Admin | May 31, 2011
Julia offers her thougfhts on water management in a dry spring/early summer. Please note, we have no mains water at the orchard where these vegetables are grown, all water if from rain butts which collect off the roof of our outbuildings.
Admin | May 31, 2011
This is my first video.. please be nice… an old farm site that was around 1890’s to 1940’s. the house was taken down about 40-60 years ago from what we hear.. early 1900’s english coins as well as the latest australian coin been 1936. with no ringpulls ect. makes this a great place to detect!!!
Admin | May 29, 2011
A state government committee is pushing for a major overhaul of Tasmania’s pig farming regulations. The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is urging the government to ban the use of sow stalls, or cages, due to concerns about animal welfare. They want the use of stalls restricted to six weeks by 2014, with a complete ban to come into effect by 2017. Lyn White from the animal welfare group, Animals Australia, told the ABC’s Stateline program that Tasmania could become the first Australian state to adopt such a ban. “It’s fantastic that Tasmania may well be leading the rest of Australia in this,” she said. “Someone has to lead in circumstances like this and to say we were wrong, animals should never have been treated like this,” Ms White said.
Admin | May 28, 2011
Wayne Galliher is Project Manger of the City of Guelph’s Water Conservation Program. As Water Conservation Project Manager, Wayne lead development of the City’s 2009 Water Conservation and Efficiency Strategy and is responsible for all operational and program activities under the City’s Water Conservation Program. Wayne has worked within the Ontario municipal water sector since 2003, over which time he has held positions within water treatment operations, water infrastructure planning and water demand management. AboutTEDx x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
Admin | May 27, 2011
Download the film - www.overlander.tv or watch the entire program, all 44 videos, on youtube playlist - www.youtube.com Organic farming is currently receiving a lot of attention. Many farmers are keen to give organics ago but are unsure about the process involved and it’s viability. A new video produced by Mark Shea of Overlander.tv, hopes to demystify organic farming by bringing together some of Australias top commercial organic and non-toxic farmers, and ask them how they manage their enterprises without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Mark joined a tour led by Nuffield Farming Scholar Don MacFarlane which took in ten different properties including the Victorian Agricultural Research Centre. The great thing about the video is that it allows the farmers involved to tell their own story on why they went organic, how they went about it and whether it has been a viable move. The video covers such diverse farming enterprises as organic cattle, sheep, poultry, pigs, grain, wine, fruit and vegetables.
Admin | May 25, 2011
Here is an uncut video demonstration that sows how easy it can be to convert your toilet using the DualFlush Pro kit. This is not an installation guide. The demonstration shows how quickly the kit can be installed from start to fully functional in a best case scenario. Performed at the Aqua Environmental Resource Center (AERC) located at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa NC.
Admin | May 25, 2011
Just a little sketch of my time farming in Sunny Australia. Hard times and good times
Admin | May 20, 2011
The Greenville Water folks filmed a commercial in our cul-de-sac! The actors are standing in our next door neighbor’s yard while our cars and porch are the backdrop, (yes, you can see the old pickup) Funny stuff…
Admin | May 19, 2011
About the Jaques Coffee Plantation in North Queenland, Australia. Content owned by Jaques Coffee (jase495)
Admin | May 17, 2011
Jake and Lil, 2 Australian Terriers, NADAC Trial, Sugarbush Farm, May 14-15, 2011
Admin | May 15, 2011
Preview of Sandd’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Denmark, Australia Entry Title: “Animal Farm Pt1: Strawberry Fields Forever” Entry: “Amazingly and brilliantly we managed to arrange a house sit for 9 weeks in Western Australia right down on the South Coast in a place called Denmark. We arranged it through a website and really weren’t sure what to expect but we were very pleased with how it has worked out. We met the family in Perth and spent the night at their daughters house and then made the 5 hour journey south to their farm. The place is really amazing. The guy built it himself about 20 years ago after they bought the 108 acres on the South Coast Highway. The house itself is a big hectagon shape made of local wood with lovely stone floors and a massive open plan living area with the kitchen, lounge, dining room surrounded by five sets of french doors and a big wooden veranda all around. After living here for quite some time they decided to make an extra bit of money by building four holiday chalets which are just out of sight of the house but still on the grounds. So this is all ours for the next two months! They have 150 sheep, a dozen chickens, a load of kangaroos including 3 that are very tame as they were bottle fed and a shetland pony. Quite different from our city centre apartment in Leeds. However, we are really loving our time …
Admin | May 12, 2011
Australian grower David Brownhill is using the yield map data collected on his farm to his advantage. View more videos in the PrecisionAg WORKS library at www.precisionagworks.com/videolibrary.
Admin | May 11, 2011
Ever wonder which method of car washing uses the least water? LCRA Water Conservation Coordinator Dean Minchillo fills a bucket and compares washing a car at home with three commercial alternatives to finally answer the question once and for all.
Admin | May 11, 2011
Aussie Farmers Direct has reinvented the ‘milkman’, delivering 100% Australian fresh fruit, vegetables, milk, bread, meat and much more direct to your door. In this video learn about Fresh Fields Mushrooms, a company Michelle Wilkinson has transformed in to a major player in the mushroom game, supplying Aussie Farmers Direct with cups, Swiss browns and flat mushrooms. Add some mushrooms to your order today and taste the difference for yourself: Visit www.aussiefarmers.com.au
Admin | May 9, 2011
The Walmsley Family from Coolup focus their sheep enterprise entirely on supplying the live export market. Throughout the year, Eric Walmsley buys sheep out of sale yards to fatten in the paddock before selling them into the export market, with an annual turn-off of 30-35 thousand head per year. Current export volumes nationally run at around four million sheep a year. Prior to each shipment, export buyers spend up to three weeks sourcing sheep, drafting out any that are unsuitable to travel. The time between farm and ship is spent at an export feedlot, which enables the animals to acclimatise to the shipboard environment ensuring a happy healthy animal is delivered to the other end, which is the best outcome for the animal and for the industry.
Admin | May 8, 2011
Experience the rolling horse country outside of Baltimore where Dave discovers the unique vision of Harvey Ladew. Starting in 1929, Ladew planted and sculpted Yew, Boxwood, and Hemlock to enclose garden rooms themed by color. Each enclosure and topiary was a unique expression of his sophisticated taste and keen sense of space. The garden was the setting for his exotic parties and is now open to the public for tours. Next it’s on to explore the blooming beauty of The Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon, CA with Director, Marty Eberhardt. The garden is a joint effort by water agencies to educate the public in ways to conserve water all over the country, not just in Southern California. With bold displays, informative signs and lots of paths to wander, visitors can enjoy The Water Conservation Garden and take home tips for their own home. In this episode of Garden Travels, Dave’s favorites include: Prostanthera, Mint Bush, Cytisus and Broom.
Admin | May 5, 2011
Conservancy scientist, Rob McDonald, challenges himself and his family to live on 100 liters of water a day- 2/3 of a bathtub. McDonald and Conservancy scientist, Carmen Revenga, project that 1 billion city dwellers globally will have less than that to live on by 2050…unless cities build new infrastructure or begin new water conservation efforts.
Admin | May 3, 2011
Metal Detecting and Coin Shooting Long Gone Australian Farm House Read My Metal Detecting Stories at www.LostTreasure.com.au
Admin | May 2, 2011
For El Segundo TV, Tara Darby visit a local elementary school to see how these kids are making a big difference in water conservation.
Admin | May 1, 2011
Metal Detecting and Coin Shooting Long Gone Australian Farm House Read My Metal Detecting Stories at www.LostTreasure.com.au
