Farming for the future

There 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

Justin Russell investigates a selection of tools and equipment for ambitious gardeners and aspiring market gardens

New seed security threat

A 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

Converting to organics has given Gary and Angela Spotswood a renewed passion for farming, writes Kyie McGregor.

A farm in the valley

JACQUELINE FORSTER visits a market garden in the Kanimbla Valley growing organic produce for top Sydney restaurants.

Organic farms boost biodiversity

Organic farming has great benefits for wildlife, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

Permaculture for life

With 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

Permaculture legend David Holmgren and holistic management guru Allan Savory are sharing their wisdom, writes SIMON WEBSTER.

Organic farming and mining go head-to-head

There’s good news and bad news in the forecasts for this year’s fastest growing industries, SIMON WEBSTER reports.

GM Alarm Bells

In the September-October 2012 issue of Organic Gardener, SIMON WEBSTER presents the latest research backing many of the predicted risks of genetically modified crops and food.

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