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25.01.2022 Did you know? Potatoes were brought into Australia by early European settles in late 1700’s and weren’t grown successfully until 1797 with 11 acres of crop. In 2014, there was 1,171,260.00 tonnes in a year!

21.01.2022 It really is all about fostering and supporting the passions of the generations coming after you. What a perfect response!

20.01.2022 Did you know? Before the 14th century, Spring was called 'Lent' in Old English. After a century, the season was referred to as 'Spring-Time', but was then shortened to 'Spring'.

18.01.2022 The 2018 Variety B to B Bash came through Hillston yesterday!

15.01.2022 Hillston Hook Line & Sinker, Starts this weekend!

14.01.2022 Some photos from the Hillston Show, 2018!

14.01.2022 The Hillston Show is on this Saturday 22nd September 2018. The rides are arriving and being set up, the prizes are being decided and most importantly, everyone is looking forward to a great day!

14.01.2022 Did you know? In February 1950, the first drop of super phosphate was carried out at Mirani by transporting the bags to the airstrip in a wheelbarrow, and then loaded into the plane by hand. At the time, the bags were only 82kg and the plane hopper had a capacity of 181kg. In 2018, this is how we do it!

12.01.2022 Did you know? There are two difference breeds of Alpacas, Suri and Huacaya. They can successfully crossbreed with Llamas, which are called Huarizo.

10.01.2022 Irrigation in Australia is used in many different ways: - There are 40,000 irrigators in Australia - Irrigation accounts for 50-70% of water withdrawn for human consumption - Irrigators produce up to 30% of agricultural value and half the profit within agriculture. - Irrigated production is valued at $9-11.5 billion per year.... - Irrigation is a main factor of regional economies. See more

09.01.2022 Did you know? The first cattle auctions were conducted by Dean and Laughton in the vicinity if the Glynde Hotel, South Australia, in 1856. And now, Australia is in the top ten Beef exporters and producers in the world.

09.01.2022 Did you know? Some of Australia’s first farming machinery included a stripper by John Bull and John Ridley in 1843, R Bowyer's Stump Jump Plow in 1876, James Morrow patented a Stripper-Harvester in 1884 and in the same year Hugh McKay's Stripper-Harvester was produced. It is believed that the first internal combustion engine tractor to be used in Australia was an Ivel from England in 1903.

07.01.2022 Did you know? The world record for spitting a cherry pip yes there really is one is 93ft 6.5 inches set by a Michigan resident in 2003.

07.01.2022 Did you know? Scotch Thistle (Onopordum Acanthium) was introduced into Australia from Europe in the early 1800s for ornamental plants, then by 1850, the thistles were recorded as a weed in Australia, and to this day is still a serious pest.

05.01.2022 Judging is almost complete, rides are ready and stalls are being completed! The Hillston Show starts tomorrow!

04.01.2022 Growers... Do you have beehives on your property? Know of beehives nearby?... Any questions? Visit https://www.kidmanaviation.com.au/bees-and-beekepers

04.01.2022 Did you know? For twenty years there have been sheep races in the town Booligal. The day is a fun filled event of sheep racing, prize winning, best decorated sheep, sheep auctions and a barbecue. Next sheep races are on the 20th April 2019, save the date!

03.01.2022 In the theme of the holidays, here is a before and after of our office in Hillston. From everyone at Kidman Aviation, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year.

03.01.2022 Did you know? Horses were first introduced to Australia in 1788, and by 1850 there was an estimated total of 160,000 in Australia! By the 1860’s, horses were recognized as a feral pest. Horses are mostly now domesticated and are used for riding and farming.

02.01.2022 Regular plane maintenance being conducted by our pilot Dave!