(Paperback, Third Edition)

This third edition provides updated information on Australian soils, including Arenosols.

(Paperback)

A revolutionary advance rooted in ancient practices, biochar is an effective carbon capture, a carbon-negative energy source and a potent soil-builder. The Biochar Solutioncombines a detailed examination of carbon farming with a practical guide to biochar production and soil biology.

(Paperback)

Raise a gaggle of geese, the unsung heroes of the small farm

(Paperback)

The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution is the no-till chemical-free growing roadmap, showing how no-till lowers barriers to starting a small farm, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, increases efficiency and profitability, and promotes soil health. This hands-on manual is specifically written for natural and small-scale farmers.

(Paperback)

Growing in hoophouses reduces the impact of increasingly unpredictable climate on crops, mitigates soil erosion, extends growing seasons, and strengthens regional food supply. The Year-Round Hoophouse teaches how to site, design, and build a hoophouse and successfully grow abundant produce all year in a range of climates.

(Paperback)

Covers risk assessment, theory and techniques for manual tree-felling.

(Paperback, Second Edition)

Explains how urban soils develop, change and erode, and their impacts on urban development.

(Paperback)

Australia has some of the world's largest and most labour-efficient farms, and tractors are an essential part of their operations. This title documents the development of the indigenous tractor industry, from the McDonald Imperial of 1909 to cane, olive and grape harvesters.

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

(Paperback)

Long before organic produce was available at local supermarkets, Berry was farming with the purity of food in mind. Drawn from more than 30 years of work, this collection is essential reading for anyone who cares about what they eat.

(Paperback)

The ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques covering safety, maintenance and cross-cutting.

(Paperback)

Whether it's the difference between wry tail, split tail, and gamy tail; the meaning of hen feathered, forced molt, or quill feather; the characteristics of droopy wing; the content of granite grit; or the translation of a chicken's alarm call, this title presents the answers to chicken questions and quandary, from the practical to the curious.

(Hardback)

Some of the most appealing natural history illustrations from the past are brought together in a pictorial journal with modern day photographs.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Celebrate the history of a beloved American brand that has become familiar to generations of farming families.

(Paperback, Revised edition)

This fully updated, comprehensive book is an indispensable guide to the management of dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, deer, goats, pigs, poultry, horses and farm dogs in New Zealand.

(Hardback)

Join full-time farmer and YouTuber Tom Pemberton for a look behind the farm gate. Over the changing seasons Tom gives a unique insight into everyday life on a busy dairy farm with all its highs, lows and hard graft.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Whether you want to breed lustrous Soay sheep wool or delicious Herdwick lamb, every stage of the sheep keeping process is covered here. Learn how to choose livestock, graze your animals, cope with lambing time and sell your lambs everything you need to know is covered here.

(Paperback)

Seventy-five illustrations depict cider mills and presses, sleds, pumps, stump-pulling equipment, plows, and other elements of America's rural heritage. A section of old recipes and household hints adds additional color.

(Paperback)

Around the world beekeeping is increasingly popular as concern grows that bees and their environments are threatened by global warming and climate change. A beginners guide for backyard hobbyist beekeepers this guide includes everything you need to know about keeping bees during that first crucial year.

(Hardback)

Bees are endlessly fascinating and very photogenic, and the lives of bees and humans are intricately intertwined. Buzz captures bees in all their moods, from serious (every bee has a job to do) to quirky (they communicate using the waggle dance). Everyone from Shakespeare to Winnie the Pooh is quoted in celebration of this beneficial insect.

(Paperback)

Focusing on classification of land according to its versatility for orchard-crop production, this is one of a series of technical publications covering specialist scientific areas and based on the work of Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research.

(Paperback)

Honey Bee Pests and Diseases is written by three scientists who are also long-time beekeepers. It provides up-to-date information on diagnosing and managing honey bee diseases. Of particular interest are the explanations of how pathogens affect honey bees. This book is aimed at a global audience, not just beekeepers in developed countries.