How to plant and harvest a sweet potato crop
Last week, we discussed how sweet potatoes are grown in the warm season and should be planted from October to December, although this can be extended up to March in...
Management: Managing your time
Time waits for no one. Time is also money, so it's a resource you must use wisely, says Susan Pletts.
Economies of scale
This is an important concept and one of the major challenges faced by emerging farmers.
Management: Managing people
To run a successful farming operation, a manager needs to know how to work well with staff, says Susan Pletts.
Know your cattle: Brahman
The Brahman breed is well known for its hardiness, adaptability and calving ease.
Know your cattle: The Braford breed
The Braford is a highly adaptable beef breed with good disease resistance.
Management: Effective leadership
Successful managers get things done and know how to motivate their workers to do the same, writes Susan Pletts.
Your seven most important financial needs
A farming enterprise needs to be managed like any other business, and it’s important that farmers make sure all their financial needs are covered, writes Kobus Engelbrecht, marketing manager of...
History of the green bean crop
The green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) originated in Central and South America and there’s evidence that it has been cultivated in Mexico and Peru for thousands of years.
Title, lease or PTO?
When you apply for a bank loan, your type of landownership is important, says financial consultant Susan Pletts.
Know your cattle: Afrikaner, the no-nonsense breed
The Afrikaner has good depth and muscular loins, rump, back and thighs. However, it has a fairly shallow body.
Chicken care: preventing diseases
This week we discuss leg and skin conditions in chickens and how to prevent them.
How to mulch
This week we look at materials to use as organic mulch and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Giving your animals inoculations – part 4
When injecting your animals, always consult a vet if you don't know what you're doing. This week, we look at the consequences of badly administered injections and the importance of...
Organic fertiliser boosts soil fertility
In a world becoming more environmentally aware, using organic fertiliser is highly recommended.
Why a co-op needs to be ‘open’
A cooperative must be transparent to all its members, so everyone understands and accepts its constitution, writes Susan Pletts.
How co-op shares work
Money is usually the main source of conflict in a business, and shares are all about money, so understanding how they work will save you a lot of hassle, writes...
Know your soil
Knowing what kind of soil you have will help you prepare it correctly - improving it and increasing yield.
Giving your animals inoculations – part 3
When it comes to inoculating your animals, you have to know what you're doing, or you'll hurt the animal. This week, we look at the different ways of giving injectionsIssue...
