Hi my name is Karen,

I am mum to a 17 year old who has wanted to be a farmer since before he could walk. To that end he has been studying agriculture since year 7 (in NSW). Unforunately though I am a single mum so he has lacked that "country" jack of all trades training so many country kids get (and need) to manage a farm. He also has special needs that I don't think will stop him achieving his dream but it may slow him down a little and mean that we may need to modify a few things. 

Hi, I have a small hobby farm and am looking to use some of it ( 5-6 acres) to grow barley or oaten hay for feed for some sheep and maybe a cow or two. I have no idea on what machinery is required and what process is involved in growing barley, hay etc.... what time of machinery do i require e.g. hay baler,  when do you plant,harvest etc......

I have a old Nuffield tractor, is there secondhand machinery dealers who deal with small farms?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou.