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A home for health
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
For anyone seeking to build a home the choices can be daunting and the process stressful. It is therefore encouraging to find how much can be achieved through philosophy.
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Being organic - is it worth it?
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Going organic or being organic are sometimes terms in farming circle synonymous with whacky, out-moded, alternative or just plain weird thinking.
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Looking at fresh pastures
Friday, 23 April 2010
Pasture is defined as land with vegetation suitable for the grazing of livestock. The origin of the word is old French, from late Latin, pastura or grazing.
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Thinking deep about pasture
Friday, 23 April 2010
The health of pasture and soil cannot be dissociated. It is exactly the same as a raised-bed garden put in for growing vegetables; if the soil is fed then it will produce quality vegetables – the same as a paddock being nurtured for the production of grass, whether it be to support dairy cows or any other animal.
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Taking care of all your stock
Friday, 23 April 2010
While few farmers willingly jeopardise the well-being of their animals, sometimes the health of individual sheep and cattle can be compromised in the interest of general flock or herd welfare unless care is taken – especially during a drought.
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Safety first and safety always
Friday, 23 April 2010
As the drought stretches out and we’re forced to feed out dry food to our stock it is important to remember to follow some simple safety rules when handling hay.
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Reaping the fruits of organics
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The taste of organic produce can be an exhilarating experience – one that can change the way we produce and eat our foods.
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Tagasaste - a great pioneer
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Tagasaste, Chamaecytisus palmensis, is indigenous to the Canary Islands. Often known as Tree Lucerne it is a small, shrub-like tree of the Fabaceae or pea family.
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Three leaf pasture management
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Ryegrasses (annual and perennial) are New Zealand’s major pasture grasses sown by farmers and are a collection of ‘tillers’ or new shoots that grow from the ‘growth point’ in their base.
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Responding to drought damage
Thursday, 18 March 2010
While a drought in New Zealand may not be quite on the same level as one in Australia the impact can be just as challenging, and if not managed correctly, devastating.
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Safety utmost on building site
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Health and safety on a building or renovation site is an aspect of high importance, and one that’s usually overlooked.
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Building your own barn is easy
Thursday, 18 February 2010
So you want to build a barn. Or a shed. Or a workshop. It’s not as daunting as you might think – or your better half might have you believe.
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Keeping guttering clean and tidy
Thursday, 18 February 2010
If there is one job most of us try to avoid when we’re looking at building and renovating it’s our guttering.
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Mower power - get it right
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Ride-on mowers come in a vast range of makes and models, offering a variety of different features and attachments, so you need to look beyond the price tag to ensure you get the one that’s right for you.
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Fencing to secure your stock
Monday, 23 November 2009
When fencing, various materials and methods can be combined to provide a suitable fence for any situation.
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