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Moving to the Country: Agriculture Blogs for New Farmers


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Moving to the Country: Agriculture Blogs for New Farmers

Welcome! My name is Sarah, and I am a farmer. Ten years ago, I couldn't have imagined making that statement, but, wow, things changed quickly. I met my husband five years ago. We fell in love at first sight, and right away, we started talking about moving to the country. He was a graphic designer, and I worked as a writer, so as long as we had internet connection, we could keep our day jobs and also start a farm. Within two years, he was able to quit his job and focus exclusively on on the farm, and I pulled back from writing as well. The experience has been amazing. I decided to start a blog for others who are thinking about diving into the world of farming, and I hope you like it. Cheers! Sarah.

Different Types Of Wheat For Australian Farmers

If you're a farmer looking to diversify your crop, it pays to know the different types of wheat available. In Australia, there are three main varieties of wheat, each with its own characteristics. Here is information about each one to help you decide which type is best suited to your farm. Federation Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) This is a common type of wheat grown in Australia. It is an all-purpose variety that is grown for both livestock feed and human consumption. Read More 

Why You Should Find an Agricultural Lime Supplier if You’re Planting Crops

If you are involved in the agricultural industry and are going to be growing crops soon, then you might be doing everything that you can to prepare. If you still haven't found an agricultural lime supplier, then now is the time to start looking for one. You'll probably find that one of these suppliers can really help you out with growing crops for these reasons. It Can Help You Grow Better Crops Read More 

How to Feed Calcium Shell Grit to Your Chickens

Shell grit gives chickens a natural source of calcium. This helps them lay higher-quality eggs more easily; they also get a useful top-up of calcium to keep them healthy. If you've never given your flock this kind of supplement before, then you might not be sure how to do it. The following tips will help you get started. Let Your Chickens Dose Themselves Some chickens need a calcium supplement; others don't. Read More 

2 mistakes that could lead to your farm equipment making your livestock sick

There are some mistakes that could potentially result in your farm equipment making your livestock sick. Here are a couple of examples of these mistakes.  1. Putting your molasses tanks in or near the fields where your animals graze It makes sense to put the molasses tanks in which you store the molasses that your livestock eats in a place which is not too far away from where these animals spend most of their time. Read More 

When Are Government Approvals Required For The Development Of Agricultural Land?

Commercial agriculture is among the most rewarding economic activities that one can engage in. There is an ever-increasing demand for agricultural food items occasioned by an ever-increasing population. Developing land for agricultural use requires a prospective farmer to get a number of government approvals before he or she can undertake certain development-related activities on a piece of land. This article discusses two activities for which government approval is necessary when developing land for agricultural use. Read More