A new full-colour book covering the basics of fertiliser use for healthy soils and profitable agriculture.  Includes details on nitrogen, phosphorus and other essential nutrients, chapters on acid soils, testing, choosing and costing fertilisers, and the role of organic fertilisers. Published in 2006, Fertiliser Essentials is 112 A4 pages.

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The third book in the organic farming series shows how to produce livestock using organic faming methods, with particular emphasis on sheep and wool.  Published in 2000, this book is 90 A4 pages (black and white). 

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Principles of organic cropping plus extensive case studies for a range of enterprises such as soybeans, wheat, citrus, nuts, coffee, strawberries, tropical fruit, sheep, cattle, vegetables and many other examples. Published in 2008, this book is 98 A4 pages in full colour.

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How to farm in a way that cares for the environment, without using synthetic chemicals. Includes composting, earthworms, converting to organics and certification.  New, fully revised edition, 164 A4 pages in full colour.

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This publication shows how to build your own comprehensive business plan, step-by-step. Identify strengths and weaknesses. Choose key performance indicators. Lots of worksheets and examples.

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Before you start

Why prepare a business plan

Using a whole local hog, Chef Peter Ford instructs you in the craft of nose-to-tail butchery.

Within this hands on instructional program, Peter demonstrates the process of slaughtering, skinning, eviscerating, preparing and butchering your hog for consumption. You will learn how to break down the hog into a wide variety of fresh meat cuts and prepare for bacon, sausages, leg ham, roasts, terrines, prosciutto and pancetta. Peter adds value to the butchering process by sharing with you his culinary skills.

This book includes both meat and egg production, breeds, rearing, health, housing and nutrition. 176 full colour A4 pages.

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This practical book shows producers how to make good decisions in the beef industry.

It includes information on factors that can affect beef prices and cattle numbers, the nutritional needs of your herd and how to manage the breeding herd.

Also how to assess your product and what to consider when selecting a selling method. This book is A4 in size and full colour.

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