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You must be so good at this, having worked for that period in a food chain. A few of us are good at making pizza, but we don't do it often. I am already thinking of how to do this more often with different recipes!

There is now a fully organic state somewhere in India. The terrain here is treacherous, hence rendering usual farming methods almost obsolete. How far are we (as farmers) towards achieving global sustainability? Is the path towards being organic a difficult one, and which practices do we need to...

The truth is that no one is asking too much and that pesticides vary in their effects on bees. Dust and wettable powder pesticides are usually more hazardous when compared to solutions or emulsifiable concentrates.

I agree with you @FarmHand that at times, it is the simple things that matter. It gets more complicated if you have a lot of machinery with many farmhands operating them.

You can use an air hammer and slicer chisel or a cold chisel and small sledge hammer. Other people prefer to use a plasma cutter instead. Isn't it amazing that there are so many ways to recycle such drums?

Usually, the emphasis is mainly on tips like reading and complying with the user manual, dressing appropriately, adjusting equipment properly, and maintaining awareness among other things. However, it is advisable to train all operators and ensure that they know how to operate machinery well...

You can either use vinegar or baking soda, depending on the one that's at your disposal. The former is said to be the best grass and weed killer. The older the weeds, the higher the concentration of vinegar to be used. I guess the same applies to the use of baking soda.

I assume that @Alphonse doesn't have to dig 6 feet down, considering that the pole he has isn't 40-feet long. Concrete will ensure that the pole is securely in place.

Nothing is as fancy as turning our gardening skills into cash. There is a growing demand for bamboo, with homeowners and landscapers paying $150 each for potted bamboo plants. What do I require to become a successful bamboo farmer?

I am a full-time farmer who also understands that a back-up plan is useful. If things were to go south, I'd go back to a sales manager or property valuation job. All the same, chances of quitting farming are slim, considering how much I have diversified.

A standard pole is usually 40 ft long and is buried about 6 ft in the ground. Do you intend to use this pole as a telephone pole?

Disaster preparedness, for all animals, is vital, whichever way one looks at it. I guess it starts with having a disaster plan that is regularly updated. Again, evacuation may not always be possible, and at times you can confine large animals to available shelter or leave them out in pastures...

Carrots, lettuce, onions and beets come to mind, although with every crop, the trick is in finding the right variety for every season. The summer can be an obstacle for lettuce while you can also choose between green and bulb onions.

I would say that it depends on the weight of the bale (because they vary in size from 40 to 2000 pounds). The round-shaped ones weigh more!

Could we also say that Picante sauce has ingredients that have been cooked while salsa's are raw? Just like @Amanda says, Picante is usually thicker and chunky.

I concur that we haven't gotten to the point where there is widespread crop failure. There are varying climatic conditions that require different farming practices. Farmers also have to adapt to climatic changes and adopt corrective practices where necessary.

Annual warming could lead to crop failure, but not to a great extent. How about obsolete farming practices and changing weather patterns. Overall, I believe that human activity also plays a role.

The easiest option is trying your luck by talking to your neighbour. Many companies provide rental services for farm equipment; you may want to check online for something that's location-specific.

You all probably agree that a tractor is one vital investment that can help you fulfil your agricultural dreams. With banks now offering loans on low-interest rates, it has become easier to buy a tractor. However, the real work begins after the purchase. How do you keep yours in top condition...

I think goats are generally naughty, whether or not they are happy. Choosing specific animals to raise can be a difficult decision, as there are a lot of suggestions already. Again, raising a lot of them at a go can be a hit or miss.