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More farmers are opting for joint ventures in an attempt to become more efficient and reduce costs. Which one would you prefer between contract farming, share farming, or pooling of labor and machinery? I would settle for the last option because it gives the farmer more independence!

There is a misconception that soil loses fertility just by the growing of crops. However, factors like improper irrigation and depletion of necessary inorganic salts can degrade soil quality. With good internal drainage, there will be sufficient aeration leading to optimal root growth.

I had my fears before venturing into poultry farming. I wasn't sure about the number of birds to start with, and whether the space I had was sufficient. It took me a while to build that confidence.

How easy is it to find mentors considering that farming is an involving venture? The diverse set of skills that farmers need requires mentorship and advice. How else can we learn the ropes?

Are you a hobby farmer, or do you farm for profit? For most farmers, this forms the starting point and forms the basis of a farming strategy. It is easier for someone who grew up on a farm to start a farming business. How about those who are new to farming; where do they start?

The issues that the various food policies are supposed to affect are usually legit. They may include decreasing erosion, limiting the emission of greenhouse gases, and so on. However, I think what lacks is regulation. Should farmers be given incentives to implement conservation programs?

Did you know that Brazil produces 700 million tons of sugar cane? Corn from the United States follows closely at about 300 million tons. On the other hand, most of the world's vegetables, sugar, corn, rice, sugar cane, and wheat originate from China.

How do you handle corn residue after harvest? Leaving the stalks upright can help catch snowfall, but they can hinder farm implements in the spring when planting or fertilizing. In previous instances, I have either baled the residue for bedding or grazed cattle on it.