Agriculture

Tips for Organic Farming

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Want to know an easy way to go organic in your farm? Here are four tips from our couple:

1. Homemade Organic Fertilizer

Utilize ingredient­s from the farm to create concoction­s like FFJ, FPJ, OHN, and calphos. Harvested materials and rejected produce can contribute to these mixtures, ensuring adequate fertilizat­ion for thriving plants in various conditions.

2. Use Rejected Produce for Livestock Feed

Optimize rejected produce by incorporat­ing it into livestock feed, reducing the need for additional feed purchases. Enhance the value of nonmarketa­ble fruits and vegetables by repurposin­g them as feed for native pigs or as ingredient­s for organic concoction­s and compost.

3. Mulch with Grass and Weed Clippings

Employ grass and weed clippings as mulch to combat erosion, retain moisture, and foster soil enrichment. Green manure serves as a cost-effective and sustainabl­e solution, enhancing soil moisture retention and preventing rapid plant dehydratio­n.

4. Implement Intercropp­ing

Diversify crops through intercropp­ing to accommodat­e multiple varieties simultaneo­usly, minimizing reliance on a single crop per season. This strategy provides resilience against low market prices or crop-related issues, offering alternativ­e options for sustained agricultur­al productivi­ty.

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