Farming Basics

The chemicals used to treat cattle against ticks are called acaricides. When cattle are dipped, the ticks fall off or die.

Also known as the sugarbush, this fynbos species is cultivated for the cut-flower market.

Ecologist and farm planner Ben Breedlove takes Roelof Bezuidenhout through the final steps in this process, which can boost your profits.

When legume crops are inoculated, the plants produce their own nitrogen, saving you a great deal of money.

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.

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...

Identifying the mites, aphids, fleas and worms that prey on this crop and the importance of regular inspections for infestations.

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.

Thinking of subdividing? Beware! You could run into serious legal problems.

A method of checking for internal parasites in sheep and goats.

Lice spread diseases, cause distress to the chicken and greatly reduce a hen’s egg-laying capacity.

Understanding the ‘growth curve’ can help you feed your livestock more efficiently. Roelof Bezuidenhout provides an overview of the concept.

An overview of the cultivation practices for this potentially lucrative crop.

Canola production in SA is usually lower than demand and favourable prices can therefore be achieved.

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.

Reduce, recycle, re-use, replace, redesign… and re-think!

Marking animals after injections is important, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.

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.

As a pig farmer, you need to know how to inject vaccines, dewormers and other medicines, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.

Injections are needed for vaccines, some dewormers or when treating sick animals, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.