Buying Other Supplies
on 13/11/03Ag-Mach Australia
Importers and distributors of agricultural supplies of Dromana, Victoria. The site provides an online catalogue and firm contacts.
on 13/11/03Agrichem
Agricultural chemical suppliers of Loganholme, Queensland. The site provides information on the company, its products and their applications, promotions and distributors. More detailed information is provided in pdf files. A form is provided for printing out for further information or placing orders.
on 13/11/03Alroc - Mineral Fertiliser
http://www.mineralfertiliser.com.au
Alroc Mineral Fertiliser is manufactured by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Enterprises Pty Ltd (S.A.F.E.). Information provided includes product information, application rates, farming feedback, trial results and case studies. The site also provides information on minerals and health, different blends of Alroc Fertilisers, other natural products manufactured by S.A.F.E. and price lists and information on ecologically sustainable agriculture. There is also a list of Australian and international Distributors.
on 14/11/03Amazon.com
This is the bookseller that attracts so much attention as a pioneer of E-commerce, but has since expanded its range of products to include Apparel & Accessories, Electronics, Games & Toys, Music and Cars.
Amazon.com claims to offer over 4.5 million titles in books, CDs, audio books, DVDs and computer games.
Over 18,000 titles are listed under a search for "agriculture". Search results present three 'top matches' and the remainder are listed alphabetically by title (although other search options are available). Offerings are fully searchable against title, subject, author, ISBN number, publisher, and children's book by age.
Items can be purchased online with credit card payment using a 'shopping cart' analogy and can even be gift-wrapped. A range of delivery options is available, although the slowest to Australia can take up to 12 weeks.
Book reviews and author interviews are provided and customer reviews are sought. Listings of similar books on related subjects are offered. An eyes facility can send an email to the customer whenever new items are listed on specified topics.
Amazon.com was also one of the pioneers of 'associate programs', which means that a commission is paid to any Web site who refers customers to Amazon.com.
on 14/11/03Barmac
Brisbane-based suppliers of agricultural chemicals. The site provides information on the firm, including contacts and corporate news, and on its products, including labels and Material Safety Data Sheets.
on 14/11/03Bio Distributors
http://www.biodistributors.com.au
Bio-Distributors are Tasmanian wholesalers of bio-dynamic and organic foods which supports, encourages and fosters the production of organic and bio-dynamic food by providing a link between producer and consumer.
The site contains information on product lists, methods of ordering, price lists and payment, terms and conditions and certification. There is an email ordering service and links to relevant sites such as Organic Growers, Animal Rights and Overseas Aid.
on 14/11/03Boots OnLine
The Stitching Horse Bootery, Melbourne
Catalogue sale of men’s and ladies boots, high country coats, Akubra hats, moleskin pants, jeans, shirts and belts mostly from RM Williams.
There is information on how RM Williams boots are made and care instructions. Secure online ordering and credit card payment is available. A security warning appears and alternative payment arrangements offered.
A link is provided to daily exchange rate information for currency conversion purposes.
on 17/10/03Bushman Tanks
Bushman Tanks are manufacturers of Polyethylene Rainwater Storage Tanks. They also produce many other polyethylene products such as Irrigation Gates, Small Boats, Kiddies Swimming Pools to diverse items such as Abalone Drains.
Bushman Polyethylene Rainwater Tanks are guaranteed for 25 Years.
on 14/11/03Capilano Honey
Capilano is now one of the three top packers in the world with a capacity to process and pack over 25,000 tonnes of honey per year supplied by Australian commercial beekeepers.
Information provided on the site includes a Company History, details of the Australian Beekeeping Industry, press releases, details of partners and sponsorship, products and international markets. The site features nutritional information and an educational resource.
on 14/11/03Coogee Chemicals
Importers and manufacturers of a range of chemical products, including agricultural chemicals, of Kwinana, Western Australia.
The site provides information on the company, including corporate news and contacts, and its operations. The site also provides information on its products, including their Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
on 14/11/03Crop Care Australasia
Crop Care is a crop protection company manufacturing approximately 130 herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and other agricultural chemicals.
