Ten great Christmas gift ideas for farmers and those working on the land

It’s that time of the year again when you gather with loved ones, be merry and spoil them with wonderful gifts.

Farmers have worked incredibly hard to put food on our table and there is no doubt that they deserve only the best. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of gift ideas that we think will be sure to please any farmer, aspiring farmer, or those living and working on the land. 

Farmers spend hours upon hours working in their machines or in their workshops, which could be very dull and arduous especially if they’re working alone.

But with the help of some head-bopping tunes, those hours will pass by much quicker and easier.

The Sonitrek Go XL Bluetooth speaker is a great little unit that’s affordable and provides omnidirectional sound and great sound quality wherever you are working, whether it be in the shed or in the office.

It is portable and wireless, and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. One charge that takes under 30 minutes should give you over 12 hours of play time, Sonitrek says.

Another notable feature is that it is waterporoof, so you can bring it anywhere with you without worrying about it being rained on and fizzling out.

More information and available from: Mifo.com.au

This innovative little gadget is perfect for time poor farmers who don’t have time in the morning to make that cup of joe before they set out for work.

Take one of these with you and you can make and drink your coffee fresh whenever you please.

Wacaco specializes in portable coffee makers and one of its latest products, the Pipamoka, is portable, easy to use and is great value for money.

The Pipamoka is an all-in-one device that brews your coffee and lets you drink from it, and its 300ml stainless steel thermo cup keeps your coffee hot for hours.

It features an innovative twist and brew mechanism that brews your coffee in just two minutes. All you need is some hot water and coffee grounds, and the Pipamoka will do the rest. All you need to do is fill the coffee basket with fresh coffee grounds, fill the water chamber and twist the ring around the mug which will create a vacuum pressure that draws hot water down through the grounds.

When the water chamber has fully risen, the user simply removes the brewer, add the lid and enjoy freshly brewed coffee.

More information: Wacaco.com

Available from: AlternativeBrewing.com.au

If your loved one is a fan of the outdoors, loves a good backyard BBQ and a spot of fishing, this would make the perfect gift.

Yeti’s Tundra 65 Hard Cooler has been built super tough and has been designed to keep your items, whether it be beer bottles or catches of the day, cold and fresh in the cooler box.

It features extra thick walls that hold up to two inches of insulation for fantastic ice retention, so anything you store will stay cold all day. Its rotomolded construction provides it with an incredibly tough armour, making the cooler box ‘virtually indestructible’, according to Yeti.

Its generous size of 41 cm (H) x 77 cm (L) x 44 cm (W) allows users to store up to 39 cans of beer, 25kg of ice, and plenty of redfish.

Everything in the cooler’s design, from lid latches, lid system, handles and gasket uses patented technology to ensure longevity and efficiency of the product. For example, the Interlock Lid System creates a form-fitting barrier against the heat, to maintain a low temperature within the box.

Two hinge pins and interlocking design prevent the lid hinges from ever breaking, Yeti says.

There are also several lovely colours to choose from, including navy, red, tan, white and olive.

More information and available from: au.yeti.com

There’s nothing worse than eagerly opening your lunch box at lunchtime only to munch into a stone-cold meat pie. Sometimes you just don’t have time to run into the lunchroom to heat up your lunch, or you just can't be bothered dinging it up in the microwave.

This heated lunchbox is the perfect solution and will make sure your lunch stays warm until the moment you tuck into it.

It plugs into a 12-volt auxiliary power outlet in cars or certain machinery, and has a stainless steel insert that will heat up to 70 degrees to keep your food warm.

With a 1.5-litre capacity, you can store any type of hot food you wish in there - from meat pies to fried rice to a steak sanga. It even comes with a set of cutlery stored neatly away in the lid.

More information: Lion.net.au

Available from: Catch.com.au

This is another great gift for anyone who lives and breathes the great outdoors. In fact, this Australian made 100Ah lithium portable dual battery system can be used just about anywhere for both work and play, whether it be to power up some tools or to charge up phones and run fridges at a camp site.

The REDARC GoBlock features nine products in one compact unit plus two accessories in the box (12v accessory socket charger and a mains AC wall charger) and over the air updates.

Its DC DC charging technology allows the system to charge at a rapid rate and gives the user the full 100Ah of power in around two hours.

All the components are housed in a tough aluminium case, rugged enough to be lugged around and used in just about any environment and condition.

