We are two farmers who want to talk and discuss ag! Chatting a different topic each week we will dive into what farming is about and the challenges we face
Send us a textThis episode is not about a prank war that George is not involved in!
Send us a textWe are back again and talking how seeding is going and how the new gear is preforming
Send us a textThis is a bit of a different episode, we did a live Q&A on instagram with the mics on so hopefully you all enjoy it.
Send us a textSomehow we have managed to keep the poddy going for another week!!! A rain delay means you get to hear us talk about how seeding is going so far
Send us a textThis week we are talking seeding and the lead up to it with what we have done and what we plan to do.
Send us a textWe are back yet again and in this episode we talk about harvest and how it went and also how much George loves cooking in his pie oven
Send us a textThis week we are still on the road and this time its a Q&A but we do also get distracted on the drive so hopefully that's not to distracting for you all!!This poddy is Sponsored by Lakes End Spraying who are looking for a young motivated individual to join their team.Lakes End is located in Lake Grace and has a 3000ha cropping program along with a contracting business. The successful applicant needs to be motivated, have a passion for agriculture and have a HR license as a minimum or the willingness to obtain one.Accomodation and work vehicle provided!Please contact Jakke on 0459 651 457 or email your CV to lakesendfarming@outlook.com
Send us a textWe are back!! If only a short while but we are back.This episode is just a catchup and a chat about where we have been and what's been happening. We hope to get more out when we have a rainy day during harvest but we will see what happens.This poddy is Sponsored by Lakes End Spraying,A Spraying and spreading contractor based out of Lake Grace Running a JD Sp, Tarta nurse tank and a JD 9420 RX with an agrispreadThey are based in lake grace covering a large area and pride themselves on their high quality standard of work that they provide for their clients.So if you are in need of a contractor for you spraying or spreading needs this summer give Jakke a call on 0459 651 457
Send us a Text Message.This episode is another catchup episode and possibly the last of the season but we of announce the FUTY winner!!!Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;•Selling quality equipment at competitive prices•Ensuring every experience is A+ rated•Exceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.•Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
Send us a Text Message.This ep JH and George discuss the issue of bio security and the faces we all face with people coming onto our farms and what we can and can't do about it.Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;Selling quality equipment at competitive pricesEnsuring every experience is A+ ratedExceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
Send us a Text Message.This week JH and George are doing an instagram Q&A, something they really enjoy as it gets all of you guys involved!!Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;Selling quality equipment at competitive pricesEnsuring every experience is A+ ratedExceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
Send us a Text Message.In this episode JH and George are watching up on everything after two episodes of guests. The cover off on a lot of FUTY's and a few questions.Serafin Machinery have a special offer for Glass cage listeners only. As we lead into the end of financial year period, Serafin's have decided to drop the price on a Tatu DRCP60 Speed Disk Ex-Hire machine from $196,500 + GST down to $145,000 + GST with 3 months warranty. A ripper of a deal for anyone in the market looking for a heavy-duty speed disc that's only worked 400 hectares - with a working width of 7.6m on 60, 22 inch discs, requiring 270-330hp. T&Cs apply – the special price does not include delivery and Serafin's won't accept any trade ins for this machine.Give Rod at Serafin's a call on 0488 644 777 to find out more or enquire through the tatu speed disk link in the description. Secure this special price before June 30 by using the code ‘GlasscagePod' when enquiring.https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/machinery/tatu-speed-disk/Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;Selling quality equipment at competitive pricesEnsuring every experience is A+ ratedExceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
Send us a Text Message.This week we have Frothy one who has been an agro for a long time and then has decided to come back to the farm. We picked his brain about what he has done and the jobs that he did and how people wanting to do the same could go about do it.As we lead into the end of financial year period, Serafin's have decided to drop the price on a Tatu DRCP60 Speed Disk Ex-Hire machine from $196,500 + GST down to $145,000 + GST with 3 months warranty. A ripper of a deal for anyone in the market looking for a heavy-duty speed disc that's only worked 400 hectares - with a working width of 7.6m on 60, 22 inch discs, requiring 270-330hp. T&Cs apply – the special price does not include delivery and Serafin's won't accept any trade ins for this machine.Give Rod at Serafin's a call on 0488 644 777 to find out more or enquire through the tatu speed disk link in the description. Secure this special price before June 30 by using the code ‘GlasscagePod' when enquiring.Link for description: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/machinery/tatu-speed-disk/Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;•Selling quality equipment at competitive prices•Ensuring every experience is A+ rated•Exceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.•Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
