Farm Water Agguide A Practical Handbook

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Farm Water Agguide A Practical Handbook

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Author : Jennifer Laffan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012

Farm Water Agguide A Practical Handbook written by Jennifer Laffan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Irrigation categories.

Farm Water

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Author : Jennifer Laffan
language : en
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Release Date : 2015-12-01

Farm Water written by Jennifer Laffan and has been published by NSW Agriculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-01 with Reference categories.

This book is for anyone who wants the best from their water supplies in a rural area. It gives an introduction to the technical problems involved in domestic and livestock water supplies, but is written for the non-engineer. Subjects covered include: · water quality · estimating water supply requirements · how pumps work · choosing a power source for a pump · selecting the right pipes · designing a stock water reticulation system. All the technical issues are dealt with in plain English, to help people without formal training or experience understand the fundamentals. This is not a hydraulic engineering textbook, or a substitute for professional advice where appropriate. What this book will give you is the knowledge to make informed decisions in many situations where people often make expensive guesses. Just as importantly, the knowledge in this book will help you to work more effectively with industry professionals like your local pump supplier. Table of contents: What do you want water for? How much water do you need? Storage, Water supply, Peak flow, Choose the right pump. Creeks and rivers: Reliability, Controlled access, Licensing. Underground water: Where does it come from? Licenses, Some important terms, Costs. Where do you want the water? Head, Lift. How do pumps work? Centrifugal pumps, Positive displacement pumps, Hydraulic ram, Know your pump job. Can a pump do what you need? Reading a pump curve or chart. How will you power your pump? Mains electricity, Petrol and diesel engines, Solar power, Wind power, Other power sources. Carrying water: Pipe Poly pipe, PVC pipe, Pipe diameter. Pump set up: Installing the pump, Protect the suction line, Priming the centrifugal pump, Water hammer. Fittings: Around the pump, For the pipes. Tanks and troughs Stock water and farm planning: Where to place the water, Case study, Placing troughs, Farm dams, Management, Community benefits. Putting it all together: Designing a farm water supply, Water supply and paddocks.

Property Planning

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Author : Judy O'Keefe
language : en
Publisher: Department of Regional NSW
Release Date : 2022-01-31

Property Planning written by Judy O'Keefe and has been published by Department of Regional NSW this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-31 with Technology & Engineering categories.

Property planning is a key part of caring for your land. Learn how to plan your farm layout so you can manage soil types and land capabilities to achieve sustainable production. Plan nature conservation measures to improve biodiversity and enterprise viability. Property Planning takes a simple, step-by-step approach. Now in its 4th edition, Property Planning now includes a brief introduction to digital farm mapping and AgTech.

Managing For Healthy Soils

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Author : David Brouwer
language : en
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Release Date : 2015-11-05

Managing For Healthy Soils written by David Brouwer and has been published by NSW Agriculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-05 with Reference categories.

We are told that in a teaspoon of soil there may be more organisms than the total number of people on the planet. Who is conducting the count? And what does it mean? To be brutal about it: So what? We now know that just as biodiversity and balance is important in our agricultural and natural systems and landscapes to keep them healthy and robust, the same processes are vital for our soils. There’s a lot going on down there that deserves a closer look. And even if we can’t see it, a healthy, living soil will grow better plants, be more resilient and improve our agricultural productivity. So this book is designed to for a twin purpose: · to make up for the mechanistic approach of 40 years ago—to present a clearer picture of what remained a secret to the uninitiated for so long—to reveal the living, pulsing, teeming world beneath our feet, and · to help manage our soil resource by understanding that any actions we take will have an impact on soil health. Managing for Healthy Soils is a must for any farmer, horticulturalist or home gardener. It explains how to class your type of soil, understand the limitations and potential, and manage it sustainably. Soil tests for moisture, water infiltration, pH, soil nutrients, soil texture, soil compaction, structural stability and more will help you understand your soil context. CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1. What is soil? Chapter 2. Look at the land. What you will see Chapter 3. Looking at your soil in profile Chapter 4. Soil as a living laboratory: finding the right chemistry Chapter 5. Soil and water Chapter 6. Soil organic matter Chapter 7. Soil animals: all creatures great and small Chapter 8. Managing organisms for agriculture Chapter 9. Soil carbon Chapter 10. Managing the risks to soil health Chapter 11. Managing for healthy soil Appendix 1. Soil recording sheet Glossary References and further reading Index

Fertiliser Essentials

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Author : Justin Baird
language : en
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Release Date : 2021-09-09

Fertiliser Essentials written by Justin Baird and has been published by NSW Agriculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-09 with Reference categories.

