Dry beans: learn how to get into the business
Dry beans are legumes that come from seed pods that tend to split when mature. It is cheaper and has more protein than an equal amount of red meat.
Know your crop pests: Cutworm
As moths, both sexes of the cutworm have pale brown to greyish forewings with black lines and irregular markings.
Canine skin diseases
Understanding the causes and prevention can help to prevent many dogs from suffering needlessly.
Keeping goats for milk: a beginners guide
People have been keeping goats for milk for centuries. Goat milk is superior to cow’s milk in certain respects, one of which is that it is easier to digest.
Animal health: Acaricide resistance
The chemicals used to treat cattle against ticks are called acaricides. When cattle are dipped, the ticks fall off or die.
Growing proteas: step-by-step guide
Also known as the sugarbush, this fynbos species is cultivated for the cut-flower market.
Farm mapping 2 – How a mapping can benefit your farm
Ecologist and farm planner Ben Breedlove takes Roelof Bezuidenhout through the final steps in this process, which can boost your profits.
Inoculating legume crops
When legume crops are inoculated, the plants produce their own nitrogen, saving you a great deal of money.
Corn cricket: what you need about this crop pest
The corn cricket occurs in most regions, and is well-adapted to living in dry, arid or semi-arid habitats, where it is active during the day.
Farm mapping (1)
It can be both rewarding and fun to draw a picture of what your enterprise looks like now and what it could look like once you have made some well-planned...
Canola pests
Identifying the mites, aphids, fleas and worms that prey on this crop and the importance of regular inspections for infestations.
Vegetable sowing and planting guide
Planting vegetables at the optimum time will increase yields and profits. The department of agriculture suggests the following guideline for vegetables that can still be planted in the coming months.
About chicken lice
Lice spread diseases, cause distress to the chicken and greatly reduce a hen’s egg-laying capacity.
Tips on defining the ‘growth curve’
Understanding the ‘growth curve’ can help you feed your livestock more efficiently. Roelof Bezuidenhout provides an overview of the concept.
About canola
Canola production in SA is usually lower than demand and favourable prices can therefore be achieved.
Tips on how to inject chicken
If you’re a small-scale poultry producer, chances are you’ll have to inject your birds at some stage. Prof Cheryl McCrindle explains how to do it safely and effectively.
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