Category: Plants
Lucky in lavender
by Small Farms | Nov 6, 2024 | Plants | 0 |
When Clyde Aley stopped selling shoes, he decided to grow some lavender. Today, he says his hobby...
Read MoreInvasive weed could be turned into a viable economic crop
by Small Farms | Oct 1, 2024 | Plants | 0 |
One of the most invasive Australian weeds is being touted as a potential economic crop, with...
Read MoreWine with a view
by Small Farms | Oct 1, 2024 | Plants | 0 |
A south-west Victorian dairy farming couple’s decision to plant grape vines came down...
Read MoreClimate change impacting orchards
by Andy Wilson | Oct 1, 2024 | Plants | 0 |
A leading South African orchardist has outlined strategies for adapting apple orchard management...
Read MoreHemp industry red tape cut
by Andy Wilson | Sep 2, 2024 | Crops, Plants | 0 |
Hemp industry red tape cut Farmers in Victoria wanting to diversify or try something new can now...
Read MoreThe good oil
by Small Farms | Aug 6, 2024 | Crops, Plants | 0 |
The olive grove containing 200 trees was not the drawcard when Naomi and Mark Hill bought their...
Read MorePlans a-maze for summer sunflowers
by Andy Wilson | Aug 6, 2024 | Crops, Plants | 0 |
A young entrepreneur has reason to smile with a sunny crop and some amazing opportunities coming...
Read MoreBureau puts Australia on La Niña ‘watch’
by Small Farms | Jul 1, 2024 | Farming, Plants | 0 |
Australia has been put on La Niña ‘watch’ as meteorologists point to a likely cooling Pacific...
Read MoreRaspberries and more
by Small Farms | Jul 1, 2024 | Crops, Farming, Plants | 0 |
Everything from the emus to the snakes have a purpose on this raspberry farm, which is continuing...
Read MoreEmbracing nature’s chaos
by Andy Wilson | Jun 2, 2024 | Plants | 0 |
In the expanse of Fowles Wine’s vineyard, something extraordinary is happening — a revolution...
Read MoreGiving a fig for heritage
by Small Farms | May 20, 2024 | Crops, Plants | 0 |
Satisfaction from product to prices and every step in between sees one fig farm in northern Victoria tick every box in fruit production. ANDY WILSON paid a visit.
Read MoreFinding their niche
by Andy Wilson | May 15, 2024 | Crops, Farming, Plants | 0 |
What’s the connection between a boarding school and a thriving vegetable-growing business? ANDY...
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