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Starting out in aquaponics

Aquaponics is a combination of Aquaculture & Hydroponics.This means that fish and plants are grown in an integrated system, creating a symbiotic relationship between the two.

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Farming ideas

If you are new to keeping bees, this information will help answer some of the most important questions before you start. This article is intended to be used as a start-up guide, with questions answered that will not be found in standard beekeeping books.

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Farming ideas

Start the Year with no Regrets

Nobody ever regrets buying quality and John Deere is making this old saying even more true in 2011 by making it easy for people to get behind the wheel of a brand new John Deere Compact Tractor.

Nobody ever regrets buying quality and John Deere is making this old saying even more true in 2011 by making it easy for people to get behind the wheel of a brand new John Deere Compact Tractor.

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Machinery & products

Soil tests enable small area farmers to understand the health of their soils and to plan fertiliser and soil conditioning (lime, gypsum, dolomite) strategies. If you plan to make a living from the land, the soil will be your most valuable resource.

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Soils

Why use 5-in-1 Vaccine?

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Worms In Horses

Why Are Worms Such A Problem?

Unlike other equine diseases, worms are a VERY common problem. No horse or stable is ‘worm free’ - such a thing
does not exist! This isn’t to say that worms aren’ t a problem - in fact, horses suffering from worm infestation can become very
ill, dull and listless. Worms can also KILL horses, very suddenly and without warning. There are a variety of different worms common

John Deere’s 1023E and 1025R Subcompact Utility Tractors give the acreage and hobby farm owner the power and performance needed to easily attach and remove implements, work with greater comfort and safety, and mow large volumes of grass with a high quality of cut.

John Deere introduces the new diesel Z994R Commercial ZTrak™ zero-turn mower for more performance and efficiency in your fleet. Developed from extensive customer feedback, the new Z994R expands the John Deere portfolio of diesel solutions for professional landscape contractors. The Z994R offers enhanced comfort, increased productivity, lower operating costs and longer engine life.

Want to learn more about hand rearing calves, lambs and goat kids?

RSPCA Victoria's upcoming webinar "Hand Rearing Young Livestock" will explore the shelter and housing needs for pre-weaned livestock, species-specific feeding plans and methods, as well as practical considerations to consider when caring for young livestock.

When you run a small farm, no matter the size, you would do well to be aware of the possible risk factors and take the necessary steps to mitigate them.

Firstly: Set your risk management priorities.