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I remember reading about Japan developing insect-sized drones capable of pollination plants. According to the article, the robot pollinators would have animal hair on their backs then a special sticky gel would allow the picking up and releasing of pollen grains. Wouldn't this be costly for the...

How many cows do you have on the farm? Hand-milking is cost-effective when there a just a few cows. For instance, a farmer who milks 500 cows would require not less than ten people to milk by hand, and this would be time-consuming. A machine, on the other hand, can milk 30 liters out of a cow in...

Do you assign someone to keep track of raw materials and finished products in stock? Agricultural inventory is inclusive of pesticides, seeds, fuel, or fertilizers used in production. I have a part-time assistant that I have trained well, but I always go the extra mile to counter-check.

We could go for at least two months, excluding the perishables. As a result, we go shopping at least once a week. There was panic buying late last month, but it didn't go on for long.

Cucumber, tomatoes, spinach, and peppers are the crops that quickly come to mind. Should I make a choice based on what is easily consumable around my area? Tomatoes require a small amount of ground space, so they could be what I opt for after all.

Drinking unpasteurized milk is adventurous if you ask me. There are too many risks involved, especially now. Raw milk harbors dangerous microorganisms that pose health risks. Bacteria like Listeria, Salmonella, Campylobacter, among others, can cause food poisoning.

Much as I have mixed vinegar, table salt, and liquid dish detergent to kill weeds, this is not a method that suits a large farm. Would we say that crop rotation is a proven natural form of weed control?

I have successfully used elbow grease before alongside a squeegee or a microfiber towel. Automotive glass cleaners give good results despite being a bit costly. On the other hand, some people opt to use a home-made water and vinegar mixture or rub pure ammonia on the windshield.

The many fencing types out there can be overwhelming. Security and cost are the main factors that make a farmer settle on a particular method. Having said this, which is the fencing type that guarantees the most security?

I see a lot of people drinking raw milk, but this is not for me. I tried this once and did not like the taste. Though there is no harm in drinking straight from the source, pasteurizing your milk is the safest thing to do.

I have automatic updates enabled on my laptop, and so I don't have to worry about bugs and malware. Did you try to troubleshoot it before going for a new one? I have realized that, at times, upgrading the RAM could offer a lasting solution.

Wait, wasn't this version released in 1992? How long have you had this machine? Like most of you opine, a PC can give you at least five years of service, depending on how often it gets serviced.

Sheep and cattle have coexisted for a long time, even though data has shown that the grazing of these animals is not simple. Which other combination also works well?

I agree with continuing treatment until everything looks good. It is advisable to isolate the goat and treat early and aggressively. Also disinfect all equipment daily, as well as the area the goats spend a lot of time on.

Sometimes we may find some of the tools and machinery starting to build up a layer of oxidation. Which is the most effective method? I have previously used plain old white vinegar.

I stumbled upon an article that advanced the idea that annual warming wouldn't increase crop failure rates; decreases in interannual variation possibly could. Apart from soils and climate, what other factors contribute to crop failure, and what can reverse this worrying trend?

There is indeed conflicting information online, but the majority of people say that they haven't encountered any problems before. I think that using anti-seize on lug nuts will not cause them to loosen, over time.

I agree with @Henderson, and you can use Nalvasan in place of Betadine, where necessary. Also, apply topical antifungals for up to six weeks and also ensure to disinfect all equipment around that area daily. At times, the use of a systemic antibiotic like Penicillin G is necessary in case the...

I don't think there's any harm in doing this, only that it will take twice the time. Usually, charging a dead 12-volt battery using a 12-volt charge takes about 12 to 18 hours, but using a 6-volt charge could take 24 to 36 hours.

By upgrading, do you mean replacing it? I would say I do this every five years. There's no straight answer to this because it varies, depending on the type and specs of a laptop. If you regularly service it, it should give you service for a long time, without a need to replace.