Crop rotation basics explained
It is not good practice to plant the same crop on the same land year after year. Don’t plant any crop on a land more often than once every three years.
Imbricate cactus: the devil to destroy
Controlling this cactus can be hard work, cautions Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Know your crop pests: Citrus swallowtail
This is a large butterfly with a wingspan of 8cm (females are slightly bigger than males).
Getting started with potatoes -Part 1
Small farmers in rural areas can make a profit selling potatoes directly to the community, says Bill Kerr.
About phytotoxicity
Sometimes, your crops will be ‘allergic’ to certain chemicals, warns Paul Donovan.
Get a crop scout to check your lands
A good crop scout can be a valuable asset to the farmer, says Paul Donovan.
Know your crop pests: Red scale
Red scale, a sap-sucking insect, is one of the most disruptive pests in the citrus industry.
Starting with pumpkins – Part 3
If a few simple precautions are taken, this crop is easy to grow, explains Bill Kerr.
Starting with pumpkins – Part 2
Having attended to land preparation, the next consideration is which pumpkin variety to choose.
Starting with pumpkins – Part 1
Get the basics right for pumpkin production: start with a soil analysis, and then use cattle and poultry manure, says Bill Kerr.
Know your crop pests: Leafhoppers
Leafhoppers are small (less than 1cm in length), slender-bodied insects with pointed, wedge-shaped heads and large eyes.
Know your crop pests: Black citrus aphid
The black citrus aphid is a pear-shaped aphid about 2mm long.
Diatomaceous earth – natural and effective
Diatomaceous earth has been used the world over for decades as a
means of pest control.
Mulching: what it is, and how to do it properly
This proven method protects the soil year-round and suppresses weeds.
Know your crop pests: Cabbage looper
The cabbage looper is typically mottled and greyish-brown, with a wingspan of 4cm.
