What to Look for When Searching for a Pick-Up Hitch Monday, 12 December 2011 19:56 This article contains information for prospective buyers of pick-up hitches. It covers what they should ask of and require from potential suppliers. Read more...   GM Crop Debate - What About Feeding the World? Monday, 12 December 2011 15:09 There are lots of question marks when it comes to the science of seeds, that is to say the genetic manipulation of crops. The reality is this science is still in its infancy, although I dare say it's come along a lot further than most of the detractors realize or give it credit for. Those who criticize GM crops have a bit of science on their side as well. Read more...   Protecting Outdoor Pipes and Taps and Condensing Boilers From Freezing Friday, 09 December 2011 17:50 Farmers, smallholders and equestrians face untold difficulties during spells of very cold weather. Getting a constant supply of water to livestock and horses can be a real nightmare but there is a simple solution out there which will take the stress and hard work out of the equation. Read more...   The Solar Power Decision - Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Alternative Energy Saturday, 12 March 2011 17:37 Commercial and residential use of solar energy must be weighed with respect to the pros and cons on a separate basis. The solar power decision, where you weigh the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy, at some point must be made. Read more...   To Bee Or Not To Bee A Bee Farmer Monday, 12 December 2011 17:04 This is one of the facets of nature that fascinates a lot of people - the honeybee. This little fellow packs a punch with that stinger of his but without him our life would be miserable in that few plants would become pollinated - so the honeybee and beekeeping are extremely important to the balance of nature and to human health. This article is intended for the novice beekeeper as well as the experienced one because there is always something to know about bees, their lifestyle, beekeeping and honey. There is a two-fold reason behind beekeeping one, the product of honey of course and two, the pollination of plants which is highly esteemed by the farmer. So if you are looking into beekeeping for the first time or you are an old-timer you can gleaned some practical and useful information here because bees are a complex creature because of their habits and dispositions. We will break this information down into two areas - one for the beginner beekeeper and one for the experienced keeper. Read more...   Livestock for Sale - Beef Farming Industry In NZ Friday, 09 December 2011 19:54 Lying in the Pacific Ocean approximately 1,000 kilometres from Australia is located the most productive beef farming industry in the world... New Zealand. With a long history of providing world class dairy and agricultural products, the beef farming industry in NZ was the first to have no protection from imports from any part of the world. Read more...   Friesian Cows - Facts And Figures Friday, 09 December 2011 14:39 With the definitive origins of Friesian cows being undetermined, the traces of the breed have been tracked back to Jutland where herds of cows with the characteristic black and white colourations grazed the fields. These Friesians were imported into Holland in the 1700's to replace fallen stock that become victim of floods and disease. Read more...   A Toro Electric Snow Blower That Will Power Through Your Snow Clearing Jobs Wednesday, 15 December 2010 19:33 The Toro electric snow blower - the Power Curve 1800 - is an ideal solution when it comes to clearing your pathways, driveways and other hard outdoor areas when heavy snow occurs. This electric powered snow thrower has a lot of advantages over the heavier duty gas powered machines when it comes to ease of handling and maintenance. But it is best suited to areas where snow falls are not too intense and/or where the areas you need to clear are reasonably small. Read more...