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Friday 25, Nov 2011
Friday 25, Nov 2011
Many Border farmers say they're increasingly using the internet to buy and sell stock, despite concerns about online security.
Video editor Tony Grace started Digital Farm T-V dot com so farmers, suppliers and machinery companies could share their problems and solutions via a weekly news and advertising update.
"Digital Farm TV hopes to put a lot of this information together, all on one site" said Tony Grace.
He hopes farmers who struggle with reading or writing will watch short videos and eventually share their own with online community, as on Facebook.
Farmer, Brad Scott says this year he's taking a big step online.
But his family still struggles with technology.
"My father would say buy when you're over a rail, looking at a mob of stock, whether it is sheep or cattle" said Mr Scott.
But this week, for the first time Brad Scott used the internet to buy twenty five cows and calves from an online auction website.
He says online dealing has helped his business grow, but he remains cautious.
" You would do a bit of research still to make sure with your bloodlines and what not, the photos don't tell you everything " said Mr Scott.
He's keen to connect with other farmers on sites like Digital Farm TV, but needs quick and easy communication.
"Whether you're baling hay, you're wanting parts or answers immediately" said Mr Scott.
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