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Farming Basics

Master farming basics with practical tips on crop growth, livestock care, irrigation, soil management, and effective farm operations.

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Milk flavour profiles: what makes one different from another?

Farm security: cover all your bases

How to use insurance as a tool for success

Some handy on-farm water saving tips

Rabbit farming on the rise in South Africa

Growing cannabis legally: What farmers need to know?

HOW TO CROP

The integrated pest management journey

Crop rotation is key in vegetable and crop production

Grow your own cabbage seedlings

Sharing information on nematode studies will have mutual benefits

Orizon helps farmers make the move to regenerative agriculture

How biotech crops are created

Unusual plants with strange names and how to grow them

How to set up a small-scale hydroponic vegetable farm

Getting started with lettuce

FARM BASICS

How to start your own poultry business

New opportunities to generate a sustainable income are opening up in SA’s poultry industry.

How to plan a community food project

A well-organised garden project can supply a community with fresh fruit and vegetables at low prices, as well as provide jobs. The first step is to calculate how much you...

Livestock adaptability: what it is, and why it matters to a buyer

It’s always best to buy sheep, goats or cattle that come from a similar environment to that of your own farm. If they are used to very different conditions, they...

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Disease comes knocking when the chain breaks

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Building strong biosecurity protocols in communal livestock farming

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How winning livestock shows can boost an animal’s value

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