How to Crop

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Know your crop pests: African army worm

Know your crop pests: African army worm

Despite its common name, the African army worm is in fact the larva (caterpillar) of a moth.

Fertilising with manure

Guidelines for applying kraal manure.

Improving your soil

Kraal manure contains all the nutrients a plant requires, but not always in the desired proportions.
What you need to know about plant galls

What you need to know about plant galls

Galls can show up on a plant as a result of attacks by pests and fungi,says Paul Donovan.
Using kraal manure as fertiliser

Using kraal manure as fertiliser

It’s difficult to move fertilisers from town to your village or farm, but there is an alternative to buying in fertiliser.

About neem oil

The origins of this ‘new’ pesticide can be traced back several centuries, when it was used in cosmetics and medicines, notes Paul Donovan.

Understanding erosion – Part 2

This week we take a closer look at soil erosion, which reduces productivity and pollutes watercourses, wetlands and lakes.

Understanding erosion – Part 1

We look at the different forms of soil erosion.

Watch out for those poisonous plants

One of the greatest risks to farmers is the loss of livestock as a result of plant poisoning. So it’s important to know what promotes their growth and how to...

Know your crop pests: Mediterranean fruit fly

Despite its name, the Mediterranean fruit fly is thought to have originated in sub-Saharan Africa. But it has now spread over the entire continent, as well as Asia, Europe, Australia,...

Remove bush and increase grazing capacity

Bush encroachment has affected large areas of savannah to such an extent that keeping livestock is no longer viable. Lindi van Rooyen looks at rehabilitation of grasslands.

Know your crop pests: African bollworm

Scientific name: Helicoverpa armigera Family: Noctuidae Distribution: Throughout Africa
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