Town And Country Farmer  |  Town & Country Farmer - MarchApril 2014
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.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Town And Country Farmer Town & Country Farmer - MarchApril 2014.