Manage a Farm
Farms are just about the most important industry in many countries. To an onlooker it might seem like a simple job. However this isn't true. A good farm requires careful management. This article will help you to manage your farm.
- There are many specific areas that need to be looked at . They are split up in different categories.
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The Production of animals and their health and welfare
- Set up a good system of feed and water for your animals. Make sure that their water is changed every so often and remains relatively clean. Find the most efficient food that is proven to work well for animals in your area. Feed them fresh hay to.
- Make sure that your animals are in a pasture with plenty of grass for them to eat. Check the recommended amount of animals per paddock size.
- Make sure that you don't overstock or understock a paddock. If you put too many animals in a paddock it is bad for them. If you aren't maximizing the amount of animals that can be in a paddock you are basically wasting money.
- Give your animals the appropriate vaccinations and treatments. Even if you believe that they want catch a disease its never worth the risk not vaccinating them.
Crops
- Never scab on the quality of seeds. Always plant them at the right time. Its not worth paying for a lot of seeds and planting them at the wrong time only for them not to grow.
- Work out the appropriate amount of fertilizer and water the crop will need before buying the seeds. If you can't afford it get a little bit more seeds.
Machinery
- Always try and keep your machinery modern and efficient.
- Fix any problems as they arise before they become worse and more expensive. For example a broken fence.