If you run livestock, whether on a small scale or commercially, you need a biosecurity plan.
Brussels sprouts are the most cold tolerant of the brassica crops. They should be grown in well-drained soil and fertilised regularly.
They are susceptible to a range of pests and diseases and are hand-picked at harvest.
Leeks will grow on a range of soil types and grow best with temperatures between 15 and 25°C. They generally take 21 to 30 weeks to reach maturity from transplanting.
Spinach is a general term for certain vegetables and may refer to plants from five different families.
It is now commonly consumed in pre-prepared salad mixes which has increased demand from the traditional cooked vegetable.
Many new navel and Valencia orange varieties have become available in recent years and are currently being evaluated under West Australian conditions. Many are protected by Plant Breeder's Rights and the best are expected to replace some existing commercial varieties in future years.
The production of chicons or witlof ('white leaf') chicory is a major industry in many European countries but it is an expensive vegetable to grow as it is a two-stage crop, requiring 'forcing' for the second stage.
There are many different grazing methods used to improve productivity, maintain desirable pasture species and reduce land degradation.
Business planning doesn’t have to be an arduous, drawn out task — it can be a simple, straightforward process that has the potential to turn your enterprise into a more profitable success.
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These three elements combined give you a powerful tool to drive more customers and most importantly, the right kind of customers to your business.
Chickens can be a great asset to any small landholding. They provide eggs, produce fertiliser, control insects and weeds, eat kitchen scraps and loosen soil while scratching.
But there are a few things you need to know when keeping chickens and producing eggs.
