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Farming can be a beautiful job under an open sky. But sometimes that ”open sky” determines the flow of farming, total yield, and productivity according to the weather (rain, drought, hail, frost). Since the weather is a major factor in farming, farmers need to manage certain practices to protect their crops from bad weather conditionsRead more

In a time when food production has flourished and developed countries produce more food than ever, there are almost 800 million people in the world who do not have enough food to lead a healthy and active life.This represents one in nine people on earth! The highest number of hungry people is in Asia (two-thirdsRead more

Organic farming relies on methods which combine scientific knowledge of ecology and modern technology with traditional farming practices based on naturally occurring biological processes. It is a farming system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. The principal methods of organic farming include crop rotation, green manure and compost, mechanical cultivation and biologicalRead more

Ever since the beginnings of agriculture, cereals have provided unlimited health benefits to mankind. Cereals are primarily grown for human food and livestock feed. In their natural form, like whole grain, cereals are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, oils, and protein. Thus, cereals are grown in greater quantities because they provide moreRead more

Agricultural or farm land is land capable of being ploughed and used to grow crops. According to the FAO, farm land is the land under temporary agricultural crops, temporary meadows for mowing or pasture, land under market and kitchen gardens and land temporarily fallow (less than five years). Other sources counted land under permanent cropsRead more

Soil degradation, a decline in soil quality caused by human activities, has been a major global issue during the 20th century and will remain high on the international agenda in the 21st century. The importance of soil degradation among global issues is enhanced because of its impact on world food security and the quality ofRead more

Soil is one of the marvelous products of nature and the most precious resource to humans, without which there would be no life. Increased demand for agriculture commodities generates incentives to convert forests and grasslands to farm fields. The transition to agriculture from natural vegetation often cannot hold onto the soil and many of theseRead more

Of all of the issues facing the planet, few seem more urgent than the global food shortage. Sufficient food – our single most vital need as living creatures – eludes the grasp of nearly 1 billion people, a problem that may worsen as the population rises. But even more disturbing is the other side ofRead more

Present-day farm operations are becoming more and more business oriented. Farming is more than just producing crops, it requires farmers and landowners to address profitability, fertility, conservation, and tax issues to name just a few. Being a good producer is no longer good enough to remain in business. The key to becoming a successful farmer todayRead more