A comprehensive guide to farm skills. Includes rope knots, wire knots, the basics of electric and conventional fencing, calibrating farm machinery, inoculating and lime pelleting legume seeds, estimating pasture yields, planting trees, soil testing and farm safety. Simple to follow with plenty of diagrams and photos. 128 full colour A4 pages.

Index
General Safety Precautions
Rope Knots
The Clove Hitch
The Bowline Knot
The Hay Knot
The Quick-release Knot No 1
The Quick-release Knot No 2
The Sheet Bend Knot
The Eye Splice
The Crown Knot
The Back Splice
Animal halter
Rope Headstall
Fencing
Clearing and Sighting the Fence Line
Erecting Fence Posts
Hanging a Gate
Running Out and Tying Off Wires
Constructing a Horizontal End Assembly
Building a Conventional Fence Step-by-Step
Safety Precautions for Electric Fencing
Wire Joining for Electric Fences
Earthing an Electric Fence
Temporary Electric Fences
Testing the Electric Fence
Building an Electric Fence Step-by-Step
Pastures
Inoculating and Lime Pelleting Legume Seed
Seed Drill Calibration
Boom Spray Calibration
Estimating Pasture Yields
Trees
Planting Trees
Direct Seeding Trees and Shrubs
Soil
Determining Soil Texture
Preventing Soil Structure Damage
Testing Soil Structural Stability
Measure Soil Acidity
Taking Soil Samples
Soil Infiltration
Safe Work Method Statements