Silage basics
Utilising silage pays for feedlotters and dairy farmers, but the process has to be managed well, says Gerhard Uys.
Growing papayas – Part 1
Although papayas are to some extent drought-resistant, yield will be low if they do not receive sufficient water.
The importance of pump selection
An irrigation pump ill-suited to your operation can result in wasted energy and added cost. For the best results, do your homework!
Sunflower basics – Part 3
Compared with a grain crop, sunflower utilises soil nutrients exceptionally well. Here is an overview of the crop’s fertiliser requirements.
Efficient feeding during drought
Precision feeding can take the sting out of a drought, according to Dr Chris Landman, a feed specialist and consultant. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
Dehorning beef cattle – how you can benefit
This practice has many advantages – reducing injuries is just one of them.
Sunflower: learning the basics – Part 1
A sunflower crop performs well in dry conditions, but will struggle in sandy soils.
Evaluating an orchard
A variety of factors are taken into account when evaluating an orchard or vineyard.
Nitrogen in fertiliser: why it is important
Nitrogen is found in the chlorophyll of plants and is responsible for good vegetative growth.
Backgrounding cattle
‘Backgrounding’ is grazing an animal on pasture or in a veld camp and feeding it a supplement in preparation for more intensive feeding in a feedlot.
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