Farming Basics

Master farming basics with practical tips on crop growth, livestock care, irrigation, soil management, and effective farm operations.

What causes disease?

Knowing why an animal gets ill can help us understand how to prevent disease and treat sickness.

Working with loam

This is the easiest type of soil to manage, and is ideal for those with limited farming experience, says vegetable expert Bill Kerr.

The basics of Angora farming

Farming with Angora goats can be easy once you understand the essentials, says Roelof Bezuidenhout.

How to motivate yourself

To make your farming dreams come true, create an action plan, says Peter Hughes.

One step at a time

Preparing the land in an easy, environmentally-friendly way.

Selecting the best bull for beef

Here are the important traits to look out for.
Clay soils cultivation: a beginner's guide

Clay soils cultivation: a beginner’s guide

Clay soils offer you a ‘warehouse of nutrition’ – so it’s really worthwhile learning how to work with them.
Afrikaner bull

What to look for when selecting a bull

As a herd bull has a great influence on the future of the herd, it must be carefully selected. As we noted last week, to improve the herd, the bull...
9 ways to dispose of plastic containers

9 ways to dispose of plastic containers

Any container that once held pesticides or chemicals can be dangerous and must be properly disposed of.

Bigger and better broilers

Do you want to make good money from broilers? Follow this useful advice from an expert.

Cows: the inside story

Cattle are ruminants, which means the digestive system has four compartments.

South Devon

A breed that offers lean beef and plenty of good, rich milk.
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