The Australian Farm So Big They Use Helicopters To Herd Cattle | Big Australia

Australia is the 6th largest country in the world and home to twenty-one million people. It’s an enormous landmass with extensive resources and massive industrial operations underpinning its economy. It’s a country where big ideas are dreamt and then built.
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[@RB-cd8ne]

As an Australian farmer I think people need to see this sort of thing. They should show it at school in the big smoke so more people understand

[@rocketships5973]

Lol being a lifestyle block owner doesn't mean your a farmer haha good try big dog

[@approofarm]

Love this video

[@edgarkyeyune7729]

Beautiful video. Truly enjoyed it.. Thank you! ❣️🐿️🌨️🍃

[@standonit2003]

This is without a doubt THE very best documentary on this subject I've seen to date! Well done and informative. It showed that there is very much more to successfully operating a farm of this type and size than just getting on a horse and chasing a cow through a fence!! It really showed just how much is involved and also showed the personal aspects of the individual people who are needed to make it possible! A truly family run business built over generations. Dedicated people doing their level best to get the job done. I only wish there was a little more detail with each of the jobs shown. Such as the skidder operator and the grader driver as well as the other individual jobs. It wouldn't have hurt my feelings one bit if this show had lasted another hour or two! Just really very well done!

[@skippy5712]

@canuck cowboy I think he is referring to the way everybody keeps everything calm. One of the most important aspects of handling cattle well. Stay calm. Don't panic the cattle. The exact opposite of the crap we often see in Hollywood Moves.

[@greggcavalier9171]

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[@glenderlozada8630]

Pppppp

[@edgarkyeyune7729]

Lovely comment. ❤

[@redroan99]

I gave it a like for the cook. what a hero

[@mgpunya1]

Nice looking cattles well fed...

[@emosiugavule6471]

Really love this Documentary

[@peredavi]

It makes the ranches out here in Wyoming and Montana seem quaint!

[@kristinehayes4885]

This is only of moderate size, there are many more bigger than this one here Down Under.

[@nathanclearyschin1347]

Yeah it's a different level down under.

[@lexaharpell5196]

The largest station down here is Anna Creek Station - 24,000 sq kms. Larger than Isreal and about 7 times larger than the largest ranch in Texas. A lot of ground to cover.

[@albertchehade9916]

Brilliant! 100 Thumbs Up!

[@yiy3429]

Great documentary. Australia in another perspective.

[@MisteriosGloriosos922]

*nice video!!!*

[@festamix8]

Amazing Australia!!!

[@sydneyspringle495]

Good work guys . Keep it up.

[@kolapyellow7631]

Amazing job.

[@alphaone3704]

Fucking beautiful, absolutely beautiful... And a big credit to all the people who run all the property’s..👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tractorsmachinesro1405]

Amazing work

[@zacklias4028]

Amazing story.. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully we can buy our own farm.

[@eminemfuturewifedelilah7517]

I love Australian

[@MrDIAMONDCOR]

16:45 it is most definitely NOT the easiest helicopter to fly. By far one of the most difficult to master. The smaller the more difficult...

[@geddon436]

exactly my thoughts. Better be quick on the autos. low margin of safety.

[@isnoo1]

Oh how I miss this life!!!!!!!!!

[@BatCountryAdventures]

That was quite the perfect story. Just simple folks who work the land and their hard work feeds us. Amazing!

[@nsgkuaov]

Anthony I can assure you that the Actons may be many things but simple they are not, they run one of the biggest beef growing and processing companies in the world, I can assure you that they spend most of their time in an office not a saddle. The softest part of these guys is their teeth, they are tough business men in a tough business and are very good at it.

[@collectsoulpleasure1800]

Excellent 🥰🌹👌

[@drlo728]

..."Empty..." love that!

[@pistolpeds]

Hard to believe that these few men and women can maintain roads, water, fencing and general management of vehicles and helicopters, structures, finances (without govt handouts) in great style for generation after generation. I think it's because of their pride in their heritage, better knowledge of this arid country's potential and a desire to leave things better than when they arrived. Love of family being the main drive to make all the affore things mentioned work.

