Farming Basics

With good preparation, this phenomenon can be prevented in communal areas, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.

In South Africa, groundnuts are grown in the summer rainfall areas under irrigation or dryland conditions. Farmers with limited resources, particularly those in the northern and eastern parts of South...

Many of us look forward to the day when the ‘question is popped’ and preparations for the big day begin. However deciding to get married entails far more than planning...

Heifers form the future of any beef cattle breeding concern, and should therefore be selected with care, says animal scientist, Danie Bosman. He spoke to Annelie Coleman about how to...

(Standard Bank v Johannes Gerhardus Swanepoel NO [2015) ZASCA 71). Standard Bank provided an agricultural produce loan and a business cheque account to the Harne Trust represented by the trustee,...

Dark green vegetables help strengthen bones and are generally excellent for health, especially in older people.

A brief overview on cultivating this versatile fruit, which arrived in South Africa in the 17th century.

When performing a visual evaluation of the animal, note the following features in particular: frame size, muscle and body structure, and breed character.

One of the overarching objectives of estate planning is to minimise estate duty. There are various planning mechanisms which can be applied to ensure that this objective is achieved.

Plant lettuce types that enable you to harvest the leaves as required over a long period, says vegetable specialist, Bill Kerr.

The brinjal or eggplant is a species of nightshade, and therefore related to the potato and tomato.

Nominating a person as a beneficiary on a RA is not a guarantee the person will receive the full benefit intended for them. Careful consideration needs to be given to...

In preparing your vegetable patch, the ideal is to prepare the soil only once, and then switch to no-till.

Output terms relate to the value of production or yield (such as fodder) of a specific farming enterprise sold or used on the farm. In some cases, this may include...

South Africa’s sheep and wool industry needs experts to maintain the current high standard of sheep classing.

The unbridled misuse of natural resources guarantees a future of environmental and socio-economic crises.

The Santa Gertrudis is a hardy, medium-framed, short-haired animal, and well adapted to a variety of climatic conditions.

Tea is a challenging crop, but can be financially worthwhile under the right conditions.

According to Dr Dirk Strydom, Grain SA’s manager for grain economy and marketing, South Africa’s producers are technologically advanced, but lack marketing prowess. However, marketing opportunities abound, particularly in the...

Closely related to the onion, shallot and chive, garlic has long been used as a seasoning worldwide.