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Have you ever dreamed of picking fresh, home-grown veggies right from your backyard or balcony? Growing your own produce is not only a rewarding experience, but it also comes with a range of benefits—from improving your health to saving money. Even better, your surplus harvest can become an opportunity to trade or sell on The Farmers Lot...

Spring is here, how to start a behive Wild bee harvesting in Australia is a delicate and responsible task that contributes significantly to the preservation of our environment and the promotion of biodiversity. This guide aims to provide essential information and best practices for safely and sustainably harvesting wild...

As winter sets in, South Australian gardeners can look forward to planting a variety of vegetables that thrive in cooler and wetter conditions. June is the perfect time to get your winter garden started, ensuring a bountiful harvest in the coming months. Here’s a guide to what you can plant in South Australia in June. Leafy Greens 1. Lettuce...

We are marketplace, much like a traditional farmers market this means lots of farmers running their own stall selling their produce. Farmers can sign up for a free 3 month trial (no plan fees for 3 months). Opening a shop is as easy as adding products, which is as simple as adding a picture, product description and price. We look after the hosting,...

ChatGPT Plugin Development for farmers Farmers are innovative, Australian Farmers invented the stump jump plough and barbed wire, farmers develop solutions with limited resources just out of necessity. Artifical Intelegence tools is not something farmers should ignore, and ChatGPT is perhaps the best known and most accessable AI tool available. A...

Livestock sold on the Farmers Lot is intended for primary production. Whilst laws vary from state to state in most states keeping more than 50 chickens is a commericial quantity and will require planning permission and a Property Identificiation Code. The keeping of chickens, whether for commercial or domestic purposes, is governed by various laws and...

What is Farm Household Allowance? The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) is an Australian government program designed to provide financial assistance to farmers and their families who are experiencing financial hardship. It's aimed at helping eligible farmers meet their basic household needs and cover essential expenses.  If...

Your Guide to "The Farmer's Lot", Australia Online Farmers Market Food is a necessity, but where we choose to source it can make a big difference in our health, our communities, and our planet. Enter The Farmer's Lot, an innovative online farmers market where you can buy fresh produce, livestock, eggs, and meat right from the comfort of your own...

Goat farming in Australia is a growing market. There are a number of commercial breeds, such as Boer, Australian Cashmere, Anglo-Nubian, Saanen, and Toggenburg goats. Each breed has its advantages and disadvantages depending on their purpose and adaptability.  The demand for goat products in Australia has been growing, with goat meat, milk, dairy...

Highland cattle, also known as "Highlanders," or "Coo's" are a unique and hardy breed of cattle that have been around for centuries. Here's a about Highlanders: Where did they come from?  Highland cattle are originally from Scotland, where they have been roaming the rugged hills and moors for hundreds of years. They have been specifically...

I love mushrooms and whilst the conditions are important, once you have the right environment they don't require as much care as a lot of other vegetables. Before we get into how to grow mushrooms I should say that you must know what you are growing, whilst it is possible to collect spores from mushrooms in the field (see below) Many mushrooms...

In Australia owners of certain livestock, horses and poultry are required to have a Property Identification Code (PIC) for their land. The PIC is a unique identifier that is assigned to a specific property and is used to identify the land and livestock that is or has been kept there.  A PIC may apply to a single parcel of land or multiple titles...

Introduction Owning chickens, for fun or profit can be very rewarding. Chickens will consume scraps, provide fertilizer and give you a ready source of eggs. If you love your chickens they will love you back. But none of this comes without a little effort. You need of course to keep the fed, sheltered and healthy, there are some health things to look...

Becoming a pig farmer can be a fun and rewarding experience, and it's a great way to learn about where your food comes from and how it's raised.  Some reasons you might want to be a pig farmer: Pigs are fun animals to take care of and watch grow. As a pig farmer, you'll learn about how pigs are raised and how to care for them. Pig farming...

Sheep farming in Australia has a rich history that spans over 200 years. It all began in 1788 when the First Fleet of convicts arrived in Sydney, bringing with them a small flock of sheep. These sheep were used primarily for food and clothing, but their numbers quickly grew as more ships arrived with more sheep on board. In the early days of sheep...

Starting an organic vegetable garden in Australia can be a rewarding and sustainable way to grow your own fresh produce. However, before you begin, it is important to understand the requirements and tips for success. First, it is essential to choose the right location for your garden. Look for a spot that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight a day and...

A worm farm is a system that utilizes worms to break down organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called vermicompost. Here's everything you need to know about worm farms:

Sky-rocketing fruit and veggie prices and technology combine to make it one of the best times to turn your gardeing skills into a money making opportunity, here's why. A substantial part of the cost of fruit and veggies at the local shops is the transport and admin costs (including check-out staff), particularly when there is a wholesalers in the...

The Farmers Lot is required to report on business that earn over $12,000 a year. Please ensure your details with us are current, if you need help then please message us from your vendor panel. Updating ASIC with your business and personal details If you are a sole trader or in a partnership t ASIC Connect  is the place to renew your...

The transport and processing of livestock is regulated throughout Australia, as is the transport and sale of fresh meat. The provisions are pretty much aligned from state to state, but ultimately each state has it's own rules. Here we aim to give you a brief overview as a starting point for your research. Property Identification Code A PIC is...

If you have a few acre or more of spare land you can considering renting it out to horse owners and farmers. Alternatively if you are ready to raise livestock and you don't have land then agisting on someone elses land might be for you. Our agistment category is the place for stables for livestock.  Here is something to think about!...