The pitfalls of gambling with vegetables on the market
The decision of what to plant should be based on average market prices in the long term, which enables vegetable growers to calculate what the market price fluctuations will be,...
How quality and marketing drive success for small farms
It is one thing to have a good product, but we need to bring its outstanding features to the attention of the purchaser, writes Bill Kerr.
How to build up humus in your vegetable crop
The importance of building up humus in vegetable fields cannot be overstated. Without achieving this, the soil will not become self-sustainable, writes Bill Kerr.
Bacterial diseases in beans are your crop’s biggest threat
Bill Kerr says he can’t overemphasise the importance of making sure that the bean seed you purchase is disease free.
Ways in which soil microbes and plants interact
A very important part of the success of this project is an understanding of the soil food web, in other words, how organisms that live in the soil interact with...
Boost soil health and yields by increasing organic matter
Bill Kerr says that increasing the organic and microbe content of your soil is the first step to ensuring healthier crops and greater yields.
Tasty, nutritious beans come in many forms
Beans originated in Central and South America and have been domesticated for thousands of years, says Bill Kerr.
Choosing the right nitrogen fertiliser
Various nitrogenous fertilisers are available. Your choice will depend on environmental considerations, cost, availability, and so on, writes Bill Kerr
Building a self-sustaining farm: soil and pest management insights
Bill Kerr shares how he transformed nutrient-deficient soil into a thriving, self-sustaining farm. Learn about pest control methods and soil improvement techniques.
Conduct a soil analysis before starting a vegetable farm
Starting a small vegetable farm can yield good results from the first year, but conducting a soil analysis is important. This ensures you know what your soil needs for optimal...
Starting a no-frills vegetable project on a small farm
The concept of no-till is growing in leaps and bounds and is a major way of farming in countries like Brazil. South Africans should also adopt this successful method, advises...
Understanding carrot fertilisation
Whether to apply fertiliser or not depends on which crops were grown in the land previously, among various factors, writes Bill Kerr.
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