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EZFLO fertigation delivery systems

Fertigation simply is the injection of fertilisers, soil amendments, and/or water-soluble products into an irrigation system. An irrigation system can be a sprinkler on a stand, a hose, a drip system or a centre pivot.

Why Ferti

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A chicken tractor (or arc) is a cage that can be moved over a paddock or garden beds. It is half-way between a fixed chicken coop and permanent free-ranging.

The chickens have access to fresh pasture and insects, but are also confined to a certain area.

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Small landholders, Andrew and Bettina Pretsel, are giving pickled walnuts a new lease of life and turning a small niche product into a hit with gourmet food customers.

Selling the product
There is currently a small niche market for pickled walnuts as they are a largely unknown product. They have a long shelf life which is an advantage when building new markets.

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Small landholders, Andrew and Bettina Pretsel, are giving pickled walnuts a new lease of life and turning a small niche product into a hit with gourmet food customers.

Andrew and Bettina share their experience and advice for bringing to life this seldom seen ‘forgotten food’ including why they chose such a niche product, what it takes to grow, harvest and market pickled walnuts and what they have learnt along the way.

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Older style farm fuel tanks might have done the job for decades, but with fuel prices at a premium, environmental regulations tightening and tax breaks on offer, there’s no better time to investigate new options to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.

When old tanks have become c

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When Jamie and Lara McCall followed their dream and moved to the ‘country’, they started a journey that would lead to running a thriving organic farm and farmstay business.

Work timetable
With so much happening on the farm throughout the year, the McCall family have learnt to plan and prioritise their time. All crops and activities are carefully chosen to fit into their schedule so that no part of the farm is neglected and they are not constantly exhausted from trying to achieve too much.

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Many farming procedures and machinery rely on a steady supply of electricity to operate successfully. With the increased uptake of new technology the demand for electrical power on farms is increasing. A shortage of power is a major challenge for most farmers, but generators can provide innovative solutions to power problems.

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The Rural Living Handbook is a guide to help rural landholders experience the wonderful aspects of rural life as well as to raise awareness of the risks and responsibilities that come with that lifestyle. It is for:

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When Jamie and Lara McCall followed their dream and moved to the ‘country’, they started a journey that would lead to running a thriving organic farm and farmstay business.

They've diversified their farming enterprise to include bungalows and organic products (e.g. fruit, vegetables, honey, olive oil, wine) that are sold through local farmers' markets and to visitors.

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Running a farm can present a wide range of challenges that require innovative solutions. Electricity supply is one of those variables that is often not reliable and loss of power can result in a loss of productivity and profit as well as greater complications for facilities requiring constant heat or cooling systems or mechanical ventilation.

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EZFLO fertigation delivery systems

Why you should consider chicken tractors

Small producer case study: gourmet pickled walnuts (Part 2)

Small producer case study: gourmet pickled walnuts (Part 1)

Farm fuel storage tank upgrades. What are the options?

Small producer case study: Creating an organic agritourism experience (Part 2)

The top three uses for generators on farms

A guide for rural landholders

Small producer case study: Creating an organic agritourism experience (Part 1)

Choosing the right generator for your farm

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