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Farming can be rewarding, but no single farmer will employ the same farming practices as the other. For instance, five different farms all growing the same mix of crops may not have similar profitability levels. I always include labor as an expense to know if the farm operations can survive...

HerdOne, according to the website, is simplified livestock management from anywhere. Its features allow tracking of new livestock from birth, keeping track of transactions, and having a historical view into animal offspring, among other things. There is a 30-day trial period for any new sign up.

If I want to venture into pig farming, which breeds should I consider? Someone suggested Berkshires that are known for reproductive efficiency, fast growth, meat flavor, and cleanliness. Also, who has experience with the Duroc breed?

Good point there, yet I've been wondering if there has been a rise in demand during the pandemic? Perhaps there was a rise in demand for some agricultural produce, but at times, price fluctuations occur, often outside our control.

When most restaurants and schools closed due to coronavirus, there was a milk surplus around where we stay. Some farmers didn't have an idea of what to do with the fresh lettuce usually supplied to restaurants. What happens when the supply chain gets disrupted, and there is nowhere to take the...

Do you agree that farming can be slow to grow as a business? Most of us start off hoping to make money within a short time, which may not always be the case. It is advisable to include a high-profit venture, which should pay for the initial investment within a short time. The profitable venture...

There are many advantages of a cover crop, including the reduction of soil loss through erosion, an increase of soil organic matter, and more moisture and nutrient holding capacity for plant growth. Which cover crops do you have in mind?

It is said to be the most abundant type of agriculture globally, commonly practiced in humid, tropical regions of the world. While intensive subsistence agriculture is highly dependent on animal power and is highly labor-intensive, how best can it be adapted with technology in mind?

The main idea behind intercropping emanates from the fact that different crops are least likely to share insects and disease-causing agents. You may want to check out the different types of intercropping before making a choice.

And over time, you got used to this routine, right? I think that most farmers get used to almost working round the clock, only taking breaks when necessary. For dairy farmers, do you get attached to animals to only wanting to leave them to people you trust?

I cannot imagine how you must have felt knowing that the recoil wasn't replaceable. Shockingly, this situation was beyond the manager, who believed that the item was under warranty! Did you eventually sell the mower?

What are some of the answers when asking farmers what they will be doing over the holidays? The truth is that farming never stops for holidays and most, if not all of us, work over this period.

I would love a picture too. Based on what @Petal to the Metal says, when is the appropriate time to grow them? Understandably, you tried your best to make these plants, and I believe that next time will be better!

There's never a 'right' time for a farmer to reflect, and I believe next year will be bigger and better. I am yet to take stock of what went wrong or right or fell below expectations, but at least trying my hand in chicken farming went well.

The soil, a primary resource for food production, is crucial for farming. How often do you perform soil analysis? I don't have a specific time, but this is something I do from time-to-time. What are some of the practices that can help to enhance soil performance?

We all probably understand the importance of properly maintaining our equipment; they become less likely to break down. I always make a list of what needs to be done and assign specific people to complete those tasks.

There are many pros and cons here, but you get higher value by purchasing new machinery and get to spend more. However, a farmer can still buy used machinery and get a good bargain.

The ever-growing world population growth keeps heaping pressure on the food system, thus increasing the demand for food. Apart from the increasing energy and food prices, new plant and animal diseases, and climate change, what are the other threats to food security?

A few farmers I have spoken to before say that they enjoy having ducks and quail in addition to a flock of chicken. The latter are usually docile and highly domesticated but then are there any birds that you cannot flock together on the farm?

I love reading such quotes because they keep me going. A famous quote I like goes like; Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you’re a thousand miles from the cornfield - President Dwight D. Eisenhower.