Injecting pigs the correct way
As a pig farmer, you need to know how to inject vaccines, dewormers and other medicines, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
Injecting cattle – part 2
Injections are needed for vaccines, some dewormers or when treating sick animals, says Prof Cheryl McCrindle.
How to keep a correct records system
Our vegetable expert Bill Kerr describes a quick, practical way of recording those ‘little things’ that so often can become big problems if forgotten.
Injecting animals – part 1
Injecting livestock is potentially dangerous for them. Dirt or germs injected by accident could kill the animal.
Growing cabbages – Part 2
Here are useful cultivation tips for this highly popular vegetable.
How dung beetles can help you
The beneficial role played by insects in agriculture should not be underestimated, and this is certainly true of dung beetles, says Paul Donovan.
Growing cabbages – 1
This vegetable is popular throughout the world because of its adaptability to a wide range of climatic conditions, ease of production and storage, and food value.
Keep your chicken houses well ventilated
Cooling systems in cage layer houses can have a positive impact on your business. Lindi van Rooyen reports.
What to do if you don’t have enough manure
Various options are available if you want to ensure good yield.
Know your crop pests: African army worm
Despite its common name, the African army worm is in fact the larva (caterpillar) of a moth.
The law that cuts your profits
In their eagerness to make farming pay, or make a success of a particular branch of agriculture, farmers often forget how the law of diminishing returns can retard progress, warns Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Fertilising with manure
Guidelines for applying kraal manure.
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