Practical organics for New Zealand farmers / Trisha Fisk.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-250) and index.

Understanding (Soil ; Plants ; Animals) -- Experience : making it happen -- And beyond (Going official ; Marketing ; Conservation ; FAQs -- frequently asked questions).

Practical Organics is a down-to-earth, accessible guide to farming the organic way. It will be hugely useful to farmers and others who are setting up or converting and managing a farm using organic methods. It is written in three parts - understanding, experience and beyond. Topics include: the soil - minerals, soil tests, worms and microorganisms; the plants - photosynthesis, plant analysis, pasture species and weeds; the animals -- health, ruminants, horses etc; changing to organics -- liming, fencing, fertilising, management, weed management, animal medicine, stock handling, problems; going official - certification; marketing; conservation. There is also a useful quick reference section with frequently asked questions.