Small farms magazine

03/07/2024

Everything from the emus to the snakes have a purpose on this raspberry farm, which is continuing a family legacy.

Full story: https://www.smallfarms.net/raspberries-and-more/

01/07/2024

July's edition of Small Farms is out! Check out the stories inside online now and keep an eye on the page for links and updates.

28/06/2024

In northern Victoria, the local TAFE college is riding a wave of interest in agriculture courses from the region’s women.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/29tpprp2

25/06/2024

There is no playbook for executing the perfect tree change. If there was, the new owners of McIvor Estate would have their own chapter.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/2ewbhx72

21/06/2024

The parent stud of a relatively new sheep breed has been on a promotional mission across northern Victoria.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/3e3zy6vr

18/06/2024

Remaining true to yourself and being authentic was the theme of the keynote speaker at the annual Women in Agriculture lunch, at Farm World in southern Victoria recently.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/mhhjk64x

17/06/2024

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14/06/2024

In the expanse of Fowles Wine’s vineyard, something extraordinary is happening — a revolution disguised as the chaos of nature.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/cdwd5c7x

11/06/2024

A suite of small flying rodents that can consume their own body weight in one night could be saving Australia’s wine industry $50 million a year by helping control damaging insects.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/2chem24a

10/06/2024

What's your favourite cheese?

07/06/2024

Some long necks were seen parading around Australia’s quarantine facility recently with the arrival of five llamas to our shores.
They are the first llamas to enter the country in at least a decade.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/3tbcxsya

04/06/2024

Aldinga sits on the South Australian coast about an hour south of Adelaide, and the sea air from St Vincent Gulf draws beach-goers by the hundreds every summer along with those who have made the sea change either in retirement or earlier in life.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/bdf9mnsh

03/06/2024

How's your garden looking this winter?

29/05/2024

🌾🚜 Mixing It Up with Strautmann! 🚜🌾
Discover Strautmann’s new IMS auger for faster, efficient feed mixing with lower power use! 🌟🔧 🌱🐄

Strautmann’s range of Verti-Mix feed mixers are well-known for their stepped flight auger, which delivers efficient mixing and a uniform feed. Now in its fourth generation, Strautmann has introduce…

28/05/2024

🌾🔥 Food vs. Fuels: Australia’s Challenge! 🔥🌾

Australia must boost fuel security without harming food supplies or the planet. Experts believe we can grow biofuel crops on marginal lands to help farmers diversify. 🌱🚜

Government support for local biofuels is crucial for sustainability. 🌍🔋

Australia has been urged to boost fuel security without compromising food supplies or adding to the world’s carbon footprint. Heated debate over land use was becoming “less emotional and more…

27/05/2024

🐪🏅 Summer Land Camels is milking the competition! Our largest camel dairy in Australia has won gold, silver, and bronze at the prestigious Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show. This year is even more special as we celebrate the United Nations Year of the Camelid. Cheers to our award-winning camel milk products and sustainable practices!

Queensland’s Summer Land Camels has taken home gold, silver and bronze from the 2024 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Show.

26/05/2024

Sheep and cropping farmer Jack Armstrong from Yalla-Y-Poora, Victoria, is raising awareness about the dangers of fatigue during peak farming seasons. March and November are especially high-risk months with increased workplace incidents. 🗓️⚠️

Jack shares powerful stories and urges farmers to prioritize health and safety, highlighting WorkSafe’s campaign: It’s never you, until it is. 🗣️💬 🚜🌾💚

Sheep and cropping farmer Jack Armstrong knows that in agriculture it pays to be proactive with safety, particularly when it comes to managing the risks of fatigue during peak periods.

24/05/2024

🌾🚜 ! 🌟 Did you know that the cost of Australian farmland has skyrocketed, more than doubling over the past decade? 📈💰 According to ABARES, broadacre farmland prices soared by an incredible 131%! Learn more about this agricultural trend and how it impacts our farming communities.

The cost of Australian farmland has more than doubled during the past 10 years, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences data shows. The average price per hectare of br…

22/05/2024

🧑‍🌾📘 The Victorian Farmers Federation is tackling farm safety head-on with the release of their new handbook, "Stay Farming Longer and Safer: A Practical Guide for Older Farmers and Their Families." Aimed at reducing fatalities among farmers aged 60 and over, this guide offers crucial tips and advice to ensure everyone goes home safely. Let's shift the mindset on farm safety together! 🌾

The Victorian Farmers Federation’s Making our Farms Safer project aims to reduce the over-representation of farmers aged 60 and over from dying on farms.

