INTRODUCTION
Farming is a business and like all other businesses, it is geared towards profit making. The farmer, as a business man has to manage his land, labour and capital to make profit. This is only possible if the farmer can control all aspects of his business by keeping proper records. The records enable him to ascertain whether he is making a profit or running at a loss.
MEANING OF FARM RECORDS
Farm records are written documents showing major activities going on in the farming business. Farm records may also be defined as the records of all the operations that are undertaken in the farm throughout the year. To enable a farmer to manage his farm very well, he must keep some records.
Importance of Farm Records
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