|
|
|
Principles of Cattle Production
|
|
Clive JC Phillips
|
| This introductory-level textbook covers the welfare and environmental implications of producing cattle. |
| |
|
Jan 2010 - Landlinks Press - 256pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Planting Wetlands and Dams
|
| A Practical Guide to Wetland Design, Construction and Propagation |
|
Nick Romanowski
|
| A step-by-step, plain language guide to the creation of conditions in which wetland plants will thrive. |
| |
|
2009 - Landlinks Press - 168pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Pastoral Australia
|
| Fortunes, Failures & Hard Yakka: A Historical Overview 1788-1967 |
|
Michael Pearson, Jane Lennon
|
| Tells the story of the expansion of Australia's pastoral industry,
how it drove European settlement and involved Aboriginal people in the new settler
society. |
| |
|
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Out of the Scientist's Garden
|
| A Story of Water and Food |
|
Richard Stirzaker
|
| The garden is the lens through which we can explore how the world can manage water and feed itself. |
| |
|
Jan 2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Building |
|
| Top of Page |
|
|
The Passive Solar House
|
| The Complete Guide to Heating and Cooling Your Home |
|
James Kachadorian
|
| Offers proven techniques for building homes that heat and cool themselves, using readily available materials and familiar methods. |
| |
|
2006 - Chelsea Green Publishing Company, USA - 240pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Power From the Sun
|
| A Practical Guide to Solar Electricity |
|
Dan Chiras
|
| Easy-to-understand, accurate and comprehensive, this is THE guide for anyone interested in installing a solar electric system. |
| |
|
2009 - New Society Publishers, USA - 272pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Prescriptions for a Healthy House
|
| A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders & Home Owners |
|
Paula Baker-Laporte, John C Banta, Erica Elliott
|
| Takes the mystery out of healthy-house building, renovation and maintenance, by walking the owner/architect/builder team through the entire construction process. |
| |
|
2008 - New Society Publishers, USA - 336pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls
|
|
Noël Kingsbury, Nigel Dunnett
|
| Reveals the very latest techniques, materials and plants for planting green roofs. |
| |
|
2008 - Timber Press USA - 336pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Water Not Down the Drain
|
| A Guide to Using Rainwater and Greywater at Home |
|
Stuart McQuire
|
| It’s time to think of other ways to secure water for the home. This book shows you how. |
| |
|
2007 - Alternative Energy Association - pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
The Great Australian DIY Book
|
|
|
| The keen home handyperson has plenty of projects to choose from in this bumper book. |
| |
|
Jan 2010 - Murdoch Books - 464pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Using Natural Finishes
|
| Lime and Clay Based Plasters, Renders and Paints |
|
Adam Weismann, Katy Bryce
|
| An in-depth guide to the selection, mixing and application of lime and clay based plasters, renders, paints and washes. |
| |
|
2008 - Green Books, UK - 264pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Crops & Pastures |
|
| Top of Page |
|
|
Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Australia
|
|
Denis Persley, Tony Cooke, Susan House
|
| Provides a diagnostic guide and a key reference for diseases affecting vegetable crops in Australia. |
| |
|
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 304pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Diseases of Fruit Crops in Australia
|
|
Tony Cooke, Denis Persley, Susan House
|
| Comprehensive coverage of important diseases affecting the broad range of fruit crops grown in Australia. |
| |
|
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 288pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Organic Fruit Production and Viticulture
|
| A Complete Guide |
|
Stella Cubison
|
| Covers the organic cultivation of all of the most popular pome and stone fruits, strawberries, cane and bush fruits. |
| |
|
2009 - Crowood Press, UK - 368pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Fertiliser Essentials
|
|
NSW Department of Primary Industries
|
| A practical guide to the wise and effective use of fertilisers. |
| |
|
2006 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 112pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Weed Management for Organic Farmers, Growers and Smallholders
|
| A Complete Guide |
|
Gareth Davies, Becky Turner, Bill Bond, in association with the Henry Doubleday Research Association
|
| Provides a practical guide to weed management practices on organic farms in temperate areas. |
| |
|
2008 - Crowood Press, UK - 272pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Pests of Field Crops and Pastures
|
| Identification and Control |
|
PT Bailey
|
| A comprehensive handbook on Australian economic entomology for field crops and pastures. |
| |
|
2007 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 528pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Farm Management and Systems |
|
| Top of Page |
|
|
The Profitable Hobby Farm
|
| How to Build a Sustainable Local Foods Business |
|
Sarah Aubrey
|
| Gives you all the tools you need to launch a thriving hobby farm business. |
| |
|
Jan 2010 - Wiley, UK - 288pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Successful Smallholding
|
| Planning, Starting and Managing Your Enterprise |
|
JC Jeremy Hobson, Phil Rant
|
| Caters for those with a small amount of land and for the lucky minority with a much larger acreage. |
| |
|
2009 - Crowood Press, UK - 192pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Backyard Homestead
|
|