Not only can it power tools or gadgets on the go, it has a Smart Battery Recovery feature that can help you restart your or a friend’s vehicle and get back on the road in under 15 minutes.

More info and available from: REDARC.com.au

There is nothing better than a nice relaxing massage after a hard day’s work. This unique shiatsu massage cushion can instantly turn any chair in the house to a relaxing massage chair to ease the knots and tension in the body.

Better yet, if your loved one runs a tractor with 230V power outlets, they can even fit in on their operator’s chair and get a nice massage while working out in the field.

This HoMedics cushion will give you a traditional Japanese finger pressure (shiatsu) massage up and down the body, or targeting a certain part such as the lower back if they wish, using the mode button.

For extra relief, or on freezing cold days, users can even add heat to the massage to take their R&R to the next level.

More information: Homedics.com.au

Available from: Myer

Farmers are always on the go, taking calls while out and about or while operating machinery etc. A good pair of earbuds will ensure calls are crisp and clear and music comes through with deep, rich bass.

Bose is a household name when it comes to audio equipment, and this pair of earbuds are a superior noise-cancelling pair that can effectively cancel out background noise.

These Bose earphones come with different size silicone earbuds so users can feel comfortable wearing them.

Plus, these earbuds are sweat and weather resistant to ensure they stay put in your ears no matter the elements or conditions.

Each charge will give users about six hours of battery life, according to Bose.

More information: Bose.com.au

Available from: JB Hi-Fi

No matter who you are and what you do, you will most likely benefit from a smart watch. Apple’s smart watch might be on the pricier side compared to other wearables out there, but its features and plethora of functions make the dearer price truly worth it.

For one, it monitors your heart rate, steps, and stress levels and informs you when you are not moving enough or if your stress levels are too high.

Those on the go, such as farmers, can easily take calls from their watch without having to fumble around in their pockets for their phones when a call comes through. They can also read texts or app alerts that came through on their phone with just a quick glance on their watch.

But perhaps a truly valuable function on the Apple Watch, especially for farmers or for workers who often work alone, is the fall detection feature that detects any possible hard falls and will call emergency services for you if you have indeed gotten into trouble.

Users can activate or deactivate the function on their watch, and if it’s merely a false alarm, users can simply dismiss the alert to get on their way. If indeed the user has become immobile or unconscious, the watch will proceed to call emergency services and then send a message to the user’s emergency contacts with their location letting them know that their watch detected a hard fall.

In emergency situations, this simple function could save your life.

The Apple Watch comes in a series of band styles – sports or chic casual- as well as plenty of fun colours and can be swapped out when desired.

Note: Apple Watches are only compatible with Apple iPhones.

More information and available from: Apple.com

Leathermans’ Surge multi-tool is one of the largest in the range and features a whopping 21 tools in one device, making this an incredibly useful piece of gear especially for farmers who often need to cut, screw and fix things around the farm.

It features heat-treated 420HC hardened steel for durability and Leatherman’s largest pliers to twist or bend any wire with ease. It also comes with multiple wire cutters to cut through any type of fence wires, handy for when mending or building fences.

Other tools included in the Surge multi-tool include knives, a saw, spring-action scissors, an awl, a ruler, a can opener, a bottle opener, a wood/metal file, screwdrivers and so on.

It comes in two colours – stainless steel and black – and can be bought with a hard carry belt pouch so you can easily carry the multi-tool with you wherever you go.

All Leatherman’s tools come with a 25-year warranty.

More information: Leatherman.com.au

Available from: Elite Outdoor Gear

This one is for the aspiring farmers or city slickers who wants a taste of the country and farm life without leaving their homes.

Farming Simulator is a wildly popular video game that simulates life on a farm where players can herd livestock, care for animals, drive all kinds of machinery, harvest crops and more.

In addition to being super fun to play, this game is also an educational tool to help those who did not grow up on a farm understand and experience aspects of farm life.

The latest iteration of the game, Farming Simulator 22, has added more machines into the mix with there now being over 400 machines available for players to operate.

New crops including grapes, olive and sorghum have been added for players to ‘grow’ and ‘sell’. Growing is just part of it, as players can now also start various production chains to further extend their income – whether they produce bread, oil, juice or more.

The graphics are strikingly detailed and brilliant for the best possible simulation experience, so players truly feel as if they have set foot on a farm and about to get their hands dirty.

More information: Farming-simulator.com

Available from: JB Hi-Fi