Everyone involved in the world of machinery will need to buy replacement parts at some point. Be it construction equipment, diesel engines, diesel-electric locomotives, mining equipment, industrial gas turbines, or natural gas engines, things wear out and need to be replaced! So, what happens when you require spare parts, what are you supposed to do then?

If you own a farm or live on a homestead, you can increase your functionality and even generate revenue by making use of spare farmland. You don’t need a whole field or acres of empty space to start maximizing its potential either. Often, small pockets of land can be put to great use. For inspiration, take a look at these five ways to make use of spare farmland.

Immersing yourself in the outdoors life might mean shifting your career and becoming a bona fide smallholder. The emergence of Covid-19 has made many people question their motivations, desires and working lives. Some people have now chosen to shun their typical nine to five desk job for a life that is more fulfilling. Purchasing a smallholding that you can make money from is no easy task. Farming is competitive, tricky to master, and even more difficult to make a living from. However, if you want to give the smallholder’s life a go, read on to discover if you have what it takes.

Businesses, organizations and households all over the world are taking steps to embrace greener living. If you run a farm, there are several advantages to going green. In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits and offer tips to help you do your bit for the planet.

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.

Sadly, farm theft is on the increase so whether you own a small farm or homestead or a large farm or ranch, you will want to make security a top priority. The best practices below are for anyone, so whether you are an experienced farmer or beginning your farming journey, these are for you.

Keeping a farm is a big feat; you have to be dedicated and committed to the cause, and there seems to be less and less interest and information out there for people who haven’t inherited their farm space or are only just getting into the industry.

A sustainable farm is one that produces food and crops in a way that preserves the local ecosystem. This is so important because without taking a sustainable approach, we run the very real risk of stripping the Earth of its resources and making it almost impossible for the next generation to be able to provide for their needs.

However, making your farm completely sustainable can be a challenge, especially if you were not originally set up that way. However, there are always actions you can take to improve sustainability. Keep reading to find out what they are.

If you have a farm, then you will know how important it is to ensure that your grassland is well maintained. It doesn’t matter whether you plan on raising livestock or whether you just want to keep your fields healthy and well maintained for future use, because there has never been a better time for you to really make a positive change.

It’s no secret that the Coronavirus pandemic has affected many industries in different parts of the globe. Due to lockdowns and social distancing in place, the usual routines and day to day living have been disrupted. Face to face interaction is discouraged, and any official transaction should be done at a distance

While the travel and tourism industries bear the major brunt of the pandemic, most people tend to forget that the food and agricultural business is greatly affected too. In fact, agriculture is one of the most affected industries. It affected not just the production of goods, but also the agriculture recruiting, logistics, and manpower as well. For a better understanding, here’s how the global pandemic affected agriculture recruiting.

For most people who are into it, running a farm is generally quite a joy. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it is always easy, and there are many challenges that are going to crop up for even the most experienced farmers in the world. But there are a lot of things that you can always focus on if you want to make farming as easy as possible, and it’s good to know about as many of them as possible. In this post, we’ll take a look at a few key ways to make farming easier on you day after day.

So, you've decided that you want to be a farmer? There are not enough people out there who want to go down this route, so making this decision is a positive one for the world as much as it is for you! The thing is, farming isn't all cute lambs and fields of green: it's hard work and before you decide to jump in with both feet, you need to know as much as possible about the job.

In the Philippines, the Aquino administration rolled out the K to 12 education program, which aims to make other graduates of senior high school immediately employable or better prepared for college. Some senior high completers (those who take the TVL strand) are given a National Certificate (NC) valid for five years by the country's Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). These completers can use their NCs to seek employment in industries related to their skills should they opt not to pursue college.