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2010
Small Farmer's Guide to Beekeeping (22-May-10)
If you are new to keeping bees, this information will help answer some of the most important questions before you start. This article is intended to be used as a start-up guide, with questions answered that will not be found in standard beekeeping books. These include how to get your first bees, where to locate a hive, what are the equipment requirements, where to source it and how much does it cost.
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Introducing Aquaponics to the Small Farmer (6-Jan-10)
Aquaponics is a combination of Aquaculture & Hydroponics.This means that fish and plants are grown in an integrated system, creating a symbiotic relationship between the two. An Aquaponic system uses the water from the fish tank to circulate through a grow bed where the plants are grown.
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Worm Farming: An Introduction for the Small Farmer (5-Jan-10)
Small farmers can use compost worm's to reduce organic garden and kitchen waste, whilst also minimising dependence on artificial fertilisers. A worm farm is an ideal enterprise for a small farm as it only takes up a small area. Worms in the worm farm consume organic matter as they move through the bedding material. This material is converted by the worm’s unique digestive system into a useful (liquid or solid) fertiliser.
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