Injecting sheep and goats – Part 4
Marking animals after injections is important, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Know your crop pests: White cabbage butterfly
The butterfly is large and strong-flying with a wingspan of 5,5cm. Both sexes are creamy-white, with a black head, thorax and abdomen.
Injecting pigs the correct way
As a pig farmer, you need to know how to inject vaccines, dewormers and other medicines, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Injecting cattle – part 2
Injections are needed for vaccines, some dewormers or when treating sick animals, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
How to keep a correct records system
Our vegetable expert Bill Kerr describes a quick, practical way of recording those ‘little things’ that so often can become big problems if forgotten.
Injecting animals – part 1
Injecting livestock is potentially dangerous for them. Dirt or germs injected by accident could kill the animal.
How dung beetles can help you
The beneficial role played by insects in agriculture should not be underestimated, and this is certainly true of dung beetles, says Paul Donovan.
Growing cabbages – 1
This vegetable is popular throughout the world because of its adaptability to a wide range of climatic conditions, ease of production and storage, and food value.
Keep your chicken houses well ventilated
Cooling systems in cage layer houses can have a positive impact on your business. Lindi van Rooyen reports.
What to do if you don’t have enough manure
Various options are available if you want to ensure good yield.
Know your crop pests: African army worm
Despite its common name, the African army worm is in fact the larva (caterpillar) of a moth.
The law that cuts your profits
In their eagerness to make farming pay, or make a success of a particular branch of agriculture, farmers often forget how the law of diminishing returns can retard progress, warns...
Improving your soil
Kraal manure contains all the nutrients a plant requires, but not always in the desired proportions.
What you need to know about plant galls
Galls can show up on a plant as a result of attacks by pests and fungi,says Paul Donovan.
Using kraal manure as fertiliser
It’s difficult to move fertilisers from town to your village or farm, but there is an alternative to buying in fertiliser.
Beware of blowfly strike
Crutching is highly effective as a preventative measure, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Profit from better broiler production
Get the basics right – temperature, brooding, oxygen and lighting – says broiler specialist Matthew Wilson.
