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Many of us don’t care for #pastures the same way most would care for row #crops, yet those pastures are growing grasses and legumes that are critical to a #cattle herd. So how do you begin to evaluate and renovate your pastures to improve the feed available to cattle? We talk with one #farmer who has spent several years renovating his pastures and measuring the feed efficiency of his herd. It’s hands-on advice that could be helpful to many of us. Don't miss this episode of Farming the Countryside - https://bit.ly/3xC3Kld.

Newer truffle farms have been established in other parts of Europe, North America, and Australia due to their high demand and market value. The process of farming truffles, known as "trufficulture," is complex and requires meticulous care and patience. Unlike other crops, truffles cannot simply be planted and harvested in one growing season. The process begins by inoculating the roots of specific tree species, such as oak or hazelnut, with truffle spores. These trees are then planted in soil that has been carefully prepared to maintain the right pH level, which is typically slightly alkaline. For truffles to thrive, they require specific climate conditions, including warm summers and wet winters. Truffles grow underground and develop through a symbiotic relationship with the host tree's roots. It can take between 5 to 10 years before the first truffles appear, and even then, the yield can be highly variable, depending on factors like soil quality, weather patterns, and overall environmental conditions. Truffle hunting traditionally relies on trained animals—mostly dogs today, though pigs have also been used in the past—to locate the truffles by their strong, musky aroma, which permeates the soil. The origins and rarity of truffles contribute to their status as a culinary delicacy and their high price on the market. White truffles, in particular, can sell for thousands of dollars per pound. #truffle #trufflefarming #agriculture #farming #youngfarmer

Cattle consume 50 to 70% less dry matter when they suffer from heat stress. If your cattle aren’t gaining, you’re losing money. Add mobile shade this grazing season to protect your cattle and your profits. #regenerativeag #rotationalgrazing #cattleshade #mobileshade #grassfed #grassfedbeef #pastureraised #beef #grazier #grazing #grazingmanagement #cattle #dairy #livestockshade

Happy 'Friday On The Farm!' This month's edition is about fencing corn fields for grazing. Once the harvest is done, we have the fun task of fencing off those corn fields. We put up temporary fences around cornfields, called hotwire fences, so the cattle can graze the corn kernels and cobs that were not picked up by the combine and eat some of the other parts of corn, too, like corn husks and corn stalks. Learn more and see a YouTube video here:

No day off for a growing snail farmer. . I love meting client’s need especially when you hear something like.. I have been following you for a long time and I like and appreciate your work. . She wanted 3000 growing snails, we spring up to sorting, called our staff and i guess what? . They sent me this video and i was impressed, some of the growing snails are dropping eggs already. . One of the ways you know your snail have the ability to grow and develop is their shell lip(brim) the softer it is the better for you. . Just a tip to help you have a profitable and productive snail farm, don’t forget to send in your orders for breeders and growers . We have them in thousands, have you signup for our online course and mentorship program? You’re missing you know right? . If you want to have a profitable and productive snail farm you have to take our online course and mentorship package, it’s packed with all your need to succeed in growing snails for profit. . #snailcoach👨🏿🌾💚🐌 #snail #marginata #marginatababy #arapelfarms🐌💚👩🌾 #snailboss💚🐌👩🌾 #snailking🐌💚👩🌾 #foodsecurity #sustainability #agribusiness #anambra #warri #deltastate #giantafricanlandsnail

Our goal was to minimize steps and create a straightforward solution for egg production. This mindset allowed us to eliminate the need for attractants, sieving, and dosing pupae in our breeding process. The InsectoCage operates with just 3 simple steps: 🔹 Setup: Each cage contains 6 stacks of trays with larvae. 🔹 Weekly Routine: Once a week, replace the oldest stack with a fresh batch of feed and 5-9 day old larvae. 🔹 Maintenance: On the same day, remove the dead flies from the light cage. That’s it! Plus, we harvest 200 grams of eggs per day in under a minute.  Check out the video below to see how easy it is to replace the egg collectors in the rail system. #Innovation #EggProduction #InsectFarming #Sustainability

Did you know that there are giant lobster farms where these delicious crustaceans are raised in controlled environments? These farms provide a sustainable way of producing lobsters, ensuring the availability of this seafood delicacy. Through careful management and proper breeding practices, these farms help maintain healthy lobster populations while meeting the demand for fresh lobster worldwide. Have you ever visited a giant lobster farm or tried their sustainably harvested lobsters? It's fascinating to learn about the process behind bringing these tasty creatures from sea to plate! 🦞🌊 #lobsterfarm #sustainableseafood #lobster #aquaculture #farming #farm

7 Skills that your child must be taught in the first ten years of their life, preferably under your own supervision, toys are not enough. 1. Reading (read to understand) 2. Writing (write to rinse the mind) 3. Fishing (fish to believe in luck and trust) 4. Farming/Gardening (Farm to have patience) 5. Cooking (cook to feel the heat and the results) 6. Self Defense (protect oneself to protect others) 7. Archery (to identify the targets well) #Parenthood #childengagement

The minister for agriculture, fisheries and forestry, and the assistant minister for competition, charities and treasury have jointly released the independent review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. #FoodAndGroceryCode #GovernmentReview #AgricultureIndustry #CompetitionPolicy

Weeds are wild plants in the wrong place. If you want to get rid of them, it's important to be able to identify what they are accurately. Here are some of the most common weeds to look out for this month. 👀⁠ ⁠ #WeedControl #Weeds #horticulture