Posted by SLN Staff on Sep 30th, 2015 | Comments Off on A Sustainable Livestock Nutrition Program for Maximum Benefits
Small farm owners may find it difficult to feed their animals in sustainable way. Various environmental, economic, ethical, social and quality hurdles come in the way. The desire to maximize your profits while keeping your animals in optimal health is certainly a difficult target to achieve. If you are a livestock farmer, you are probably in the business because you love livestock farming, and...
Posted by SLN Staff on Sep 15th, 2015 | 1 comment
Chefs these days are waiting in anticipation for tiny plants. Why this much excitement you ask? Were tiny plants not present a century ago? What’s NEW? It is the concept of Microgreens which is getting this praise and delirious reviews today. This fuss is about the first leaves developed on the plant – the tiny plants which are harvested at 10 -12 days, small and gentler than baby...
Posted by SLN Staff on Sep 1st, 2015 | 2 comments
Alpacas are magnificent animals. They are small, very easy to keep and costs are low to maintain. Alpaca farming and breeding can be profitable; their fleece makes strong and valuable fiber and it’s used for various purposes in a wide variety of industries. Alpacas are gentle animals that are native to the South American. They naturally inhabit the high Andes Mountains, and are most commonly...
Posted by SLN Staff on Aug 28th, 2015 | Comments Off on Supplementing Cattle Feed – What are the Options?
If you are a cattle farmer, feeding your cattle the right kinds of food can be challenging. During the times when your pasture drops in nutrition or when availability becomes limited, you may need supplements. Not supplementing sufficiently could have an impact on your cattle farm production. If your pastures fall short on minerals and nutrients, you need to consider an alternative feeding...
Posted by SLN Staff on Aug 21st, 2015 | Comments Off on Start Your Own Cattle Farm with Little or No Money
So, you think cattle farming is right for you? If you are passionate about cattle farming but don’t have sufficient funds or resources, this article will show you several ways to find funds for your cattle farm. Do you think you are passionate about cattle farming, but don’t have enough money or resources to start? Starting your own business as a cattle farmer is not that difficult. However, to...