Farmlink Rural

03/09/2026

Zac and Lachie are currently overseas, visiting Multikraft headquarters in Pichl bei Wels, Austria as part of an international study tour focused on biological and microbial farming inputs. Multikraft is a family owned company with over 45 years of experience developing ecological alternatives for agriculture and horticulture, built around the role microorganisms play in soil health, sustainability and natural regeneration. They are travelling as part of a larger group of growers and businesses from Australia and internationally, and alongside time at Multikraft, they have been doing farm visits across the region to see firsthand how growers in other parts of the world approach soil health, crop nutrition and intensive cropping systems.

It has been a great opportunity to compare notes with international growers and bring fresh ideas back home. We are looking forward to sharing what they have learned and how we are able to apply these in future.

01/09/2026

Six-spotted mite (SSM) is the most significant invertebrate pest of avocados in Western Australia. As a spider mite in the Tetranychidae family, SSM feeds on leaves rather than fruit, but under high mite pressure trees will defoliate, exposing fruit to sunburn.

With spring here, now is the time to be out monitoring. Getting on top of SSM numbers before trees push new growth means starting the season under threshold rather than playing catch-up once pressure builds. Not every mite in the canopy is a problem — tydeid mites are scavengers, while phytoseiid and stigmaeid mites are natural predators that help keep SSM populations down, so correct identification matters as much as the count itself.

Drop into the shop if you’d like to talk through an SSM monitoring program for your block.

27/08/2026

✨ We’re hiring ✨

Farmlink Rural is seeking an experienced Poly Welder / Fabricator to join our installation team. The role involves HDPE fabrication, including butt welding, electrofusion and extrusion welding, along with PVC installation and pump system repairs and maintenance.

This is a full time position based in Manjimup, offering competitive pay and the chance to work with a skilled team on projects across the South West. Apply via the link below.

Join a great team and work in the beautiful Southern Forests region of WA!

10/08/2026

Zac and Carmelo are here with some of the Weber Baby Qs, heading to their new homes.

There’s still time to secure yours — purchase 1000L of Farmers Fert Kelp Plus before 30th September 2026 and receive a free Weber Baby Q.

For more information, contact Zac on 0439 201 100.

04/08/2026

Zac and Lachie have been busy working with our clients to create fertiliser plans tailored to their orchard’s specific needs. With years of experience, they understand how important it is to have the correct nutrient balance to maximise yield and fruit quality.

Each plan takes into account soil health, crop load, variety, and seasonal conditions.

If you’re after a customised fertiliser program this season, get in touch with Zac or Lachie.

31/07/2026

It’s World Avocado Day, and there’s no better excuse to celebrate the best fruit out there.
Avocados mean a lot to us here at Farmlink, and it’s always great seeing the orchards around the Southern Forests full and thriving this time of year.
Our region grows some of the best avocados around, and today’s a great day to enjoy them however you like best. 🥑

23/07/2026

Phytophthora root rot remains one of the biggest threats to avocado orchards in the Southern Forests. It’s a soil and water borne pathogen that thrives in wet, poorly drained conditions, causing yellowing foliage, canopy dieback and declining yield as feeder roots blacken below ground.

Good drainage, orchard hygiene and healthy soil biology all help reduce risk. Where infection is present, phosphonate applications by trunk injection or foliar spray remain the most effective way to suppress the pathogen and support recovery.

Get in touch if you’d like to talk through a plan for your block.

21/07/2026

When the boys take “in the trenches” a bit too literally.

09/07/2026

It was great having Netafim reps Richard and Paul in town a few weeks ago. They joined us at the shop and out on some local farms, helping out with some seasonal maintenance on an Arkal AlphaDisc Filter we’d installed for a client

The AlphaDisc Filter is an automatic filter for maximum protection in systems irrigating with surface water that contains algae, silt and other organic matter. With a flow rate of 150m3/h the AlphaDisc is highly efficient, easy to maintain and long lasting.

If you are needing help maintaining your filter, or would like more information regarding AlphaDisc Filters please contact us on 97772900 or pop into the shop

02/07/2026

✨GIVEAWAY ✨

Purchase 1000L of Farmers Fert Kelp Plus and score a FREE Weber Baby Q BBQ! 🎉

Kelp Plus is a fantastic addition to your fertiliser program, giving your crops the boost they need to thrive. Made from premium Ascophyllum Nodosum seaweed concentrate, it enhances plant growth, revitalises soil health, and stimulates strong root development — helping your crops perform at their best all season long.

📅 Offer valid 1/7/26 – 30/9/26, while stocks last
📞 For more info, contact Zac on 0439 201 100

*Terms and conditions apply — one free BBQ per 1000L transaction.