Lifestyle Farming In New Zealand
Running a small number of animals is the most popular use of lifestyle farms in New Zealand, but for those without farming experience this can be a daunting challenge. Lifestyle Farming in New Zealand addresses this head-on. Written by a veterinarian with extensive experience of working with lifestyle farmers, and also of running a small holding himself, the book was inspired by a frequent comment, "I wish there was a simple book on how to do it".
The book focuses on the livestock most commonly farmed on lifestyle blocks in New Zealand: sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, poultry, alpacas and llamas.
This book is packed with useful information, copiously illustrated with photographs and diagrams, and is written in an extremely accessible and down-to-earth manner.
The most complete and up-to-date reference for lifestyle farmers. Information is invaluable to the novice lifestyle farmer and a complete reference for the more experienced.
Without doubt this is an essential resource for the New Zealand lifestyle farmer.
202 pages
Description: Paperback
Size: 200mm x 265mm
Format: Portrait
ISBN 1-877333-44-1
Managing Pests and Diseases
Managing Pests and Diseases: A Handbook for New Zealand Gardeners is a completely revised edition of Rob Lucas's successful publication What's That Pest? It provides New Zealand's horticulturalists and gardeners with a simple, com- prehensive, easily-used reference guide to pest identification and control. The photographic content has been significantly increased to aid identification, and much of the text has been updated, with several new sections added.
The book covers the many garden and nursery production pests of bedding plants, houseplants, vegetables, fruit trees and ornamental trees and shrubs, including natives, as well as the disease-causing pathogens, fungi, bacteria and viruses. It includes examples of beneficials (predators and parasites of pests) and where appropriate, more examples of pest and disease symptoms.
Rob Lucas actively promotes a holistic approach to pest control and stresses appropriate alternatives to pesticides where these are available and feasible. To develop this further he has included a new section that sets out the key principles and controls appropriate to organic growing.
Managing Pests and Diseases is an essential reference book for all home gardeners, horticultural students, growers and garden centre staff.
Pages: 404
Description: Portrait
Size: 150 x 220
Format: Flexibind
ISBN 1 877333 28 X
Which Native Plant Can I Grow Here - A Crowe
Enhance your garden with beautiful native plants by using this unique, quick guide to ensure that you put the right plant in the right place. The key to successful gardening is knowing which particular plant suits your individual garden - style, soil and climate are key factors.
Take the stress out of decision-making by using Andrew Crowe's quick method of identifying the plants that will add shape, colour and texture to your garden.