Ben Tan

We are all unique people with unique interests and ideas about the world. Thankfully, there are magazines and periodicals out there which can address our individuality too. Specialty magazines and periodicals offer readers the chance to learn about whatever subject they might be interested in – but targeted not to the general reader. This might include magazines about knitting or about tattooing.

It has been more than 25 years since I first stepped into Singapore, a place to be my future and my home, to prepare for my international marriage. As I recount my first impression on arrival in Singapore, I would advise young girls (and boys) who are preparing to marry overseas or are contemplating to stay long term and settle down overseas to expect negative first impression on arrival.

Plant culture aims to create the best growing conditions for crops. In order to achieve the best results farmers make small-scale changes to the growing conditions for plants.

Dealing with extended drought conditions can be a daunting affair. Not knowing when a drought will break not only tests farmers, the general community in towns and cities is also affected by subsequent water restrictions and higher food prices.

Buying a small farm is generally an emotive experience. However, general themes can be identified and several broad categories of hobby farmers can usually be observed in most regions.

The spring tyne cultivator has become a very handy implement on the farm. It is lightweight, easy to attach/remove from the tractor linkage points and easy to clean after use. It is designed for the control of light weed infestations and is not greatly impeded by rocks or stumps imbedded in the soil.