Landlinks Press imprint: 37 books

4WD Driving Skills: A Manual for On and Off Road Travel

A Manual for On and Off Road Travel

by Vic Widman
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2001

Modern four-wheel drive vehicles are powerful and sophisticated machines, able to travel almost anywhere. Given their growing popularity with recreational drivers, there is an even more pressing need for adequate training. Even on sealed roads these vehicles require a different set of driving skills:...

Chainsaw Operator's Manual

Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques

by ForestWorks
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2009

The Chainsaw Operator's Manual is an essential safety tool for chainsaw operators. It is the ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques covering safety, maintenance and cross-cutting, but not tree felling. Detailed diagrams illustrate horizontal, vertical and boring cuts, as well as trimming...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2008

Integrated Pest Management for Crops and Pastures describes in straightforward language what is required for farmers to successfully implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cropping and grazing operations. It explains the differences between conventional pesticide-based controls and IPM, and demonstrates...

Gardening Down-Under

A Guide to Healthier Soils and Plants

by Kevin Handreck
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2001

This fully revised edition of Kevin Handreck’s classic best-seller contains a wealth of information for practical gardeners. It will enable you to improve the worst of soils, choose the best fertiliser for particular plants and minimise water use. It also contains a comprehensive guide to managing...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2007

Financial Management for Agribusiness presents a practical approach to financial decision making for all those involved in agribusiness, including farmers, horticulturists and supporting businesses, to manage invested funds, physical resources and labour. It covers all the stages leading to a completed...

Ecotourism

A Practical Guide for Rural Communities

by S Beeton
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1998

Tourism, with its niche element of ecotourism, is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries, overtaking the traditional export items of coal, wheat and wool in export earnings. This book covers everything a person needs to think about before venturing into the ecotourism market. It explains what...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2009

Most countries in South-East Asia have established smallholder dairy farming industries through social welfare and rural development programs to provide a regular cash flow for poorly resourced farmers. These farms are now being treated as accepted rural industries and require a more business-minded...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2005

Building with straw bales is being embraced by amateurs and professionals for its versatility, comfort, environmental friendliness and high insulation. New methods should expand its growing worldwide popularity. In Practical Straw Bale Building, Murray Hollis uses simple, easy to understand language...

Feeding Concentrates

Supplements for Dairy Cows

by Roy Kellaway, Tim Harrington
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2004

This book presents strategies for feeding energy and protein supplements to pasture-fed dairy cows and examines the potential economic benefits. Effective supplementary feeding of concentrates is critical to the success of all dairy farms. This book is a substantially revised edition of 'Feeding Concentrates:...

Nut Grower's Guide

The Complete Handbook for Producers and Hobbyists

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Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2005

Nut growing has become more popular and technology has developed significantly over the last 5 years. This book is the starting point for prospective commercial nut growers – large or small scale, for farmers who want to diversify and also for gardeners interested in growing nut trees in their back...
by John Mosig
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1998

This edition includes a chapter on water quality plus the latest findings in yabby farming. It provides a grounding in the basic principles of aquaculture and reflects the considerable advances in aquaculture technology over the last few years. Here is the basic information on the yabby, its habitat,...

Feedlotting Lambs

A Producer's Guide

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Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2003

Lambs need high energy and protein levels and optimum conditions in which to grow rapidly. Now, with the increasing need to supply lambs all year round to meet market expectations, producers are more often turning to feedlotting lambs. This guide offers realistic advice for producers who are considering...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2007

Australia has the ideal conditions for growing and processing table olives. In a climate where the majority of table olives eaten by Australians are imported, real opportunities exist for a domestic table olive industry. Attention to quality and safety will ensure that Australian table olive producers...

Native Grasses

Identification Handbook for Temperate Australia

by Meredith Mitchell
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2002

Native Grasses: Identification Handbook for Temperate Australia is an easy-to-use tool for identifying some of the most common native grasses in temperate Australia. The text describes 17 species in detail, covering general features as well as specific distinguishing features. Full-colour photographs...
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