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...
Improving your soil
Kraal manure contains all the nutrients a plant requires, but not always in the desired proportions.
What you need to know about plant galls
Galls can show up on a plant as a result of attacks by pests and fungi,says Paul Donovan.
Using kraal manure as fertiliser
It’s difficult to move fertilisers from town to your village or farm, but there is an alternative to buying in fertiliser.
Beware of blowfly strike
Crutching is highly effective as a preventative measure, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Profit from better broiler production
Get the basics right – temperature, brooding, oxygen and lighting – says broiler specialist Matthew Wilson.
Want to run a farm? Save successfully
Diligent saving reduces risk while boosting sustainability, and is important in running a farm, says MC Loock, Standard Bank agribusiness manager.
Bio-security for poultry profit
With increasing input costs and tighter profit margins, poultry producers have to be efficient to stay in business. Niel Saayman spoke to Dr Sean Wisdom, a vet with C4 Africa...
Reading the fleece
To ensure superior quality, it’s crucial to inspect the fleece carefully when selecting a Merino ram. Roelof Bezuidenhout reports.
About neem oil
The origins of this ‘new’ pesticide can be traced back several centuries, when it was used in cosmetics and medicines, notes Paul Donovan.
