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First awarded in 1933, the Ahuwhenua Trophy was introduced by Sir Apirana Ngataand Lord Bledisloe to encourage skill and proficiency in Mori farming. Since then, the competition has grown to become a large, prestigious and keenly contested event.

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This landmark publication draws together all that has ever been written about the role of freshwater fishes in the lives of early Maori.

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Specific Models Covered:Gasoline Models: 100, 130, 140, 200, 230, 240, 284, 330, 340, 354, 404, 424, 444, 2404, 2424, 2444, 2504, B-414, F504, IH504. Diesel Models: 274, 284, 340, 354, 364, 384, 424, 444, 2424, 2444, 2504, B-275, B-414, F504, IH504

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Kiwi Farmers' Guide to Life does just that, telling stories of New Zealand farmers, agribusiness entrepreneurs and even a couple of scientists. Each one knows about sweat, quick thinking and the importance of a sense of humour in the world of agriculture.

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Introduces 44 breeds of chicken which can be seen pecking an preening in Britain. This title accompanies each with a description of the animal's appearance and explains the different colours and patterns which appear within the breed. It also gives details of their personalities and egg-laying and flying abilities.

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Essential advice on: Choosing land, Legal requirements, Equipment and machinery, Growing your own fruit and vegetables, Poultry and waterfowl, Livestock including cows, goats, pigs, sheep, llamas and alpacas, Rearing for meat Health and welfare, Grassland management and fencing, Controlling pests and predation, Managing finances, marketing your business and selling your produce.

(Paperback)

An illustrated introduction to the estimated 2000 species of Australian bees.

(Paperback)

From hatchlings to adult laying hens, every stage of a chicken's growth is shown and explained in this highly accessible, photographic introduction to the basics of keeping chickens, including behavior, housing, feeding, hygiene, and health care.

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Move over chickens--ducks are joining the backyard flock! This introductory guide is the provides all the information beginners need to raise ducks successfully in the yard or on a small homestead or farm.

(Hardback, 2nd New edition)

(Paperback, Fourth Edition)

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

(Paperback)

A guide to raising farm animals. It offers information on chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits, goats, sheep, cattle, pigs and honey bees. It helps readers learn how to raise these animals successfully, from selecting the rights breeds for the space and resources available to producing delicious cheese, honey, milk, eggs and meat.

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This guidebook to the essential tools and skills needed for basic welding teaches even the novice everything they need to know to do it themselves, with projects and techniques specially tailored for farm and ranch equipment fabrication and repairs.

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Honey has been an important food for people for thousands of years. Their desire for it led to the, domestication of bees, through crafting artificial beehives and manipulating the bees' food sources. This book is suitable for those who want to find out what a beehive or two will give them, even on such a small scale as the terrace-house garden.

(Paperback)

A beautiful, practical guide to beekeeping with a focus on gardening for bees.

Biological Control: Global Impacts, Challenges and Future Directions of Pest Management provides a historical summary of organisms and main strategies used in biological control, as well as the key challenges confronting biological control in the 21st century.

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More and more people are deciding to raise their own meat, from farmers to homesteaders, even chefs. This book begins with general information about food safety, freezing and packaging, tools and equipment, butchering methods, and pre-slaughter conditions before moving into the specifics of slaughtering and butchering cattle.

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This step-by-step photographic guide teaches small-scale farmers and poultry raisers everything they need to know to safely and humanely slaughter and butcher chickens.

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More and more people are deciding to raise small animals for meat. This book begins with information about food safety, freezing and packaging, tools and equipment, butchering methods, and pre-slaughter conditions before moving into the specifics of slaughtering and butchering each type of smaller animal - chicken, rabbits, sheep, and pigs.

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