Carleen Madigan
|
| With just a quarter acre of land, you can feed a family of four with fresh, organic food year-round. |
| |
|
2009 - Storey Publishing, USA - 368pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Chainsaw Operator's Manual
|
| Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques |
|
ForestWorks
|
| The ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques covering safety, maintenance and cross-cutting. |
| |
|
2009 - Landlinks Press - 64pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Fencing AgGuide
|
|
|
| Contains 12 chapters and over 120 diagrams covering building a fence. |
| |
|
Dec 2009 - NSW Industry & Investment - 102pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Food and Beverages |
|
| Top of Page |
|
|
Make it Safe
|
| A Guide to Food Safety |
|
CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences
|
| Provides comprehensive and practical guidance on how to control food safety hazards, with a specific focus on controls suitable for small-scale businesses to implement. |
| |
|
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
The Country Show Cookbook
|
|
Agricultural Societies Council
|
| Fresh from the country, a selection of award-winning recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. |
| |
|
2010 - New Holland - 192pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Your Brick Oven
|
| Building it and Baking in it |
|
Russell Jeavons
|
| A step-by-step guide through all the stages of building an oven. |
| |
|
2005 - Wakefield Press - 96pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
How to Store Your Garden Produce
|
| The Key to Self-Sufficiency |
|
Piers Warren
|
| The modern guide to storing and preserving your garden produce, enabling you to eat home-grown goodness all year round. |
| |
|
2008 - Green Books, UK - 128pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
The Beginner’s Guide to Preserving Food at Home
|
| Easy Instructions for Canning, Freezing, Drying, Brining, and Root Cellaring Your Favorite Fruits, Herbs, and Vegetables |
|
Janet Chadwick
|
| Easy instructions for canning, freezing, drying, brining and root cellaring your favourite fruits, herbs and vegetables. |
| |
|
2009 - Storey Publishing, USA - 240pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Home Cheese Making
|
| Recipes for 75 Homemade Cheeses |
|
Ricki Carroll
|
| Here is all the information to produce small batches of wonderful, inexpensive cheeses. |
| |
|
2002 - Storey Publishing, USA - 288pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Home Sausage Making
|
| How-to Techniques for Making and Enjoying 125 Sausages at Home |
|
Susan Mahnke Peery, Charles G Reavis
|
| Learn to make savoury Spanish chorizo, garlicky Polish kielbasa, Sweden’s unique potato sausage, bratwurst and more. |
| |
|
2003 - Storey Publishing, USA - 288pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Gardening and Horticulture |
|
| Top of Page |
|
|
Pruning for Flowers and Fruit
|
|
Jane Varkulevicius
|
| The best groomed and most productive garden is easy when you know how your plants work and what to prune when. |
| |
|
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 224pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Fabulous Food from Every Small Garden
|
|
Mary Horsfall
|
| A practical guide to growing different types of food at home in even the smallest of spaces. |
| |
|
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Ornamental Vegetable Gardening
|
|
Sally Gregson
|
| Demystifies growing vegetables and explains how a vegetable garden can be as beautiful to look at as it is productive, healthy and economic to use. |
| |
|
2009 - Crowood Press, UK - 176pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Organic
|
| Don Burke's Guide to Growing Organic Food |
|
Don Burke
|
| Covers all that you need to know to start and cultivate your own vegetable garden. |
| |
|
2009 - New Holland - 304pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
From the Ground Up
|
| Complete Gardening Guide for Victorian Gardeners |
|
Jane Edmanson
|
| A complete and comprehensive garden guide specifically developed for all Victorian gardeners. |
| |
|
Jan 2010 - Dennis Jones & Associates - 256pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Plants for Mediterranean Climate Gardens
|
|
Trevor Nottle
|
| Surveys 100 attractive plants well adapted to hot, long dry summers and mild wet winters and arranged in categories. |
| |
|
2003 - Rosenberg Publishing - 128pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Waterplants in Australia
|
| A Field Guide |
|
GR Sainty, SW Jacobs
|
| Features 150 waterplants, including introduced weeds, potential weeds, common native species, and native species with potential for planting in artificial wetlands. |
| |
|
2003 - Sainty & Associates - 428pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Espalier
|
| Beautiful, Productive Garden Walls and Fences |
|
Allen Gilbert
|
| Create beautiful, productive garden walls and fences, and optimise space in small gardens, patios and balconies with innovative espalier techniques. |
| |
|
2009 - Hyland House - 144pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Practical Propagation
|
|
Sally Gregson
|
| Introduces the basics of this rewarding and fascinating subject, showing how to fill your flower borders and make more of your garden. |
| |
|
2008 - Crowood Press, UK - 144pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Grafting and Budding
|
| A Practical Guide for Fruit and Nut Plants and Ornamentals |
|
WJ Lewis, DMcE Alexander
|
| A comprehensive and practical guide on all of the grafting techniques the professional and home gardener is likely to need. |
| |
|
2008 - Landlinks Press - 112pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
What's Wrong With My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?)
