This month’s Farmcast is a cracker! I had Pods in the studio (aka – cramped home office) because the rain had stopped work outside again. So I had his help in recording the Almanac and it was good to get some information about what weeds can be sprayed this time of year directly from him. […]
Tag: Adelaide Hills
Woodshield Posts – A real alternative in the Adelaide Hills
At Adelaide Hills Farm Services, we’re big advocates for WoodShield posts. They are organically certified and fully recyclable. They are a real alternative for #Horse owners as horses don’t chew them! The days of CCA and particularly Creosote posts are numbered and here at Adelaide Hills Farm Services we are working towards not using Creosote […]
Adelaide Hills Farmcast: September Edition
In this month’s Farmcast, Belle Baker from Adelaide Hills Farm Services talks about the upcoming sheep or ram sales season and where you can get some more information. She also talks about what you can do to prevent blowfly strike in your sheep – and did you know it’s fox mating season right now? Pods […]
HOW TO: Plant strawberries with Green Valley Strawberries
They say that every day is a school day and boy, did I get an education when I spent some time at Green Valley Strawberries with the Rozaklis family! They showed me how they plant their strawberries and then gave me a masterclass on how home-growers can plant and nurture their strawberries in their own […]
Post-emergent sprays; what you need to know with David Evans, Farmers Business Network
Pods caught up with David Evans from Farmers Business Network recently to record an interview for our Farmcast. You can hear the full June Farmcast here or if post-emergent spraying is your focus for this month, you can watch Pods and David cover the key points in the interview below.
Divine Intervention for Salvation Jane: How to Get the Curse Under Control
Salvation Jane is one of the most common weeds in the Adelaide Hills, blanketing the landscape with its distinctive purple flowers in spring. As a declared weed, landholders are obliged to manage it. If you’ve ever wondered how to control it, we’ve got you covered. Also known as Paterson’s Curse, Salvation Jane is a winter […]