Rural Supplies Q&A — TGRM Gympie
Rural Supplies Q&A
Common questions from Queensland farmers and producers. Can't find your answer? Call us on (07) 5482 1692.
About TGRM
Where is TGRM located?
Tom Grady Rural Merchandise is located at 55 Tozer Street, Gympie QLD 4570. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm. Call (07) 5482 1692.
Is TGRM a family-owned business?
Yes. TGRM has been family-owned and operated since 1991. Tom and Lyn Grady founded the business, which now supplies farmers across Queensland and Australia online.
Does TGRM have qualified staff for product advice?
Yes. Our team includes Ag-Safe qualified staff who can advise on farm chemicals, pasture management and animal health. Call (07) 5482 1692 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm.
Does TGRM sell to the public or is it trade only?
TGRM is open to everyone — farmers, hobby farmers, horse owners, pet owners, and the general public. No trade account or ABN is required to shop online or in-store. Trade accounts with bulk pricing are available for regular business customers — call (07) 5482 1692 to enquire.
Does TGRM price match?
TGRM offers competitive pricing on all products. If you find a lower price on the same product from an authorised Australian retailer, call us on (07) 5482 1692 and we will do our best to match it. Pricing is subject to our current stock and supplier terms.
Does TGRM offer trade or account pricing?
Yes. TGRM offers account pricing for regular business customers and producers. Call (07) 5482 1692 or email jason@tomgrady.com.au to discuss setting up a trade account. Account customers receive priority service and access to bulk pricing.
How do I contact TGRM?
Call (07) 5482 1692 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm. Visit 55 Tozer St, Gympie QLD 4570. Or use the contact form on our website.
Ordering & Delivery
Does TGRM ship Australia-wide?
Yes. We deliver farm chemicals, animal health, fencing, stockfeed and most rural supplies across Queensland and Australia. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location and order size and weight. Vaccines and some DG products are Click & Collect only.
How long does delivery take from TGRM?
Standard parcel delivery to most Queensland addresses takes 2-5 business days. Remote Queensland and interstate deliveries may take 5-10 business days. Heavy parcel and freight class items may take longer. You will receive tracking information once your order is dispatched.
What is Click & Collect?
Order online and collect for free at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. We'll contact you when your order is ready. Required for cold-chain products like vaccines. Trading hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm.
Can TGRM ship dangerous goods?
We ship some DG products by road freight where regulations permit. Liquid DG cannot go via Australia Post and requires a physical street address (no PO Box). Call (07) 5482 1692 for queries.
Is flupropanate a dangerous good for transport?
No. Flupropanate products (Taskforce, Tussock Terminator, GP Flupro) are not classified as Dangerous Goods for road transport and can be shipped via Australia Post to most addresses including remote properties.
What is TGRM's returns policy?
We accept returns on most products in original unopened condition within 30 days of purchase with proof of purchase. Opened chemical products and refrigerated items cannot be returned for health and safety reasons. Faulty or incorrectly supplied products are covered under Australian Consumer Law. Call (07) 5482 1692 to arrange a return.
Farm Chemicals
Can I buy farm chemicals online from TGRM?
Yes. We stock herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and pasture chemicals from Nufarm, Bayer, Corteva, Apparent, Genfarm, PCT and Surefire. All products are subject to current APVMA registration. Always read the registered label. Call (07) 5482 1692 for advice.
What is the difference between Grazon Extra and Tordon?
Grazon Extra (triclopyr 300 g/L + picloram 100 g/L) is most widely used for foliar application on lantana, rubber vine and regrowth. Tordon 75D (picloram 75 g/L + 2,4-D 300 g/L) suits basal bark and stem injection on larger plants. WHPs and waterway buffer distances differ — always read the current registered label.
What is the best way to control lantana?
Grazon Extra is the most widely used herbicide for lantana in Queensland, applied as a foliar spray to actively growing plants. For large stems, basal bark with Tordon or Garlon 600 in penetrant oil is effective year-round. Use a quality surfactant for foliar applications. Always read the current registered label.
How do I control serrated tussock in Queensland?
Flupropanate products (Taskforce, Tussock Terminator, GP Flupro) are the gold standard — soil-active, long residual control. Apply in late winter to early spring. Allow 12 months before resowing. Flupropanate is not a Dangerous Good for road transport.
What herbicide do I use to kill buffel grass?
Buffel grass is notoriously difficult to kill selectively. Glyphosate is effective for knockdown but kills all vegetation. Haloxyfop (Verdict, Recon 520) is the most commonly used selective grass herbicide for buffel, but has a long withholding and grazing withholding period. Check the current registered label for rates before use.
What is the withholding period (WHP)?
The WHP is the minimum time between the last chemical application and slaughter or harvest. The Export Slaughter Interval (ESI) applies to export animals and is often longer. Always check the current registered label. Call (07) 5482 1692 or check apvma.gov.au.
Do I need to wear PPE when applying herbicides?
Yes. Every label specifies minimum PPE. Most herbicides require chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses, and a long-sleeved shirt. Some require a respirator with organic vapour cartridges. PPE requirements are in Section 8 of the SDS. TGRM stocks chemical-handling PPE.
