Fiona's Farming Blog

Fiona's Farming Blog

Why Allergen Testing is Important for Your Health

Allergies are a common health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. They can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild itching and sneezing to life-threatening anaphylaxis. If you have an allergy, it is important to identify the allergen that triggers your symptoms so you can avoid it. This is where allergen testing comes in. In this blog, we'll explore

Poultry Grit: A Guide for Poultry Farmers

If you are a poultry farmer or considering starting a small flock, you must have come across the term "poultry grit" at some point. Poultry grit is a vital component in poultry management, especially in providing chickens and other birds with the necessary minerals and nutrients needed for bone development. If you are wondering what poultry grit is, how it's used, and

Top Reasons to Do Your Research Before You Start Growing Wheat

If you are interested in growing crops for the first time, you could be interested in growing wheat. Even if you've grown crops in the past, you could be interested in growing wheat for the first time. Either way, there's a good chance you will find that growing wheat is a good idea. However, before you ever get started, you should definitely make sure that you do you

How Pesticide Residue Can End up in the Wrong Food

If countries set limits on the amounts and types of pesticides used in growing food, why do they need to test for residue? Wouldn't any residue be within limits if the companies were following the law? Those are common and understandable questions, but that's not quite how pesticide use or non-use works. Crops grown without pesticides can have residue on them, parts o

Organic Farming: Four Reasons Why You Should Use Shell Grit in Your Garden

As an organic farmer, your biggest priority is to nurture healthy plants with a high yield while using organic solutions. You need to provide adequate nutrients to your plants while keeping diseases and pests at bay and managing challenges with the soil in your area. One of the best organic solutions for your garden is shell grit.  Shell grit refers to coarsely g