Farming, a profession that much of the time seems to rely on luck rather than the skill and hard work the farmer puts in. Nature and natural elements play a vital role in farming, they can make or break a harvest in a matter of hours.
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Silage plays an important role in the diets of our livestock for many reasons. Our farmers are currently preparing silage from this seasons crops.
For us here in Burra the crops are sown and are now in the hands of nature.
But our farmer's work is not over, they stay busy year-round, monitoring crops and their progress
.
They also need to
monitor
weeds and pests to ensure when their crops are ready to harvest, they will be of the highest quality possible,
ultimately
for the end consumer
.
But for most Australian farmers, that’s not all that needs to
be done
during the off-season. Many farmers produce more than one food source and most have livestock that also needs to
be taken
care of.
Topics: Insider, Harvest, Agriculture, Livestock, Industry, Australia, Rural, Cropping, Production
Have you ever wondered just how much effort goes into getting your delicious steak on your plate? Ever pondered just how many people contributed to your meal?
Read MoreTopics: Insider, Cattle, Information, Beef, What we do, Harvest, Crops
