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Whether starting from scratch with a new garden or redeveloping an old one, The Complete New Zealand Gardener will guide you through the major decisions you will need to make, and help you create and look after your ultimate garden. This large, comprehensive, practical gardening book has been writted specifically for New Zealand conditions and includes detailed regional information so vital to successful gardening. The authors, Geoff Bryant and Eion Scarrow, have pooled their knowledge and years of experience to provide this conci... read more

Containing over 7,000 entries, this fully revised edition provides clear, up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of agricultural terms. Subjects covered include cultivation, machinery, livestock, crops, pesticides and herbicides, fertilizers, organic farming and veterinary science, as well as sales and commodities markets. Jargon-free definitions make this dictionary particularly suitable for students, new industry recruits and non-native English speakers.

A revision of two volumes. The update will combine the previous Books 3 and 4 into one volume and cover the requirements of the new Senior Agriculture syllabus for Years 11 and 12. The material has been fully updated to keep abreast of the changes that have occurred in modern agriculture.

Addresses the new Years 7-10 agricultural technology syllabus. Students develop an understanding of agriculture through study of interactions, management and sustainability within a broad range of plant and animal enterprises covered in the text. Provides teachers with the flexibility to develop programs to meet student needs.

This is the beginner's guide to starting your own vegetable patch however big or small. The basic section at the beginning of the book guides you through the things you need to think about including how you want to plan your vegetable garden, crop rotation, planting and sowing seeds, feeding and nurturing your plants, tools and equipment, avoiding pests and diseases and harvesting and storing. There is a vegetable directory that is helpfully divided into sections of vegetable groups such as roots and tubers, peas and beans and shoo... read more

Unlike many other countries, where advanced study of farm management is undertaken in preparation for a career off farm, either in downstream agribusiness or research, many students in New Zealand undertake advanced study in farm management to prepare them for the challenging task of managing a modern farm business. This textbook reflects this difference and is aimed at senior students of farm management who intend to become farm owners or managers or to join the profession that services the vibrant farming sector. This book applie... read more

This is an inspirational resource for anyone interested in growing their own healthy food while improving the health of their family and our own planet, Earth.

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A complete guide to the requirements for NCEA Horticulture Level 1 using targeted language, clear line drawings and photographs. Practical and NCEA oriented exercises are used throughout the book.

Popular and indispensable tool in the identification and management of weeds in New Zealand, now in its second edition. Colour photographs and simple text aid in identification. Plants are listed by both botanical and common names, and indexes enable easy searching. The usefulness and toxicity of plants are also addressed. This expanded edition contains many new and clearer photographs and several species which didn't feature in the first edition, including all the woody ferns and some additional trees, such as Lodgepole pine (P... read more

This book is supplied ex the UK to order please note a 6 -8 week delay may be a factor.

"Introduction to Agricultural Accounting" offers an approach for compiling and analyzing accounting information specific to agricultural operations. Unlike typical accounting books, this text addresses the issues and situations unique to the agricultural industry, and offers relevant examples of accounting applied to agricultural operations. This book also addresses the accounting procedures offered that are built on current practic... read more

Emjoying a relaxed rural lifestyle on a smallfarm is the dream of many New Zealanders. But running a few sheep and goats on even a modest block can be anything but relaxing if you don't have the farming know-how or experience, and don't recognise the many problems that cn occur with livestock and plants. This book has all the answers. Specifically written for New Zealand conditions, it is filled with practical advice on everything smallfarmers need to know to make their dream a successful reality: How to manage and care for livest... read more

Gardeners throughout New Zealand know that for clear, reliable information, you can't go past the industry icon book.

A guide that introduces you to the fundamentals of horticulture, whether you are taking an RHS course, are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener. It explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, turf and ornamental planting in the outdoors and in protected culture.

One of New Zealand's best-selling identification guides. Identify New Zealand native trees by their leaves. Find a typical leaf from a common native tree and use Andrew Crowe's unique method to accurately identify the tree itself. The book contains colour photographs of leaves, illustrations that show tree shape and height, tree distribution graphics and checklists to match leaves, flowers, fruit and trunk. Discover the known uses of each tree, from food and medicine to dyes and timber, and how to grow each tree in your o... read more