You think you know why you grow your own, but there are hidden benefits of vegetable gardening. A survey of smallholders in Gauteng showed that […]
Month: June 2021
Keep Watch for Ticks on Your Pets
Smallholders with dogs and cats will know the dangers of ticks, fleas and, to a lesser extent, lice. All are bloodsucking parasites, with varying degrees […]
Choose Your Chicken: Brahma
Wondering what breed of chicken to buy? Consider the gentle Brahma. Brahma chickens are among the most docile chicken breeds and make good pets or […]
Managing Tetanus on Your Plot
We smallholders are a tough bunch, most of us wouldn’t let the odd cut or scratch bother us. By the nature of our lifestyle, smallholders […]
Decline of insects detrimental for smallholders
Of the one million identified species of insects humans share the planet with, 40% of them are under serious threat. As small farmers, we rely […]
A Borehole Can Determine Your Success as a Smallholder
Most smallholders and small farmers ~ unless they are lucky enough to have a permanent unpolluted river or stream bordering or running though their property […]
In Praise of Silent Pumps
Given the larger spaces we enjoy on a smallholding one is usually able to site one’s tanks and pumps away from any dwelling, so that […]
Straw Bale Planting: For Limited Space or Bad Backs
Straw bale planting is an option for those with limited space, difficult ground or bad backs. Straw is the dry plant material or stalk left […]
Solar Pumps: A Good Alternative For Smallholdings
They may appear expensive to buy at first, but solar pumps will very quickly pay for themselves simply by the fact that, once correctly installed, […]
Marking or Branding Livestock: The Ins and Outs
Marking or branding livestock is a legal requirement, even for smallholders. First, you must register your identification number. Click here to read how to do […]