Dealing with kweek
To control this hardy grass species successfully, you have to stay vigilant, stresses Bill Kerr.
Basic infrastructure for small-scale pig farming
The size of your pig housing infrastructure will depend on the number of pigs you have. Ideally, it should be strong, simple and adaptable, and it need not be expensive, says Shane Brody.
Understanding the Labour Tenants Act and its purpose
Labour tenancy applications are an important aspect of land reform in South Africa, and it is essential that landowners understand their rights and commitments in this regard. Rob McCarthy of McCarthy & Associates Attorneys explains the act to Lloyd Phillips.
Follow these guidelines when dosing lambs
Every sheep farmer strives to get his or her sheep onto the market sooner and earn more money. Jannie Fourie of the National Wool Growers’ Association gives useful guidelines to help with this.
Do’s and don’ts of FAMACHA scoring
To implement this system properly, you will need to obtain practical hands-on instruction in its use.
Get rid of Malva – entirely!
It is crucial to destroy every single example of this dangerous weed, stresses Bill Kerr. Leaving out plants can be a very costly error.
Checking a bull’s scrotal circumference
The scrotum plays an important role in the fertility of a bull and its daughters – and should be examined closely when selecting bulls.
Cost comparisons of various heating systems
There are many aspects to consider before deciding to invest in a particular water heating system.
Growing a valuable pecan nut orchard
South Africa is well-suited for pecan nut production, but certain factors will determine the value of your orchard.
Dealing with bacterial & fungal diseases in tomatoes
Black stem, early blight and powdery mildew are all significant threats to a tomato crop.
Common tomato pests to watch out for
The tomato is a versatile and popular crop that is relatively easy to grow. But it’s targeted by a number of pests.
Dealing with avo pests & diseases
There are two insects and four diseases that SA avocado producers should particularly watch out for.
Profitable small-scale sheep farming
It is perfectly possible to farm sheep profitably on a small piece of land, says Jannie Fourie, National Wool Growers’ Association production advisor. To do this, never exceed the carrying capacity of your land, manage your operation carefully, and keep a record of everything.
Growing tomatoes
Tomatoes are not difficult to grow. Here are useful tips on how to produce an even better crop.
Eskom power lines and you – Part 2
Eskom has the right to enter your property at any time. Gerhard Uys spoke to Eskom’s Arthur Smith about what this entails.
Eskom power lines and you – Part 1
Eskom has the right to enter your property at any time to build or fix power lines. Gerhard Uys spoke to Arthur Smith of Eskom’s Mpumalanga unit about what this entails.
Know your sheep breeds: Van Rooy
This is a locally developed medium-to large-framed sheep, with both rams and ewes polled.
Beware the nutsedge
It’s the world’s most prolific weed, and we have two species of it here in South Africa, says Bill Kerr.
Treatment and control of salmonella
Salmonella is a notifiable disease, often resistant to antimicrobials. Control should focus on eliminating, as far as possible, the sources of infection.
Watch out for new weeds!
Certain weeds are more of a risk to crops and veld than others. Leaving them to gain a foothold can have disastrous results, says Bill Kerr.
