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Field notes, practical guides and market insight, with the costs and returns behind every one.
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Avocado Pruning Residues and the Future of Food Packaging
In a groundbreaking study published by the University of Córdoba, in collaboration with the University of Girona, researchers have developed a prototype for a more durable and environmentally friendly food…
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The Nutritional Powerhouse and Culinary Delight of Duck Eggs
Duck eggs are emerging as a remarkable and multifaceted culinary gem, transcending their status as a mere novelty to become recognized for their exceptional nutritional value. These eggs are not…
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Mediterranean Inspired Sun-dried Tomatoes Recipe
Welcome to our culinary corner! Today, we are excited to share with you a delightful recipe for sun-dried tomatoes. Join us on this flavor-packed journey as we guide you through…
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The Delight of Raising Turkeys
As a passionate homesteader, I have had the pleasure of raising various types of livestock, but none have captured my heart quite like turkeys. These magnificent creatures have fast become…
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Nurturing Tomatoes with Passion and Precision
As the warm rays of the sun envelop my garden, I am filled with anticipation for the bountiful tomato harvest that lies ahead. Growing tomatoes has become one of the…
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Permaculture and Micro-Homesteading are Pioneering Sustainable Living in 2024
In the dawn of 2024, a quiet revolution brews in the backyards and rooftops of our world, as permaculture and micro-homesteading rekindle humanity’s bond with the earth. This isn’t just…
Six pillars
Six subjects, one question.
How do we become more capable, resourceful and independent? Every pillar starts there, and every article ends with the numbers.
How we cover a subject
Most publications tell you how. We also tell you what it costs.
Take sheep. A typical guide covers breeds and husbandry and stops there. A Salt & Steel series follows the subject all the way to the market.
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The practical guide
Breeds, land, feed, shelter and husbandry.
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The cost breakdown
Startup capital, annual expenses, labor and veterinary costs.
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The business case
Meat yields, sales channels, market prices and break-even analysis.
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The technology angle
Fencing, water systems, monitoring and automation.
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The market perspective
Lamb prices, feed costs, agricultural policy and industry trends.
The same approach works for solar installations, hunting equipment, food preservation, microgreens, rural property and almost everything else we cover.
Market insight · Pillar 06
Economics & Markets.
Agricultural markets, commodities, food inflation, rural property and energy. The desk that connects everyday resource decisions to capital, risk and long-term value.
Costs · Capital · Returns
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Spain Faces €120 Million Loss Due to Lemon Oversupply
In the 2023-2024 season, Spain faced a staggering agricultural crisis, with around 400,000 tons of lemons left unsold and destined for waste.…
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Rising Demand for Organic Olive Oil Drives Market Growth to Reach $2.2 Billion by 2031
The global organic olive oil market is projected to reach a value of $2.2 billion by 2031, growing at a remarkable CAGR…
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