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Farming Basics

Farmer’s Weekly brings you the latest updates on farming basics in the agricultural industry.

Fertilising your land

Use enough fertiliser and place it correctly, so that you can be assured of a good yield, says Bill Kerr.

Better soil means healthier plants

By improving its organic content, you can make any soil more productive, explains vegetable expert Bill Kerr.
Farming pigs how to get started – Part 1

Farming pigs: how to get started – Part 1

Here are some basic facts you need to know before starting your own piggery.
Preparing a land for small-scale cultivation with hand tools

Preparing a land for small-scale cultivation with hand tools

Mark out and dig planting holes accurately to reap the full benefits of your work.

What causes disease?

Knowing why an animal gets ill can help us understand how to prevent disease and treat sickness.

Working with loam

This is the easiest type of soil to manage, and is ideal for those with limited farming experience, says vegetable expert Bill Kerr.

The basics of Angora farming

Farming with Angora goats can be easy once you understand the essentials, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.

How to motivate yourself

To make your farming dreams come true, create an action plan, says Peter Hughes.

One step at a time

Preparing the land in an easy, environmentally-friendly way.

Selecting the best bull for beef

Here are the important traits to look out for.
Clay soils cultivation: a beginner's guide

Clay soils cultivation: a beginner’s guide

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

What to look for when selecting a bull

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.
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