Cowpeas replace maize on a Free State farm
The declining profitability of maize on a Viljoenskroon farm in the Free State forced Cobus van Coller to diversify into livestock.
How to manipulate cabbage seedlings
Last week I discussed how to choose seedlings. Now I want to outline ways to manipulate seedlings for prevailing conditions.
Is the Kei Market coming right?
I last visited the Kei Fresh Produce Market (KFPM) in January and vowed not to return until they had cleaned up the place and it could sell fresh fruit and...
Apple farming at Clan Leslie – take less, waste less, make more
By incorporating vermicomposting and worm-casting tea in its apple production system, Clan Leslie Estate has improved its fruit quality, reduced input costs and improved the soil and tree health in...
I told you so!
it gives me no pleasure TO REMIND South African market agents that "I told them so" a few years ago, but it must be said.
Long-term success with no-till
In 2007 Farmer's Weekly reported on the success of father and son Dirk and Frik van Sittert's no-till practices. Peter Hittersay looks at the continuing no-till success Frik has enjoyed...
Choosing the right cabbage variety
There are hundreds of cabbage varieties on the world market, each filling a slot for some climatic condition or purpose, and quite a few are sold in South Africa.
Chicken, rocket & hoisin sauce on flat fettuccine
First, let's tackle the pasta. Bring a 4l“ pot of water to the boil. Add the 500g of fettuccine and let it boil for the time suggested on the packet.
Watermelons get cute
I've borrowed the information in this week's column from the New York Times newspaper of 17 August 2010 - I thought you might find it interesting.
Get the balance right in your vegetable garden
With careful planning you can make sure you don't end up with far too much of certain vegetables and not enough of others, writes Bill Kerr.
When is the bolting season for vegetables?
You can lose a lot of money if your crop goes to seed when you don't want it to. You need to know why and when this happens to take...
Some good news, some bad
'I see three previously disadvantaged farmers, but not one commercial farmer, market agent or buyer on the panel. They account for most of a turnover exceeding R8 billion and they...
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