Send us a Text Message.This week George is away but its ok, I have my lovely wife Rhiannon on to talk about what its like becoming a farmer wife.Serafin Machinery have a special offer for Glass cage listeners only. As we lead into the end of financial year period, Serafin's have decided to drop the price on a Tatu DRCP60 Speed Disk Ex-Hire machine from $196,500 + GST down to $145,000 + GST with 3 months warranty. A ripper of a deal for anyone in the market looking for a heavy-duty speed disc that's only worked 400 hectares - with a working width of 7.6m on 60, 22 inch discs, requiring 270-330hp. T&Cs apply – the special price does not include delivery and Serafin's won't accept any trade ins for this machine.Give Rod at Serafin's a call on 0488 644 777 to find out more or enquire through the tatu speed disk link in the description. Secure this special price before June 30 by using the code ‘GlasscagePod' when enquiring.Link for description: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/machinery/tatu-speed-disk/Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;•Selling quality equipment at competitive prices•Ensuring every experience is A+ rated•Exceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.•Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
Send us a Text Message.This week we are back with the normal antics, but we get on and discus our nitrogen strategies for the year and how we try to get the best out of our crops.Serafin Machinery have a special offer for Glass cage listeners only. As we lead into the end of financial year period, Serafin's have decided to drop the price on a Tatu DRCP60 Speed Disk Ex-Hire machine from $196,500 + GST down to $145,000 + GST with 3 months warranty. A ripper of a deal for anyone in the market looking for a heavy-duty speed disc that's only worked 400 hectares - with a working width of 7.6m on 60, 22 inch discs, requiring 270-330hp. T&Cs apply – the special price does not include delivery and Serafin's won't accept any trade ins for this machine.Give Rod at Serafin's a call on 0488 644 777 to find out more or enquire through the tatu speed disk link in the description. Secure this special price before June 30 by using the code ‘GlasscagePod' when enquiring. https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/machinery/tatu-speed-disk/Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;Selling quality equipment at competitive pricesEnsuring every experience is A+ ratedExceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
Send us a Text Message.This episode we get on with out normal catchup, and start the new FUOTY competition, we then dive into the pros and cons of batching vs nurse tanks and what our dream setups would be.Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;•Selling quality equipment at competitive prices•Ensuring every experience is A+ rated•Exceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.•Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
Send us a Text Message.This week JH and George catchup on their seeding and how it's going. They then dive into a couple new segments that needs you guys to interact with us to have them work.Finally its all about the Q&A and some laughs along the way.Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;•Selling quality equipment at competitive prices•Ensuring every experience is A+ rated•Exceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.•Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
Send us a Text Message.This week JH and George catchup about how their seeding is going and then they dive into the topic of what is essential in the cab! They also decided to get serious and cover a topic they have already and talk about how they tackle buying and selling on farm.Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;Selling quality equipment at competitive pricesEnsuring every experience is A+ ratedExceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
Send us a Text Message.Back again thanks to Serafin Machinery and this week we are talking with Jack about their cattle station and the things that make them unique to other stations.You can check out Jacks YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@jack_out_the_back Serafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;Selling quality equipment at competitive pricesEnsuring every experience is A+ ratedExceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter:https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
We are back for Season 4 of the Glass Cage Pod and it's all thanks to Serafin Machinery!!This Ep we discuss our seeding so far and answer questions that were put to us on the Glass Cage Pod InstagramSerafin Machinery have a passion for introducing innovation into the agricultural industry and providing customers with exceptional service and quality products at the best prices. Each day they strive to be the SEEDING & TILLAGE SPECIALISTS.By providing a combination of Australian designed & manufactured seeding & tillage equipment with imported quality products, Serafin's can provide the very best range of farming equipment to suit Australian Farmers, Contractors and resellers.With dealers in most states Serafin Machinery believe their continued success is a result of three factors;Selling quality equipment at competitive pricesEnsuring every experience is A+ ratedExceptional Staff who share the same values as the company.Industry Leading Manufacturing, Assembly & Servicing FacilitiesLinks:Website: https://www.serafinmachinery.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serafin.machineryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/serafin_machinery/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serafinmachineryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@serafin_machineryPodcast Website: https://serafinmachinerypodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frodfromserafins
This week we get a bit silly and we are talking farm conspiracy theories!! But we do get serious in the end and we talk the farm dynamics of owning or getting a contractor in and we discuss the pros and cons of both.
This week JH and George discuss their favourite tractor, a few other little things and also jump into the topic of renewable energy on farm and what they see could happen in the future.
