Learn How to Crop Farm | Farmer's Weekly

This proven method protects the soil year-round and suppresses weeds.

The cabbage looper is typically mottled and greyish-brown, with a wingspan of 4cm.

This fungal disease can decimate crops, warns Paul Donovan.

The male of the red spider mite is 0,5mm in length, with the female being slightly larger.

With dry beans, general fertility is better than direct fertilisation.

An overview of seedbed preparation, planting and harvesting.

Dry beans are legumes that come from seed pods that tend to split when mature. It is cheaper and has more protein than an equal amount of red meat.

As moths, both sexes of the cutworm have pale brown to greyish forewings with black lines and irregular markings.

Also known as the sugarbush, this fynbos species is cultivated for the cut-flower market.

When legume crops are inoculated, the plants produce their own nitrogen, saving you a great deal of money.

The corn cricket occurs in most regions, and is well-adapted to living in dry, arid or semi-arid habitats, where it is active during the day.

Identifying the mites, aphids, fleas and worms that prey on this crop and the importance of regular inspections for infestations.

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How to Crop