Tag Archives: Crop

Nature does the work

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Michael Burlace

If you find Nature fills any vacuum, for example weeds establish on bare ground OR Too much time, effort, money and energy goes into trying to control weeds and other pests OR A big part of the farm income is … Continue reading →

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Legumes

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Michael Burlace

If you find Input costs cut into profits before the crop is harvested OR You have an increased energy input in the form of fertilizers and fuels OR The cost of inputs is rising Then, Legumes can help you cut … Continue reading →

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Fodder shed

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Michael Burlace

If you find There are times when green feed is short OR A shortfall in green feed at times limits production or profitability OR Seasonal weather and growth patterns leave hungry gaps in the feed year Then, You might be … Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Michael Burlace

If you find It is time for a rethink and a bit of space OR Taking any sort of break or rest seems impossible OR It’s hard to farm when you have flogged your soil or yourself near to death … Continue reading →

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Market garden

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Michael Burlace

If you find There is an unfilled demand for fruits or vegetables in your region OR You have enough labor and skills to operate this way OR Other enterprises are not providing sufficient income Then, A market garden can be … Continue reading →

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Competitive crop

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Michael Burlace

If you find Too much time, effort and energy goes into trying to control weeds and other pests OR A big part of the farm income is spent on pest control measures OR Tackling weeds head-on with chemicals just leads … Continue reading →

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Crop-beaten weeds

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Michael Burlace

If you find Weeds seem to do better than crops and pastures do OR Much the same weed problems occur in much the same way year after year OR You set out to grow a crop but it seems that … Continue reading →

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Understanding weed characteristics

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Michael Burlace

If you find Weeds succeed each year despite all attempts to beat them with chemicals OR Weeds on your land have developed resistance to all the chemicals that it is feasible to throw at them OR Weeds seed before you … Continue reading →

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Cut and come again

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Michael Burlace

If you find Your farm has a recurring demand for fresh green feed OR Your market has a recurring demand for fresh greens such as mixed salad greens Then, Consider using a Rolling harvest of a crop that can be … Continue reading →

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