Wormer

How hobby farmers and smallholders can use wormer responsibly

Being a hobby farmer or smallholder is difficult, but can come with advantages. For example, it can be a source of income and fresh produce. It’s also great if you want to live a more sustainable life. However, you have a number of things to think about. If you keep animals, you have a responsibility to utilise wormer in the most cost efficient and effective way. At the same time, you are responsible for doing everything possible to stop resistance from developing. Let’s discuss this topic in more detail below. Continue reading

Waterproofs

Is waterproof better than water-resistant?

Looking for new waterproofs for various jobs and activities can be confusing. Waterproof, showerproof, water-repellent, and water-resistant all mean something different, but get used interchangeably. You shouldn’t use them as synonyms though, especially the last two, as there are some key differences. This includes the structure of the fabric. To understand how they are different, you need to know of their definitions. We are going to explore these in detail and discuss whether one is better than the other. Continue reading

Animal feed

Low quality animal feed comes with hidden costs

Livestock farmers know every penny counts and margins need close scrutiny. As a result, cheap feed can appear irresistible. There are countless people who would love to cut costs and increase profits. However, when you consider low-quality feeds, there can be consequences. We are going to explore this issue in detail here, and explain why high quality animal feed is always the better option. Continue reading