21/05/2024

🍗✨ Triple the Finger Lickin’ Chicken! ✨🍗
This month, Lynn Bain is back with a recipe that’s all about fabulous fillings! If you loved last month's crunchy coatings, you’ll adore this mouthwatering twist on boneless chicken thigh fillets. 🥳 🍴🐔

Last month, LYNN BAIN brought us crunchy coatings. This month it’s all about fabulous fillings. The April recipe focused on the ‘pure’ chicken with an Indian-spiced crunchy coating. Thi…

21/05/2024

🍗🌿 Green is for Chicken! 🌿🍗

Our butcher Steve Bain is back with a fantastic recipe using boneless chicken thigh fillets. This month's dish is a team effort, with Lynn deserving some credit too! 😉 🍴🐔

Our resident butcher STEVE BAIN is full of ideas this month. Specifically, a great idea using boneless chicken thigh fillets. In a turn of events, it was me who came up with the idea for this month…

21/05/2024

🌾💑 Life on the land can be tough on love, but UniSA has a new resource to help farmers strengthen their relationships! Meet John & Bronny, who've navigated the highs and lows of farm life together. 🌻 🚜💚

Life on the land can be great, but it can also put a lot of pressure on romantic relationships. Now, rural health experts from the University of South Australia have launched a new online resource …

19/05/2024

🌳🍃 Discover the legacy of Figtasia Farms in Shepparton East, where Santo Romeo and his dedicated team produce some of the finest figs in Australia. From the farm's origins in the 1960s to supplying Aldi supermarkets for nearly 30 years, Figtasia Farms embodies quality and resilience. With 5400 trees over eight hectares, they ensure top-notch fruit production season after season. 🍂👨‍🌾

Satisfaction from product to prices and every step in between sees one fig farm in northern Victoria tick every box in fruit production. ANDY WILSON paid a visit.

17/05/2024

💡🌾 Cashing in on the Renewable Land Grab 💡🌾
Daniel Moroko’s renewable energy land deals are booming! Farmers are leasing excess land for big batteries and solar farms, earning up to double the land’s value. Discover how this trend is transforming the energy landscape in Small Farms magazine. 🌞🔋

Renewables pioneer Daniel Moroko isn’t an engineer or climate warrior — he’s a property negotiator. Working with farmers and project developers, he brokers deals for one of the most hotly con…

16/05/2024

🌱🌻 Discover the inspiring story of Liv Dyer and Grampians Food Co in the latest issue of Small Farms magazine! From social media presence to successful gardening and community-focused farming, their journey is a testament to passion and dedication. Read more at Small Farms. 🌾🍅

Unexpected opportunities can bloom from having a social media presence showcasing your interest in gardening. RICK BAYNE has the story.

14/05/2024

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From a bustling boarding school kitchen 🏫 to a vibrant vegetable farm 🌾, Tara Cobbledick's journey is a testament to 💚. Off-campus, Tara and Richard cultivate a unique purple cabbage 🟣 that's a hit across South Australia 🚜 🥦

What’s the connection between a boarding school and a thriving vegetable-growing business? ANDY WILSON has the answer. Just outside the well-heeled and leafy suburb of North Adelaide stands The Wil…

13/05/2024

🌳🐦 Protecting paddock trees for native wildlife! Learn why these old trees are crucial for birds, bats, and farm landscapes.

Native birds and bats in farm landscapes need a friendly habitat to survive, which includes large old paddock trees.

13/05/2024

🌱💡 Small steps toward zero emissions! From recycled heat for potatoes to solar-powered timber milling, regional Australia leads in decarbonization. But community leadership and just transition are crucial.

Tonnes of potatoes boiled with recycled heat, milk and cheese waste transformed into fuel and timber milled with the power of the su

13/05/2024

🍷🎉 Good news for Australian wine! Chinese sanctions lifted, but recovery to pre-sanction levels could take years. Industry focuses on diversification while celebrating market re-entry.

Australian wine producers expect it will take years before they recover the lost sales to China, following Beijing’s removal of punishing tariffs on imports

13/05/2024

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