Farming is one of the most intriguing industries on earth. It’s one of the world’s oldest business models but it’s about far more than simply “running a business”; it’s a way of life. If you’re committing to a life of farming then you have to be ready to commit to living on that farm and weaving it into all aspects of your lifestyle. Nonetheless, you need more than a passion for mother earth and a readiness to get stuck into some manual labor if you want your farm to succeed.

If you took a second to type the words ‘healthy eating’ into a search engine, you’d be greeted with pages and pages of results. It’s wonderful to have access to so much information, but the problem is that this makes it difficult to decipher what’s true from popular food myths. Healthy eating is a subject of great intrigue and debate, as well as being a multi-million dollar industry. With conflicting information around, it’s easy to assume that your diet is healthier than it actually is. This guide will hopefully help you to eat well and provide your body with nutritional nourishment.

What if you want to farm, but you’re stuck in a city?

The above is a dilemma that many people find themselves facing. They don’t have the wide, open spaces that they would need to live as sustainably as they would like. Instead, they have to live in huge cities, kept there thanks to work requirements. While a farm in the middle of nowhere might be the ultimate dream, for the moment, it’s not a reality.

For a lot of people, the environment is already a big concern in their life. If you haven’t been exposed already, it’s likely that you’ll see media reports and web pages about this critical aspect of the world in the near future. With so much information about Global Warming and Climate Change around in the news, it can often make people feel that they’re not doing enough, leading to emotions like guilt. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. Instead, you just need to find some ways to bring change into your life, and this post is here to help you.

The idea of planting trees for a lot of farmers is a daunting one. You need to know exactly where to plant them, what machinery that may be needed, and how to manage them. But it really doesn't have to be as complicated as people make it, and in fact, your farm, as well as yourself, could benefit a whole lot from having trees.

As a farmer, you're a business selling a product. You might sell directly to your customers, or you might sell your products through supermarkets, stores, and suppliers. But however you sell your products, you need to make sure you give consumers what they want. These are some of the things they care about most.

Environmental issues are a hot topic at the moment. Arguments about global warming and use of resources are very divisive but there’s something missing from that discussion. People are very vocal about the use of fossil fuels and their contribution to environmental problems but you don’t often hear people talking about the impact of modern farming. The truth is, there are some pretty shocking problems in the farming industry that need to be addressed immediately.

Every single person that starts their farming business has a list of things they want, and a list of things they need so that the farm can function to the best of its ability and profitability. Machinery represents almost a quarter of operating costs for a farm, so it makes total sense that an up and coming farmer would like to make good decisions in regard to the equipment needed for their particular farm.

Autumn is upon us yet again and with the shifting seasons come the regular hunters to the countryside. Although it produces mixed feelings in many of us, gamekeepers play an important role in contributing to the diversity and conservation of rare species; without hunting, our world would look very different.

Horses are beautiful creatures, and that’s an undeniable fact. You don’t need anyone to tell you that if you have eyes. Still, if you’re on the fence about perhaps buying one for yourself then you might want to know what makes these animals quite so special beyond them being pretty and fun to ride. There’s much more to these creatures than meets the eye. They’re smart and loyal, for starters, but here are some deeper reasons as to why horses are so special and why you should definitely consider buying one for your farm or family.

If you run a farm, you will probably find that it is usually helpful to think of it as a business first and foremost and a farm second. After all, there is no denying that it is a business, and it often takes an entrepreneurial approach in order to get the most out of it and make it truly as successful as possible. If you are curious as to how you might be able to improve your farming business, the truth is that it often requires you to make bold moves. These are the kinds of thing which can really make a world of difference, and it is worth looking into if you want to get ahead fast. Let’s have a look at some of the bold moves you can make to improve your farming business for good.

Running a farm is no easy task. Sustaining any sort of business is difficult, but farms are different; you have to put physical labor and continuous work into maintaining what is often a large and sprawling piece of land. You live on your business property, and that’s something to which not many business owners can attest. This isn’t some small firm that you can open and close as you will; you live in this business, and that probably means there’s a strong sentimental link to your farm. If things start failing then it’s probably a bit of a kick to the guts. Still, there’s always a way to turn things around. Here are some tips to help you create a more efficient farm.