The Bureau Strikes Back
Future FarmerSo why would a government institution come out publicly to blame farmers for listening to their forecast? Saying it’s our fault for listening
Passive Land Hydration Pt2 Keyline Ploughing
Future Farmer, Passive Land HydrationPA Yeoman developed his keyline plough to beat the compaction that had occurred as a result of misguided farming methods. In response to the significant drought and drought breaking events of the early 1900s, where it is estimated 1m of topsoil was lost through poor land management.
Passive Land Hydration Pt1 Basic
Future Farmer, Passive Land HydrationWater is led by gravity and always falls downhill, even the slightest slope will create running water. Passive Land Hydration can only occur if the earth is permeable and contact lasts for an extended period.
Welcome to 2024- Forecast
Future FarmerWelcome to 2024 – Forecast Its been a relatively uneventful start to the year, if you don’t count the 200+mm of rain we’ve had since the week before Christmas. The rain that started just after the long hot dry summer forecast was proclaimed. Back in the day When I was a young lad, we used
Happy Holidays
Future Farmer, Vegetable GardeningCongratulations! All your effort in spring, and the risks you took, have resulted in an amazing summer garden. Its been a good growing season, the recent rain has really boosted growth and now the summer heat is ripening tomatoes early.
Nutrient Cycle
Future Farmer, MicrobesNutrient Cycle Nows a great time to cover your garden in mulch to keep the moisture in. Mulching as discussed previously, is critical to your soil health. I do it every 3 months on veggie beds. Without mulch on top of your earth, your soil will become dirt very quickly. Soil is alive, dirt is not.