|
| A Visual Guide to Easy Diagnosis and Organic Remedies |
|
David Deardorff, Kathryn Wadsworth
|
| Provides an easy system for visually diagnosing any problem, and matching it to the right cure. |
| |
|
2010 - Timber Press USA - 452pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Landcare |
|
| Top of Page |
|
|
Restoring Natural Areas in Australia
|
|
Robin A Buchanan
|
| TAFE teacher and author Robin Buchanan returns with her updated book. |
| |
|
Dec 2009 - NSW Industry & Investment - 264pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Grasses of Temperate Australia
|
| A Field Guide |
|
SJ Forbes, JW Cade, CA Lamp
|
| Includes notes on habitat, distribution, use, control as a weed, and toxicity. |
| |
|
2001 - Bloomings Books - 332pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Grasses of New South Wales
|
|
SWL Jacobs, RDB Whalley, DJB Wheeler
|
| Will help students, agriculturalists, other scientists and anyone else interested in vegetation to identify the
many grasses growing in NSW. |
| |
|
2008 - University of New England (Botany) - 450pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Wetland Habitats
|
| A Practical Guide to Restoration and Management |
|
Nick Romanowski
|
| A practical manual that puts developments in the field of wetland restoration and conservation of diverse animal species into plain English. |
| |
|
2010 - Landlinks Press - 192pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Seed Collection of Australian Native Plants
|
| For Revegetation, Tree Planting and Direct Seeding |
|
Murray Ralph
|
| Provides information on all aspects of seed collection of native plants from temperate areas of Australia. |
| |
|
1999 - Bushland Horticulture - 128pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed
|
| For Revegetation, Tree Planting and Direct Seeding |
|
Murray Ralph
|
| Outlines methods used to propagate native species from seed for small or large scale revegetation, tree planting or direct seeding projects. |
| |
|
2003 - Bushland Horticulture - 156pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Weeds of the South-East
|
| An Identification Guide for Australia |
|
FJ Richardson, RG Richardson, RCH Shepherd
|
| A field guide for the identification of pest plants and the preservation of our native flora. |
| |
|
2006 - RG and FJ Richardson - 438pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Natural History |
|
| Top of Page |
|
|
A Guide to the Beetles of Australia
|
|
George Hangay, Paul Zborowski
|
| A well-illustrated guide that provides a fascinating introduction to this huge and diverse group of insects. |
| |
|
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Reptiles of the NSW Murray Catchment
|
| A Guide to Their Identification, Ecology and Conservation |
|
Damian Michael, David Lindenmayer
|
| An easy to use field guide for identifying the 80 reptile species currently known to occur in the Murray catchment area of New South Wales. |
| |
|
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Australasian Nature Photography
|
| ANZANG Sixth Collection |
|
South Australian Museum
|
| Showcases the best photographs of animals, plants and landscapes taken in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. |
| |
|
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 144pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Livestock Management |
|
| Top of Page |
|
|
Storey’s Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock
|
| Goats, Sheep, Donkeys, Pigs, Horses, Cattle, Llamas |
|
Sue Weaver
|
| Gives you the essential, expert instruction and advice you need to successfully raise miniature livestock. |
| |
|
2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 464pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep
|
|
Paula Simmons, Carol Ekarius
|
| In-depth, expert coverage of breed selection, lambing, feeding, housing, pasture maintenance, disease prevention and treatment, and more. |
| |
|
Feb 2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 448pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Farming Meat Goats
|
| Breeding, Production and Marketing |
|
Barbara Vincent
|
| A comprehensive producer's guide to the breeding, husbandry and marketing of goats for meat. |
| |
|
2005 - Landlinks Press - 288pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses
|
| Breeding, Care, Facilities |
|
Heather Smith Thomas
|
| This classic guide has helped thousands of horse owners with its comprehensive, expert information. |
| |
|
Feb 2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 528pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Horse Sense
|
| The Guide to Horse Care in Australia and New Zealand |
|
Peter Huntington, Jane Myers, Elizabeth Owens
|
| A comprehensive guide to horse care in Australia and New Zealand. |
| |
|
2004 - Landlinks Press - 352pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Plants Poisonous to Horses
|
| An Australian Field Guide |
|
Mellisa Offord
|
| A field guide for horse owners to help them prevent plant poisoning in their horses. |
| |
|
2006 - RIRDC - 121pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle
|
|
Heather Smith Thomas
|
| Whether you’re raising one cow or a herd, this is the go-to reference you need. |
| |
|
Feb 2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 352pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Running a Small Beef Herd
|
|
Fiona Baker
|
| Provides an introduction to beef production for those about to enter the industry as well as an ongoing reference. |
| |
|
2008 - Landlinks Press - 176pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Mastitis in Cattle
|
|
Andrew Biggs
|
| Covers all aspects of the subject and is essential reading for veterinary surgeons and students, farmers and also those involved in the practical care of cattle. |
| |
|
2009 - Crowood Press, UK - 192pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Poultry AgGuide
|