Fertiliser Essentials is a deep dive into the importance of fertiliser management to a successful farming enterprise. Whether your primary business is cropping, grazing, or horticulture... there is something for you. Whether you use manufactured or natural fertilisers... there is something for you. And whether you apply fertilisers using a tractor or a drone... there is something for you. Fertiliser Essentials is the quintessential reference work for fertiliser use in Australia in the early 21st Century. Beautifully designed and extensively referenced, it is a must-read for anyone working or interested in modern agriculture. In full colour and 224 pages. Originally produced in the mid 1990s, Fertiliser Essentials is the fifth edition of this seminal publication. The fifth edition is divided into four sections: 1. Soils and fertilisers 2. Major elements 3. Micronutrients and natural fertilisers 4. Equipment, precision and calculations The aims of the book are: · to give land managers a basic knowledge of the principles of fertiliser use · to show how these principles can be used in growing crops and pastures. The book covers some horticultural and viticultural topics, but these are not dealt with in detail · to examine the environmental effects of fertilisers · to briefly introduce alternatives to traditional fertiliser strategies. TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1 Soils and fertilisers Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Safety Chapter 3. Understanding fertiliser terms Chapter 4. Soil testing Chapter 5. Healthy soils and nutrient management Chapter 6. Acid soils and the pH connection Chapter 7. Plant nutrition Chapter 8. Possible crop nutrition problems Part 2 major elements Chapter 9. The major element Nitrogen Chapter 10. Nitrogen in pastures Chapter 11. Nitrogen for crops Chapter 12. The major element Phosphorus Chapter 13. Phosphorus for pastures Chapter 14. Phosphorus for crops Chapter 15. The major element Potassium Chapter 16. The major element Sulfur Part 3 micronutrients and natural fertilisers Chapter 17. Micronutrients Chapter 18. The micronutrient Molybdenum Chapter 19. The micronutrient Boron Chapter 20. The micronutrient Zinc Chapter 21. The micronutrient Selenium Chapter 22. The micronutrient Cobalt Chapter 23. The micronutrient Copper Chapter 24. The micronutrient Manganese Chapter 25. The micronutrient chlorine Chapter 26. The micronutrient Iron Chapter 27. Naturally-derived fertilisers Part 4 equipment, precision and calculations Chapter 28. Application equipment Chapter 29. Precision Agriculture Chapter 30. Calculating fertiliser costs and rates Chapter 31. Scenarios Chapter 32. Nutrient program checklist Glossary Appendix 1. Managing work health and safety (WHS) risks Appendix 2. Relative tolerance of various crops and pastures to acid soils Appendix 3. Relative tolerance of crops and pastures to soil salinity Appendix 4. Fertiliser manufacturer product card Appendix 5. Nutrient removal by crops# Appendix 6 Legume inoculant groups Appendix 7. Bout width and application rate Appendix 8. Industry organisations Appendix 9. Record templates

Managing Climate Risk On Your Farm

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Author : Michael Ison
language : en
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Release Date : 2017-02-08

Managing Climate Risk On Your Farm written by Michael Ison and has been published by NSW Agriculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-08 with Nature categories.

Weather and climate risk is a very broad and complex subject. One of our biggest challenges is to recognise the complexity of climate science and at the same time, implement practical ways of adapting and managing the impact of weather and climate on a farm business. This book explains daily and seasonal weather events; discusses the drivers of weather and climate and the longer term scientific models that measure and monitor our variable climate; and describes how to manage the risks that weather and climate present to your farm business. How to use this information to guide on-farm decision-making is the point of this book. It covers three key principles: 1. All farming systems involve change and adaption. 2. Variability in weather or climate brings unpredictability, uncertainty, and even disasters. These introduce risk into our farming systems. 3. Managing this risk is a planning process. There are tools and techniques that can keep risk in perspective, as a motivator rather than a stressor. Managing climate risk on your farm is based on the work of two previous publications from Tocal College; Weather and climate in farming, managing risks for profit (2000) Bayley, D and NBN Weather Book (2006) Bayley, D and Brouwer, D. Also used extensively in this book, A Farmer’s Guide to Managing Climate Risk, 8th edition 2008 by Michael Cashen, Advisory Officer Climatology. Recognition is given to the authors above for their important and significant contribution to this publication.

