Easy does it!
A US academic believes farming to be one of the most stressful occupations in the world. “Profits are uncertain. Producers must adapt to rapid technological advances and consumer expectations.
More money from Merinos
Good clip preparation is vital, and opens up an opportunity to add value to the product before it leaves the farm, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.
Managing sows
Healthy sows are important if you want to produce the maximum number of pigs and make a good profit.
Practical tips on weeding
Weeding is one of the most important aspects of farming. If you neglect to weed, your crop yields will suffer.
Dealing with Rift Valley fever
Researchers at Onderstepoort Biological Products examine the symptoms and control of RVF.
The basics of effective irrigation
Crop expert Bill Kerr gives tips on how to ‘read’ a crop and understand its irrigation requirements.
The truth about Rift Valley fever
Controversy has surrounded RVF and the efficacy of vaccines for the disease. Dr TK Smit, Dr J Heath and P Pieterson of Onderstepoort Biological Products attempt to set the record...
Thinning the crop
Removing one in three maize plants shortly after emergence will give you a higher yield.
How to manage piglets
Care is essential to avoid piglet mortality in the first three days of life. Here's a list of tips on how to manage piglets.
Don’t forget the mulch!
You’ve dug your planting holes, fertilised them and sown your seed. Now it’s time to mulch.
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