A guide to growing carrots
A short overview on carrots for those interested in producing these nutritious vegetables.
Grain storage to protect against insects
If insects get into stored grain, a third of your harvest can be lost.
Protect the soil, boost profits
How the soil food web retains and cycles nutrients to maintain soil fertility.
Protect the soil by controlling erosion
The rehabilitation of areas affected by donga and sheet erosion can reduce run-off, improve productivity and stop further degradation.
Understanding citrus – 2
In South Africa, citrus is divided into four groups for marketing and production purposes: oranges, grapefruit, lemons and soft citrus (mandarins). However, there’s often...
Why organic is better and cheaper
Don’t be fooled by lab tests, healthy soil in an organic system is more fertile than conventionally fertilised soil.
Working together
Plant root systems and the soil surrounding them have a symbiotic relationship vital to plant production.
The importance of humus
Among many other things, this wonderful substance feeds and protects soil life.
