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While they can be hardy and self-sufficient, sheep require a knowledgeable and dedicated shepherd to care for them throughout the year. With an easy-to-read style and over 200 colour photographs, this book provides guidance on managing a healthy flock.

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In an age that has seen unparalleled interest in personal food production, this title provides an introduction to breeding and rearing lamb for home consumption.

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Focusing on land-use classification of the Marlborough region of New Zealand, this is one of a series of technical publications covering specialist scientific areas and based on the work of Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research.

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Provides a comprehensive guide to the production of organic pulses and cereals across a range of organic farming systems in northern temperate and maritime regions. This work examines the subject of organic farming in general, and considers market demands and the issues that need to be considered when determining management strategies.

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The authors provide a practical guide to organic pest and disease management practices. They advocate a whole-farm approach too pest and disease management, which uses rotations and the full farm landscape to manage pest and disease outbreaks.

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Shows smallholders how to deal with the various pests that are capable of decimating crops, degrading pasture, stealing produce, contaminating animal feed and killing valuable livestock. This book provides the smallholder with the knowledge and the information about the skills to meet this challenge in an effective and humane way.

(Hardback)

Small-scale pig keeping is expanding, not only in the countryside but also in urban areas. However, at the outset the prospect of owning pigs can be frightening for the uninitiated. This title guides the reader through the day-to-day routine of looking after pigs and provides essential information.

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of pig-keeping: how pigs have developed, the influence of the market on the breeds and pig-keeping systems, nutrition, the pig and its environment, reproduction, piglet birth, survival, growth and development, and the important place of artificial insemination.

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Examines forty popular breeds of chickens and bantams. This book describes special management and selective breeding requirements needed for certain breeds, even if they are not going to be entered into shows.

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Considering popular breeds of chicken, bantams and turkeys, this book discusses poultry clubs and shows. It provides advice on how to exhibit pure-bred chickens at officially organized shows.

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Restoring Tropical Forests is a user-friendly and globally relevant practical guide to restoring forests throughout the tropics.

(Hardback, 7th New edition)

This edition of "Sheep Ailments" covers all the essential information that a flock owner, shepherd or student needs to know regarding recognition and treatment.

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A book that covers various aspects of sheep health and disease, and sheep husbandry throughout the annual breeding cycle. It includes photographs that highlights the disease and welfare issues that can arise within the great variety of breeds and flock types.

Anyone who is interested in keeping birds, poultry and other outdoor varieties of caged animal will know that the most expensive part of their hobby is probably purchasing the housing. However, for a modest financial outlay it is possible to make your own livestock housing. This practical book shows you how to do it.

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A comprehensive guide to breeding and rearing pigs in natural conditions without compromising their wellbeing. It provides support for novice pig-keepers hoping to breed their own pigs. It offers information about different breeds of pigs and their respective needs.

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Whether you are an established smallholder, or just starting to take the first tentative steps towards farming at your home, this book contains a wealth of useful information on all the key aspects of small-scale agriculture.

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Describing the soils and soil distribution of the Mackenzie hill country of New Zealand, this book also addresses nutrient deficiencies, whether pastoral land is sustainable, and the area's potential for forestry.

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Proceedings of Third International Conference on Solanaceae with 35 papers on alkaloid chemistry, drug therapy, biotechnology and breeding research.

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Horses are the epitome of grace, power, and freedom. They also have an ability to touch our souls and connect with our hearts in a way that few other animals can. Spirit: A book of happiness for horse lovers is a compendium of enduring quotes and beautiful photographs that captures the essence of our affection for these magnificent animals.

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Turf and amenity grasslands in their multifarious form have a significant impact on our everyday lives. Some of the topics covered include: grasses and their uses; all aspects of mowing, including the effects on the grass plant and the machines that are available; irrigation; nutrition and fertilizer application.

(Hardback)

Disease is an inevitable risk for those who keep cattle and very often it has a huge impact on the animal's welfare, as well as its productivity. This easy-to-understand book covers the principal diseases and conditions that occur in cattle. It is suitable for those who own, or care for, cattle.

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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.

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First published in 1918 to show all the tractors in operation in Britain during the First World War, The Farm Tractor Handbook is now a collector's item. You can expect to pay GBP60-GBP100 for second-hand copies in reasonable condition. This is a complete facsimile.