A piggery is a place where pigs are sheltered and raised for various needs, including pork production, breeding, or research. It can be an indoor or outdoor setting based on the management system. Whether you’re harbouring pigs indoors or letting them roam in the great outdoors, the environmental conditions in which pigs feel comfortable and grow best are critical to minimise discomfort and distress. Types of Piggery Farming Free-range piggery farming is where pigs freely roam outdoor pastures, requiring more space and staff attention. Pigs require special conditions to be raised this way, as ..read more

When it comes to construction sites, especially in the harsh Australian climate, a builders tarp plays an indispensable role in ensuring the project runs efficiently and safely. From protecting newly laid floors against weather conditions to creating safe working zones, these versatile sheets offer myriad benefits. Australia’s notorious weather conditions tend to wreak havoc on construction materials. But with builders tarps, your materials, equipment, and work zones can be shielded against the elements. These tarps create a protective covering over exposed materials and structures, ensuring ..read more

When embarking on a construction project, attention to detail is key to success. One overlooked, yet indispensable aspect is the use of builders tarps, also known as floor sheets. These simple products can significantly impact the quality, cost-savings, safety, efficiency, and outcome of any construction endeavour.  Builder floor sheets, are protective coverings generally crafted from robust materials such as polyethylene, PVC, or canvas. They are utilised during construction to protect floors or inside areas exposed to the weather and shield the surface from potential harm inflicted by h ..read more

The growth of the Australian almond industry has required innovation and resilience. With a history of being cultivated in Australian gardens starting in the 1830s, the country has now become the second leading producer of almonds worldwide. Almond farms are a tale of hard work, dedication, and discovering new and innovative solutions.   Starting a successful almond farm requires hard work, innovation and detailed industry knowledge. Almonds grow most successfully in a Mediterranean climate, with a reasonable winter chill and a warm to hot summer with optimal moisture. A key piece to ..read more

Pulling a bunker tarp over a grain bunker involves careful planning and coordination to ensure the tarp is properly positioned and secured. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Before you begin: The bunker does not have to be completely full before starting to cover the grain. Cover the grain as filling progresses to avoid possible damage by sudden storms. Do not attempt to handle large tarps in windy conditions as they will quickly become unmanageable. Always have direct communication between loader operators and people so movement can stop immediately if needed. If you require more than one tarp y ..read more

Providing innovative tarping and cover solution for the hay industry. Polytex Hay Protection Polytex has developed tarping systems for protecting small stacks right up to stacks of 1000’s of bales. Through years of experience and innovation Polytex’s hay cover systems have proven successful and easy to use. Polytex hay tarp systems include: Ratch-e-tarp: Designed as a cap cover for a stack of 10 large bales long. Sleeved Hay tarp: Ideal for all sizes of hay stacks and both square and round bales. Custom made to suit your specific requirements. Full cover hay stack: Cover your entire hay stack ..read more

I have a bumper harvest and need to store some grain on-site. What is the best grain storage method to use – grain bunker, silo, grain bags or shed? This is a common question that growers face and regularly discuss with us. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, and your most effective option depends on your overall goals. Here we outline the different grain storage options available and offer guidance on which one is best suited for specific purposes. Grain Bunkers: Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages of Grain Bunkers Affordable and cost-effective. Grain Bunkers are a very cost ..read more

The first step for creating your new shade sail system is to come up with the right design. Determine which areas you need to protect & how much overall shade will you require. Do you require a complete new system or replacement shade shelters? When you are designing your new livestock shade system you will need to ensure a strong shade that keeps its tension and doesn’t flap in the wind which will improve longevity. Step two. When designing your shade system it is very important to consider the path of the sun. The direction of sunlight varies during each day & between seasons so you ..read more

Its been a long past 3 years but with 2020’s harvest nearly underway it is looking extremely positive.  Brings our minds back to the 2016 harvest and “WOW” was  it ever a big one! One big lesson came from the 2016 harvest – “BE PREPARED!” The team at Polytex Tarpaulins kept up the supply to their many clients even though the needs for covering grain quickly went through the roof. Polytex found the secret was to not only to have good customer relations but to to also have good supplier relationships so as the secure the right fabrics in time, whether it be PVC, PP or PPE for both bun ..read more

Introducing the new HEXA-COVER… Three important questions; Losing 20-30% of your Water through evaporation annually? Fear the associated risks of contaminated water from unwanted wildlife and bird activity? Near to neighbours and town and have concerns as to odour control? For several years now Polytex have been asked by many clients as to Dam Covers, Netting and solutions for the reduction of Bird Activity, Odour Control and Evaporation. The HEXA-COVER as displayed at the recent 2022 PIX/AMC Pork Event has met each of these requests and created fresh inspirati ..read more