How do I find the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a product?
SDS links are on individual product pages where available. If not shown, call (07) 5482 1692 or search the APVMA register at apvma.gov.au.
Animal Health
Does TGRM stock animal health products?
Yes. We carry drenches, pour-ons, injectables, vaccines, ear tags, dips and sprays for cattle, sheep, horses, goats, pigs, poultry and pets. Brands include Zoetis, Elanco, MSD Animal Health, Virbac and Bayer.
What cattle drenches does TGRM stock?
We stock all major drench families: ivermectin, moxidectin (Cydectin, Ausmectin, Cattleguard), doramectin (Dectomax), levamisole, and combination products. Available as pour-ons, injectables and oral drenches. Rotate families to manage resistance. Browse our Cattle Drench range.
What is the best drench for barber's pole worm in Queensland?
Barber's pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is the most significant sheep worm in Queensland. Resistance to single-class drenches is widespread. Combination products — Startect (derquantel + abamectin) or Zolvix Plus (monepantel + abamectin) — are recommended. Use FAMACHA scoring and leave refugia untreated. Confirm efficacy with a worm egg count reduction test.
What is the withholding period for Cydectin pour-on in cattle?
Withholding periods can change when labels are updated — always check the current registered label. Cydectin Pour-On generally has nil meat WHP and nil milk WHP when used as directed. ESI may differ for export markets. Call (07) 5482 1692 for the current label or SDS.
Does TGRM stock vaccines?
Yes. We stock Ultravac 5in1, Ultravac 7in1, Vibrovax, Pestigard, Piliguard and others. Vaccines are Click & Collect only due to cold-chain requirements. Call (07) 5482 1692 to check availability. QLD Tick Fever vaccines: contact QLD DPI Tick Fever Centre on (07) 3898 9655.
What is the Queensland tick line?
The Tick Line divides tick-infested from tick-free areas. Moving cattle across it without inspection and treatment is illegal. The Wide Bay and Gympie region is generally in the tick-infested zone. TGRM stocks tick control products including Acatak, Oztik, Cydectin, and Dectomax.
What lick blocks should I use for cattle in South-East Queensland?
SEQ pastures are typically deficient in phosphorus during the dry season and may be low in sulphur, copper and selenium. A phosphorus-sulphur loose lick or block addresses the most common beef cattle deficiencies. Buffel grass country often benefits specifically from sulphur supplementation. Browse our Lick Blocks & Supplements range.
Fencing, Water & Stockfeed
What fencing products does TGRM stock?
We stock Waratah steel posts, star pickets, plain and barbed wire, hinge joint and ringlock mesh, and electric fencing from Gallagher and Thunderbird. Large orders may require a freight quote. Browse our Fencing Materials range or call (07) 5482 1692.
What size electric fence energiser do I need for 100 acres of cattle?
For 100 acres with 4-wire perimeter fencing, total wire length averages 6-8 km. Size your energiser for at least double that under load — minimum 12-16 km rated output. Browse our Electric Fencing range. Call (07) 5482 1692 for a free sizing consultation.
What poly pipe size should I use for a rural water system?
25mm for short runs under 200m; 32mm for 200-400m; 50mm for runs over 400m or high flow; 63mm+ for main supply lines from bores or dams. When in doubt, go one size up. Browse our Poly Pipe range in stock at Gympie.
Does TGRM stock stockfeed?
Yes. We stock protein meal pellets, mineral lick blocks, loose licks and seasonal supplements for cattle, sheep, horses and poultry from Rumevite, Ridley, CattleKing and others. Browse our Supplements and Nutrition & Feed ranges. Call (07) 5482 1692 for bulk pricing.
Pasture & Seed
What pasture grass seed does TGRM stock?
TGRM stocks a range of tropical and subtropical pasture grasses suited to South-East Queensland conditions including buffel grass, rhodes grass, green panic, signal grass, kikuyu, and leucaena. We also stock winter forages including ryegrass, oats, and forage sorghum. Seed availability varies by season. Call (07) 5482 1692 or visit us in Gympie to check current stock.
What fertiliser should I use to establish a new pasture in Queensland?
For new pasture establishment in Queensland, DAP (diammonium phosphate) is the most commonly used planting fertiliser, providing phosphorus for root development and early growth. A soil test before seeding is strongly recommended. Single superphosphate is an alternative on sulphur-deficient soils. Call (07) 5482 1692 for advice specific to your soil type and region.
Equine & Horses
Does TGRM stock horse wormers?
Yes. We stock a range of equine wormers including ivermectin-based products (Equimax, Equimec), moxidectin (Quest), and combination products covering tapeworm. Browse our equine range or call (07) 5482 1692. A rotation program covering all worm classes is recommended — speak to your vet for a program suited to your horses.
What horse supplements does TGRM stock?
We stock a range of equine supplements including electrolytes, joint supplements, coat and hoof products, and digestive support. Brands include Ranvet, Kelato, and Rollo's. Browse our equine range online or call (07) 5482 1692 to check current stock.
Still have a question? Call our team on (07) 5482 1692 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm. Or visit us at 55 Tozer St, Gympie QLD 4570.
