Protect the soil, boost profits
How the soil food web retains and cycles nutrients to maintain soil fertility.
Contagious ecthyma or the orf virus
Orf is a contagious virus of sheep and goats that can be transmitted to humans, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Good wool classing
Uniformity of staple length and fineness in the fleece is important when classing Merino wool.
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.
Looking after your buildings pays
Don’t let everything go to rock and ruin until your farmyard looks like an informal settlement. Regular care and attention will save you a fortune in the long run, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Important terms you need to know
Bankers and people involved in finance use many fancy words, and knowing what they mean is necessary if you want to make money, writes Susan Pletts.
Anyone can do maths!
We can’t escape maths, so learn to love it, because it’s something you can’t do without when it comes to running your business successfully, writes Susan Pletts.
Dealing with sheep scab – part 1
Sheep scab occurs in all provinces, and is a very serious disease that, if left untreated, can infect your whole herd and lead to stock deaths.
Better shearing
Merino wool is usually shorn when it has a good length, after 8 to 12 months of growth.
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...
Check the condition of your herd
Over-fat cows can have problems with conception and at calving.
Building maintenance and repair
Locally sourced material can give buildings an attractive, natural, cost-effective finish. Roelof Bezuidenhout offers some examples.
