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

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Budgeting: replace the guesswork with pro-active management

Keep cash flow healthy to HELP your farming enterprise thrive

HOW TO CROP

How to effectively manage parasitic weeds in crop production

How Bulawayo youths reclaimed a wasteland with farming

The basics of growing cabbages

DIY budget-friendly bird feeders

Identifying onion diseases

Important grazing questions to ask yourself

Eight mistakes to avoid when planting winter crops

Zimbabwe sets ambitious irrigation plans

What lies beneath: insights from a soil scientist

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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