Grain storage to protect against insects
If insects get into stored grain, a third of your harvest can be lost.
Treating acidic soils
Most crops yield better in soil that is not too acidic.
Protect the soil, boost profits
How the soil food web retains and cycles nutrients to maintain soil fertility.
Protect the soil by controlling erosion
The rehabilitation of areas affected by donga and sheet erosion can reduce run-off, improve productivity and stop further degradation.
Understanding citrus – 2
In South Africa, citrus is divided into four groups for marketing and production purposes: oranges, grapefruit, lemons and soft citrus (mandarins). However, there’s often...
Why organic is better and cheaper
Don’t be fooled by lab tests, healthy soil in an organic system is more fertile than conventionally fertilised soil.
An amazing system
Healthy soil provides plants with exactly what they need.
Working together
Plant root systems and the soil surrounding them have a symbiotic relationship vital to plant production.
Plant production
Photosynthesis enables plants to feed themselves – as well as the soil.
The importance of humus
Among many other things, this wonderful substance feeds and protects soil life.
How to protect the land – 2
In our 17 August issue, we studied the value of mixed farming and biodiversity. In this instalment, the second of 12, we look at using poisons responsibly.
Looking after the soil
Over the next few weeks we’ll look at repairing the damage done to our soils through poor farming practices.
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