Organic Pastoral Resource Guide
	The design and content of this Resource Guide has been shaped by the experiences of practicing organic farmers. It has three main chapters: Soil, Animal Health and the Environment. These three chapters relate to the progression experienced by many who have converted to organic farming but it is not a recipe for organic farming. Rather it provides a range of options and ideas for you to choose from. Compiled by Barbara Gillatt and Louise Coats Illustrated by Fred Robertson Publisher: Soil and Health Association of NZ Inc. and Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association in NZ Inc. © Soil and Health Association of NZ Inc. and Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association in NZ Inc. ISBN: 0-476-00124-2 Year: 2003 Pages: 88 Contents: 1. Introduction 2. The Soil What is soil? - Introducing the soil microorganisms- The soil food web Some practical soil chemistry - A crash course in chemistry!- Soil test reports and interpretation - Trace elements or micronutrients Putting the theory into practice - Biodynamics - Composting - Compost tea - Brix % - Effluent as a fertiliser - Seaweed and fish fertilisers - Vermicast -Rock dust -Paramagnetic material Pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers, and the effects on soil Salt based fertilisers Tools of the trade 3. Animal Health Animal health and stock management General tools for animal health Specific Health Problems 4. The Environment Some thoughts on layout Moon and planets - Climate and weather Government and dairy regulations Pasture - Seeds sourcing and selection -Herbal ley mixtures -Kikuyu information - Cropping -Weeds and their management -Fallowing - Trees - Wetlands and waterways Reusing dairy effluent – some methods and tips - Breeding: dairy, beef and sheep - Breeding and livestock management - Comments from farmers and practitioners Conversion issues for livestock management Behaviour: cattle, deer and goats - Be nice to your cows - Quarantine paddocks -Minimise contamination To download this manual, click here. Questions or comments? Contact the Platform Coordinator Back to the Soil fertility and Plant Cultivation page Back to the Training Materials page
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