The Crop Care site outlines the goals and visions of the company. It provides a description of each product (with supporting documentation available in PDF format), and allows you to locate the nearest dealership to you (by name, post code, town or suburb).
A number of industry related news stories are also available on the site.
on 14/11/03David Rowntree Livestock Insurance Brokers
http://www.cyberhorse.net.au/rowntree
Livestock insurance brokers (horse, sheep, alpaca,llama, ostrich, cattle) of Edgecliff, NSW.
The site is an advertisement for the insurance services, including contact details. An online form for requesting further information is provided.
on 17/10/03Driza-Bone - The Australan Outback Club
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~drizabne/
This site provides a Driza-Bone catalogue and order form online for a range of Driza Bone products, but does not appear to offer secure online transaction facilities.
on 14/11/03Dupont Agricultural Products
Information about Dupont Australia, including company news and contacts, and its agricultural chemical product directory. There is a link to the DuPont global site if you cannot find what you are after in the Australian site.
on 14/11/03Farmsell
The Farmsell web site offers farmers the opportunity to buy, sell or swap merchandise online.
Classified adds of 25 words or less are available free of charge, while larger adds can be placed for varying amounts of time from $27.50 per month up to $82.50 until your item sells.
There is an additional charge of $27.50 for each photograph accompanying any classified advertisement. There are numerous categories of merchandise available.
The site also advertises upcomming auctions
on 17/11/03Fertico
Manufacturers of organic, 'environmentally friendly', fertilisers of Adelaide, SA. The site provides information on the company and its products, including elemental analysis of products. A list of distributors is provided, along with email contacts for further information and sales inquiries.
on 17/11/03Genetics Australia
Dairy and beef genetic product suppliers of Bacchus Marsh Victoria. The site provides information on the company's products and services, including dairy sires, progeny testing, mating information, DIY courses, becoming a shareholders, press releases, and events. It also provides information on genetics, artificial insemination etc. An online form is provided forseeking further information
on 17/11/03Gollandra
The Gollandra web site advertises Tea Tree and Sugar Cane mulch, details some of the characteristics of both products and provides contact details for the supplier.
on 17/11/03Guano Gold
The Guano Gold web site is dedicated to the 'Guano Gold 100% (certified) Natural Organic Phosphatic Fertiliser'.
The web site offers a little information about the 'Guano Gold' product, its composition and testimonials from satisfied customers.
on 17/11/03Horizon Agriculture
Sydney-based supplier of sheep breeding and drench products and agricultural decision support software. The site provides information on the firm, including contacts, and information on its products including their operation. Demonstration versions are available of the decision support software for downloading. An online form is provided for seeking further information.
on 17/11/03Hydroshop
Hydroshop is a supplier of hydroponic equipment and services via e-tailing.
Its site provides discount online ordering, with credit card payment options for a selection of products. Orders can also be placed via phone or email, but may attract regular retail pricing.
There is information on each product, (including pop-up pictures) and information sheets on a range of issues pertaining to hydroponics, such as lighting, growth regulators, propagation, cloning, pest control and growing media.
The HydroNews newsletter is also published online.
on 17/11/03Intelligent Irrigation Systems
Intelligent Irrigation Systems (IIS) develops and sells irrigation management software and hardware to enable irrigators to use irrigation water more effectively and increase the quality of their crops.
The IIS site offers water management products and systems, with information on their applications, and a form for recieving pricing information.
on 16/10/03John Ahern Textiles
John Ahern Textiles is a provider of mail order work clothing, with a particular focus on Australian farmers. The clothing available includes socks, jeans, trousers, shirts, overalls, shorts, jumpers and fleece, jackets, underware and boots. Also available are Binoculars, hammocks, towels and teatowels, sheets and mattress covers.
