How to Make Money by Farming

If you want to make money by farming, it is vital that you learn the basics. With the right skills, knowledge, and experience, you will be able to harvest healthy crops that you can market in your local area, or perhaps internationally.

Try to learn about the industry and know the latest trends.

Making Money by Farming

Becoming a farmer can help you in generating wealth. If you have a green thumb and you’re interested in planting or in taking good care of nature, you can start farming. There are many crops that you can plant like edible flowers, vintage cutting, culinary herbs, ethnic or rare herbs, gourmet vegetables, medicinal herbs, and many more. The trend is continuously increasing and this is due to the demand for artisan foods, unique flowers, and unusual ornamentals. With patience, hard work, and determination, you will be able to earn lots of money through farming.

The market needs sustainable products. Organic farming is quite common these days but if you’re not prepared for it, you can always stick with conventional farming methods. Oftentimes, planting and selling the products is not enough to earn great profits. A better solution would be to start a farm that will also benefit your business or perhaps other businesses in the area. For instance, if the business focuses on selling brooms and handmade ornamentals, your farm can grow crops that will produce the needed raw materials in creating such products. Estheticians and local spas can start a farm that focuses on growing cucumber, lavender, pumpkin, and other crops that are good for the skin.

The Basics and Other Matters

Make sure that you learn everything about farming basics. At present, there are now growing techniques that farmers can use that combines technology and ancient ways. Even with a small space, your farm will become abundant. You can use the internet to search for relevant information or you can also consult with the local government agencies. There are agencies that focus on farming activities and at times, valuable assistance is available. Choose the crops that you like to grow and determine their growth requirements. With adequate knowledge, you can have healthy crops in no time!

The possible crops that you can plant were mentioned earlier. You don’t have to grow them all. In fact, you can select 1-3 of the crops although your choices should be based on the size of the farm you’re starting. What are you waiting? Find a great location for your farm. You will also need to check if there are zoning requirements in your city or state. That way, you won’t be violating any law or regulation. Pick plants that are ideal to grow in your region and follow the growth requirements carefully. When the crops are ready to harvest, you can now take the crops to the market and earn profits.

