What is subsistence farming? It is a type of farming where nearly all the crops or livestock produced are used to sustain the farmer and their family, leaving little to no surplus for sale or trade.
Tag Archives: growing
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Jun
Jun
You may have noticed the beautiful field of cosmos by Tunzi’s stables and sunflowers and cosmos on your right just after you come in the East Gate.
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Apr
Apr
As a guardian of your poultry flock, protecting your feathered friends from backyard predators around the clock is crucial. Even in a bustling urban setting, it’s often not a question of “if” but “when” predators will arrive for their chicken dinner.
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Feb
Feb
Deja-moo, a micro-dairy conveniently located right in your neighbourhood. How fortunate are we as Fairview residents to have this hidden gem basically in our own backyard?
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Dec
Dec
Yes! It’s that time of year again where we can start enjoying this beautiful, juicy fruit. Do litchis not trigger thoughts of summer and Christmas for you? Or is it just me?
Litchis, also called lychees (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) are subtropical fruit native to China. The fruit develops in clusters on sizable evergreen trees, requiring six to eight years to reach full production. Litchi trees thrive with ample moisture and well-drained soil.
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Oct
Oct
Since we are currently having a shortage of eggs due to the outbreak, there is no better time to get your garden coop ready and start getting free-range eggs in your own backyard.
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Aug
Aug
I have been growing my own carrots at Fairview for a while now and there is nothing more satisfying than seeing the bright orange top of a juicy carrot sticking out of the soil, indicating it’s ready to be harvested. Mostly, the carrots that come out are an odd shape and don’t have the nice […]
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Jun
Jun
Having a variety of different plants and animals is really important for macadamia farms to be successful in growing the tasty nuts we love. It’s not just about making sure there are enough nuts for us to eat, but also about taking care of the natural environment that helps the farms stay healthy. By having […]
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Apr
Apr
Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or pitahaya, is a unique and exotic fruit that has gained popularity in recent years. It is one of those fruits that you look twice at when walking passed as its quite unusual. The two most common types have bright red skin with green scales or spikes that resemble […]
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