Basic contact details are provided on the site.
on 18/11/03Keith Seeds Pty Ltd
Seed suppliers of Keith, SA. The site provides information on the firm and its products, including grower and buyer information, contact details, and an online inquiry form.
on 18/11/03Keyline Designs
A farm planning firm of Southport, Qld. The site provides information on the company, its services and methods. Examples are provided, including the Keyline Mapping Service. Keyline's book, Water for Every Farm, can be ordered and paid for by credit card online (and can also be purchased and downloaded as an electronic book).
on 18/11/03Landlinks - sustainable practical solutions
Landlinks is an online information resource that brings together a wide range of current research, books, and articles focussing on sustainable agriculture, the environment and natural resource management. The site can be browsed by subject category or searched via a key word search. Products can then be purchased via a secure web server.
on 18/11/03Nu-Trene Organic Plant Food Co.
Nu-Trene are manufacturers of a wide range of certified Organic Nutrients suitable for all types of Horticulture. The Nu-Trene site offers information on their products, sales, services, technical support and contact details.
on 18/11/03Nufarm
Farm chemical manufacturer, with plants in Victoria, Western Australia and Queensland. The site provides firm contacts and news and information on its products.
on 18/11/03Nutri-Tech Solutions
Supplier of several fertiliser products of Eumundi, Queensland. The site provides information on the products in the context of environmental imperatives in soil management. An online form is provided for seeking further information, as well as an unsecure online order form (which recommends you do not provide credit card details on the form - alternative payment will be arranged).
on 18/11/03Ozland's Internet Cybermall - Horticulture Services
http://cybermall.ozland.net.au/horticulture/
A shopping mall for a number of agricultural services and sites in the Mildura area north-western Victoria. Firms listed in the horticulture section include Enviromist weed sprayers, RASML services, AFRON orchard mechanisation as well as the Mildura Fruit Company and Dried Fruits R&D Council.
on 18/11/03Philmac
Philmac is a supplier of irrigation equipment of Adelaide. The site provides general information on each product, contacts, 'hints' on polyethylene pipe, and company news. An online feedback form is provided. There is a detailed "Where to Buy" section, which lists where PHilmac products can be purchased worldwide.
on 18/11/03RAB Australia
Supplier of genetic products for the dairy, beef, sheep and goat industries of Albury, NSW. The site provides information on the firm, including contacts, and its products and services. Online ordering is available.
on 19/11/03Ridley Corporation
Describes itself as Australia's largest stockfeed manufacturer. The site primarily provides coporate information, with an inquiry form for further information.
on 19/11/03Sanonda
A supplier of agricultural chemicals. The site provides the firms' catalogue of products, including applications and usage. The site also provides company, product and industry news and details of where Sanondaoz products can be purchased.
on 19/11/03Seedco. South Australian Seed Growers Co-op
Adelaide-based legume, cereal and other seed suppliers. The site provides information on the firm and its products, including an adaptation and management summary. It also provides firm and distributor contacts.
on 19/11/03Serve-Ag
Tasmanian-based suppliers of agronomic, laboratory and GIS services to agriculture. The site advertises the firm's services and products.
on 19/11/03Swan Hill Chemicals
Distributors of a range of chemical, seed and machinery products and related services of Swan Hill, Victoria. The site provides a list of the products and services available, contacts for the firm and a newsletter of relevant information.
on 19/11/03The Rural Store
http://www.theruralstore.com.au
An agricultural bookshop of Kilmore, Victoria. The site lists available books, organised by subject. Online ordering is available via email, with payment by invoice or credit card via the phone.
on 19/11/03Transquip Direct
Supplier of tools of Bibra Lake, WA.
The site provides an online catalogue of air tools, sockets and spanner sets, hydraulic and garage tools, toolkits, power tools, hand tools and toolboxes.
The catalogue can be either browsed or searched. Specials are available. Short product descriptions include price comparisons with normal retail; Transquip's prices are discounted by as much as 40%.
A shopping cart analogy is used to order items, with secure online payment via credit card (although alternative methods of payment are also offered). Delivery is generally 3-4 working days, using Australia Post.
on 19/11/03United Farmers Co-operative
Western Australian co-operative engaged in buying fertilisers and other farm chemicals and grain marketing. The site provides information on the operation, including contacts and information on services provided. It also provides technical and price information on fertilisers and chemicals available.