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I take stock of what I do every other time, and it forms the basis of my annual assessment towards the end of the year. Doing this helps me evaluate whether a new venture is worth pursuing to the end!

You just spoke what went through my mind after reading this thread as I am yet to read about birds that don't co-exist together? Overall, I think it is necessary to be reasonable and have a practical mix of birds!

Healthy soil forms the basis of profitable and productive agricultural systems. There are many ways to achieve this, but what's important is having a workable crop and soil management system.

Most farming operations require energy, and unfortunately, the costs have been rising over time. What could be a viable solution so that these rising costs don't get passed on to the consumer?

I mix ground garlic, ginger, lemons, and honey, but I am glad to read about the other available options in this thread. The only way to discover something is to try it out, and so I will try using some turmeric next time.

Caring for livestock can be a difficult task when we skip the basics. Different animals could have varying requirements, yet there could be some needs that are common for all of them. These include ensuring that their shelter is dry and clean, providing nutritious feed, and ensuring a constant...

There are a few vegetable seeds that I have saved up from the garden in addition to some quality seeds that I purchased recently. How best can I store them in good condition for the long-term?

I think it makes a difference when a farmer is patient and knows where and when to get used machinery. It is easy to rush and purchase machinery that won't offer value.

I once rented a stone picker and found it very useful for landscaping. Its main advantage is that it prevents damage to other farm machineries like combines, mowers, and hay balers.

We won't always afford brand new machinery, and so most of us opt for second-hand machines that are usually easier to maintain. What are the pros and cons of going with either of these options?

Farming isn't easy, and farmers walk away for various reasons. If anything doesn't make economic sense, then it becomes necessary to try another venture. I would single this out as the most common cause of quitting!

I think that a farmer learns to be optimistic through experience. There is an aspect of optimism that makes us aware of various outcomes while working to prevent negative ones.

Success is a by-product of hard work, and it starts with knowing what you want and going for it. There is a sense of accomplishment involved. Happiness has to do with being grateful for what you attain. Does this imply that you can be happy without being successful?

Being at the right place at the same time helps, plus setting a limit to how much you're willing to spend. I remember a friend who was lucky to get an auction item at a much lesser value. It was about being at the right place at the right time and having no one to outbid them.

The thing with stink bugs is that they release a foul odor when disturbed. I would suggest finding a way to gather the bugs then dump the contents in a larger bag that you then seal tightly and wait for garbage day.

When starting a new venture, miscalculations do happen, and afterward, everything becomes a lesson. I also have never raised turkeys, but my choice would be the heritage breed because of the natural pace of growth.

Is full maintenance and service to your equipment before storing for the winter months enough to prevent corrosion and rust? How best can you ensure that there is no deterioration of equipment performance in the future?

Nothing comes close to them in terms of efficiency. However, milking machines require thorough cleaning before and post milking. In the absence of this, bacteria particles could gather in the tubes and contaminate the fresh milk. The cleaning steps are not complicated, after all.

I find myself in the same situation countless times, and it can be tiring when you have to go over someone else's work. At what point should you delegate? In my experience, this applies to the worker who works with minimal or nil supervision.

There is more urban-to-rural migration, understandably so, and even though it may not be permanent, more folks will prefer the countryside life until the effects of this pandemic have become bearable. Right now, I prefer to be in and out of the city in intervals.