Farming Alpacas

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Author : Fiona Vanderbeek
language : en
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Release Date : 2018-03-28

Farming Alpacas written by Fiona Vanderbeek and has been published by NSW Agriculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-28 with Technology & Engineering categories.

For many new entrants to the alpaca industry a major allure is the thought of breeding these beautiful, intelligent and easily-handled animals. The challenging question that new breeders must ask themselves is “Why do I want to breed alpacas?” This leads to other vital questions – “Huacaya, suri, or both?”; “White, coloured, or a bit of everything?”; “How much do I need to spend?”; “How many should I buy?” For some people purchasing alpacas, the initial reason is as a small-scale hobby farm. However for many of these people, as they begin to breed and learn more about their alpacas, their focus changes and they use their knowledge to improve the quality of their stock – whether for fibre production, for stud breeding, or with an eye to winning show ribbons. This book is a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of alpaca production. This guide covers information on alpaca production including health, breeding and farming, nutritional needs and breeding to improve fleece. Table of contents: · The Australian Alpaca industry in Australia · Alpaca breeds · Farming alpacas · Farming alpacas as a breeding enterprise · Farming alpacas for meat production · Alpacas as guardian animals · Alpacas as pets on small acreages · Farm infrastructure · The digestive system and how it works · Alpaca nutrition · Pasture and land management · Breeding to improve fleece · Fleece assessment · Preparation of fleece for processing · The genetics of alpaca breeding · Purchasing decisions · Health problems and preparing for the vet · Digestive disorders and dental conditions · Vitamin and mineral deficiencies · Poisoning and liver disease · Parasite worms, fluke and ticks · Extremes of heat and cold · Injuries · Pregnancy, birthing and neonatal problems · Biosecurity, record keeping and transport · Alpaca shows · Management planner

Pastures In A Farming System

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Author : David Brouwer
language : en
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Release Date : 2016-06-23

Pastures In A Farming System written by David Brouwer and has been published by NSW Agriculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.

This publication explains where pastures fit in a farming system for livestock, cropping and the environment. It’s a farming system that is as much about what farmers want for their family and their leisure time as it is about what animals they run or crops they grow. If you work your way through much of this book, you will realise that productive, sustainable and profitable pastures don’t just happen. They are the result of careful planning to ensure that all the factors that make up the system dovetail together. We need to see that the health, productivity and sustainability of pastures influences the whole farm. Here are just some of the ways pastures benefit the farm: · soil is protected by pastures. Poor soil cover leads to erosion and salinity · soil can be improved by pastures. Their root systems build up organic matter and bind soil particles together, improving structure · pastures recycle nutrients, and in the case of legumes, produce high levels of nutrients essential for animal growth and reproduction · they are the cheapest and most efficient way of getting animal production. To look at a farming system and think first about the pastures might seem strange, but they do need to be high on your list of ways of making your farm productive and sustainable.

Using Compost In Agriculture

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Author : Virginia Brunton
language : en
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Release Date : 2018-02-01

Using Compost In Agriculture written by Virginia Brunton and has been published by NSW Agriculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.

This guide describes the benefits, guides the use of commercially produced compost and provides instruction for farmers who have the time and equipment to produce compost from organic wastes on their own farm.

Getting Started In Free Range Poultry

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Author : David Brouwer
language : en
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Release Date : 2015-06-23

Getting Started In Free Range Poultry written by David Brouwer and has been published by NSW Agriculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-23 with Reference categories.

Free range poultry sounds simple - and it can be given the right skills and reasonable expectations. This book has been written to provide easily consumed technical information and real-life examples from growers who range from large scale production to mixed farming of meat and egg production to help you get started in free range poultry. Topics covered include: - Sourcing stock - Pastures for poultry - Health management - Biosecurity - Regulations Plus nine case studies. Each case study is unique—just as your enterprise will be. The examples we use range from large-scale, highly sophisticated production and marketing units to a farm with an eclectic mixture of meat and egg organic production, and all points in between. AgGuides are compiled by highly regarded industry experts to provide easy to follow advice on agriculture and support the Tocal College external study program for agriculture. AgGuides are compiled by highly regarded industry experts to provide easy to follow advice on agriculture and support the Tocal College external study program for agriculture.