Smart farming is a combination of continuously planning ahead and continuously working hard in the here-and-now. In order to do both effectively, it’s important that you establish an efficient daily routine to keep your farm maintained as you forward with improvements. In this article, we discuss six smart strategies to help you manage your farm. … Read more
Welding is a fairly essential skill, especially if you work with a lot of farm machinery – they have a habit of breaking, and heavy equipment needs some heavy repair work. A stick welder is a great solution to farm machinery that needs fixing; it is small and portable enough to carry about with you, … Read more
A fresh coat of paint is not only attractive, but it can also really help machinery to last longer. Rust cannot penetrate the surface of the metal if it is covered with paint, especially rust proof paint which is extra suitable for machinery that has to be out and about in all weathers, and often … Read more
Chainsaws and farm maintenance go together. You will often find yourself in a position where you need to chop up fallen trees, or cut firewood, and you need a good chainsaw to do this. The best chainsaws are hard working, strong and rugged, and for a farm chainsaw you also need it to be lightweight … Read more
Metal detecting is a great fun hobby, and also a very practical one, part of your regular farm maintenance. If you have lost nails, screws or other metal items in the mud then you need to be able to find them – especially if you are making sure that livestock don’t step on them and … Read more
There’s nothing worse that getting a flat tire right in the middle of an important job, or on the way to taking hay to the hungry animals. What you need is the best farm jack, to take around with you so that you can always fix a tire on the run, and make sure that … Read more
Farm ponds can get mucky and dirty pretty quickly. A number of issues, such as animal waste, agricultural runoff, excessive sun exposure, drastic weather events and much more can wreak havoc with the quality of water in your pond. In this article, we discuss these influences and provide sound advice on how to counter them … Read more
If you have large rocks on your property or road, you may think that you need to call a professional or use heavy equipment to move them. In some cases, this is true; however, if you’re smart and methodical and have a few simple tools on hand and know how to apply leverage, you may … Read more
If you live on a farm, you probably have to deal with a lot of wood. From chopping down trees that are in the wrong place, to dealing with large quantities of wood, to removing fallen limbs, you will probably find that you have to process a lot of different types of wood! If you … Read more
Are you curious about how to maintain a farm during the winter? If so, this article should offer you all the information you need to know in order to be successful during those not-so-toasty periods of the year. How Does Winter Affect Farming? For some farmers, winter is a slow period, often considered a welcomed … Read more
When it comes to knowing how to maintain a road on a farm, you might be wondering why this topic is of any importance at all. After all, shouldn’t you be more focused on tending to your crops and livestock? However, maintaining farm roads and driveways saves both time and money, allowing you to be … Read more
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