Farming Basics

Four main approaches are used to prevent disease in livestock.

A good crop scout can be a valuable asset to the farmer, says Paul Donovan.

Sows and boars should be paired only when they are about eight months old, even though they reach sexual maturity before this.

For the most profitable results, get to know the basics of cattle reproduction and herd management.

Red scale, a sap-sucking insect, is one of the most disruptive pests in the citrus industry.

If a few simple precautions are taken, this crop is easy to grow, explains Bill Kerr.

Reproductive potential can be impaired if ewes are used for breeding too early.

Heifers must come into production as soon as possible, but care must be taken to prevent them from getting fat.

Having attended to land preparation, the next consideration is which pumpkin variety to choose.

Small-scale farmers have a role to play in the modern economy, but they must first get their act together.

Get the basics right for pumpkin production: start with a soil analysis, and then use cattle and poultry manure, says Bill Kerr.

General guidelines for establishing and handling this legume.

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