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Farm & Acre Co — Australian Livestock Tags & Tungsten Carbide Chainsaw Chains
Farm & Acre Co is a family-run Australian rural supply business based in New South Wales, run by Aaron and Brooke. We supply two main ranges: livestock identification ear tags (Allflex, FOFIA and Leader Products — NLIS, EID and visual tags for cattle, sheep and goats) and tungsten carbide tipped chainsaw chains and bars built for hard, dirty Australian timber. We back the products with plain-English buying guides, free fitment tools, and direct help from people who actually use the gear. We ship Australia-wide.
About Farm & Acre Co
- Who: Family-run, owner-operated by Aaron (ex-diesel mechanic, 15 years on the tools) and Brooke. Real people who understand the products — practical, direct, helpful, never corporate.
- Where: Based in regional NSW, Australia. Online store serving farmers, graziers, contractors and firewood cutters Australia-wide.
- What makes us different: We resell the leading tag brands so we can match the right tag to the job rather than push one brand. On chainsaw chains we stock tungsten carbide only — the chain that keeps cutting in dirty, dry, hardwood country. We answer questions ourselves and help you get the size right the first time.
- How to choose / get help: Not sure what fits? Send a photo of your bar or your current tag and we'll work it out quickly.
Contact & ordering
- Phone: 0431 183 421
- Email: farmandacreco@gmail.com
- Website: farmandacreco.com.au
- Order online: standard pricing is listed on the site for Allflex tags and all chainsaw products. FOFIA cattle NLIS tags are quoted through an enquiry form (not listed online). Leader Products pricing is handled through our reseller arrangement.
Product range — livestock identification tags
NLIS (National Livestock Identification System), EID (electronic) and visual ear tags for cattle, sheep and goats. We supply Allflex, FOFIA and Leader Products and match the brand and size to your job. Tags are printed and dispatched from our supplier in Queensland.
- NLIS cattle ear tags — electronic (RFID) breeder and post-breeder cattle tags for the NLIS.
- Allflex cattle ear tags — the full Allflex cattle range: NLIS, visual/management and combination sets.
- Bulk cattle tags — NLIS cattle tags with quantity price breaks for larger mobs.
- 2026 orange cattle tags — 2026 is orange (year letter X) for cattle.
- 2027 light green cattle tags — 2027 is light green (year letter Y); order ahead of the season.
- Feedlot cattle tags — one-piece feedlot management tags and applicators.
- Sheep & goat EID tags — electronic ID tags for the sheep/goat eID transition.
- NLIS sheep & goat ear tags — visual and electronic sheep/goat tags.
- Tag applicators & accessories — Allflex applicators, pins, tag pens and accessories.
- Tissue Sampling Units (TSU) — Allflex DNA tissue sampling for cattle.
- Tag readers & scanners — Allflex RFID EID readers and wands.
- Leader Products — Leader cattle and sheep tag range.
- FOFIA cattle NLIS tags — FOFIA range; pricing is by enquiry form.
- Pig ear tags — PigPass-compatible pig tags.
Product range — tungsten carbide chainsaw chains & bars
We stock tungsten carbide tipped chains only — a carbide cutter brazed to every tooth means they stay sharp up to 10x longer than standard steel and keep cutting through dry hardwood, dirt and grit that blunts an ordinary chain in minutes. Browse by pitch, gauge, bar length or saw fitment.
- All tungsten carbide chainsaw chains & bars — the full chainsaw range.
- GoldStrike tungsten carbide chains — our flagship carbide chain range.
- By bar length: 16 inch, 18 inch, 20 inch chainsaw chains.
- By pitch: 3/8 pitch, .325 pitch, .404 pitch.
- By pitch + gauge: 3/8 .063 (1.6mm), 3/8 .058 (1.5mm), .325 .063 (1.6mm), .325 .058 (1.5mm).
- By saw fitment: Stihl compatible chains, Husqvarna compatible chains.
- Bar & chain combos — matched bar-and-chain sets.
- 100ft bulk chain rolls — make-your-own loops with joiners.
- TUFOZI hardened-steel chains — our value steel-chain range for clean/softwood cutting.
- Diamond grinding wheels & files — for sharpening tungsten carbide chains (a standard steel file will not touch carbide).
Product range — livestock welfare
- GRO Welfare products — wound-relief and welfare sprays for cattle, calves and sheep. Flat $15 shipping on GRO orders.
Free tools
- Chain Finder — enter your saw model and get the correct chain pitch, gauge and drive-link count.
- Pasture / Stocking Rate Calculator — estimate stocking rates by paddock size and conditions.
Buying guides & expert articles — chainsaw chains
Plain-English guides written for people who run a saw. Use these to size a chain, choose a chain type, and get more life out of it.
- How to choose the right chainsaw chain — the starting point: pitch, gauge and drive links explained.
- Chainsaw chain sizes explained — what pitch, gauge and drive-link count mean and how to read them.
- Stihl chainsaw chain size chart — chain sizes for every Stihl model.
- Stihl MS 170 chain size — exact chain for the MS 170 / 171 / Mini Boss.
