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The Best Types of Farm Gates: A Complete Overview

Best and Different Types of Farm Gates Explained
Girl standing at a farm gate.

Being a farmer, you must have heard of farm gates. It’s something that you ought to utilize to ensure your livestock’s safety. Also, to add a charming vibe to your farmland.

But is that all? Are all farm gates designed to fulfil this exact purpose all the time? Technically, yes, though there’s more to know about them. 

Farm gates have been around for centuries, and now, they’re an integral part of any farm. With different types of farm gates to choose from, a farmer may purchase one based on the farm operation he would want to use it for. 

Therefore, this article will discuss how these different types of farm gates work and which one will be best for a farmer’s needs. 

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Best Uses for Beeswax around a Farm Home

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What is beeswax used for? This is one of the typical questions that’s been around for ages – but no one really bothers to explore the topic in-depth. If we particularly talk about the best used for beeswax around a farm home, there are a lot of DIY crafts you can try out. So, think about how helpful these beeswaxes can be in terms of kitchen, cooking, and home appliances!

Beeswax is natural, and that’s why it smells so good. Its secrete wax esters are produced from its wax glands. It was once used to create beeswax candles, but it now has a wide range of applications. For instance, beeswax makes excellent lotions and creams, works as a coating for wood or leather, and even makes DIY shoe polish.

This article will look into some of the most effective uses for beeswax and what it’s beneficial for. Read on to find out which incredible items you can make with this natural wax.

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Farm supplies

Farm Equipment Maintenance

Maintaining Farm Equipment is hard work. But keeping your equipment spotless will reward your work on the farm.
Maintaining Farm Equipment is hard work. But keeping your equipment spotless will reward your work on the farm. Photo by Kelsey Todd.

Farm equipment is expensive, and high-quality devices can boost productivity. Hence, you’ll want to keep it running for as long as feasible.

Fortunately, keeping up with farm equipment preventive care can help stop some of these disruptions, keeping your farm running smoothly and reducing unexpected downtime.

We’ve compiled some of our favorite maintenance advice to help you stay organized and keep your machinery in excellent condition.

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Farm business Watering

A Complete Guide to Farm Irrigation Systems

Water Irrigation system on Texas farm

Water-hungry crops are bound to thrive when they access a constant water supply source. If you fail to provide it, your crops are destined to die. So, industrialists came up with a solution called farm irrigation systems.

Farm irrigation systems are a water distribution method that ensures adequate water supply to the plant roots. It’s technically designed to reduce manual labor-intensive and save water.

So, unlike in the old days, farmers no longer have to wait for rain until they can properly water their landscape. With the use of sustainable agricultural irrigation systems, the process has become more accessible.

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Farm business

The Best Trees to Grow for Firewood

Burning wood in a fireplace.
Burning wood in a fireplace. Photo by Eugene Zhyvchik.

Do you have a wood stove or log boiler and some land? If so, you should plant trees that grow fast for your heating system in your house.

Fast-growing trees must be considered when planting and managing because they have certain characteristics that make for good firewood.

If you are interested in growing your own trees for firewood or to resell, maybe as part of your way of starting a homestead, we have compiled a list below, along with their pros and cons.

So, which timbers are the greatest for woodpiles? The answer depends on where you live and what is accessible in your area of the world.

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Fertilizer Spreaders for Farms and Homesteads

Farmer spreading fertilizer over the meadow.
Farmer spreading fertilizer over the meadow. Photo by Etienne Girardet.

Fertilizer spreaders distribute fertilizer evenly on fields, lawns, and beds.

There are two main varieties of fertilizer spreaders:

  1. Drop spreaders
  2. Broadcast/rotary spreaders

A spreader can be used for other granular products like grass seeds and herbicides. It’s also a helpful tool if you want to avoid touching fertilizers or chemicals.

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Home & garden Homesteading

Growing Cherry Tomatoes in Pots: Delicious Tomatoes from a Container

Home farmer with newly picked cherry tomatoes
Home farmer with newly picked cherry tomatoes. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez.

Don’t worry if you want to have a space full of fresh cherry tomatoes plants but lack the room for a large garden. By growing cherry tomatoes in pots, you may still have a bountiful harvest of delicious, sun-ripened tomatoes.

It’s easy to grow these tomatoes in pots, and you can do it anyplace in your house. All you need is a sunny spot and a few pots, and you can enjoy fresh cherry tomatoes all summer.

This article goes through everything you need to know about growing tomatoes in a pot, from a step-by-step guide on how to grow them in pots and why it’s a good idea to do so.

So, without further ado, let’s get started.

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What is Permaculture? Embracing the Permaculture System on Your Farm

Vegetables from a permaculture garden
Vegetables from Permaculture Gardening. Photo by: Megan Thomas.

Have you ever wanted to create a garden that is sustainable, produces no waste, and is benefitted from the natural ecosystem? Then permaculture gardening is what you need.

Permaculture is about designing agricultural ecosystems that are sustainable and self-sufficient. It is founded on ecological principles and strives to develop productive, effective, and resilient systems.

Permaculture has five main zones: the house, the garden, the orchard, the farm, and the wilderness. Each zone has a different purpose and is managed differently.

But before we dig into the details of permaculture gardening, let’s discover what permaculture is!

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Is Multiple Cropping Systems Still a Good Idea for Farmers?

Small-scale farmers in various parts of the world use multiple cropping methods now. For decades, it has been regarded as the most cost-effective and lucrative farming method for them. And even in today’s era, this cropping system ensures the best benefits to many farmers.

If you are a farmer, adopting the practice of multiple cropping can be a great financial boon to your farm. The practice of multiple cropping makes it possible for you to increase the yield of your existing farm, while also providing other economic benefits.

This article explains multiple cropping in detail. Studying this concept will help you decide whether or not it is the right option for your farm next season.

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Home gardening Homesteading

Optimizing Your Garden and Seeds for Different Seasons

Growing different types of tomatoes is great during summer. Garden for the season!
Optimizing your garden and seeds for different seasons can prove to lucrative. Photo by Annie Lang.

Nature has a course of self-trimming, which means that it can take each plant and tree through an experience of a substantial shift in their living and growth. During the process, some plants may perish, others may survive; the plants that receive the least attention perish first.

Therefore, optimizing your garden and seeds for different seasons is crucial to help your plants to grow more healthily.

Whatever the season, you can always follow a few general strategies to improve your garden.

In this article, we’ll explore everything about those seasonal plants and optimizing tactics for your garden to ultimately achieve the lucrative cash crops.

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