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Farm business planning
Farmers need to plan to make sure their farm business will continue to support them through good times and bad. Planning should take into account worst case...
March 20, 2017
Parsnip rash
Parsnip rash, also called phytophotodermatitis (PPD), is a skin condition caused by contact with some plants, including parsnip and wild parsnip (or giant...
March 20, 2017
Casserole with beef and vegetables
Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 2 hours Serves: 4-6 Ingredients • 500g steak (chuck, rump or casserole) • 2 potatoes • 1 large carrot or 2 small carrots...
April 9, 2015
Pie - filo spinach and ricotta
Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: I hour Ingredients 1 kilo ricotta cheese (strain off fluid) 1½ packets frozen spinach (rinsed and squeezed to remove moisture) 2...
April 9, 2015
Pickled onions - Granny B's recipe
Prep time: 1/2 hour Cook time: 14 hours Serves: Mixed Ingredients: 1/2 cup iodized salt 2.25 litres water 1.5 kilograms pickling onions 4 tablespoons brown...
April 8, 2015
Anger
Anger is an emotion that we all experience. However, this powerful emotion can be destructive and lead to violence if it isn’t controlled. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Wood fires and breathing problems
Wood fire smoke can pollute the air with carbon monoxide – an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas that, once ingested, can cause confusion, headaches,...
March 20, 2014
Farmer’s lung or Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Farmer’s lung is a serious respiratory condition also known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It affects people whose immune system is sensitive to fungal...
March 20, 2014
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory illness is a major cause of death in Australia and is more common in farming communities. Read...
March 20, 2014
Asthma
Asthma is a lung condition which causes the air passages (bronchi) of the lungs to become inflamed and narrow, making it hard to breathe. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Aspergillosis
Asperigillosis is an infection or allergic reaction caused by the Aspergillus fungus which commonly grows on rotting vegetation. Read more...
March 20, 2014
Farmer's fever - Organic Toxic Dust Syndrome (ODTS)
Farmer's fever, also called organic dust toxic syndrome (ODTS), is caused by breathing in dust which contains moulds from spoiled plant materials. Read more...
March 20, 2014