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	ORGANIC FRUIT PRODUCTION & VITICULTURE Stella Cubison A really comprehensive book on organic fruit growing – written primarily for British commercial growers, though home fruit growers may find it useful too. It contains masses of information including up-to-date lists of available rootstocks and varieties suitable for organic growing and the all-important pest and disease control. 368pp OFP £25.00 add to cart

	ORGANIC POULTRY Katie Thear This unique book provides an excellent coverage of what is involved in managing organic poultry, including laying and table chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowl. It includes research findings on the best way to cater for the innate needs of poultry and aims to clarify a situation where there is considerable confusion about organic standards. Essential reading for anyone selling birds for the table. 120pp OP1 £12.95 add to cart

	ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION Editors Gareth Davies & Margi Lannartsson Essential reading for those growing, or considering growing, organic vegetables as well as growers considering changing to organic production. Covers all aspects of production in temperate regions from crop choice to pest and disease management, crop rotation to storage. Produced in association with HDRA this is the definitive guide to growing organically. 350pp OVP £19.95 add to cart

	PRACTICAL BEEKEEPING Clive de Bruyn A comprehensive handbook for beekeeping that includes: the natural history of bees and their environment, hives and other equipment, and colony management, including pests, diseases and cropping. Hardback. 290pp PBK £24.95 add to cart

	PRACTICAL PIGKEEPING Paul Smith A detailed manual that is written for small and larger scale (intensive) pigkeeping. Covers getting started for beginners, breeding, raising piglets, nutrition, health and diseases, and marketing products. Packed with facts and technical information. Hardback. 210pp PPK £18.99 add to cart

	THE RIGHT WAY TO KEEP CHICKENS Virginia Shirt From the very first steps of making a coop and choosing your chickens, to feeding and rearing, health and diseases. If you’re thinking of harvesting your own eggs this will tell you what you need to know. 128pp RWK £7.99 add to cart

	THE SCYTHE BOOK David Tresemer A charming and absorbing read, presenting years of the author’s research and practical experience. Full of tips, tricks and techniques for using and maintaining your scythe. Essential reading for anyone serious about scything. 208pp SB1 £12.95 add to cart

	THE SECRET LIFE OF COWS Rosamund Young This really is a riveting and unique insight into understanding the nature and behaviour of the cow. Rosamund Young recounts her experiences of working with her family farm’s herd in Worcestershire and the results of having cows, hens, sheep and pigs that all roam free. Arguing for compassion in farming and an adherence to a more organic, sustainable coexistence with animals, this book offers an entirely alternative perspective on how we interact with livestock. 120pp SLCP £7.99 add to cart

	THE SMALLHOLDERS MANUAL Katie Thear A practical handbook for the small farmer in the 21st century, this is the essential reference book for anyone working on a smallholding, either to reduce living costs by producing food at home, or to earn a supplementary income through the sale of produce. Describes the practical requirements in terms of house, land, boundaries, buildings, tools and machinery, before moving on to the techniques of small scale agriculture. Highly recommended! Hardback. 240pp TSM £25.00 add to cart

	SMALL SCALE AQUACULTURE The Hobbyist's Guide To Growing Fish In Greenhouses, Recirculation Systems, Cages and Flowing Water Steven D van Gorder Learn about ecologically sound systems designed for low energy and limited water use; how to grow trout all the year round in spring water; warm water tilapia or coolwater perch in your pond; as well as maintenance of water quality, constucting cages, feeding etc. 190pp SSA1 £19.95 add to cart

	SMALL SCALE GRAIN RAISING An Organic Guide To Growing, Processing & Using Nutritious Whole Grains For Home Gardeners & Local Farmer Gene Logsdon This book aims to set the common perception that a great deal of space is a necessity for grain raising straight, by laying out exactly how much land you need to raise a reasonable quantity of various grains, and the benefits of doing so. Sowing rates, harvest estimates, potential problems, harvesting and storage. 256pp SSGR £24.95 add to cart

	STONE AGE FARMING Eco-Agriculture In The 21st Century Alanna Moore A unique book that draws together dowsing, radionics, earth'acupuncture' and homoeopathy with permaculture and biodynamic agriculture under the premise that the earth is a body and has both physical and energetic properties. The author descibes ways of working with them that can stimulate the capacity to heal degraded soils and increase fertility and yields. 214pp SAF £12.99 add to cart

	SURVIVING AND THRIVING ON THE LAND How To Use Your Time and Energy To Run A Successful Smallholding Rebecca Laughton Highly recommended by Patrick Whitefield, this is an invaluable and inspiring guide. Drawing from her own experience and that of 28 other smallholdings that she has visited, the author analyses the work of contemporary smallholdings. She covers questions such as how do you balance leisure and work on a smallholding? How do you cope with children whilst working on the land? What makes a successful land-based community? What happens when you get old? 320pp SAT £12.95 add to cart

	THE URBAN FARMERS HANDBOOK Paul Peacock The ideal read for anyone wanting to be self-sufficient without moving to the countryside. Practical advice on keeping cows, pigs, bees, sheep, goats and chickens without upsetting the neighbours. Gives guidance on animal husbandry, allotments and making the most of your produce and livestock to ensure that you not only benefit form home-grown, fresh produce but improve the quality of your life. 244pp UFH £14.99 add to cart

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