Whether you are keeping hens for your own egg consumption or want to sell the eggs, you need to manage your egg production. The age […]
Month: August 2021
The Problems with Bottled Water
Environmentalists are deeply concerned that most consumers ignore all the problems with bottled water. Many people take on board the concept that the human body […]
The Use of a Shredder on a Smallholding
At certain times of the year, a shredder on your smallholding will be invaluable. Anyone keen on making compost and mulch ~ a necessary component […]
How To Deal With External Parasites On Chickens
There are quite a few types of external parasites on chickens, which can pose a threat to their well-being. Smallholders might see different parasites on […]
Keeping South African Landrace Pigs
South African Landrace pigs are a popular breed in South Africa for beginner farmers. During the 1950s Landrace pigs were imported by South African pig […]
Planters For Seed And Seedlings
With your soil prepared you will now think about planters for seed or seedlings. This will enable you to get the seed, or seedlings, into […]
It’s World Mosquito Day
World Mosquito Day (WMD) was established to commemorate the discovery of the link between mosquitoes and malaria transmission. This happened in 1897, yet malaria still […]
Applications Open for Lease of Farm in Thabazimbi
A farm in Thabazimbi has become available for application to lease from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD). The farm is […]
Sprung-Tine Cultivator: The One Pass Implement
Earlier in this series we looked at ploughing, and some smaller implements and machinery used to break up earth. One can achieve much the same […]
What To Look For When Buying Second-Hand Implements
Often, the amount of time that a smallholder uses his or her farm machinery is relatively limited, to in some cases only once or twice […]