How To Start and Run a Holiday Cottage Business (2nd Edition)

How To Start and Run a Holiday Cottage Business (2nd Edition)
Author: Gillean Sangster
Publisher: How To Books
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2007-05-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1848036647

Many people dream of buying a house in the country or near the coast, with outbuildings that can be converted into holiday lets; or of taking over an existing holiday cottage business. Gillean Sangster did it. She moved to Scotland with her husband where they started their own successful holiday cottage business. In this book, she tells you how you can do it too.

How to Be a Farmer (UK Only)

How to Be a Farmer (UK Only)
Author: John Terry
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2021-09-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1913618137

The ultimate beginner’s guide, How to Be a Farmer is perfect for anyone interested in learning more before they commit to a farming lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in farming as a hobby or as a full-time business, this complete resource outlines everything you need to know – from obtaining land and insurance to farming regulations, keeping livestock, arable farming, haymaking, and so much more. Offering friendly and practical advice, How to Be a Farmer is the perfect starting point for anyone looking for information on this rewarding lifestyle!

Organic Vegetable Grower

Organic Vegetable Grower
Author: Phil Sumption
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2023-11-28
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 071984312X

The Organic Vegetable Grower is a practical guide for those growing, or wishing to grow, market and sell organic vegetables for a living. The book is rooted in organic principles and covers: •Getting on the land – gaining the skills and setting up •How to maximise diversity and productivity at a range of scales •A crop-by-crop guide to the basics of growing quality produce •Selling and marketing your produce •The human element - managing staff, complexity, and avoiding burnout Lavishly illustrated with over 250 colour photographs, The Organic Vegetable Grower highlights best practice within the industry with numerous case study examples. It focuses on agroecological and regenerative approaches that build soil health and biodiversity to grow quality vegetables for a growing market. Packed with the latest research, innovations, and grower knowledge, it will also be invaluable for advisers and students of organic farming.

Horse AgSkills

Horse AgSkills
Author: David Brouwer
Publisher: Agriculture NSW
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2014
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1742562086

Horse Agskills provides a basic guide to many of the skills used when handling, riding and caring for horses. The book contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-colour photographs. Some of the skills included are: - Daily care of horses - Lunging horses - Horse identification - Vaccinating and drenching - Hoof care Horse AgSkills is part of the AgSkills series: books that provide clear explanations about a wide range of practical tasks performed in farming. Industry personnel and departmental officers have been involved in compiling these Agskills. Find them in the iBooks Store.