Hi, We live on 73 acres in Bucca, just a half hour NW of Bundaberg.  What would be the best use of the land so as to make some income so that we can apply for a farming concession for our Council rates.  After 9 years here we have 6 head of cattle (heifers) a row of Mango trees, two horses, and quite a number of native trees the timber from which has been sold in the past (before we owned the place).  This area was renowned for timber once - it produces tall straight trees.

Hello,

I was just wondering if anyone had experience with cricket farming in Australia. I believe it is quite cheap to start up as not much land and machinery is needed.

With the rising cost of animal feed, farming crickets or insects for feed might become a viable, healthy and maybe cheap option for animal farmers. Pet shops might want to buy crickets as well.

Are there any regulations on insect farming in Australia? 

Are there any viruses that might kill crickets in Australia at the moment?

Do farmers in Australia widely use pesticides?

Cheers

Hi there,

I'm interested in learning to farm, predominately sheep and alpacas in the Camden, NSW area.

I'm in the process of reading to get a better understanding of the requirements.

The intention is to make a living from farming and support my family.

I currently live on 1 acre and want to experiment with purchasing a couple of quality ewe's and ram (Suffolk) and then move slowly to Alpacas.

Hi Farmstytle, enjoy your site and decided to join. My wife and I have been talking about moving from our current location and have started looking at rural properties around our area. The criteria we have set is a little vague at the moment as there seems to be quite a range in price and properties on the market at the moment, we are keen at looking at property that will be producing a supplementary income and include all the family for the investment.

Hi,

I'm interested in Dorper or Damara Sheep. Firstly I'd like to know if they will graze on Tropical Grasses which contain Oxalates mainly Signal Grass or Bracchia and will this grass have any affect on their health or kidney's. Also how do they fair in the tropic's as it can be very wet.

And finally Dorper's Versus Damara's. I'm split.. Or should I go 50/50 X Breed?

TIA

Brian

Hi all, I have a small 35ac hobby farm in northern NSW and am looking at planting trees for profit pulowania trees or something simIlar. Does anyone have any advice or that can recommend some other types of trees or using the land for other uses like miniature cattle

I am new to the hobby farming, I grow my own vegies and some fruit trees but also work fulltime. I am looking to cut back on work if I can make some income from the hobby farm.