Farming and Agriculture
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Farming and Agriculture

Hello, my name is David and I live on a small farm in central Austalia. I haven't always lived on a farm. For many years, I lived and worked in Brisbane and had a conventional life. However, when I turned 50, I realised that I needed to make a change so I decided to quit my job and move out to the countryside. I wasn't sure what to expect. I had some vague ideas of working the land and tending to crops. Thankfully, my neighbours were very supportive and taught me everything I needed to know. I decided to start this blog to help others.

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Farming and Agriculture

  • The Benefits of Performing Proper Pesticide Residue Tests on Processed Foods

    17 April 2023

    The use of pesticides is one of the things that have led to a lot of controversy in food production. Pesticides are useful to farmers because they help control weeds and other small parasites that reduce the quality of farm produce. However, remnants of chemical pesticides reduce the overall quality of the food harvested. Therefore, it is important to have measures in place to protect the environment and food consumers from the negative impact of these chemicals.

  • Key Benefits of Investing in Automated Irrigation Installation for Your Farm

    26 May 2022

    Crop farming can be a highly lucrative business. Nonetheless, one of the leading challenges that farmers in Australia face is water shortage. Hence, investing in an irrigation system is fundamental since this will accord your business benefits such as diversifying the crops your plan, safeguarding your farm from drought and other seasonal variabilities, enhancing the quality of the crops you harvest, and so much more. While manual irrigation systems were a staple in decades past, new-age farmers are realising the advantages of automated irrigation system installation.

  • Australian Almonds: A Guide

    13 August 2021

    Have you ever wondered how almonds ended up in Australia? Here's your chance to find out! Read on to find out about almonds and the Australian almond industry. The history of the almond tree Here follows a little history about this amazing tree: The almond originated in the Mediterranean and then spread throughout the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The tree made the journey to the New World as settlers moved to the Americas from Europe.

  • Main Considerations to Have When Deliberating On Tractors for Sale

    17 March 2019

    Purchasing a tractor, used or brand-new, is an intricate process. In general, there are two mistakes that farmers make. The first mistake is basing their purchase solely on their budget, which can result in you purchasing a cost-efficient tractor that will not meet all of your farm's needs. The second mistake that farmers make, especially ones who are buying a tractor for the first time ever, is purchasing a tractor with the same characteristics that they use to purchase a vehicle.

  • Factors to Consider When Choosing an Irrigation Sprinkler Control System for your Home Garden

    27 October 2017

    Home gardens are a standard feature in most households today. The trend can be attributed to the fact that people prefer to grow their vegetables rather than buy from grocery stores. However, with home gardens comes the need for efficient watering, which can be achieved by using irrigation sprinklers. Notably, the efficiency of an irrigation system depends on choosing the right control system. It is important to remember that before you settle on an irrigation system's control system, you should take into account factors that will determine the success of your project.