Lifestyle File

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A Simple Headbail

Build your own simple headbail for safe and stress-free livestock handling. This easy DIY design is quiet, cost-effective, and ideal for lifestyle blocks.

Young tree maintenance during the Summer

Young trees need extra care during warm weather. Learn how to mulch, water, prune, weed, and stake trees properly to support healthy summer growth.

Finding and Diagnosing Leaks in Earth Dams

Leaking farm dams can be difficult to fix. Learn practical options for repairing earth dams, from rebuilding walls to using plastic liners, and get expert tips for long-term success.

How to do a soil test

Meta Description Soil testing helps lifestyle farmers make smart fertiliser decisions. Learn how to take a soil test, avoid common mistakes, and get more from your land.

Disposal of wastewater on small lifestyle blocks

Wastewater on lifestyle blocks must be safely managed on-site. Learn how septic systems work, how much water you use, and which effluent disposal options are right for rural living.