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Had a visit in our little shop from a city farmer. He has bought a small farm (40 hectares) and has the money to develop it.
He has appointed a manager to develop the farm.
Here is the sadness. I asked him (knowing the piece of land he has bought) when do you start ripping?
Ripping he asks? We will just level the fields, mark out the orchards, dig holes, and plant.
Disaster!!!
Soil preparation is vital. It is not an optional extra. The best plant material, high quality water and the correct and best fertilizer will all come to nothing if you do not do proper soil preparation.
Good soil drainage is also essential for growing healthy, productive trees.
Every farmer owns a small fortune. He however started with a big fortune. What will completely erode your fortune is poor farming practises. Do not take short cuts.
My advice today, to our visitor, was do your homework.
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