Whether you live in a rural community with plenty of land to grow your own produce, or you run an indoor garden with the help of some clever technology, there are plenty of ways to make use of fresh produce that you’ve grown over the years.

In case you hadn’t noticed it yet, we’re pretty concerned about the sustainability and responsible farming here. So it makes sense that we know a thing or two about ensuring that the various buildings found on a farm, both big and small, are kept green and energy-efficient.

Farms can be beautiful pieces of property. For investors, they present the chance to make a good return, if they decide to sell it, once it’s been restored. In recent times, farming has become a little less lucrative. Because of this, a lot of farms have been left to become derelict. This makes them much cheaper than they otherwise would be. But, they will need some work done. And, this post is going to go through some of it.

A farm uses a lot of natural resources. That’s a fact. Farming is one of the greatest drains on the resources available to us. Do you want your farm to stand apart from the crowd? Good! There are things you can do to make the resources you use less extreme. While there are some things you can’t change, such as the food your animals need or the amount of water you use on your crops, there are things you can. We’re going to take a look at your best options.

Starting a farm isn’t the carefree, simple business that many seem to believe it is. There are several legal complexities that come with this sort of business venture, just like with any other business venture! It is, of course, essential that you’re meeting the legal requirements and respecting the regulations that are placed upon the agricultural sector. After all, they will help you protect your profits and keep you and the environment safe.

If you’re interested in starting up this sort of business, then this guide is essential. Here are the most important areas of legal concern you need to think about.

You could be under the impression that staying green as a farmer is simple. It’s understandable why you might feel this way since it almost seems built into the industry. But the world of farming has changed over recent years. You might find that a farm has more similarities to an industrial factory compared to a forest. So what are the issues for farmers who want to stay green and are there ways to get around them? Let’s find out.

Choosing the best chicken breeds are a tough decision to make. But what must be considered is your reason why you are raising them in the first place.

Anyone who owns or runs a farm knows that plenty of work goes into it, work which cannot be avoided. With any luck, you are the kind of person who really enjoys the work - it certainly helps if you are. However, many farmers get to the point where they feel as though they could be earning considerably more money from their farm. It can be a surprisingly flimsy income source sometimes, particularly if you have had a business partner suddenly withdraw or reduce their orders with you. Fortunately, there are many ways to make more money out of your farm, and it is always worth knowing what those are. Let’s take a look at four of the main things you could be doing to make more money from your farm.

If you fancy leaving the city and settling down in the countryside, you may be interested to know exactly how you can make some cash from rearing livestock. You’ll surely be very happy to hear that there are quite a few different ways in which you can make some extra cash by keeping various animals. Want to learn how you can turn keeping livestock into a viable business? Here are our top tips!

There are countless farmer’s markets scattered throughout the country, and with the ever-growing emphasis on healthy eating, I doubt we’re going to see them starting to disappear any time soon! If you always seem to have a surplus of produce on your hands, then you may have toyed around with the idea of setting up your own stall here and there. If this is going to be your first rodeo, here are the answers to a few questions you may have.

There’s something idyllic about the idea of growing your own fruit, yet few of us get round to it. Nowadays, shop bought foods contain more and more unhealthy chemicals. There’s never been a better time to turn your attention to growing your own. Putting in the effort to finally get growing will have an enormous impact on the eating habits of you and your family. Stop putting it off, and plant your veg the next chance you get! There are plenty of ideas for things to grow, all it takes is a little research. If you’re not convinced that the food growing lifestyle is for you, here’s a list of just a few of the benefits on offer.