Rural Fencing, Author at Rural Fencing & Irrigation Supplies :: Blog https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/author/rural/ For all your Fencing, Gate and Irrgiation needs Tue, 26 May 2026 08:02:43 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 How to Keep Snakes and Mice Out of Your Poultry Enclosure for Good https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/how-to-keep-snakes-and-mice-out-of-your-poultry-enclosure-for-good/ https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/how-to-keep-snakes-and-mice-out-of-your-poultry-enclosure-for-good/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:01:25 +0000 https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/?p=3917 A secure poultry enclosure starts with the right barrier. For most backyard and small-scale keepers across WA, small aperture chicken netting gives better protection than wide mesh because it reduces ...

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]]> https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/rolls-vs-panels-which-mesh-format-is-right-for-your-project/feed/ 0 Solar Farm Security: Why Weld Mesh is the Industry Standard for Renewable Energy Sites https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/solar-farm-security-why-weld-mesh-is-the-industry-standard-for-renewable-energy-sites/ https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/solar-farm-security-why-weld-mesh-is-the-industry-standard-for-renewable-energy-sites/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:38:59 +0000 https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/?p=3909 Large-scale solar sites need perimeter protection that is hard to climb, durable in exposed conditions and practical to maintain over long operating periods. In some cases, weld mesh meets that ...

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]]> https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/solar-farm-security-why-weld-mesh-is-the-industry-standard-for-renewable-energy-sites/feed/ 0 Termites, Rot & Harsh Weather: How CCA Treated Pine Poles Stand Up to It All https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/termites-rot-harsh-weather-how-cca-treated-pine-poles-stand-up-to-it-all/ https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/termites-rot-harsh-weather-how-cca-treated-pine-poles-stand-up-to-it-all/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:27:52 +0000 https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/?p=3904 CCA treated pine poles are widely used because they are pressure-treated for in-ground outdoor service, where decay, insects and moisture are the main causes of early failure. In Perth, that ...

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]]> https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/termites-rot-harsh-weather-how-cca-treated-pine-poles-stand-up-to-it-all/feed/ 0 Sprinklers & Low-Flow Tech: The Future of Irrigation for the Australian Dry Spell https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/sprinklers-low-flow-tech-the-future-of-irrigation-for-the-australian-dry-spell/ https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/sprinklers-low-flow-tech-the-future-of-irrigation-for-the-australian-dry-spell/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:33:00 +0000 https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/?p=3888 Dry spells in Australia rarely arrive as a single bad month. They build across seasons, and recovery in WA can be slower than the first green flush suggests. The Bureau ...

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]]> https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/sprinklers-low-flow-tech-the-future-of-irrigation-for-the-australian-dry-spell/feed/ 0 Cut Water Waste, Not Crops: Why Farmers Are Choosing Advanced Drip Systems https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/cut-water-waste-not-crops-why-farmers-are-choosing-advanced-drip-systems/ https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/cut-water-waste-not-crops-why-farmers-are-choosing-advanced-drip-systems/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:13:34 +0000 https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/?p=3884 Australian agriculture depends heavily on water, from vineyards in Margaret River to vegetable growers across the Swan Coastal Plain. Every litre applied to a paddock carries financial and environmental weight. ...

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]]> https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/cut-water-waste-not-crops-why-farmers-are-choosing-advanced-drip-systems/feed/ 0 5 Reasons Why Automated Irrigation is the Future of Climate-Resilient Farming https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/5-reasons-why-automated-irrigation-is-the-future-of-climate-resilient-farming/ https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/5-reasons-why-automated-irrigation-is-the-future-of-climate-resilient-farming/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:17:55 +0000 https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/?p=3876 Farming across Western Australia is becoming increasingly unpredictable, with hotter summers, lower rainfall, and tightening water restrictions putting real pressure on growers. In regions like the Wheatbelt and outer Perth ...

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]]> https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/5-reasons-why-automated-irrigation-is-the-future-of-climate-resilient-farming/feed/ 0 How to Install Electric Fencing Safely According to Australian Standards https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/install-electric-fencing-safely-according-australian-standards/ https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/install-electric-fencing-safely-according-australian-standards/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:08:51 +0000 http://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/?p=3866 Electric fencing can be safe, humane and effective when it’s planned and built to the rules. Australia calls up AS/NZS 60335.2.76 for the safety of energisers, with extra guidance on ...

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]]> https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/beyond-agriculture-surprising-new-uses-bird-netting-urban-construction-solar-farms/feed/ 0 Bird Netting vs. Spikes vs. Reflective Tape: Which Bird Deterrent is Right for You? https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/bird-netting-vs-spikes-vs-reflective-tape-bird-deterrent-right/ https://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/bird-netting-vs-spikes-vs-reflective-tape-bird-deterrent-right/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:03:43 +0000 http://blog.ruralfencingsupplies.com.au/?p=3858 Birds bring life to paddocks and orchards, but they can be tough on irrigation systems, water storage and ripening fruit. Droppings contaminate tanks and work areas, clog filters, and spread ...

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