Fertilising your land
Use enough fertiliser and place it correctly, so that you can be assured of a good yield, says Bill Kerr.
Better soil means healthier plants
By improving its organic content, you can make any soil more productive, explains vegetable expert Bill Kerr.
Farming pigs: how to get started – Part 1
Here are some basic facts you need to know before starting your own piggery.
Preparing a land for small-scale cultivation with hand tools
Mark out and dig planting holes accurately to reap the full benefits of your work.
What causes disease?
Knowing why an animal gets ill can help us understand how to prevent disease and treat sickness.
Working with loam
This is the easiest type of soil to manage, and is ideal for those with limited farming experience, says vegetable expert Bill Kerr.
The basics of Angora farming
Farming with Angora goats can be easy once you understand the essentials, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
How to motivate yourself
To make your farming dreams come true, create an action plan, says Peter Hughes.
Clay soils cultivation: a beginner’s guide
Clay soils offer you a ‘warehouse of nutrition’ – so it’s really worthwhile learning how to work with them.
What to look for when selecting a bull
As a herd bull has a great influence on the future of the herd, it must be carefully selected. As we noted last week, to improve the herd, the bull...
9 ways to dispose of plastic containers
Any container that once held pesticides or chemicals can be dangerous and must be properly disposed of.
Bigger and better broilers
Do you want to make good money from broilers? Follow this useful advice from an expert.
Cows: the inside story
Cattle are ruminants, which means the digestive system has four compartments.
Selecting the right bull
Selecting the right bull can mean the difference between success and failure in a beef cattle herd.
No help. No hope.
Many land reform beneficiaries struggle due to restrictive and impractical lease contracts. Black Aphane, one of these farmers, spoke to Peter Mashala.
Inspect the land before you buy
Choosing the wrong enterprise for your farm can ruin the land and quickly lead to poverty, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Surplus sheep and goats
When should surplus animals be sold? This depends on their age and condition.
