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Farming Basics

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

9 ways to dispose of plastic containers

9 ways to dispose of plastic containers

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

Bigger and better broilers

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

Cows: the inside story

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

South Devon

A breed that offers lean beef and plenty of good, rich milk.
Selecting the right bull

Selecting the right bull

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

No help. No hope.

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

Inspect the land before you buy

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

Surplus sheep and goats

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

Shorthorn

Beef or milk – the choice is yours.

Managing for profit

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.
Working with sandy soil

Sandy soil: a guide to working with it

Vegetable expert Bill Kerr discusses how to get the best out of sandy soil, regardless of what crop you’re growing.

Skins: don’t throw good money away!

Make extra profit by salting skins and selling them as soon as possible, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
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