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2023 Queensland bushfire recovery information

Our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by recent bushfires. Being in the middle of such devastation can be confronting and challenging. With this in mind, we have compiled a…

Sheep and Farmed Goat eID equipment purchasing guide for producers

NSW is currently transitioning to mandatory individual electronic identification for sheep and farmed goats.  Do you need an eID reader? Not all producers will need an eID reader for their operation…

Welcoming Rebecca to the Farmstyle Consulting Team

Farmstyle would like to welcome Rebecca to the small farm consulting team. Rebecca completed a B.Sci (Ag) in Adelaide and returned to Tasmania in 2005 and began working as an Agronomist for Elders…

News

• 2023 Queensland bushfire recovery information
• Sheep and Farmed Goat eID equipment purchasing guide for producers
• Welcoming Rebecca to the Farmstyle Consulting Team

Farmer's Workshop

• What to look for when buying a used tractor?
• Specialist Tools Simplify Tricky Jobs
• Handy Tips for Troublesome Engines

Planning/Management

• NSW Rural Fire Service - Static Water Supply (SWS) Service
• Prepare your small farm for La Nina weather events
• Bushfire management responsibilities of small farm owners

Farming Ideas

• Small producer case study: gourmet pickled walnuts (Part 1)
• A guide to small scale beekeeping
• Small producer case study: Creating an organic agritourism experience (Part 1)

Farms For Sale

• Child Safety on Farm [+Free Checklist]
• Sharing Farm Machinery — the must-knows
• Quad bike rollover protection regulations, what you need to know

Getting Started

• Buying a small farm – starting out
• How to catch a swarm of bees
• Hobby farm tax deductions and business structures in Australia

Live Stock

• Which cattle breed do I choose?
• Body Lice in Sheep
• Keeping a bull – pros and cons

Self / Sustainability

• Permaculture – What is it? Does it have a place in small farming?
• 5 Great Reasons to Grow Your Own Vegetables
• Small farms and community supported agriculture

Pastures & Crops

• Establishing and maintaining a diverse perennial pasture on a small farm
• Grazing herbs for livestock
• Pros and cons of slashing grass

Active forum topics

	Topic	Replies	Last post	Forum
7287	Just about to begin byTony Snell on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 16:25	1	by admin Tue, 11/28/2023 - 16:12	New Members
7260	Farm managment software bygiffark on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 16:47	2	by Robdog Wed, 02/01/2023 - 09:31
3818	HobbyFarme Insurance byHumbugFarmer on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 20:37	1	by admin Wed, 11/16/2022 - 14:59	General Forum
3027	Farm insurance bybigdave06 on Sun, 08/07/2016 - 21:18	1	by charlie Wed, 11/16/2022 - 14:58	General Forum
3644	Lifestyle farm - beginners tips byShaka on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 07:08	3	by admin Wed, 11/16/2022 - 14:58	Farming Help
2726	Leasing farm and abn byJusfarming on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 12:40	3	by admin Wed, 11/16/2022 - 14:57	Farming Help
7257	Mosquito plague byDreamChasers on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 09:01	1	by admin Wed, 11/16/2022 - 14:55	Sheep
2624	Insurance byHelen Jessup on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 12:02	2	by charlie Mon, 11/14/2022 - 11:55	Farming Help
955	Hobby farm insurance byshauna on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 12:49	8	by admin Fri, 11/11/2022 - 12:27	Farming Help
5673	Goat Worming byBrettgarland on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 17:06	9	by hairy goat Mon, 11/07/2022 - 20:13	Farming Help
7254	Cattle and goat feed byhairy goat on Sat, 10/01/2022 - 13:02	1	by admin Wed, 10/05/2022 - 19:27	Goats
7251	Growing cattle pasture byfeyo22 on Wed, 08/03/2022 - 18:35	1	by admin Tue, 10/04/2022 - 22:45	Pastures
932	Tractors bygaz on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 13:53	17	by apetalum109@gm… Sun, 07/31/2022 - 20:32	General Forum
3803	Working on our dream byado1968 on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 12:25	1	by admin Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:54	New Members
3839	Agistment byorchidsplus1972 on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 11:53	1	by admin Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:47	Farming Help
7248	Looking for farm consultant in Pacific Palms (Coomba Bay) area byben78g on Thu, 06/16/2022 - 17:01	1	by admin Fri, 06/17/2022 - 15:43	Farm planning
2316	Hamilton Sheep Handler byjolls on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 05:49	8	by HUTTO Mon, 04/25/2022 - 10:30	General Forum
7224	Newbie Alpaca farmer question byAlpacaPacino on Thu, 07/01/2021 - 16:55	2	by Dave222s Sat, 04/23/2022 - 21:46	Alpacas
7234	Dorpers jumping through fences byanasttin on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 16:37	2	by Dave222s Sat, 04/23/2022 - 21:25	Farming Help
7240	Buying a new property byWoodgnome on Sat, 03/05/2022 - 15:21	2	by Andy H Fri, 04/08/2022 - 04:56

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