The John Deere 2730 Combination Ripper is an absolute weapon in the paddock. It’s built for blokes running big acres who want to smash out tillage in one hit.
You’ve got discs up front, ripper shanks through the middle, and finishing gear out the back—so you’re cutting trash, ripping compaction, and levelling it all at once. Saves time, saves fuel, job done.
It handles heavy stubble like a champ too—no clogging up every five minutes, which is a massive win. And the in-cab controls mean you can tweak depth on the fly without hopping out like it’s 1995.

In this series Drew does mini interviews around the farm and the area

in this interview he talks to his dog about what it’s like to live on a farm

It’s been busy, it’s been hectic and we are still plugging away with harvest.

A quick update with Drew before Christmas! 

The boys caught up with Ivo from the ABC radio last week, and Drew’s favourite machine was on the farm… the John Deere X9 1100! 

Hear all about just why he loves this harvester! 

Also check out the clip on Spotify and on our Facebook Page. 

🌾 It’s Harvest Time! 🚜

Silage might be done, but the biggest season on the farm is just getting started — HARVEST!

In this episode, Drew & Jonty take you behind the gate (and into the paddocks) to explain what harvest is all about — from how farmers know when the crop is ready, to the massive machines that bring it all in.

Find out what a header really does, how a chaser bin works, and why grain trucks are rolling day and night. 🌾

🎙️ It’s the season of gold crops, hard work, and big rewards — this is The Harvest Episode of What’s Up Behind the Gate!

At the Esperance Ag Show, Drew caught up with Ben at the Spotty’s Mechanical site to chat all things Kioti Tractors 🚜

Ben walks us through the Kioti range — an affordable, reliable line-up with plenty of options for farms big and small.

Tune in to hear what makes these machines such a great fit for local farmers and why more Aussies are choosing Kioti.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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We’ve hit a big milestone – 20 episodes of the poddy! 

To celebrate, we interviewed a few farm kids about what they love about farming and why it’s important to them. 

We’ve got some exciting news – Spotty’s Mechanical is now sponsoring our podcast! 🚜 🔧 We’ll be chatting about cool collaborations, some upcoming interviews, sharing clips, and all the exciting stuff happening with What’s Up Behind the Gate. 

Big thanks to Spotty’s for jumping on board!

Welcome back to the poddy! 

We’re talking about what we’ve been up to on the farm – shearing sheep, making hay and silage, preg testing the cows, fencing and even drenching. It’s been super busy and a bit crazy, but also kinda fun. 

Come listen to what it’s really like behind the gate! 🐑🌾🚜

Drew and mate Cooper hit the ground running at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days! From big tractors to clever ag-tech, they walk the walk (and do plenty of talking too 😉). Tune in to hear their favourite machines, top picks for innovation, and the highlights that made their day unforgettable… was it the donuts or the new John Deere?! 

🎙️ Proudly brought to you by What’s Up Behind the Gate — where kids take you behind the farm gate and into the heart of Aussie ag.

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Ever seen big round bales stacked in paddocks or shiny plastic-wrapped rolls on trucks and wondered what they’re for? 🌾🐄

In this episode, Drew and Jonty take you behind the gate to explore how farmers make hay and silage — two different ways of turning grass into animal feed. From cutting, drying, and baling hay to chopping, wrapping or stacking and fermenting silage, the boys explain the process, the rush against the weather, and why both are so important for feeding livestock all year round.

Ever wondered where your juicy lamb chop comes from? 🤔🚜

From paddock 🐑 to butcher’s block 🔪 to sizzling hotplate 🔥 — we follow your chop’s big Aussie adventure.

Spoiler: 🥛🍫 chocolate milk STILL doesn’t come from brown cows! 🐮❌

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We’re back in your ears! 

In Ep 14, the lads recap what’s been happening, debate whether farming is luck or grit, drop a merch update, and send shout-outs to legends in our community.

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#NewMerch

In this episode, Drew and Jonty talk to Enoch — a cattle vet with years of experience working on farms across WA.

This week, we're diving into the industry Australia was founded on—wool, and especially Merino wool, with special guest Bill Walker.

He chats with Drew and Jonty about what makes Merino wool so legendary, and why this natural fibre still leads the way in the global textile game.

Whether you're from the farm or the city, this is a story woven into Australia's history you won’t want to miss.

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#PaddockToProduct
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#CountryMeetsCity

From drones in the sky to apps in our pockets — this week, Drew and Jonty take you behind the gate into the world of farm technology!

We chat about the cool tools helping farmers grow better crops, look after animals, and save time (and chemical & fuel!). The boys share their favourite tech on the farm, and we look at how things like GPS, auto-steer tractors, autonomous tech are changing life on the land.

Join us for a paddock-powered episode all about the future of farming — already happening today!

🔊 Tune in now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

#BehindTheGate #FarmTech #WhatsUpBehindTheGate #FlyTheFlagForAg #FutureFarming #KidsInAg #CityMeetsCountry

A Milestone Moment with Our Little Brother Toby! 🎉🚜

We’ve hit double digits! 

To celebrate our 10th episode, we’re joined by a very special guest — our little brother Toby. We chat about the farm jobs he loves, what he thinks the future of farming looks like, and of course, his all-time favourite tractor.

Plenty of laughs, honest answers, and a look at life on the farm through Toby’s eyes.

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In this episode, Drew and Jonty give a behind-the-scenes update on what’s been happening on the farm. They also share some exciting news about upcoming episodes, including how city kids can get involved in bridging the gap!

Sometimes it feels like people in the city and people on farms live in two different worlds — In this episode, Drew and Jonty chat about how we can build better connections between city folks and farmers. 

In this episode, Drew and Jonty dig into the big question—what is a farmer?
Spoiler alert: farmers don’t just grow food and look after animals… they’re also mechanics, weather watchers, money planners, and even teachers!

Join the boys as they chat about all the different jobs farmers do every day and why farmers are some of the most important people in the world.

Whether you live on a farm or in the city, this episode will open your eyes to how much farmers do to feed and clothe us all!

#KidsInAg #AgEducation #FeedTheWorld #ClotheTheWorld 

On today’s episode, we’re talking sheep — and the live export ban. What will this mean for our farmers, rural communities, and the future of the sheep trade? Join us as we dig into the challenges ahead, and what it could mean for life behind the farm gate. 

It’s time to open the gate to your questions! 

In this special Q&A episode of What’s Up Behind the Gate with Drew and Jonty, we’re answering awesome listener questions from across WA and beyond - no question is too big or too small!

So come hang out with us behind the gate!

This week on What’s Up Behind the Gate with Drew and Jonty, we’re joined by our neighbours, Troy and Zoe. They share insights into life on their farm, their advice to young farmers, and some of the challenges they’ve faced along the way. We also find out their pick for what should be sizzling in your frypan. It’s an honest and entertaining conversation you won’t want to miss.

An update from the farm these school holidays, big decisions for the Australian public and something new coming to What’s Up Behind The Gate! 

In Episode Two we talk about Trump and Tariffs, in kid language what is a tariff? And yes, it has finally rained! 

Introducing the duo Behind The Gate!