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The rural community has a big part to play in managing natural resources both for economic production and for conservation for later generations. The traditional view of nature conservation and forest conservation is to set aside large areas which are controlled by Government departments. However, rural landholders and hobby farmers can . . . → Read More: Wildlife and Hobby Farming Control of weeds on small holdings should not be too difficult. Simply hoeing or pulling out the offending plants will often do. Some weeds such as perennial weeds may need more attention and persistent treatment. It is important to be observant and to be willing to seek advice on the identity and control . . . → Read More: Weed Control On Small Farms CATS AND DOGS: The move from the manicured small backyard of the city to the bush can be quite a change for some pets. Because most urban areas are free of bush and scrub, many are tick-free, but not so the rural retreat. Animal owners should search ‘ their animals daily for ticks . . . → Read More: Urban Pets in Rural Areas Man-made soil erosion can occur whenever the natural environment is disturbed by mechanical farming operations, roadways, timber clearing, urban development and overgrazing. Sloping cultivated land is particularly susceptible to soil erosion during heavy rainfall. The various State Soil Conservation Services provide a number of services to commercial landholders but not necessarily to ‘hobby farmers: . . . → Read More: The Soil: Uses and Abuses on Small Farms Butter can be made at home successfully if you pay close attention to hygiene. Milk available from a house cow or goat can be separated or skimmed and the cream used to make fresh, creamy butter. The cream from about 10 L of milk testing about 4 per cent butterfat is required to make . . . → Read More: Making Butter at Home From Your House Cow Cheese can be made at home from fresh milk, rennet, salt, and a starter culture of pure, lactic acid-producing bacteria. Cultures are obtainable from the Dairy Industry Marketing Authority laboratory at Sydney University or from commercial suppliers. Directions for use are enclosed in the package. Rennet is used to clot the milk to form . . . → Read More: Homemade Cheese From Your House Cow |
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