Peepel, Farms and Technology

I was sad to hear that the sugar mill in Maryborough was to close.I can remember the soot falling in the backyard as a child in maryborough and seeing all the trucks driving to the mill with their loads of cane, and then returning...Read More

I harvested my first sugar cane today, only one stalk that was a bit under 6 foot long, I used a pair of garden shears to cut the base and will hope that it will grow another Ratoon from there. A friend and I...Read More

Start of my Doctorate I have officially started my Doctorate, as of yesterday (26 July 2016). It will take me about 3.5 to 4 years to do. My supervisory team is in place and we are ready to begin. My topic will be...Read More

We have sadly decided that we will move our flock of ducks onto a breeding farm. This recent wet weather has made it hard for the yard to handle this number of ducks, and we were having to do a lot of supplemental feeding....Read More

On Tuesday (19 Jan 2016) morning I witnessed an incident of animal abuse that is still making me upset. To me having animals is not a right, and should be considered a privilege. Our neighbour has a small friendly dog, that often breaks out...Read More

I recently planted two varieties of sugar came that were given to me by a good friend. I have yet to determine the exact varieties, but will do that as they grow larger. One is a commercial variant used to make sugar, the...Read More

I have enjoyed doing my MBA, and have decided to continue with my study. I will be undertaking a Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture. This consists of a year of course work, and then two years on a Thesis. I do not have to...Read More