Estimating the size of your land
It’s easy to calculate the size of your plot. All it takes is a bit of patience and simple arithmetic. Here’s how to do it.
Dealing with enzootic abortion
This infectious condition is one of the most common causes of abortion and death in sheep and goats.
Two weeds that are a major threat
Shepherd’s purse and sow thistle are weeds that are hard to eradicate once established, says Bill Kerr.
Get the best out of kraal manure
Before the introduction of chemical fertilisers, farmers all over the world, including those in South Africa, used manure to restore the fertility of their lands.
How to be a good stockman
Whether you’re farming in the semi-desert or on pasture, you will benefit from having a practised eye, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
A list of cucurbit pests and diseases
Dealing with powdery mildew, fusarium wilt, aphids and other threats to your crop.
How stress affects livestock health
Livestock can suffer stress even during normal handling, increasing their susceptibility to a number of serious diseases.
Cultivating cucurbits
Follow these useful tips on fertilising, irrigating, harvesting and storing your crop.
Know your cattle: The Bonsmara breed
The Bonsmara is an outstanding beef breed, developed in South Africa.
Tips for producing low cost livestock feed
Here’s how to prevent calamity on your farm during times of grazing scarcity. And you don’t need mechanisation, says Shane Brody.
Guidelines for growing cucurbits
Cucurbits that are round and orange are pumpkins. Those of other shapes and colours are squashes. Here are useful general tips on growing cucurbits.
Understanding crop rotation
Crop rotation is one of the most basic principles of vegetable production. It helps to break disease cycles and improve soil health, and should be practised by every farmer who...
