Hi

My name is Michael and I am moving to Indigo Shire near Wodonga VIC in the next few years to start a hobby farm on approx 7 acres. I am looking at getting a few sheep and other animals that I plan on raising and slaughtering.

The advice that I am chasing relates to raising some sheep and other livestock for private meat consumption:

- Is there any requirement for me to obtain an identification code from the DPI for the hobby farm if I am only raising some four legged lawn mowers which will end up in the freezer?

Hi All,

I first want to say I've thoroughly enjoyed reading this web site. Well I'm sad to say I am yet to purchase a farm however if all goes well I plan on changing that with in the next 12 months. You see I've just been made redundant from my job of 15 years and I would like to take advantage of the situation by investigating the possibility of owning my own small farm business. 

For the past 12 months we have rented out our farm house and left the 140 acres vacant, but now however we will be relocating to the farm house at Christmas and we are looking to agist some of our acres, given we will be there to keep an eye on things and also to help raise funds for our own stock.  What is the current agistment rate for cattle and horses in the Tamworth area?

Hey all, we were wondering if anyone with beef cattle in nsw would be happy for us to pop in for a day one weekend? We are currently studying a beef cattle course and there are some parts that we would love to see first hand and of course have a chat ;)

Let us know if anyone wouldn't mind too much?

cheers

Hello all.

I have made a video on YouTube on how to skin, gut and quarter a cow to prepare for butchering.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tDoySxIs3c

If you like the video i would really appreciate if you like the video to click the "like" button on YouTube. If you know of any better ways to get the job done quicker or easier please let me know.

This is my first ever video, hopefully it doesn't bore you haha

HI All

I have about 40 acres and have 5 heiffers 3 red angus and 2 murray grey not crossbreeds second try on growing beef cattle.

my neighbors fresian bull keeps jumping the fence to get to them and i am getting fed up with rounding them up and calling him to come and get it, in saying that i will put a enegizer when i can afford it.

I have heard recently that if one wanted to raise pigs commercially, they now legally require a Cert III in Animal Husbandry and 12 months experience on a pig farm. Apparently this is regulated by the RSPCA, who can come onto your property without a warrant, at any time, to inspect your pigs and ensure that you comply with the regulations.

I can't seem to find any information on the net relating to this.

Can you help? Is this indeed the case? 

Hi everyone, I live on eight acres in south east Queensland, Australia, with my husband Peter and two dogs. We have a passion for small-scale organic farming and producing and eating real food. We keep chickens (mainly Rhode Island Reds), beef steers, two jersey cows and a big vegetable garden. I write a blog about our farm to both inspire and help others who are interested in self-sufficiency, sustainability and permaculture.

I'm looking forward to using this forum to learn more about small farming.

Hello Farm Community!

I am Daniela, I am graduated in Engineering and I am based in Melbourne at the moment.

I am willing to move in another location to work in a Aquaponics / Eco Farm to give my contribution in the development of the farm and to extend my competences in this sector, I am really interested and fascinated in the topic. I am open to any proposal of job can be useful for the Farm and I am available to start now if required.

Is anyone here who knows someone I can contact or can give me any tips? Feel free to contact me personally at 0406611565