Town And Country Farmer Magazine Town & Country Farmer - MarchApril 2014 Edizione posteriore

Stories in this issue...

SHEEP DOGS: How to train your dog to work with sheep
A good herding dog can save time and money.

FIXING IT: Value your valves
Ball valves are superior to gate valves in almost all cases.

AQUACULTURE: Aquaculture on the farm
Utilize resources that would otherwise be wasted.

NATIVE TREES: Growing native fruit trees in the tropics and creating a gourmet taste sensation
Indigenous Australians have enjoyed them for thousands of years.

VINEYARDS: Starting a small vineyard: Part I
Many small vineyards return yields of pleasure and grapes.

YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN: Beans & Carrots
Two of the easiest plants to grow if you get the soil right first.

SHORTHORN CATTLE: Shorthorns are making a comeback
Worth looking at if you are thinking of producing beef.

QUINOA: Ancient seed may be the crop of the future for Australian farmers
Fist cultivated 8000 years ago – now a “super food”.

YOUR HORSE: Horses for Farms Part 4 – The Quarter Horse
Perfectly suited to stock work on the farm.

IN THE KITCHEN: Home Honey
Honey is much more than just a sweetener.

PERMACULTURE: Earth Shack, a model for sustainable living
It is heart-warming and inspiring to see so many eco-friendly and innovative ideas.

LUCAS MILL: 20 years & still going strong
From a small farm shed to international acclaim.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Alpacas: Practical advice from the Australian Alpaca Association