Getting started with hydroponics
This new series will outline the basics of growing nutritious vegetables without the use of soil.
Know your invasive species
This article looks at the beefwood, balloon vine and other species that, by law, have to be controlled or eradicated.
Vital tips for stepping up security on your farm
Despite being continually under the spotlight, rural crime in South Africa continues to plague farmers. Some respond by leaving the sector; others struggle on after having lost property or even...
How to manage brucellosis on your farm – tips from top vets
A widespread problem in sub-Saharan Africa, bovine brucellosis can cripple a cattle or dairy farming operation. As no cure is available, all infected animals are required by law to be...
Treating internal parasites in sheep
Intestinal worms are a serious problem for communal farmers, and community management protocols have therefore become increasingly important.
Keep earthworms to improve soil quality
Earthworms play a crucial role in improving soil quality, and every farmer should try to maintain a healthy population of these remarkable creatures.
Get intercropping right to achieve the highest yield
Careful plant selection and good process management will help ensure success.
Include your spouse in your will – for your kids’ sake
For many people, the yearning to spite their spouses by excluding them from their wills is irresistible. They see this as a way this as a way of settling long-standing...
A testator’s last wish – what to expect
When drafting a will, the focus is often only on compliance with the formalities of drafting it, and sometimes we fail to consider the practical aspects involved.
The importance of having a well-drafted, valid will
A will is a legal document that contains the free and independent wishes of the testator regarding the distribution of the assets in his or her estate at the time...
Growing tomatoes: know the varieties
Tomatoes are an important part of our diet, as well as being highly nutritious. Bill Kerr tells us more about this versatile fruit, and the varieties that are most suitable...
Make money from cattle hides
Selling hides can add to your overall profit margin, so it pays to protect them.
