Archive for the ‘Agriculture’ Category

Kenya Farmers Hit Hard By Drought

Kenya’s story of drought is not only an alarming one in general but also, heartbreaking in nature. According to a news released by National Geographic last week, animals are dying in Kenya due to severe thirst, starvation and disease, all of which are brought about by drought. Not surprisingly, people the world over got global [...]

Baby Steps to Urban Homesteading

These past few years, city life has become painfully stressful for humans that most of us suffering from the everyday hazards of it have started to look for healthier alternatives we can do right in the comfort of our homes. Some even went as far as purchasing a piece of land somewhere far from the [...]

Drought-Free Farm Water Conservation Ideas

Water plays a very important part in a farmer’s life. Without water, there will be no successful farming method ever because it is one of the most important factors in making a farming venture thrive and succeed. Unfortunately, no matter how abundant water may seem, it is never enough to support all farming activities. farmcommunities.com

Eat Healthy, Go For Free Range Chickens

It was said that if the chicken you’re eating right now has had a cruel and stressful life, chances are, you’re eating a chicken that’s soaked in its own toxins and would then be passed to you causing diseases that are without cure. In other words, healthy meats produce quality proteins which prevent most lifestyle [...]

Start Your Own Bee Farm

Looking for a backyard business with a good ROI? If you are not allergic to bee stings and you’re not afraid to get up close and personal with these honey-making high flyers, then this business is for you. Bee farms are income generating, very ideal if you only have a little piece of land to [...]

Organic Fertilizers for Your Garden

Just by the sound of it, organic fertilizers must be good for our gardens especially now that we have become fully aware of the harmful effects of chemical pesticides to humans and what abnormal things it can induce to our plants and produce. Little by little, more farmers are beginning to apply alternative methods to [...]

What is Community Supported Agriculture?

Community supported agriculture is a marketing method which unifies consumers and farmers for better and effective way to dispense produce. This marketing method proves to be very beneficial for both consumers and farmers in such a way that produce are delivered straight to the homes of consumers which guarantees there will be neither left-overs nor [...]

Profitable Forest Farming

In forest farming, a farmer is not only harvesting nature’s gift for his own good but also helps the forest maintain its natural health and balance. Actually, helping the existing ecosystem is the first and foremost concern of all forest farmers and forest farming communities, as well as those organizations assisting them in proper forest [...]

How Microfarming Can Help You

Living in the suburbs has its own pros and cons; the same way when you are residing in the city where lots are limited and not too conducive for farming. This apparently is the problem for most city dwellers who crave farm life where you harvest your own crops and experience the joys of maintaining [...]

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