[@mgpunya1]

My late father was himself a cattle breader in the 60s. Our cattle farm was around 300 hundred acres. He would drive in his old Land Rover & I remember my dad calling them out like " Tarzan " and they would run out from the bushes to feed on some coarse salt...

[@theyoutubeguy1]

People need to realise that these farms are the size of Wales. How are they meant to find cows in an area that size with jeeps? It is more fuel efficient to just use the helicopter.

[@mishraji5392]

P p

[@drpk6514]

If there could be some GPS tracking on some leader bulls you could track the herds easier. Not sure if it is economical though.

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[@jayebuss5562]

All the clueless people commenting not knowing how big our country is and the farms that exist in it.

[@mollymuch2808]

Anna creek station is 24000 square miles in south Australia The biggest cattle station in the world

[@markissboi3583]

🦜Au - did some farm work 1970s age 16 horseback & tractor work a station near little desert vic droving 2,500 head Sheep 🐑 is a fooking headache dont think they do it anymore sheep go in every broken fence & train line

[@Izzy-uc5rm]

Never seen a farm land this big.

[@kristinehayes4885]

This is just a small one there are many much bigger here Down Under.

[@paulmcphie1596]

The Texans get the shits when you point out there are a few bigger than Texas.

[@lexaharpell5196]

@@paulmcphie1596 lol Anna Creek Station is 7 times larger than the largest ranch in Texas. At 24,000 sq kms!

[@b.b4229]

Laziness level : 110...... Legendary

[@Ethan_Arney]

Buhe Billion it’s not laziness the land is massive

[@skippy5712]

Efficient!

[@MirrorRealityHD]

Efficiency

[@marconius101]

That Imran dude in a very brave man.. Cooking for 25 hungry farm workers.

[@drpk6514]

Very true hahaha But these farmers are lovely friendly people too. Just you shouldnt get on their wrong side. Specially with their food...

[@Hyperious_in_the_air]

Literally south Texas

[@perrysmith6872]

Ok I want a JOB ! How SOON can I start ? Horse back is my preference . Can operate equipment and drive semi "if" need B ./!/? Drover will B my best fit ! Much Love n respect for what u all do . Please no cook position . This upload is a keeper, will review it again n again !

[@bg588]

Heaps of jobs available out there, desperate for workers....wait until COVID is over if you are not Aussie.

[@botsplay5492]

Remembered his words... seeman🔥

[@dianapritchard4573]

people need to realise

[@mgpunya1]

My kinda life..🥰

[@shatylee4807]

wooooooow as meat lover now I know how it come about good on you boys and girls big love

[@sorrygtfo]

The Australian Yellowstone

[@raypitts4880]

some ask why helicopters well why has the man and his plough got 600 kms of water way makes you realise just how big the place is remember one tale where is robin going ohh shut the front gate how far is it 3 hours.

[@waltercarvalho9421]

🇧🇷

[@jacobmchairyyy605]

Is it expensive and if so how expensive to get a heli license

[@standonit2003]

$2,500 to $3,500 US. You can make that back the first month of work as a heli pilot. Nothing worth having is easy. If it were, everyone would have it. If you are young, it might be in your best interests to seek your training through the military. There are too many different types of helicopters to list. It goes along with that there are also too many jobs that they do to list. From what you just saw, to civilian services, to medical, sightseeing, commercial, equipment transport, crop dusting, electrical services, the jobs they do are endless and if you become licenced and are a responsible and qualified heli pilot, you'll never want for work! The basic licence is only the beginning. There are a myriad of endorsements and updates and specialized training. I hope I've helped you have a better understanding of what's out there and how to go about getting into it. You'll not go wrong by choosing to be a helicopter pilot! Good luck and when you get certified, give me a fly-by!

[@FirstnameLastname-ud7fg]

stand onit are you high? It costs $500 per flight hour (depends on aircraft and instructor) it costs tens of thousands of dollars to get to the point where you can actually work (when u get ur comercial pilots license)

[@standonit2003]

@@FirstnameLastname-ud7fg Obviously you don't know what you're talking about. You need to get off crack and try living in the real world no name!

