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SMALL FARM INFORMATION

Helping hobby farmers control weeds on their land

A free booklet titled Weed Detection and Control on Small Farms offers crucial guidance for small farm owners struggling to identify and manage weeds on their land. Developed by the University of New…

Celebrate National Agriculture Day Australia – November 15, 2024! 🌱

This November, let’s recognize the dedication and resilience of our Aussie farmers and agribusinesses who play a crucial role in providing fresh, sustainable food and resources to our communities.…

Topcon Agriculture introduces Value Line Steering solution, bringing affordable precision technology to small and medium-sized farms

Topcon Agriculture has announced the release of its new Value Line Steering solution designed specifically for farmers using mid-range tractors on small to medium-sized farms. The new offering…

News

• Celebrate National Agriculture Day Australia – November 15, 2024! 🌱
• Topcon Agriculture introduces Value Line Steering solution, bringing affordable precision technology to small and medium-sized farms
• 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

• Farm security: Preventing crime on hobby farms
• Bore water on small farms
• Property risk assessments? Good business management

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

• Spring reminder to reduce flystrike risk in sheep
• Planning and selecting a farm for alpacas
• Cattle management: Bull options for small beef herds

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
310	Small Tractor Selection bytabowden on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 18:51	1	by charlie Mon, 08/22/2011 - 19:13	Farming Help
324	Managing Bloat on a Small Farm byjill fischer on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 12:57	1	by charlie Fri, 09/09/2011 - 13:01	Farming Help
381	Howdy All byStarky on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 08:34	2	by Starky Sun, 10/09/2011 - 10:37	New Members
341	Greetings from Dubbo bycharlie on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 22:03	1	by elf Mon, 10/10/2011 - 21:07	New Members
416	Attaching a bucket/loader to my Kubota tractor byPoirot on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 12:04	1	by charlie Sun, 10/23/2011 - 20:01	General Forum
368	Assistance setting up for sheep byjolls on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 00:40	2	by charlie Sat, 10/29/2011 - 18:55	Farming Help
435	Hi from Yass byCarrie on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 18:28	1	by charlie Wed, 11/02/2011 - 20:54	New Members
349	G'day from Murrumbateman byjolls on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 00:01	2	by Carrie Fri, 11/04/2011 - 19:03	New Members
476	Grazing pastures byadmin on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 16:56	2	by barb Thu, 11/24/2011 - 20:46	Farming Help
410	Do you tick treat pigs? byL-plate_lady_farmer on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 17:55	2	by mccoskerl Thu, 11/24/2011 - 21:20	General Forum
428	How do you stop wallabies? byfrisbie on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 07:30	2	by barb Fri, 11/25/2011 - 11:26	General Forum
421	What to Do? byyacatac on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 22:15	6	by barb Sat, 11/26/2011 - 17:01	General Forum
394	What is the best pasture for my area byblackdogmoore on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 09:41	4	by ianmcconnel Tue, 12/13/2011 - 13:54	Farming Help
454	What breed of sheep dog to buy? bykatiepooch on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 16:59	4	by jolls Wed, 12/14/2011 - 03:30	General Forum
535	Anyone willing to help a young family get expereince farming/country life? byfeebles29 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 02:12	1	by charlie Sat, 12/17/2011 - 12:03	Farming Help
553	Hello from near Wagga byPisces530 on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 11:45	1	by charlie Mon, 12/26/2011 - 08:55	New Members
523	Economical food for sheep/goats/alpacas bycurrey on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 18:17	2	by charlie Mon, 12/26/2011 - 09:29	Farming Help
560	Hi!!! from Charters Towers (North QLD) byRockyCreekProduce on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 20:23	1	by katiepooch Mon, 01/02/2012 - 19:24	New Members
569	Cider Apples in Adelaide byKimsl70 on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 22:26	0	by Kimsl70 Mon, 01/02/2012 - 22:26	General Forum
530	Starting a business in pest (rabbits, foxes) management bywilsontim on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 23:12	3	by Alternate RV Sun, 01/08/2012 - 08:48	Farming Help

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