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Waterer for rotational grazing

Easy to move, low cost watering system that reduces issues associated with fixed watering locations.

Portable Chainsaw Holder- for field work

Portable Chainsaw Holder for in the field. This platform keeps your saw from moving around while you sharpen it. For directions, copy and paste this- http://farmhack.org/sites/default/files/forum/Portable%20Chainsaw%20Holder%20Directions.pdf

Agbuntu

Agbuntu is a linux respin with applications preloaded for farmers.

Ndicea Nitrogen Management

I nicked it from the Louis Bolck Institue. I tried to find the copy right rules, but couldn't, so I expect an open source program to be open source. http://www.ndicea.nl/index.php It might be usefull for some of you guys, or maybe some digital wizard who want's to write some more coding in order for it to be even more usefull (eg more application with this one program)

Chicken Coop Sensor

This is a wireless, solar powered chicken coop sensor that measures ambient temperature and relative humidity inside of a chicken coop. It is made out of the internals of the soil/garden sensor that I posted here.

Aerial mapping rigs

These lightweight rigs hold small cameras (e.g., Canon PowerShots) for lofting by kites or balloons. Vertical photos can be taken at intervals as the rig is moved around a property and high resolution orthophotos can be made by stitching together multiple photos. Normal and/or near infrared photos can be taken, and plant health indices such as NDVI (normalized difference vegetation index) can be derived from the photos. Recent, high resolution aerial images can help in documenting land status, tracking changes, and making planning or management decisions. The rigs are designed to be 3D printed, and the 3D models are open source and available for free download on Thingiverse.

Water flow warning light

This small gadget uses the water flowing in a pipe or hose to generate electricity to light a small LED to warn that water is being used. We have had a few incidents of forgetting the tap on while it soaks the capillary matting and flooding the garden propagator. The light meant that one can see from a distance that water is flowing. Of course one can change the LED to a small flashing beacon, siren etc. The water generator generates 12v at 3.5w which powers the light. It is a small challenge to change the current to a suitable one for the LED. I managed to convert it using a small 3v voltage regulator and connecting it to a bicycle light. I would have liked it to flash but didn't manage it. I like this gadget because there is no need for sensors or sophisticated switches, it is the use of water which makes the warning light go on. I was also very happy to find these in-line electrical hydro generators. This is my first Farm Hack tool, so feel free to contact me if I am missing any information.

Portable Stock Trough

Convenient water tank trailer that holds 200Lt of water and 9Lt trough. Features: •Can hold up to 200Lt of stock drinking water •Industrial galvanised fittings to ensure strength and durability •No Flat Tyres, (so always ready to go when you are) •Can be towed into place by car, ATV, or Ride-on mower can provide drawings on how to make one if you wish other photos and video at link below http://www.commercialengineering.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=93

Short season walk in cooler for tree seedling storage.

Under development: I'm building an ice house. I buy tree seedlings for resale and my own use. Stored in shade, seedlings can be kept for about 3 weeks. I hope to extend this to 10 weeks using a cold room. Version 1 is an insulated 10x10 shed (R12 fiberglass in walls and ceiling) In this shed, I'm putting 10 200 liter barrels of water (2/3 full) to freeze. Barrels are on blocks so the bottom will freeze faster. Water surface is covered with 3" of Styrofoam peanuts to slow down the top freezing I'm hoping this will prevent or reduce bulging, and that expansion will take place in the center of the top, much like an ice cube in the fridge. The tops of barrels are covered in 2" styrofoam plank. Boxes of seedlings are top of the styrofoam. A thermostat will run a fan to maintain the temperature at the seedlings between 0 and 2 C (32 to 35 F)

Movable pig feeders

A simple grain/slop feeder that withstands a fair amount of jostling and rooting in the pig pen, and can easily be moved when rotating pasture. Made from a plastic drum, three t-stakes, and simple hardware. Would work well for sheep or goats, etc., too.