African and Asiatic redwater in cattle
Redwater is an important tick-borne disease in cattle. In South Africa it accounts for losses of millions of rands annually. Dr JH du Preez and Dr Faffa Malan discuss the...
Pruning, fertilising and harvesting granadillas
Pruning and thinning out are necessary when the granadilla vine becomes unproductive. This allows light and air to reach the inner parts of the vine, discourages pests and diseases, and...
Dealing with the ‘silent disease’ – measles
Cases of measles are frequently found in slaughter stock.
Managing trichomoniasis
Beef management consultant Barry Symons tells Lloyd Phillips how to go about dealing with this serious disease.
An easy guide to growing granadillas
In South Africa, the purple granadilla, also known as the passion fruit, is grown commercially as well as for home use. Here is an overview of how this crop is...
Borehole cost: are you being ripped off?
Hydrogeologist Dale Barrow provides some tips to help you understand the price you are quoted when analysing borehole cost.
Dealing with slugs and snails
These pests are not just the bane of the suburban gardener – they can wreak havoc with agricultural and horticultural crops, explains Paul Donovan.
Know your crop pests: Mealybug
Scientific name: More than 120 species have been identified in South Africa alone. Family: Pseudococcidae Distribution: Worldwide
Boosting kikuyu pasturage
Kikuyu is a perennial summer grass that can be over-sown by other pasturage in winter.
Understanding pesticide resistance
Why pesticide resistance is a serious problem, and how farmers can help to prevent it. Paul Donovan explains.
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