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  • Unravelling the World of Allergy Testing: A Guide for Australians

    Allergies are a common ailment affecting many Australians each year. They can range from mild nuisances, like a runny nose during spring, to severe, life-threatening conditions such as anaphylaxis. Understanding what triggers your allergies is crucial in managing symptoms and improving your quality of life. This is where allergy testing comes into play, offering a window into your immune system's responses. Skin Prick Testing Skin prick testing is one of the most common allergy tests.

  • Two Reasons Why Restaurant Owners In Australia Should Use Locally-Grown Australian Almonds

    Here are two reasons why restaurant owners in Australia should buy almonds produced by local Australian farms. To ensure the almonds are fresh and high-quality One important reason why Australian-based restaurant owners should take this advice is that it's the best way to ensure the almonds they buy are fresh and of high quality. When almonds are transported from farms in different countries, the chances of their flavour, texture and general condition deteriorating will be higher than if they're transported from an Australian farm that is a short distance from the location they're being delivered to.

  • Lice Treatment for Sheep: A Comprehensive Guide

    If you own sheep, it's important to be aware of the threat of lice. Lice are tiny parasites that consume the blood of their host, and they can cause a great deal of discomfort to sheep. In addition, lice can lead to anaemia and even death in severe cases. Thankfully, many effective lice treatments are available that can help get rid of these pesky parasites. Types of lice There are two main types of lice that affect sheep — body lice and chewing lice.

  • Two Tips for New Farmers Who Need To Purchase Agricultural Lime

    If, after testing your farm's soil, you've found that its acidity levels are too high and you need to use lime to make the soil more alkaline, here are some tips you should follow. Seek advice from your agricultural lime supplier before deciding how much to purchase As a new farmer, you may not be very familiar with using agricultural lime. If this is the case, you should not simply guess how much lime you'll need and order it but should contact your local agricultural lime supplier.

  • Two Tips for New Farmers Who Are Planning to Buy a Tractor for the First Time

    If you're a new farmer and you need to buy your first tractor, here is some advice that you might find useful. Think about your farming activities and available storage space when deciding what size your new tractor should be When you start looking at the tractors for sale in your town or city or online, it's important to only consider buying ones that are the right size for your particular farm.

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    Farming Today, Farming Tomorrow

    Getting used to life on the farm isn't always easy. My name is Ben and last year, I decided to give up my life in the big city so I could relocate to the beautiful Australian Outback. It was a big move but one that I felt that I had to make. My new life living on a farm is super exciting but it can also be challenging. Thankfully, Jon who lives on the neighbouring farm has been giving me lots of help and advice. He had lived and worked on his farm for the past 25 years so he knows a thing or two!

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