Farming Basics

Clay soils offer you a ‘warehouse of nutrition’ – so it’s really worthwhile learning how to work with them.

As a herd bull has a great influence on the future of the herd, it must be carefully selected. As we noted last week, to improve the herd, the bull must deliver the goods – literally.

Any container that once held pesticides or chemicals can be dangerous and must be properly disposed of.

Do you want to make good money from broilers? Follow this useful advice from an expert.

Cattle are ruminants, which means the digestive system has four compartments.

A breed that offers lean beef and plenty of good, rich milk.

Selecting the right bull can mean the difference between success and failure in a beef cattle herd.

Many land reform beneficiaries struggle due to restrictive and impractical lease contracts. Black Aphane, one of these farmers, spoke to Peter Mashala.

Choosing the wrong enterprise for your farm can ruin the land and quickly lead to poverty, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.

When should surplus animals be sold? This depends on their age and condition.

Beef or milk – the choice is yours.

Farms need to be managed carefully to make a profit. Let’s take a closer look the meaning of ‘profit’ and how to ensure your farm always makes a profit.