The Plantation

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

⭐️Mick Gaynor Memorial Trophy - Farmer of the year
-Highest Point Scorer

🥇Plantation Trading - 11 points
🥈Donoghue Farms - 8 points
🥉Tamalie Farms - 6 points

Thank you to the Gaynor Family for their continued support of the Premer Field Day

01/04/2026

⭐️CONGRATULATIONS

2026 Premer Field Day was a big day for Plantation Trading, taking out the Wheat & Sorghum competitions

🥇Premer Shield - Champion Sorghum Crop
🥇Premer Plate - Champion Wheat Crop
🥇Mick Gaynor Trophy - Local Farmer of the Year
🥇Wilf Hocking Memorial Trophy - Winner of Mullaley/Tambar & Premer
🥇Col Simson Trophy - Local Wheat Crop Winner

Special thank you to all the judges, sponsors and farmers that entered a crop this year… stayed tuned full results to come

08/10/2025

*Position Filled*

Chaser Bin Driver Wanted 🚜

📍Premer, New South Wales
🗓️Start Date 10th November for 6-8 weeks roughly

No experience necessary but understanding of harvest operations is desirable.

Must:
•be 18+
•hold a drivers license

Farm accommodation provided along with fuel allowance and competitive wages. Apply by sending an email to [email protected]

18/07/2025

Highly recommend Oakley Ag and Water for any water projects.. Tim and brad completed a major project for us with the workmanship and detail to the job 10/10

23/03/2025

"I feel that the opportunities within the farming industry and for myself personally to be endless! That is why I am proud to be an Aussie grain grower." - Tom Simson, Premer/Bundella, NSW

🌱 Read the latest Paddock Perspective to hear more from Tom and how the season has been on his farm so far: https://www.graingrowers.com.au/news/paddock-perspective-tom-simson-premer-bundella-nsw

10/02/2025

*POSITION FILLED*

EXPERIENCED MACHINERY OPERATOR ROLE - PERMANENT FULL TIME
Location: Premer, NSW

Plantation Trading is a family owned mix farming business based on the Liverpool Plains. The property is located between the villages of Premer and Spring Ridge. Closest towns are: Quirindi, Gunnedah, Coolah & Coonabarabran. The farm is located close to schooling services from pre-school to year 6, along with bus options for high school.

Due to expanding our operation we are looking for another experienced machinery operator to assist with the cropping side of our business. Main responsibilities:
•Machinery operation & maintenance
•Spray Rig Operation
•Sowing
•Fencing
•General Farm Maintenance
•Harvest tasks: header driving, chaser bin driving & silo management

In return, we offer a competitive salary that reflects experience and qualifications of the applicant. Accommodation with electricity included, vehicle provided for work related tasks, personal fuel & phone allowance.

Applicant must have:
•Minimum of 3 years experience in a farm hand role or something similar
•Minimum 3 years experience in spray operations including self propelled, trailing & camera spraying
•Experience in sowing/general tractor operations
•AQF 3 Chemical Accreditation or willing to obtain
•Full Drivers License

Desirable but not essential:
•Heavy Vehicle License
•Experience operating modern Case IH machinery
•Understanding of GPS systems

please send a resume to: [email protected]

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25/09/2024

POSITION FILLED

EXPERIENCED FARM HAND - PERMANENT FULL TIME
Location: Premer, NSW

Plantation Trading is a family owned mix farming business based on the Liverpool Plains. The property is located between the villages of Premer and Spring Ridge. Closest towns are: Quirindi, Gunnedah, Coolah & Coonabarabran. The farm is located close to schooling services from pre-school to year 6, along with bus options for high school.

We are looking for an experienced machinery operator to assist with the cropping side of our business. Main farm hand responsibilities:
•Machinery operation & maintenance
•Spray Rig Operation
•Sowing
•Fencing
•General Farm Maintenance
•Harvest tasks: header driving, chaser bin driving & silo management

In return, we offer a competitive salary that reflects experience and qualifications of the applicant. Accommodation with electricity included, vehicle provided for work related tasks, personal fuel & phone allowance.

Applicant must have:
•Minimum of 3 years experience in a farm hand role or something similar
•Experience in sowing/spraying/general tractor operations
•AQF 3 Chemical Accreditation or willing to obtain
•Full Drivers License

Desirable but not essential:
•Heavy Vehicle License
•Experience operating modern Case IH machinery
•Understanding of GPS systems

please send a resume to: [email protected]

*please share

23/04/2024

We had a great time yesterday touring another group from Vintage Rail Journeys … thank you to those who joined us we loved sharing what we do. We also got to show everyone Sorghum harvest in real time

Special thanks to Premer Preschool for providing a spectacular lunch & afternoon tea

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