33 Comments

  • Wajababanda said on August 13, 2010
    I am looking for farm equipments in donation. The farm will help more than fifty families. It will generate cash crops if run as planned . It is not a personal issue. Tractor Massey forguson . Tillage . planning and plowing in addition to Solar energy water pump.
  • Wajababanda said on August 13, 2010
    We are located in Chad Republic , center of Africa. about 120 kM Northeast of Chad . Official documents of the farm and names of contributors.
  • baba kura modu said on August 31, 2010
    from the abinitio i like to appreciate the chance you have given me to reply comment on fish. since 2008 i started fish farm business up to now no gain rather to loss. so i need your assistant desperately.
  • sachin adhkari said on August 31, 2010
    I want to start organic farming of vegetables and fruits in kathmandu city of Nepal. I want to know details about this including prospects and challenges of this business. Apart from these information i too want to know about basic training related to this field and where do I get it. with regards, sachin
  • Jessie Concejo said on September 3, 2010
    I would like to start a vegetable farming business but i dont have much knowledge about it. I need help. Thanks, jessie
  • john said on September 14, 2010
    HI guys! i am looking towards implementing a vegetable farm, but my problem is a pump.could you at least tell me what kind of a pump i should look for. please where i am planning my project there is no electricity at all. THANKS N BAIE DANKIE....
  • Akhilesh said on September 24, 2010
    I have a land so can you please tell me the list of the crops which I should grow which is profitable according to the seasons.
  • Alex Ndyakira said on September 24, 2010
    Hi, I am inspired to start a business in farming. but I prefer doing it with crops or animals that have a short gestation period but yet with a higher market demand. could you please kindly send me information on this. your advise will be greatly appreciated. Kampala - Uganda.
  • angela said on May 26, 2011
    i have plenty of farm land was interested in getting some info on what would be profitable but easy to grow and also would be in high demand for my land is located in washington state mount vernon area .we have lots of rain ,
  • Ranjith Kumar said on June 16, 2011
    Hi i am Ranjith Kumar from Bangalore I have a 17 acre land near by to bangalore. so i want help in deciding which crops to start off with i am not interested in domestic sell i am interested in export kindly suggest any i am also interested in poultry also.
  • zigira Peter said on September 1, 2011
    I want to start a Maize Farm on 6.5 Ha of land.I come from Eastern Province of Rwanda in East Africa. What is the best method used in clearing the area,how many times in weeding and best Fertilizer to use so as to get high yields. Thanks, Peter
  • Dapo said on November 16, 2011
    I am from Lagos Nigeria, please can you advise on how to go about growing vegetables, the techniques and the best specie for my area.
  • Torres said on February 7, 2012
    hey i am starting a pig raising business. i am really interested in whatever useful information anyone can share with me. i would like to get images of the best sheds for them . please email me
  • F. Perkins said on February 12, 2012
    Kindly provide feedback on where I can access farm equipment and machinery at a very low cost...
  • Batsile Mokenti said on March 8, 2012
    I am interested in chicken farming help me to get started. I have started with 100 chicks.
  • Peter Ravaya.. said on April 19, 2012
    hi i'm interested in starting horticulture & poultry farming on a 6 hectare place but i don't know where to start from because there is no electricity and enough capital to start my business, please can you help me? on this,:Harare,ZIMBABWE. please email me; petesome5@gmail.com
  • Richard said on June 27, 2012
    My farm is situated 40km away from tzaneen its a 60 hector farm n I specialize in Tomato farming, so if there's any person in of supplying from Africa and abroad. contact me on my e mail;leeleebeld@yahoo.com
  • Julius Molebatsi said on July 6, 2012
    I would like to start a cattle breeding farming business but i don't have a farm. The government is helping with 20 head of cattle but need you to have a leased farm or or a farm. Julius Molebatsi
  • PRAHLAD MAHTO said on September 17, 2012
    Hi, I am Prahlad Mahto. I live at Dhanbad, jharkhand, india. I want to start a small farm. I have a land but I have no idea to what can I do with this land and get more income. please suggest me.
  • PRADEEP said on September 22, 2012
    Hathras U.P. I want to start the profitable farming pls suggest how can I plan. Market demand, Product, Growing techniques. thanx
  • titus marshall said on December 1, 2012
    I'm from nigeria I really have passion for farming but my major problem is know -how especially vegetable farming.
  • Mohan Reddy said on December 9, 2012
    Sir, I have a farm land of about 20 acres and to start with I want to cultivate drumstick in about 5 acres. I like to know cultivation practices of the same which gives highest production of the crop. The farm is situated in Nizamabad distribution of AP, abbot 120Kms from Hyderabad.
  • parvaiz said on February 28, 2013
    i want to make vegetable farm in afghanistan in kabul city i learn agriculture institute but i dont have more money to make farm i need ur help to how i make vegetable farm.
  • MONOJ said on June 22, 2013
    sir I am very interest with small business but I don't have more money. I want to vegetable farm in india west bengal. please give me some suggestion for for this business.
  • Kiran said on January 23, 2014
    sir can u suggest which type of commercial crop can be cultivated in dry lands for example like palm oil in less investment or govt subsidy crops which suit for climate of East godavari dist in andhrapradesh
  • biubwa said on January 24, 2014
    Well done, I would like to have a full document of firming with different fruits, spices and vegetables. would you send to me by this E-mail bimyn@yahoo.com. thank you, Biubwa.
  • venkkatesh said on March 24, 2014
    hi , i am venkkatesh from Adilabad(India) i have 20 acres of land, as adilabad is a dry area with black soil many people go for cotton but i want to do something busy for 365 days and make good money, but i have no idea what type of crop i have to cultivate, please give me valuable suggestions. thanks and regards, venki, venkiperumandla@gmail.com
  • Aditya said on March 30, 2014
    sir I am very interest in farming but I don't have more money. I want to vegetable farm near Pune, please give me some suggestion for for this business.
  • Saikrishna said on July 7, 2014
    Sir, am a doctor by profession living in karimnagar district of telangana State , india. I have no lands actually but am very much interested in farming and poultry n dairy farms Kindly suggest me how to take a step towards farm business
  • jay kakadiya said on July 20, 2014
    Which types of crop will growing then taking maximum money or earn money?
  • kishor said on March 14, 2015
    I have 50 acres land, which crop will be profitable please tell me about this
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  • Sathik said on June 10, 2017
    I have cultivate drumstick in Tamil Nadu. We can supply any country any place. If any want drumstick for business purpose mail mubeenuae@gmail.com

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