[@mitchcoombe-stocksmoney7468]

@@standonit2003 In Australia, not the US, it is upwards of $80,000.00 in regional Queensland. Speaking from 1st hand experience

[@awesomo660]

stand onit it is much closer to 80,000 Australian so i don’t know where you got 3000 from

[@tamilvicittiran1475]

Seeman is great

[@a.i.3025]

Probably they should use drones with IOT technology, that will be more effective.

[@jayebuss5562]

In time mate, they are trialling such tech.

[@yourworshipthegreat7630]

Millions of hectares under one family is insane! How are other people going to enter into farming?!

[@pistolpeds]

@ Yourwhorship The Great : Through people and stations like these.

[@yourworshipthegreat7630]

@@pistolpeds hmm

[@pistolpeds]

@ Yourworship the great ; Did you see lush grass everywhere ? You don't get it. You need thousands of acres to farm cattle out there with tough, skilled, savvy men and women to run this virtual desert property. The cattle travel miles to find feed and water. They are wild with wild instincts. You've been watching videos on 10 acre homesteaders for far too long.

[@yourworshipthegreat7630]

@@pistolpeds 😄👐

[@tamilvicittiran1475]

சீமான் சொன்னது உண்மை தான்... 🐮🐃🐂🐄🐃🐂🐄🐓

[@tigerblanc4624]

like

[@geddon436]

$200/hour??? sounds low

[@mgpunya1]

...managed

[@janetgarcia9286]

Im a rancher

[@hollywoodtm6086]

Who all came here after to watch this video after hearing seeman anna speech🙌

[@johnmackinnon1026]

Quick point,..Canada has the largest coastline on earth, by a long way, just saying. as you were,carry on....

[@timobrandsema9700]

43:32 i think that hurts realy bad

[@lifeingeneral9111]

Worth millions and they fly those death traps. Get a Hughes 269 or A 500 before you get killed

[@s.k634]

they have been flying them for decades ,dont you think they know a thing or two about the most reliable helis ?

[@lifeingeneral9111]

@@s.k634 And they’ve lost a shit load of pilots

[@lifeofdinesh4355]

சீமான் சொன்னது உண்மைதான்

[@D34th6969]

Couldn't the helicopters be replaced with drones?

[@jimmygrey6848]

A drone with the required range and battery life would probably cost more than one of those helicopters. In the future perhaps.

[@camilosittegassevol2944]

europeans just shared the world amongst them selves

[@anderbeau]

Hmmm what’s the most excessive way of doing something?... I know!!! 😂

[@Bigsoot7393]

How else are meant to do it?

[@vijaytamilan7547]

Please listen @seeman seeman annan சொல்வதை கேளுங்கள்

[@mohameddarassas8860]

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[@jesseshadrack9326]

Destructive to the loose matter on the ground

[@Rational375]

Thanks for a wonderful video. And good to see that you hired a Muslim cook who will only eat halal meat.

[@Izzy-uc5rm]

Why let the cows roam so far away in the first place, if it is so hard, time consuming and costly to bring them back.

[@kristinehayes4885]

You have no idea how big and open Australia is do you?

[@jayebuss5562]

Another clueless numpty

[@YogeshKumar-js7tx]

Then they complaint about fires

[@seekerecstacy7076]

At least they don't have to complain about shitting on the streets. 😂

[@ianmoone8244]

Deforestation, this is Australia! ;)

[@skippy5712]

You will find most of that land is still in its native state. Has never been cleared. Not like so many areas in Southern Australia.

[@kobrapromotions]

Nah, it's how it's always been, literally the outback.

[@JoysinglionRichard-mr5us]

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[@maggieadams8600]

Yet another thing that seems perverse that we're supposed to admire! I preferred the video of the Aborigines from the 1950's, not greedy, owning only the bare essentials in fact, but living happy connected unrushed lives.

[@standonit2003]

As you sit there in your climate controlled living quarters (home) and eating a nice meal made possible by this very type of farming. I get a kick out of you part-time tree huggers who sit there using your laptop or other modern technology to even be able to post this comment. I'm not being impolite and chopping at you. I'm only pointing out that what you have afforded to you is made possible by those who go above and beyond how the Aborigines live their lives. I respect them and even admire them. But I also respect, admire and appreciate what this farm does and others like it. It's not a gimme!! It's hard work!

[@shanewheeler713]

@@standonit2003 well said