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 must deliver the goods – literally.
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.
Managing for profit
Farms need to be managed carefully to make a profit. Let’s take a closer look the meaning of ‘profit’ and how to ensure your farm always makes a profit.
Sandy soil: a guide to working with it
Vegetable expert Bill Kerr discusses how to get the best out of sandy soil, regardless of what crop you’re growing.
Skins: don’t throw good money away!
Make extra profit by salting skins and selling them as soon as possible, writes Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Producing without waste
Water, soil, time and other natural things are precious and should always be conserved.
How to raise Boer Goat kids
Boer Goat kids demand care and management for the first few weeks after birth. If you fail to look after them properly during this important stage, you could easily lose up to half of them.
Make your products stand out
In the 1970s, a Tzaneen farmer started growing a small but tasty variety of pawpaw called a papino.
