Edible Gardening and Farming
There is an enormous amount of information on this subject already online, so for now this page will mostly help people in Queensland or other tropical/subtropical climates get started with some selected links that they might find useful.
Emphasis here is on websites/organisations offering practical "how to" type information (versus political and social discussion). Nevertheless, be aware that regulations concerning what species, varieties or breeds can be grown/kept, what materials can be used and how, land management practices etc, will depend on your region and particular situation. Please check with relevant authorities if in doubt.
Australian Clubs and Associations
Some of these may have information on their websites. others, if you chose to join, may offer locallly relevant information via meetings, workshops, newsletters etc. If you live in Qld, see also the Events Diary because some groups may have events listed there OFA The Organic Federation of Australia
Edible Plants and Gardening (various)
Many of these site have extensive archives of information, so take the time to explore. As with any website, try the search facility (if one is provided) to look for a specific topic.
NewCROP tm Online Resource by Center for New Crops & Plant Products, Purdue University USA
ECHO An organisation helping people in developing countries overcome hunger. Lots of information on crops and techniques for difficult conditions at their website
Arid Lands Newsletter Office of Arid Land Studies, University of Arizona, USA. Explore the archives for articles on farming and gardening in arid lands around the world.
Vegetables
You may find some information about vegetables in the sites listed above. There's also extensive material about the most commercially important vegetable crops online (use your favourite search engine) as well as in books and magazines.
The websites of your own state/national department of agriculture and/or university extension service may have information of particular relevance to your region.
If you live in a hot climate, appropriate information about vegetable growing can be hard to find, especially if you have to live with watering restrictions as well. I'm collecting links etc about tropical vegetables, strategies for growing traditional western vegetables in the tropics and subtropics, and/or drought conditions here: Queensland Gardening Pages - Vegetables
Fruits and Nuts
As per vegetables, be sure to check the Plants and Gardening resources at the top of the page as well as the websites of your own state/national department of agriculture and/or university extension service.
More links about fruit and nuts of particular relevance to residents of hot climates here: Queensland Gardening Pages - Fruit and Nuts
If you live in temperate to climates, there's extensive information on fruit and nuts crops online via search engines plus books and magazines.
Other Plants
Tropical Palms Non-wood forest products 10, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Discusses uses of various palm products around the world
Soils (fertility, moisture, conservation)
Plantstress addressing plant stress and sustainable agriculture
SERG Soil Ecology and Restoration Group, San Diego State University, USA
Small "livestock"
The emphaisis here will be unusual or hard-to-find information because you're sure to find masses of information about chickens and other poultry via your favourite search engine. Also check the websites of your own state/national department of agriculture and/or university extension service for information relevant to your area.
Edible Insects, "more than you ever wanted to know about eating bugs" (Not an Australian site, but food for thought!)
Alternative Agriculture
Be sure to also check the websites of your own state/national department of agriculture and/or university extension service for relevant information
Organic farming Assorted articles plus "Organic News" newsletter. NSW Department of Primary Industries
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