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SMALL FARM INFORMATION

Are you new to the livestock Industry? Discover 5 key requirements you need to know

As a new entrant into the livestock industry, navigating the complexities can be daunting. At JAB Agri Solutions, we are the voice for small producers and understand that the process isn't…

Is this the hose of your dreams!

Introducing the Sumisoaker: a lightweight, efficient, and cost-effective solution for all your irrigation needs. Say goodbye to bulky and expensive watering systems! The Sumisoaker is designed to be…

The Sheep and Goat eID Tag Discount Program has commenced

This program provides a discount of $0.76 each (incl GST) for 2025 NLIS-accredited white eID devices when purchased from a retailer or manufacturer until 31 October 2025 (or until funds are exhausted…

News

• Topcon Agriculture introduces Value Line Steering solution, bringing affordable precision technology to small and medium-sized farms
• Celebrate National Agriculture Day Australia – November 15, 2024! 🌱
• The "Big Shift for Small Farms" podcast

Farmer's Workshop

• Specialist Tools Simplify Tricky Jobs
• What to look for when buying a used tractor?
• Handy Tips for Troublesome Engines

Planning/Management

• Bush fire survival plan
• Farm security: Preventing crime on hobby farms
• Bore water on small farms

Farming Ideas

• Leasing land for small farm expansion
• Small producer case study: gourmet pickled walnuts (Part 1)
• A guide to small scale beekeeping

Farms For Sale

• Child Safety on Farm [+Free Checklist]
• Sharing Farm Machinery — the must-knows
• Quad bike rollover protection regulations, what you need to know

Getting Started

• Buying a small farm – starting out
• How to catch a swarm of bees
• Hobby farm tax deductions and business structures in Australia

Live Stock

• Are you new to the livestock Industry? Discover 5 key requirements you need to know
• The Sheep and Goat eID Tag Discount Program has commenced
• Spring reminder to reduce flystrike risk in sheep

Self / Sustainability

• Self-sufficient farming: Milking a cow
• Permaculture – What is it? Does it have a place in small farming?
• 5 Great Reasons to Grow Your Own Vegetables

Pastures & Crops

• Grazing herbs for livestock
• Pasture development on small farms – Part 1:  Replacing old pasture
• Pasture improvement on small farms – Part 2: Enhancing existing pasture

Active forum topics

	Topic	Replies	Last post	Forum
7344	Valpadana 7070 byGraemeT on Fri, 01/24/2025 - 18:28	0	by GraemeT Fri, 01/24/2025 - 18:44	Farm equipment
7313	Olive oil processing byStan p on Sat, 02/10/2024 - 14:50	2	by admin Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:27	General Forum
3818	HobbyFarme Insurance byHumbugFarmer on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 20:37	2	by Dragonfields Wed, 01/03/2024 - 23:27	General Forum
7287	Just about to begin byTony Snell on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 16:25	1	by admin Tue, 11/28/2023 - 16:12	New Members
7260	Farm managment software bygiffark on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 16:47	2	by Robdog Wed, 02/01/2023 - 09:31
3027	Farm insurance bybigdave06 on Sun, 08/07/2016 - 21:18	1	by charlie Wed, 11/16/2022 - 14:58	General Forum
3644	Lifestyle farm - beginners tips byShaka on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 07:08	3	by admin Wed, 11/16/2022 - 14:58	Farming Help
2726	Leasing farm and abn byJusfarming on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 12:40	3	by admin Wed, 11/16/2022 - 14:57	Farming Help
7257	Mosquito plague byDreamChasers on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 09:01	1	by admin Wed, 11/16/2022 - 14:55	Sheep
2624	Insurance byHelen Jessup on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 12:02	2	by charlie Mon, 11/14/2022 - 11:55	Farming Help
955	Hobby farm insurance byshauna on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 12:49	8	by admin Fri, 11/11/2022 - 12:27	Farming Help
5673	Goat Worming byBrettgarland on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 17:06	9	by hairy goat Mon, 11/07/2022 - 20:13	Farming Help
7254	Cattle and goat feed byhairy goat on Sat, 10/01/2022 - 13:02	1	by admin Wed, 10/05/2022 - 19:27	Goats
7251	Growing cattle pasture byfeyo22 on Wed, 08/03/2022 - 18:35	1	by admin Tue, 10/04/2022 - 22:45	Pastures
932	Tractors bygaz on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 13:53	17	by apetalum109@gm… Sun, 07/31/2022 - 20:32	General Forum
3803	Working on our dream byado1968 on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 12:25	1	by admin Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:54	New Members
3839	Agistment byorchidsplus1972 on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 11:53	1	by admin Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:47	Farming Help
7248	Looking for farm consultant in Pacific Palms (Coomba Bay) area byben78g on Thu, 06/16/2022 - 17:01	1	by admin Fri, 06/17/2022 - 15:43	Farm planning
2316	Hamilton Sheep Handler byjolls on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 05:49	8	by HUTTO Mon, 04/25/2022 - 10:30	General Forum
7224	Newbie Alpaca farmer question byAlpacaPacino on Thu, 07/01/2021 - 16:55	2	by Dave222s Sat, 04/23/2022 - 21:46	Alpacas

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