Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Up a New Farm
Starting a new farm can be difficult, especially for someone who has little to no experience with farm establishment. Once you get the hang of it, getting into agriculture is really straightforward, but it will require a ton of preparation to truly get off the ground.
Managing Water Efficiently on Your Farm
Water usage should be balanced; avoid overusing or underusing it. You should be aware that each type of soil has a different capacity to hold water, and that how you utilize water can significantly impact the development of crops.
Tricks To Combatting Pests Safely And Successfully
Using pesticides is one of the most popular ways to control pests and the impact they may have on a farm. Pesticides are substances that either eliminate or control the population of pests. More than half of our crops would be lost to pests without the use of pesticides.
Managing The Soil Nutrients Effectively
There are various ways to manage the soil nutrient, and they can be based on the physical, chemical, and the organic matter aspects of the soil:
Tricks to Combatting and Managing Weed Safely and Successfully
There are also several tools that have been developed to make weeding simpler for farmers, one of which is the Farmwella-developed standing hoe.
Pre-planting, planting, and post-planting operations
This is an activity that must be done continuously because weed poses a serious threat to the plants, so it must always be avoided. Fortunately, weeding-related tools already exist. For instance, at Farmwella, we utilize specially developed equipment called a standing hoe, which, as its name suggests, can be used while standing and will allow you to weed well without straining your back.
How To Carry Out Plot Establishment On The Farm
f you have completed the land preparation procedure, the next stage is plot establishment, which is one of the processes of setting up the land for agricultural activities. Farmwella has practical actions to take when establishing the plot, so let’s dig right into the process.
What You Need to Know About Nursery Setup and Management
A nursery is a location where plants or seedlings are raised in preparation for field transplanting. The two main categories of nurseries are permanent nurseries and temporary nurseries. The permanent nursery is designed to produce a large number of seedlings over an extended period of time, and the temporary nursery is only set up for one planting season.
Land Preparation; Methods, Steps, and Factors to Consider
Land preparation is a necessary activity that cannot be avoided, thus if it is to be carried out, it must be done correctly and effectively. Farmwella continually hosts a bootcamp to train farmers on how to set up their farms, including land preparation. In this bootcamp, we will walk farmers through realistic and practical actions they can take to set up a profitable farm. To register and save your spot, visit:
https://farmwella.com/fsb/
How to Map out and Set up a Farm for Better Productivity
Farm mapping is one of the foundational things you want to do when it comes to setting up the farm. It is one method that enables farmers to greatly enhance the way they manage their farms.