NEW MEMBER: Looking for a tree-change (QLD to SA)

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Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
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NEW MEMBER: Looking for a tree-change (QLD to SA)

Hi everyone, 

 

Just wanted to quickly introduce myself.

My name is Vaughan (or just 'V') and my partner & I will be looking to make the move to a hobby farm (100acres) over the next 12 months.

We spent a few weeks farm-sitting for some friends in Adelaide recently, and fell in love with the lifestyle & freedom of owning your own piece of planet earth. We are currently renting a place on the Sunshine Coast QLD, and have to ask permission from the real estate to hang a picture frame. Certainly not how we want to keep living!!

She comes from a farming background in South Africa, whereas I just love the environment & the outdoors. Our goal will be to eventually live off the grid as much as possible, and get back to the old way of doing things.

I have a keen interest in newer, progressive farming techniques, but certainly wont be trying to reinvent the wheel. I have been doing a bit of research into Agroforestry, and wonder if the same techniques can be applied on a productive scale in Australia, on a small property. I have also recently stumbled upon Joel Salatin and his methods which, although controversial to some, seem to benefit the ecology of a property in the long run.

Anyways. I may have some DUMB questions, so please be patient!! I value any & all input, and your knowledge will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to learning a bunch through this forum.

Cheers,

V.

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Last seen: 09/17/2019 - 18:07
Joined: 11/23/2011 - 09:38

Hi V,

Welcome. Hope you find the property you are looking for. Ask any question you want and one or another of us will be only too happy to answer if we can. Remember, there is no such thing as a dumb question. Asking questions is a good way to learn. You may receive 10 different answers, but that's good, because, when you put all the info together, you will be able to decide what is the best solution for you and your particular circumstances.

All the best for the future.

 

 

Cheers,

Barb

Last seen: 03/08/2018 - 21:05
Joined: 10/22/2012 - 11:13
If you want to go offgrid and be productive a good look into permaculture would be worth the time spent. A great Australian site is http://permaculturenews.org for a start. Permaculture is really great for smaller places and will be one of the "new" techniques going into the future. Other sites worth a look are: http://regenag.com/web/ http://www.keyline.com.au Cheers Rob.

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