The front-end loader isn’t the only lifting power a typical workhorse tractor provides. The three-point hitch can also be put to use in creative ways.
Baling small square hay bales at a suitable tension makes them tight enough for easy handling. Loose bales are apt to turn into piles of loose hay.
Soilless growing mixes may be made with more regionally-sourced ingredients, new processing techniques over next few years.
Large amounts of snow can have adverse effects on the roofs of farm buildings. Installing seasonal structural supports can help reduce the risk of collapse.