Can Your Farming Operations Be More Eco-Friendly?

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Farming is an important part of the food industry and is one that has been going for thousands of years with signs of such practices in ancient Egypt as well as other prehistoric societies. It has been an essential method to grow and provide food for a long time; and during this time it has evolved to suit the needs of its customers. 

As people begin to wake up to the dire conditions of our planet, the idea of sustainable farming becomes more and more important. You'll already be looking to farm in a sustainable manner, sure, but what other changes can you make?

Today we are going to take a look at some of the simple ways to bring sustainability to your farming practices and to be as eco-friendly as you possibly can. 

Make your own fertiliser 

Fertiliser is the lifeblood of our plants and it is within fertiliser that essential nitrates and nitrites make it into our plants to maximise flavour and crop yield. It is important to rotate crops between plants, wild growth, and cattle for the reason of fertilising crops and bringing nutrients back into the soil. When considering fertiliser for your crops this year, why buy it when you can make it? You can create compost for fertilisation with a mixture or organic plant material as well as from the animals on your farm. It will ensure that you don’t spend unnecessary money on fertiliser and this natural fertilisation will be better for your farm. 

Consider solar panels 

Solar panels are a brilliant way to make your farming practices more sustainable because by providing your homestead and farm with its own electricity from the sun is better for the environment and saves you money. It is important for the planet to use renewable energy sources and this is one of the most powerful of all. You might even get paid by the government for having them installed so this is a win win! 

Invest in better lighting 

Lighting is so important for your home however a lot of older light fittings and bulbs are not energy efficient and use a lot of energy. Consider switching to Olympia Lighting to improve the efficiency of your lighting and lower your energy usage and bills. 

Cook and sell food scraps 

If you have wonky carrots or less than perfect vegetables in your crops it is imperative that you don’t throw these away. These foods can be a helpful source of income if you only use them in a savvy way. You can turn a lot of your off cuts into things like vegetable soup and ratatouille and sell these to shops in your local area or even on site. You can make money by not wasting food and it will be better for everyone. 

If you want to invest in a more sustainable way of farming this year you can use some of these tips to help you along the way. Look to the future and make your farming more eco-friendly this year.