Abraham

The Tropical Homesteading Podcast

A practical, no-nonsense podcast about tropical homesteading, self-reliance, and living off the land in Australia’s far north. Hosted by a field service engineer turned homesteader, this show focuses on real food production, small-scale farming, butchery, gardening, hunting, fishing, goats, backyard poultry, sustainability, and practical skills that build independence.

No theory. No fluff. Just straight, real-world advice for people who want to grow more of their own food, raise animals, build functional systems, and make their homestead pay for itself.

Each episode covers hands-on projects, tropical crops that actually grow, problem-solving, DIY builds, and lessons learned along the way — with an honest look at what works, what doesn’t, and why self-reliance matters.

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26 November 2025

Foraging as a homesteading skill

A quick look at foraging in North Queensland and the useful things you can find outside your own fence line. From coconuts and lilly pilly in town to wild greens, mushrooms, and other overlooked foods, this episode explores how foraging fits into practical self-reliance and making the most of what’s already around you.

08 November 2025

My top 10 "Hero Plants" on a tropical homestead.

In this episode, we talk about the Top 10 Hero Plants every tropical homesteader should be growing. We break down why each plant matters, what part you can eat, how to grow it, and how it fits into a real self-reliance food system in Australia’s far north.Whether you’re just starting a tropical garden or trying to make your homestead more productive, these plants give the best return for the...