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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