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Gamification improves farming efficiency
In recent years, the agricultural sector has faced numerous challenges, including labor shortages, declining productivity, and the need for sustainable practices. To address these issues, innovative solutions are being explored, and one such approach is the gamification of agricultural labor. By integrating game mechanics into farming activities, this method aims to enhance efficiency, engagement, and… Read more: Gamification improves farming efficiency
Rural silence and virtual games
The calm of rural landscapes offers an unparalleled escape from the bustling chaos of modern life. Yet, in an increasingly digital world, many find themselves drawn to the thrill of virtual games that transport players to fantastical realms or engaging challenges. Striking a balance between the serenity of nature and the excitement of virtual gaming… Read more: Rural silence and virtual games
Road Tripping
We are back after a week of road tripping around the Victorian Goldfields. It’s one of those things we had been meaning to do with the kids, and about four weeks before the winter break, I said to CB that we should just go. Work however, was just too busy for me to even consider planning anything,… Read more: Road Tripping
blossom + sprout
One of the best bits about blogging is that you get to know and meet all sorts of clever and creative people who you might never otherwise run into in the course of your life. Tucked away on our farm, there is not much chance to meet farmers and farmers wives from all over. People whose… Read more: blossom + sprout
A Crochet Globetrotter Blanket
I’ve finally finished the crochet blanket that I have been working on for the last few months. I’ve been sharing updates on Instagram from time to time, and a few weeks back I decided that I would enter it into the local show (which is on this weekend). Nothing like announcing a deadline to get yourself… Read more: A Crochet Globetrotter Blanket
My First Crochet Beanie
I’ve been working on a crochet blanket for a while now, but I’m waiting on another ball of wool to arrive from Bendigo Woolen Mills before I can finish it (I ran out half way through the border – of course). In the meantime, I’ve been meaning to have a go at a crochet beanie… Read more: My First Crochet Beanie
Around The Farm | Summer 2016
Well we are well and truly back into everyday life after the fun of the summer holidays. Over the break we managed to take the camera out and snap quite a few pics around the farm. After lots of warm weather the grass is looking brown and dusty, and whenever the sheep are driven past… Read more: Around The Farm | Summer 2016
The News In Brief
We’re back in the thick of school and work after the summer break. In some ways it seems as though we never stopped, but despite the busyness of the start of the year we are feeling refreshed. Over the summer we stopped to pick some wild plums growing on the sides of the road. They… Read more: The News In Brief
On living through drought…
Most years around this time, I would be writing about our harvest; about how the weather has turned and we can feel Autumn is on its way. Except that this year the weather hasn’t really turned. It’s still warm during the day, and although the nights are a little cooler, it still hasn’t rained much… Read more: On living through drought…
18 Summers
*steps up to the microphone tap tap tap… is this thing on??? Hello! Long time no blog. I’ve thought of at least a dozen things to blog about over the last however long, but none of them inspired me enough to actually open up ye olde computer and type something in. Life has been full with work and kids… Read more: 18 Summers