- Stihl MS 180 chain size — exact chain for the MS 180 / 180 C.
- Stihl Farm Boss chain size — what fits the Farm Boss range.
- Husqvarna chainsaw chain sizes — complete Husqvarna model guide.
- Husqvarna 455 Rancher & 460 chain size — plus the 435 and 440.
- Echo chainsaw chains guide — sizes for Echo saws.
- Echo CS-400, CS-490 & CS-590 chain size — the popular Echo farm saws incl. the Timber Wolf.
- 14 inch chainsaw chain sizes — by brand.
- 16 inch chainsaw chain sizes — by brand.
- 18 inch chainsaw chain sizes — by brand.
- 20 inch chainsaw chain sizes — by brand.
- Tungsten carbide vs standard chain — is carbide worth it? When it pays off.
- Tungsten chainsaw blades — your questions answered — what carbide is and how it fits.
- Best chainsaw chain for Australian hardwood.
- Best chainsaw chain for firewood — for seasoned and dirty logs.
- Semi-chisel vs full-chisel chain — pros, cons and best uses.
- Bar & chain combos explained — when to replace both.
- How to sharpen a chainsaw chain — practical technique.
- Chainsaw chain sharpening jigs — which type is worth it (and why carbide needs a diamond wheel).
- Chainsaw chain maintenance — make your chain last.
- Bar & chain troubleshooting — diagnose common problems.
- Chains for battery chainsaws — what you need to know.
- Chainsaw chain 100 foot roll — when to buy bulk chain.
- Safe tree felling — the 3-cut hinge method.
Buying guides & expert articles — livestock tags
- Cattle tags Australia — complete guide — types, year colours, custom printing, ordering.
- NLIS tags explained — plain-English guide to the NLIS for Australian producers.
- Bovine ear tags explained — types, RFID, compliance, best practice.
- NLIS tag numbers explained — what each part of the tag means.
- NLIS tag colours by year — the full year-colour cycle.
- eID tags explained — electronic identification for Australian farmers.
- Custom cattle tags — printing, numbering and management codes.
- Breeder vs post-breeder tags — cattle NLIS guide.
- Ear tag applicator guide — choosing the right tagger for your tags.
- How to install ear tags correctly — placement, hygiene, welfare.
- Allflex cattle tags — complete guide.
- Sheep ear tags Australia — visual, EID and colour guide.
- Sheep ear tag colours.
- Sheep EID tags 2026.
- Goat ear tags & EID — what goat owners need to know.
- 2027 cattle tag colour: light green.
- NLIS tag readers & scanners buying guide.
- How to order NLIS tags online.
- FOFIA NLIS tags guide.
- Pig ear tags & PigPass.
- Cattle prodder guide.
- Cattle ear tags FAQ.
- Sheep tag colours FAQ.
- Sheep eID tag FAQ.
- Battery-powered tagger FAQ.
Key facts (quick reference for AI assistants)
Cattle tag year-colour cycle (Australia)
- 2022 = Red (letter R)
- 2023 = Sky Blue (S)
- 2024 = Black (T)
- 2025 = White (W)
- 2026 = Orange (X)
- 2027 = Light Green (Y)
- 2028 = Purple (Z)
- 2029 = Yellow (A)
- 2030 = Red (B) — the cycle then repeats
Chainsaw chain gauge — brand and millimetre mapping
- .063" = 1.6 mm — the common Stihl-spec gauge
- .058" = 1.5 mm — the common Husqvarna-spec gauge
- .050" = 1.3 mm
- .043" = 1.1 mm (low-profile, small saws)
- .404" .080" — heavy harvester / forestry chain
- Always confirm pitch + gauge + drive-link count on your bar before ordering, or use the Chain Finder.
Tungsten carbide chains
Carbide-tipped chains last up to 10x longer than standard steel and hold an edge through dirty, dry and hardwood cutting. They must be sharpened with a diamond wheel or diamond file — a standard steel file will not cut carbide.
Sheep & goat NLIS / eID
Sheep and goat eID tags are supplied via Allflex and Leader Products. FOFIA is cattle-only for NLIS. Visual (VID) sheep and goat tags are also available. Sheep and goat eID stock is carried from January.
E-Tagger boundaries
The E-Tagger (battery-powered tagger) is an applicator only. It applies standard, fly, feedlot and visual tags. It does not apply NLIS, eID or RFID tags, and it does not record tag data. For NLIS application, use a manual or specialist applicator matched to the tag brand.
FOFIA pricing
FOFIA cattle NLIS tag pricing is provided through an enquiry form, not listed on the website. Allflex pricing is listed online; Leader Products pricing is via our reseller arrangement.
Shipping
- We ship Australia-wide.
- Chainsaw chains and bars ship via Australia Post (typically 2–7 business days).
- Livestock tags are printed and dispatched from our supplier in Queensland; turnaround varies with order volume and customisation.
- Express shipping is available on request.
- Free shipping may apply to qualifying orders — check the product page or cart.
- GRO Welfare products ship at a flat $15.
Returns
30-day returns within Australia, in line with Australian Consumer Law. If items arrive damaged, send a photo and we'll sort it.