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2010
A Small Farmers Guide to Soil Testing (5-Mar-10)
Soil tests enable small area farmers to understand the health of their soils and to plan fertiliser and soil conditioning (lime, gypsum, dolomite) strategies. If you plan to make a living from the land, the soil will be your most valuable asset. Before purchasing farming land, always request soil tests from the current owner, as this will provide clarity on any underlying soil health problems together with an insight into the farms nutrient bank.
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Small Farm Organics: The Answer That Lies Beneath Us (5-Jan-10)
Soil is the earth’s foundation for all land-based living organisms including - not only ourselves - but also the crops grown by farmers to generate an income. In order to feed ourselves we need to be able to feed the soil with organic matter - humus.
Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants = Healthy Animals = Healthy Population
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Balancing Soil Nutrients On Small Farms (5-Jan-10)
Addressing soil nutrients is a constant balancing act as all nutrients need to be available in sufficient quantities to meet minimum plant health requirements and production targets.
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