Conservation agriculture

A newly-developed inoculant is on track to revolutionise the role of the legume in profitable and sustainable agriculture.

For nearly 20 years, the riverine rabbit has been a conservation icon. It ranks high on the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Drylands Conservation Programme agenda.

Many crop farmers are in deep water financially. Fortunately, help is at hand – in the form of legumes and tramlines.

Increase your winter legume production by inoculating for good nodule formation.

The Umgano Project has already improved the lives of over a hundred families through a successful forestry enterprise. With the introduction of a sustainably grazed commercial Nguni herd just months away, both grasslands and the community could enjoy further benefits. Robyn Joubert reports.

Answering your questions about dual-cropping maize with winter legume-based forages.

Western Cape Grain Farmer of the Year finalists CD and Erhardt du Toit have no reason to go over old ground, choosing instead to bank on the practices of conservation agriculture. Denene Erasmus reports.

Dual cropping can dramatically improve the profitability of maize and livestock production units.

By introducing legume-based pastures through dual cropping, farmers can increase yield substantially.

The profitability of livestock production is largely determined by herd reproduction rate, herd health and feeding costs. Soil minerals have a profound influence on these factors.

The Mountain Zebra and Camdeboo National Parks in the Eastern Cape have launched a corridor project to protect biodiversity in valuable grasslands between the two parks. Denene Erasmus spoke to park managers Peter Burdett and Megan Taplin about the initiative.

To feed the animal, it’s vital to feed the plant. And to do this properly, you must feed the soil. Short-cuts don’t work!