Know your crop pests: Leafhoppers
Leafhoppers are small (less than 1cm in length), slender-bodied insects with pointed, wedge-shaped heads and large eyes.
Understanding zoonosis
Livestock can be carriers of diseases that can make you ill and might even be fatal, warns Paul Donovan.
Common zoonotic diseases
These diseases can be life-threatening, so it’s important to understand how they are contracted, says Paul Donovan.
The grazing question
Choosing an appropriate veld management system for your farm can be tricky and expensive. Roelof Bezuidenhout provides some tips.
Know your crop pests: Black citrus aphid
The black citrus aphid is a pear-shaped aphid about 2mm long.
How to keep a donkey healthy
Donkeys and horses have several diseases in common, but symptoms and treatment differ, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Getting more mileage out of old tyres
Old tyres have a multitude of uses on a farm, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Managing donkeys
Many donkeys still run in herds on communal grazing and can be dangerous to humans, warns Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
The challenges of being a farm manager
Being a farm manager is a demanding job. Roelof Bezuidenhout provides helpful tips on how to succeed.
Diatomaceous earth – natural and effective
Diatomaceous earth has been used the world over for decades as a
means of pest control.
Improving anthelmintic use
A minimal yet effective treatment programme is the way to go in the fight against anthelmintic resistance, say Gareth Bath and Jan van Wyk.
Mulching: what it is, and how to do it properly
This proven method protects the soil year-round and suppresses weeds.
Brucellosis: a common danger
This disease decreases the profit of cattle farmers and affects food security in rural areas. It can also be transmitted from cattle to people, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Know your crop pests: Cabbage looper
The cabbage looper is typically mottled and greyish-brown, with a wingspan of 4cm.
Managing internal parasites for sheep and goats – Part l
A holistic approach that regards parasites as part of the natural order of things is your best option when it comes to parasite management, say Gareth Bath and Jan van Wyk.
Farm workers – choosing the best person
Farmers who don’t put much effort into interviewing prospective new employees are looking for trouble, warns Roelof Bezuidenhout.
