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008 031020s2003 nz af b 001 0 eng
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050 0 0 _aS605.5
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082 0 4 _a631.584
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100 _aFisk, Trisha,
_d1957-
_937957
245 1 0 _aPractical organics for New Zealand farmers /
_cTrisha Fisk.
260 _aAuckland [N.Z.] :
_bReed,
_c2003.
300 _a256 pages, [8] pages of plates :
_billustrations (some color) ;
_c24 cm
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 249-250) and index.
505 0 _aUnderstanding (Soil ; Plants ; Animals) -- Experience : making it happen -- And beyond (Going official ; Marketing ; Conservation ; FAQs -- frequently asked questions).
520 _aPractical Organics is a down-to-earth, accessible guide to farming the organic way. It will be hugely useful to farmers and others who are setting up or converting and managing a farm using organic methods. It is written in three parts - understanding, experience and beyond. Topics include: the soil - minerals, soil tests, worms and microorganisms; the plants - photosynthesis, plant analysis, pasture species and weeds; the animals -- health, ruminants, horses etc; changing to organics -- liming, fencing, fertilising, management, weed management, animal medicine, stock handling, problems; going official - certification; marketing; conservation. There is also a useful quick reference section with frequently asked questions.
650 0 _aOrganic farming
_zNew Zealand.
_937958
650 0 _aOrganic farming.
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948 _hHELD BY NZWMT - 66 OTHER HOLDINGS
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