Chickens are the perfect small homestead animal. In fact, they are ideal for the backyard farmer, even those in urban areas. They provide eggs, meat and rich fertilizer for the …
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Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) was established in 2000 to support the renewal of rural and regional communities in Australia through …
AusAID – Fighting Newcastle Disease in East Africa Like most people, I know that the Australian Government provides foreign aid to less developed countries. Normally I hear about one or …
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Celebrity Chicken Coopers – Martha Stewart I’ve been enjoying fresh, organic eggs from my own chickens for many, many years. I began raising chickens after visiting a commercial egg-laying plant …
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Diatomaceous Earth Every February the town of Seymour in Victoria hosts the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo (SAFE). I think the original idea for the show was specifically ‘Alternative’, but over …
Middle Island Mareema Project If you visit Warrnambool in Victoria (Australia) you will see Middle Island just off the coast. Because of the proximity of the island to the coast, it …
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