Farming with pigs on a small scale
Farming with pigs on a small scale can be economically viable, but invest in proper infrastructure and good feed from the start. It's not easy to farm with pigs, but...
Advice about borrowing money
With farming profitability under pressure, it often happens that a farmer works all year to produce a crop to sell, but at the end of the season does not have...
Growing your own seedlings
If you don't want to buy seedlings from a commercial nursery, you can grow your own. If they are successful, you could maybe even sell them.
How to transplant seedlings
Last week we discussed planting seed directly into the ground. While this works for some plants, for most it's better if the seed is first planted in seedling trays or...
Planting seeds – part 1
Now that you are done with preparing your beds and ready to plant, you have to decide how you want to go about planting your seeds.
Buying a good ram
Fertile, good-quality sheep are key to better production, healthy lambs and high-quality meat. Since one ram mates with up to 40 ewes in a season, and its genetics make up...
Preparing a vegetable plot
Preparing a vegetable plot can be hard work, but it's rewarding when you harvest your first crop.
How chickens can fertilise your crops
Chicken manure can add many nutrients to your soil, and works better than most other manures.
Sowing & selling chillies
Considering a chili crop? Two of the biggest aspects to consider before buying your first chilli plants are sowing and selling.
Regulate nitrogen on beans with great care
There is very little room for error when applying nitrogen to beans. Too much or too little will reduce yields.
Eliminate risks and ensure a uniform stand
Much attention should be given to planting bean seed as carelessness at this stage can be very costly.
Handle bean seeds with care
Labour Legislation Has Forced many farmers, who used to plant by hand, to mechanise their planting and harvesting. However, mechanical planting can damage vulnerable bean seeds.
