Preparing the soil for litchi production

If your soil is suitable for litchi production, it must be prepared well in advance.

What is lumpy-skin disease?

Lumpy-skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of cattle typically characterised by nodules or lumps on the skin.

Maintenance for energy efficiency

Regular maintenance of systems is key to a profitable farm. Such maintenance should aim to ensure that all systems run as efficiently as possible at all times.

How to apply mulch

Mulch is nature’s way of preventing water loss and helping plants grow strong and healthy. We look at mulch application.

Dealing with diseases in goats

As livestock farming becomes more intensive, greater health problems will inevitably occur, increasing animal health costs on farms, warns Johan Steyn from Boer Goats SA.

Water rights, what you should know

The Water Act serves to protect, conserve and control the resource for the benefit of the country.

The basics of Johne’s disease

Also called paratuberculosis, this is a contagious, chronic and sometimes fatal infection that affects cattle, sheep, goats and certain game species.

Starting off with litchis

Here’s what it takes to produce this tasty subtropical fruit.

Planting maize

The most heat- and water-sensitive growth stage of maize – flowering – must not coincide with midsummer drought.

Managing the kidding process

Knowing how to handle a kidding doe and new kids can put a young goat on its way to a productive life, says Johan Steyn from Boer Goats SA.

How to grow maize

An overview of the growth stages of the maize plant, from planting the seed to maturity.

Smart metering

Energy efficiency and the financial savings that accompany it begin with measuring usage. Metering is the only way to achieve this effectively.

Rabies: a potential killer

Rightly feared worldwide, rabies is spread from animals to humans and is invariably fatal. If exposure is suspected, a vaccine should always be administered.