A comprehensive guide to farm skills. Includes rope knots, wire knots, the basics of electric and conventional fencing, calibrating farm machinery such as a seed drill, boom spray and fertiliser spreader, inoculating and lime pelleting legume seeds, estimating pasture yields, planting trees, soil testing and farm safety. Simple to follow with plenty of diagrams and photos.
General safety precautions Rope knots
Fencing
Pastures
Trees
Soil
Appendix 1: Common classes of soil texture Appendix 2: Managing work health and safety risks What is a Safe Work Method Statement? |
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| Title | Farm Agskills |
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| Pages | 122 |
| ISBN | 978-0-7313-0588-9 |
| Catalogue number | B113 |
| Year published | Year Published 2005, Updated 2011, 2020 |
| Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
| Price | $35.00AUD (inc GST) |
| Paperback / Hardback - $35.00 | Buy now |
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