| Getting Started in Free Range Poultry |
|
|
| Includes both meat and egg production, breeds, rearing, health, housing and nutrition. |
| |
|
Feb 2010 - NSW Industry & Investment - 176pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens
|
| Care, Feeding, Facilities |
|
Gail Damerow
|
| This thoroughly revised third edition has all the information you need to successfully keep chickens. |
| |
|
2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 448pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Chicken Coops
|
| 45 Building Plans for Housing Your Flock |
|
Judy Pangman
|
| A collection of 45 building plans that is sure to meet the needs of any chicken owner. |
| |
|
2006 - Storey Publishing, USA - 166pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs
|
| Care, Facilities, Management, Breeds |
|
Kelly Klober
|
| A new edition of the trusted resource for new and experienced pig farmers. |
| |
|
Feb 2010 - Storey Publishing, USA - 384pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Resource Management |
|
| Top of Page |
|
|
Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change
|
| Preparing Australian Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the Future |
|
Chris Stokes, Mark Howden
|
| A fundamental resource for preparing Australia's primary industries for the challenges and opportunities of climate change. |
| |
|
Feb 2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Dry Times
|
| Blueprint for a Red Land |
|
Mark Stafford Smith, Julian Cribb
|
| Deserts can teach us new ways to live, manage scarce resources, cope with a harsh climate, isolation and a lack of water and energy. |
| |
|
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 184pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Contested Country
|
| Local and Regional Natural Resources Management in Australia |
|
Marcus B Lane, Cathy Robinson, Bruce Taylor
|
| Leading researchers critically review Australia's environmental management over the past decade. |
| |
|
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 264pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Thirsty Country
|
| Options for Australia |
|
Asa Wahlquist
|
| A highly informative consumer's guide to the issues concerning fresh water in Australia today and in the future. |
| |
|
2008 - Allen & Unwin - 208pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
New Forests
|
| Wood Production and Environmental Services |
|
Sadanandan Nambiar, Ian Ferguson
|
| Creating new forests for commercial wood production and environmental benefits. |
| |
|
2005 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 256pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Effective Ecological Monitoring
|
|
David B. Lindenmayer, Gene E. Likens
|
| Describes what makes successful and unsuccessful long-term monitoring programs. |
| |
|
Mar 2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 184pp
- Illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| Agskill Series |
|
| Top of Page |
|
|
Farm Agskills
|
| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
|
|
| Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of farming and contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams and full-colour pictures. |
| |
|
2005 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 128pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Tractor Agskills
|
| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
|
|
| User-friendly guide to the operation and maintenance of tractors. |
| |
|
2006 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 96pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
ATV Agskills
|
| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
|
Jennifer Laffan
|
| A basic guide to some of the skills needed in ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) operation and maintenance. |
| |
|
2006 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 34pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Beef Agskills
|
| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
|
Jennifer Laffan
|
| A basic guide to some of the skills and practices of beef production. |
| |
|
2005 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 80pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Dairy Agskills
|
| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
|
Michael Ison
|
| Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of dairy production. |
| |
|
2008 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 92pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Goat Agskills
|
| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
|
|
| A complete, 'how-to' guide to the basics of goat farming. |
| |
|
2006 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 80pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Horse Agskills
|
| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
|
|
| A basic guide to many of the skills used when handling, riding and caring for horses. |
| |
|
2005 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 64pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Poultry Agskills
|
| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
|
David Brouwer
|
| Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of poultry production. |
| |
|
2008 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 76pp
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Bee Agskills
|
| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
|
Jennifer Laffan
|
| Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of bee production. |
| |
|
2007 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 114pp
- Colour illustrations
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Sheep Agskills
|
| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
|
Jennifer Laffan
|
| A guide to the basics of handling and caring for sheep. |
| |
|
2005 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 64pp
- Colour photographs
|
|
|
| |
|
Early Alert
On Sale