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This Case Study shows, from a progressive owner/manager’s point of view, how a mixed farming system in southern NSW has developed in response to climate and soils, livestock and cropping patterns, personal goals, external influences, innovations, opportunities and limitations. The operation of the farm is considered in relation to, and the need for, production, sustainability, economic and social imperatives. Future goals and improvements are outlined.
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Soils which lack strong texture contrast, have massive or only weakly structured B horizons, and are not calcareous throughout. Australian Soil Classification http://www.clw.csiro.au/aclep/asc_re_on_line/ka/kandsols.htm
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Clay soils with shrink-swell properties that exhibit strong cracking when dry and at depth have slickensides and/or lenticular structural aggregates (ASC).
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An Australian tax concession to primary producers that allows them to deposit funds in a good year, tax free. They pay tax on these funds in the year they withdraw them.
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I thank Emeritus Professor Ted Wolfe for the opportunity to describe our farming system and the editors for their decision to include this case study in their book. Ted was responsible for Figs. 44.1 and 44.2. I am particularly grateful to Susan, my wife, for her personal support to me in terms of a willingness to discuss matters, her teamwork and her astute judgment.
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Ingold, D. (2011). Developments in a Mixed Farming System in Southern New South Wales, Australia. In: Tow, P., Cooper, I., Partridge, I., Birch, C. (eds) Rainfed Farming Systems. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9132-2_44
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