The recent ABC TV show 'The War on Waste' has drawn attention to just how much waste each Australian generates on average, and the actions we can all take to minimise rubbish going into land fill. Composting and worm farming are two things you can start immediately to cut down on what goes into the rubbish collection, while also creating valuable organic material that will help y...

For many of us, having a small farm is a lifestyle choice; a chance to get away from the noise and hustle of the city and get our hands dirty. But sometimes it doesn't hurt to have a little bit of extra spending money even if you just reinvest it in improving your farm! If you are looking for some ways to make some extra cash from your small or hobby farm, here are our top 7 ide...

Many small landholders in Australia rely on chemicals to protect their agricultural enterprises from pests, weeds and diseases. Chemicals provide many benefits to primary production but must be used responsibly to minimise the adverse effects associated with their use. Chemicals can be applied by a variety of means including boom sprayers, aerial spraying, misters, blanket wipers, rope ...

It's not dinner party conversation, but worms are a topic that every sheep farmer, including small farmers, need to address... Most sheep have some worms in their digestive system, and as vaccinations are to humans, a little exposure is essential for sheep to develop and maintain an immunity to worms. But parasitic worms become a problem if they increase to the point where they weake...

I've found a new born lamb! What do I do? Provided there is no mother in sight and you want to hand raise the lamb If the lamb is new born- it needs colostrum either by bottle or stomach tube if it can't suck If the lamb is more than 24hrs old- you can start giving milk replacer straight away Keep the lamb warm and dry it, if it is wet ...

When you finally get that bit of land you've been dreaming off, it's hard to keep those "The Good Life" fantasies at bay. You know - the ones where you are completely self-sufficient, living off the land and trading produce with your equally productive neighbours! It can be tempting to buy a lot of expensive gardening tools to bring your dream to life. The reality is, y...

Worm egg counting Worm egg counting also known as a faecal egg count is an invaluable tool to help achieve sustainable worm control in Sheep, Cattle, Goats, Deer and Alpaca. It is one of the most useful worm management tools a livestock producer can utilise. A worm egg count is a count of the number of worm eggs in a sample of poo. The results are expressed as 'eggs per gram'...

Even if you have just a few sheep, you need to drench to keep them in the best health. But there's no need to buy commercial quantities! Our best selling drench products come in smaller quantities from 1lt to 5lt, so you can get the right amount to treat your smaller flock. Not sure when to drench or what to choose? Our friendly team is on hand - just call 1300 327 626 for an...

Choosing the best fence for your farm Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above/Don't fence me in
Let me ride through the wide open country that I love/Don't fence me in
When Bing Crosby immortalised these words in song, it's clear he wasn't living the reality of farm life. On a property containing (or excluding) animals, fences are a necessity. D...

Security for your farm Protecting your property from theft is essential in farming now as property access can be easy on rural properties and some things hard to 'lock up'. Here is a quick list of ways to help protect your property and feel a bit more secure when you leave your property. 1. Security & Surveillance Surveillance is one of the best ways to k...