Canola pests
Identifying the mites, aphids, fleas and worms that prey on this crop and the importance of regular inspections for infestations.
Vegetable sowing and planting guide
Planting vegetables at the optimum time will increase yields and profits. The department of agriculture suggests the following guideline for vegetables that can still be planted in the coming months.
Carving up your farm
Thinking of subdividing? Beware! You could run into serious legal problems.
The FAMACHA system
A method of checking for internal parasites in sheep and goats.
About chicken lice
Lice spread diseases, cause distress to the chicken and greatly reduce a hen’s egg-laying capacity.
Tips on defining the ‘growth curve’
Understanding the ‘growth curve’ can help you feed your livestock more efficiently. Roelof Bezuidenhout provides an overview of the concept.
Growing canola
An overview of the cultivation practices for this potentially lucrative crop.
About canola
Canola production in SA is usually lower than demand and favourable prices can therefore be achieved.
Tips on how to inject chicken
If you’re a small-scale poultry producer, chances are you’ll have to inject your birds at some stage. Prof Cheryl McCrindle explains how to do it safely and effectively.
The importance of sustainability
Reduce, recycle, re-use, replace, redesign… and re-think!
Injecting sheep and goats – Part 4
Marking animals after injections is important, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Know your crop pests: White cabbage butterfly
The butterfly is large and strong-flying with a wingspan of 5,5cm. Both sexes are creamy-white, with a black head, thorax and abdomen.
