Farming Tips
"If you ate today, thank a farmer"
- Farming is a respectable and profitable business like any other business, you just need to be SMART
- Any farming business you venture into, always plan, budget, keep records, do what you can, do it where the environment supports it, mind of the market, consider specializing, consult from others
- Any path we choose in life begins one step at a time. As we progress along the path, the steps we take merge, and we repeat those that take us forward while avoiding those that set us back.
- Seek the counsel of experienced farmers and hear what worked for them. Try and learn some mistakes ahead of time so that you can avoid them or gain insight into what you can expect from farming.
- If you’re planning to plant, harvest, and potentially sell a particular crop, which one is right for you? The type of land you’re farming, the climate, market demand, and sale potential of the crop, as well as your available budget, are all factors that should be taken into account.
- Pest and virus attacks can occur at any stage of crop planting. You’ll need to get familiar with the symptoms of an attack and arm yourself with both preventive measures and actions that can be taken in the event of an attack, such as pesticide use.
- If you’re planning on turning a profit, you’ll want to know which crops and livestock are succeeding in what areas and their conditions for doing so. Market research is an essential part of commercial farming