Look after your wind pump

A wind pump is expensive, but is one of the most neglected pieces of farm equipment, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.

Managing heifers and first-calvers

It’s expensive to grow out heifers until they calve for the first time. It pays to invest in the heifer group, says the ARC’s Leslie Bergh.

Farming hydroponically – part 3

Hydroponics is a popular way to grow vegetables because of the high quality of the produce and efficient water use. If you use a greenhouse, you can supply vegetables out...

Farming hydroponically – part 2

Here’s what you need to start farming hydroponically.

Establishing a conservancy

Conservancies promote and encourage habitat and species conservation.

Carrot pests and diseases

Protecting carrots from nematodes, leaf and bacterial blight and white mould.

Veld and flock management

A goat farmer must plan veld and flock management in advance, advises Roelof Bezuidenhout.

Spinach: a step-by-step guide on how to grow it

Spinach is a cool weather crop that doesn’t grow well in hot summer months when the days are long. The best temperature for growing spinach is between 16ºC and 24ºC.

Fighting flies in horse stables

Some practical fly control strategies from Dr Mac.

Protecting a carrot crop

Weeds have a negative impact on plant growth and reduce crop yields.

Constant inspection of your flock is crucial for success

If you want to be a successful livestock farmer, your animals must be the last thing you think about at night, and the first thing you think about in the...

Responsible landownership

Laws dictate what farmers can and can’t do. They are for the good of the land as well as beneficial to the farmer.

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