Valley. Contact K-Far Rural Services to obtain a current market price.

*Please note: Seasonal availability of hay and bale type. Not all grades of hay or quantities may be available at time or ordering.

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Chainsaw Operation

K-Far Rural Services has qualified operators using a chainsaw to point the end of posts, mortice railings into posts and to bevel edges of posts. Other safe chainsaw tasks can be conducted on request.

Strict adherence to the Australian Standard ® 2727 (1997) Chainsaws – Guide to safe working practices are maintained at all times.

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Locum Farm Management/Worker

Ever wanted a holiday where you didn’t need to worry about feeding stock? K-Far Rural Services can provide a caretaker service, whereby your stock are fed and fences and water are checked in accordance with your wishes.

Updates and reports will be provided at times convenient to you, so you can relax whilst on holiday or away from your farm or property.

Various rates apply. Please contact K-Far Rural Services to discuss your needs.

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Farm Safety Consultancy

What can be provided:

1. Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Audit

  • Assessment of your business or farm Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management systems.
  • Explanation of the role in meeting your legal obligations for workplace health and safety.
  • Identifying the standards for best practice OHS risk management in your industry.
  • Assist in the development and integration of an OHS program, specifically designed for your industry/workplace.

2. A complete Occupational Health and Safety Program

  • An OHS manual with policies and procedures, specific to your industry.
  • Copies of templates and forms for documenting and recording relevant information.
  • Emergency procedures and protocols, specifically designed for your worksite.
  • Employee and Contractor OHS Induction manuals.
  • A full briefing on documents, their application and storage.
  • Additional information and resources from WorkCover NSW.

3. Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Preparation

  • Development of safe operating procedures in consultation with employees.
  • Designed in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice.

4. Rural Workplace Health and Safety Promotion

  • Customised formal or informal education sessions for workers on topics relevant to your industry. Some examples of Toolbox Talks include Sun Sense, Protect your Hearing, Manual Handling and Surviving a Heart Attack.
  • Informative guest speaker opportunities.

*Toolbox talks are informal discussions with workers on a topic of interest to them. To ensure the accuracy of information, relevant hand-outs and information are sourced from the leading organisations relevant to the topic.

For further information on Occupational Health and Safety issues at your workplace, please contact K-Far Rural Services.

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