Farm Contracting Services to Lifestyle Farmers & Olive Growers

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You’ve got the land. We’ve got the gear.

Many small landholders struggle to make progress on their property because it's simply not practical to own all the right equipment, or to find the time to get those jobs done. This is especially true for small olive growers, where having the equipment to keep your grove productive is just too costly.

We can help. ARC has a range of equipment to get those jobs done cost-effectively, so you can keep making progress on your property.

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Our Services

We have a range of equipment to get those jobs done cost effectively & let you progress with improving your property.

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    High Speed Disc / Power Harrows

    High speed discing and power harrowing is a cost-effective way to improve your land and incorporate existing vegetation. Read more

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    Pasture Topping

    Pasture topping removes unpalatable, rank old growth that restricts fresh regrowth. Read more

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  • A red tractor driving through an olive grove with lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky.

    Olive Grove Spraying and Maintenance

    ARC has the equipment to support small growers in the olive industry. Read more

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    Pasture Establishment

    Want to establish some new permanent pasture? Read more

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  • A tractor mowing between rows of protective plant covers in a field.

    Weed Control

    Get your land back under control by spraying out unwanted invasive grasses and weeds. – Learn more

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  • Tractor with rotary mower trimming olive grove

    Mulching

    Mulching speeds up the conversion of surface organic materials into compost enhancing  your property's productivity. read more

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    Fire Breaks

    Reduce long grass and be prepared for the summer fire season.read more

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    Tree Belt Establishment

    ARC specialises in preparing your land for planting tree belts. read more

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    Rural Poly Laying

    Need rural poly laid across your block to get water where you need it?– read more

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    Fertiliser Spreading

    Fertilising feeds your land and improves pasture quality and overall productivity. read more

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    Scrub Country and Regrowth Clean-ups

    Got invasive scrub or a regrowth problem? Learn More

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    Rural and Exclusion Fencing.

    ARC specialises in those tricky, hard-to-deal-with fencing jobs. read more

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experience you can trust

Meet Sandy Powell.

Sandy is a retired engineer who owns a small 40-hectare farm north of Rutherglen for the past 40 years. He knows first-hand the frustrations that small landholders face when trying to get things done. With that experience behind him, he started ARC to help others in the same position, with the right equipment to get those "too hard to do" jobs done.

We pride ourselves on keeping you informed and involved throughout our work to ensure your satisfaction. We are also happy to provide guidance for those curious about taking on aspects of the work themselves.

View our awkward projects
View our awkward projects
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Testimonials

Local Farm Success Stories

  • "Recently I contracted ARC to help with the problem of burr in my paddocks. Sandy explained the design & capability of his equipment, we agreed for him to complete the works. He did so meticulously and with great care for my paddock and animals. I highly recommend Awkward Rural Fencing for their reliability, attention to detail, communication & value for money"

    Trevor - Carlyle

  • "ARC offered great practical advice on a fencing plan for our small acreage. Then they efficiently did the fencing and we ended up with paddocks and gateways that keep our horses safely confined and easily managed. Top job!"

    Peter - Rutherglen

  • "ARC has worked on a number of projects for us in the Olive grove. Some we believe we knew what we needed, and others we had no idea. Every time ARC delivered exactly what we were seeking to achieve. Sandy helped us with our thinking to make good ideas become great."

    Rob - Gooramadda

  • "Sandy provided great advice and a professional service to help us in our olive grove. Easy to work with and did the job on time when we needed mist spraying done."

    Tom - Wangandary

  • "ARC has provided innovative , experienced, professional and reliable contracting - winning solutions and excellent results delivered with kindness and respect every time."

    Maree - Carlyle

  • "Awkward Rural Contracting did a great job repairing my front fence and went above and beyond to get my back rail fence back to looking like brand new. A pleasure to work with."

    Margot - Oxley

  • "ARC recently installed 2 fences for us — a rural style fence and a matching garden fence. Sandy was prompt, reliable, and offered great advice for some difficult site-specific problems. We have fantastic fences that serve practical purposes and are real statement pieces."

    David McMahon

  • "Stress free, high quality workmanship and lovely to deal with. Highly recommended"

    Warrick Zanner

The Not-So-Awkward Blog

Tips, tricks, and seasonal wisdom for your block

Running a small property comes with challenges that bigger operations never face. Our blog tackles the real stuff, seasonal timing, equipment alternatives, soil management, and those "impossible" jobs. Practical advice from 40 years hands-on experience.

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Dealing with Bathurst Burr
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We help small landholders and olive growers across North East Victoria achieve their property goals.

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