Saving seeds for our future
Wed, 27/04/2022 - 3:11pmPenny Woodward talks with Peter Carlyon and Robin Koster-Carlyon about how they changed their organic farm into a thriving seed-growing enterprise.
Farming
Farming for the future
Wed, 29/07/2020 - 3:45pmThere is a theme running through the work done by Declan McGill and Melissa Charlick at Roly Poly Farm: giving back – to their community and to the property that is now their livelihood.
Getting intensive
Fri, 14/12/2018 - 9:53amJustin Russell investigates a selection of tools and equipment for ambitious gardeners and aspiring market gardens
New seed security threat
Mon, 19/03/2018 - 5:16pmA review of the import of brassica seed is a threat to small farmers, seed suppliers and our nation's food sovereignty, says Justin Russell.
Out of the box
Thu, 22/09/2016 - 10:10amConverting to organics has given Gary and Angela Spotswood a renewed passion for farming, writes Kyie McGregor.
A farm in the valley
Tue, 28/06/2016 - 1:58pmJACQUELINE FORSTER visits a market garden in the Kanimbla Valley growing organic produce for top Sydney restaurants.
Organic farms boost biodiversity
Thu, 13/02/2014 - 11:29amOrganic farming has great benefits for wildlife, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
Permaculture for life
Tue, 12/11/2013 - 9:13amWith a feature on permaculture appearing in an upcoming edition of Organic Gardener, editor STEVE PAYNE reflects on how he first discovered the design concept.
Learn from Holmgren and Savory
Thu, 27/06/2013 - 2:48pmPermaculture legend David Holmgren and holistic management guru Allan Savory are sharing their wisdom, writes SIMON WEBSTER.
Organic farming and mining go head-to-head
Thu, 17/01/2013 - 4:46pmThere’s good news and bad news in the forecasts for this year’s fastest growing industries, SIMON WEBSTER reports.