When you feel as if your life isn’t really on track, one of the things that can often be a huge indicator for this is how you’re living. If you’re someone that perhaps lives in a city, or is always on the go, then it could be that you need to just slow down and move out to the country. And yes, that can sound like a cloche, but it’s what people tend to do for a reason. Because the air is cleaner and the environment is definitely a lot more peaceful. And if you really want a quality of life that you love, then it could be that starting up a farm life might be perfect for you. But, before you start to dream about this, you might want to be sure that you’re ready.

When you consider how machine intensive farming is nowadays, you see why it is so important to purchase each and every piece of machinery with care. After all, one bad purchase could be seriously detrimental to the success of your farm. This post is here to ensure you make the right decision – no matter whether you are buying a diet feeder, a dual spreader, a tractor, or any other type of farm machinery. So, keep on reading to discover the main factors you must bear in mind when making any machine purchase.

When you have a garden with a lot of space, it’s definitely not a bad thing, but you can sometimes end up feeling like you just have all this space and don’t really know what to do with it. Of course, things like plants and vegetable gardens are great things to add, but truly you can only have so many of them, and they do require a good bit of upkeep as well, which is something you may not have lots of time for.

When it comes to modern farming, sustainability can be quite complex. There’s a lot to unpack, including the fact that a sustainable farm should be a profitable business that contributes to a robust economy. Social and environmental aspects must also be seriously inspected to ensure a farm is being as sustainable as possible.

Running a successful farm in the long-term is no easy feat. There’s a lot of competition in the agricultural sector, but a farm also runs on a very fickle business model. You rely on the earth and ideal weather conditions for the success of your crop. Your products aren’t mass-produced in a manmade factory. There’s always an element of risk, but you can allow for that. The following pieces of advice should prove very useful towards ensuring your farm’s long-term viability.

The farm-to-table movement is more than a passing fad. People have a fundamental desire to know where their food is coming from, and they'll often choose restaurants with a close affiliation with local farmers. In doing so, they know their fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products are fresh.

Generation Z are the ones who want to change the world. Naturally geared towards equality, making a change and having a voice, many of today's children are already dreaming about making an impact. A generation with a social conscience, they have seen how people can come together and make change happen. Born into times of global conflict and uncertainty, they dream of quietly better days. Many of them will be thinking of careers in social enterprise, policy or charitable organisations as a route to make it happen. Still others will dream of entrepreneurship - working hard to make something for themselves. But how many have considered agriculture as a career path which would allow them to do all these things.

In the present day there is an enormous amount of agricultural machinery available. Virtually every task on your farm can be completed with the aid of a machine. Nevertheless, it would be extremely expensive and unfeasible to purchase every single type of farm machinery. Instead, you need to determine what is going to be beneficial to your farm specifically.

Owning a farm and living off the land is a dream that many people have had at one point or another. But few people make that dream a reality. The truth is that running a farm is about more than planting a few seeds or looking after some pigs. It’s a complex business model. Arguably, running a business in the agricultural industry is harder than running a business in many corporate industries. You are completely responsible for your own products and services. There’s no middle man - you’re self-sufficient. So, where do you get started? Here’s some farming advice for total beginners.

Just like any other business, there are things you need to invest in when it comes to your farm. These investments are important not just for securing a stable profit but also for potential expansion later on.

Among the most important things needed in a farm business is heavy equipment including heavy equipment maintenance. You can’t run a decent farm smoothly without these. So, here’s a list of heavy equipment you should invest for your farm.

You may have a farm and you may be doing brilliantly growing your own vegetables and fruit, but livestock is where the most profit can be found. Choosing your livestock, however, can be difficult because you need to understand the requirements of each animal so that you can keep them as safe and as happy as possible.

Like most things, farming used to be incredibly difficult until modern technology made things easier for us. Farmers used to do everything manually, breaking their backs the whole day to get their jobs done. Now, thanks to farming machinery, our farmers don’t have to suffer so much anymore. If you are a farm owner, here are some pieces of heavy equipment you can invest in for your farm.

Finding the right fertilizer might require you to think outside the bag. With all the products available today, it can prove frustrating to find the best for your budget and operation, but with some testing and research, you can make an informed decision moving forward. It starts with an overview of your options.

We'll detail three commercial fertilizers and two organic alternatives for your fields. Whether you choose diammonium phosphate or manure, you have solutions.