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Agriculture [closed]

Proposed Q&A site for people involved in the production of food and goods from plants and animals.
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After 4+ months in Definition, we have to close this proposal. See Changes to the Area 51 Process v3.0. – Community♦ Mar 25 at 3:01

closed as not a viable proposal by Community♦ Mar 25 at 3:01

This proposal will not result in a useful, productive, or viable Q&A site.

46 Example Questions (11 closed)

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When creating a permaculture guild for a food forest, what are good companion plants for {blueberries}, given their need for {acidic soil}?
added by Kerrick, edited by warren Jan 19 at 14:05
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What is the appropriate density (number per unit area) for a {free-range} {broiler} chicken farm in {India}? [closed]
added by Severus Snape Nov 25 '20 at 14:47
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closed as too localized by warren, Big Brother, Joe Kerr, ppwater, Nike Dattani Apr 7 at 16:11

This question is unlikely to ever help any future visitors; it is only relevant to a small geographic area, a specific moment in time, or an extraordinarily narrow situation that is not generally applicable to the worldwide audience of the internet.

Close voters, how is this localised? This question would be greatly useful to people (at least in my country) wanting to start chicken farms of any size. I think using some books on this subject I can write a good answer on this myself. I don't even have a degree on agriculture. Kindly suggest improvements. – Severus Snape Feb 7 at 16:48
@SeverusSnape - most likely because the number you could keep in, say, central Manitoba is going to be very different from southern Utah – warren Feb 9 at 14:06
@Warren Should I add a {location}? What do you suggest? – Severus Snape Feb 9 at 14:10
that'd probably be good :) – warren Feb 9 at 14:13
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How do you use cattle panels to create fencing?
added by Kerrick Nov 24 '20 at 15:10
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Can the close voters for "not a real question" please clarify what details are missing from this question? – damryfbfnetsi Jan 31 at 5:04
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Not a close voter, but this seems to be too general. More suitable for a manual or guide than on SE. Maybe we could narrow it down? – Devashish Kaushik Mar 7 at 6:37
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What is the purpose of a strip cup when milking a dairy animal?
added by Kerrick Nov 24 '20 at 15:11
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When planting an {orchard}, how close should my {apple trees} be to ensure cross-pollination?
added by Kerrick, edited by warren Jan 29 at 17:42
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What's the difference between a sickle bar mower, a disc mower, a haybine, and a drum mower for making hay?
added by Kerrick Nov 24 '20 at 15:14
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How can you start a {berry patch} from cuttings of {wild berry} plants?
added by Jennifer Long, edited by warren Jan 19 at 14:01
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What {nut trees} are most profitable on average over their lifetime?
added by Jennifer Long, edited by warren Jan 29 at 17:43
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What is the best time of year to frost seed a pasture in {Montana}?
added by Jennifer Long, edited by warren Jan 29 at 17:42
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What are common pitfalls when switching my vegetable farm to organic production?
added by Luuklag Dec 7 '20 at 20:04
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What preventive measures can one take to protect {poultry} from {bird flu}?
added by Severus Snape, edited by warren Jan 19 at 14:04
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Which fish species is best to stock in water used for {wheat} irrigation?
added by elsadek, edited by warren Jan 29 at 17:43
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What species of bees can I keep to be most likely to be most attracted to my {apple orchard}?
added by warren Jan 19 at 14:11
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What are some techniques that can be used to terrace a shallow slope (5-15 degrees) for planting?
added by jmusits Jan 20 at 12:23
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What license(s) do I need to convert my hobby farm into a commercial farm in {Quebec}?
added by warren Jan 29 at 13:59
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Biological alternatives to Bordeaux mixture as a fungicide?
added by oranges Feb 7 at 7:42
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Can I grow GM crops for commercial sale in {India}?
added by Devashish Kaushik Mar 7 at 6:42
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What fodder crops can I grow with {rice} during integrated farming?
added by Devashish Kaushik Mar 7 at 6:52
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What are good measures to avoid subsoil compaction on my wet plot of land.
added by Luuklag Dec 7 '20 at 19:59
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How much protein should I be looking for in hay for lactating milk cows (Holstein-Friesian)?
added by anonymous2 Jan 9 at 12:49
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What is the optimal temperature barn to keep beef cattle in for calving?
added by anonymous2 Jan 9 at 12:55
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What animal (goat, horse, cow, sheep, chicken...) manure is best to use for naturally fertilizing {tomatoes}?
added by warren Jan 19 at 14:12
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What are the advantages of not plowing a patch of land instead letting the grass grow?
added by oranges Feb 2 at 0:50
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What are the advantages of rabbit manure over chicken manure?
added by oranges Feb 5 at 8:53
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What are good applications for excess fruit produced in the garden if you and the livestock aren't going to eat it?
added by oranges Feb 5 at 8:59
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Strategies for gradual eradication of citrus mealybug pest in vineyards?
added by oranges Feb 10 at 14:48
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What are the drawbacks in breeding {angus} and {hereford} cattle for {meat production}?
added by warren Feb 12 at 15:20
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What crops can I plant in the {rabi/ winter} season in {India}?
added by Devashish Kaushik Mar 7 at 6:38
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What are the alternatives to stubble-burning for disposing the straw after a harvest?
added by Devashish Kaushik Mar 7 at 6:49
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How much will my yield decrease over 5 years on a Timothy hay field if I don't reseed (Canada)?
added by anonymous2 Mar 20 at 18:30
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When should cover crops be planted to be the most useful? [closed]
added by specklePark Dec 13 '20 at 20:19
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closed as not constructive by warren, Big Brother, niamulbengali, Nij, damryfbfnetsi Jan 27 at 0:04

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.
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Is it possible to verify whether or not a crop was cultivated using "biodynamic farming"?
added by Nike Dattani Jan 28 at 6:50
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What test can I use to determine soil health?
added by Devashish Kaushik Mar 7 at 6:45
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What ratio of powdered colostrum to milk replacer should you give a newborn lamb that cant get milk from its mother? [closed]
added by specklePark Dec 13 '20 at 20:23
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closed as too localized by warren, Big Brother, niamulbengali, Mithical, damryfbfnetsi Jan 31 at 6:15

This question is unlikely to ever help any future visitors; it is only relevant to a small geographic area, a specific moment in time, or an extraordinarily narrow situation that is not generally applicable to the worldwide audience of the internet.
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Is there a name for irrigation systems which do not use any technology, but simply use the Earth's gravitational force to water crops?
added by Nike Dattani Jan 28 at 6:51
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Does magnetic treatment of irrigation water have any harmful effects?
added by Nike Dattani Jan 28 at 6:54
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It's well known that magnets are used to treat irrigation water, but are magnets ever used to distribute water and nutrients to crops? [closed]
added by Nike Dattani Jan 28 at 6:55
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closed as not a real question by warren, Big Brother, Nij, Joe Kerr, Nike Dattani Apr 7 at 16:12

It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form.
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Was there any irrigation system in the Western world that worked the same way as the 9th century "Subak" irrigation system of Indonesia?
added by Nike Dattani Jan 28 at 6:57
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This might be better asked on History.SE – warren Jan 29 at 17:45
It's about agriculture. – Nike Dattani Jan 31 at 14:38
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Are there advantages in strip-tilling over conventional tilling/plowing? [closed]
added by Luuklag Dec 7 '20 at 19:58
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closed as not constructive by damryfbfnetsi, Big Brother, warren, Joe Kerr, Nike Dattani Apr 7 at 16:13

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.
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How can marginal and small farmers supply such a huge quantity of different organic manures every year ?
added by Muhammad Jan 21 at 16:31
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