This week JH and George get down to it and get right into discussing the work home balance and how we should all treat it as farmers!
This week JH and George answer all the questions that we received on the Glass Cage Pod instagram.
This week JH and George first answer a few questions that came in on the instagram, then they dive into the upcoming seeding and how they are planning to attack it.
We are back!!! We apologise for how long it has been between drinks but we explain why and I'm sure you all understand.In this episode we finally get to and have our harvest review, we discuss yields, break downs and everything else.
This week we talk to George Summers a young farmer from the UK and chat all things farming over there and how they need to diversify a lot of what they do to make the farm work.
This week JH and George talk about the ways to approach implementing ideas onto the farm. From a variety change to the bigger scale of machinery to a new farming system.We hope everyone is having a safe harvest!!Reach out to us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theglasscagepod/ and lets us know how your harvest is going or something funny that has happened during the harvest season!!
That's right, it's time for another Q&A from you guys again. We put the question out on instagram https://www.instagram.com/theglasscagepod/ and JH and George have a discussion on what you have asked us.
This week JH and George dive into the world of opportunities and what things you should be taking advantage and how to maybe go about doing so!Don't forget to reach out to us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/theglasscagepod/
This week JH and George discuss crop rotations and the driving factors behind where, when and why they plant the crops they do. The pod then takes a deep dive into fatigue management and the guys really want you to all look out for each other and get home safe!!Reach out to us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/theglasscagepod/
We are back for season 2 of the Glass Cage!!!This week JH and George are discussing HWSM and the different technics that are available to use. They go over the pros and cons of each system as they have used each system through out their careers.Don't forget to reach out to us on instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/theglasscagepod/
We have Henry on as our first every guest and the last episode of the season.Henry has done the harvest tour over in the states and we picked his brain about what people need to do and expect if they are going to choose to embark on one themselves which we highly recommend!!!This is the last episode for a while as we get to recording more episodes so that we can release them over harvest time!!Reach out to us at https://www.instagram.com/theglasscagepod/ to ask us question or send us a voice note and we will play it on the pod!We will be back!!
This week JH and George decided to do something different and put the question out on instagram 'What do you want to ask us?' And they got a good response.So this week they discuss all the questions that were put forward plus a sneaky extra one.Don't forget to get in touch with us at https://www.instagram.com/theglasscagepod/
This week JH and George discuss PA and touch on a lot of topics of what it is and how to use it but they WILL return with each topic to discuss in depth as they know they skimmed a lot of stuff in todays episode.As always reach out to us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/theglasscagepod/
This week JH and George have returned from the Dowerin Machinery Field Day and have a debrief and discuss the things that they saw at the field day and what the future of ag looks like.Don't forget to reach out to us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theglasscagepod/?hl=en
This week JH and George discuss the pros and cons they have faced when employing people and also discuss the working dynamic with Dad's and siblings.Don't forget to get in contact with us @TheGlassCagePod on instagram to ask us a question or tell us what you are up to!
This week JH and George discuss CTF and their experience with implementing it. Some things you need to be aware of and how it all comes together.They also discuss tracks vs tyres and also the future fuel possibilities in farming.Don't forget to reach out to us on instagram @TheGlassCagePod and send us a voice message so we can hear from you!!
This week we discuss spraying, don't dive to deep into the technical side of things but we cover a range of spraying options and what has and hasn't work for us and the future of spraying.Of course we finish with the cock ups that happen and we want to hear yours!! So send us in your cock ups on a voice message on The Glass Cage Pod instagram and we will play them on the pod and react to them!!!
Today we discuss Soil Amelioration and Soil Health and the different mechanical and non mechanical methods to take care of the soil and get the best we can out of it.Soil is a farmers number one priority, if the soil is not healthy then the crop will not be healthy and suffer.Don't forget to reach out to us on Instagram @TheGlassCagePod and let us know what you think of the pod, suggest topics and of course Header Vs Chaser
Today we discuss how seeding went and the issues we faced. We also discuss what we would like to upgrade our seeding equipment to and discuss attending the Dowerin Machinery Field Day.Lastly we talk about the current growing season and how the year is shaping up!Don't forget to reach out to us on Instagram @TheGlassCagePod and let us know your thoughts on the show, topics you would like to hear and of course Header Vs Chaser!!
This is our first episode and it is just an introduction to who JH and George are and where they come from!We are finding our feet with this podcast and hope to keep it going strong! So if there are any topics you would like us to talk about or if you want to DM us a voice message then reach out to us on Instagram @TheGlassCagePod