Few South Africans will consider how to freeze mealies. Most smallholdings have a stand of mealies – it is almost compulsory. And some of us […]
Author: Staff Reporter
Teeth And Teeth Problems In Livestock
Teeth problems in livestock must be addressed in good time, to ensure that the animal is able to eat properly. Most smallholders have a variety […]
Keeping Quails For Profit
People keeping quails commercially for the purpose of profitable eggs and meat production tend to use domesticated Japanese quail or Jumbo quail. South Africa is […]
Growing The African Potato
The “African potato” (Hypoxis hemerocallidea) first rose to fame ~ or was it infamy ~ in 1997 when our then minister of health recommended it’s […]
Building An Affordable Round Dam
Smallholders could do worse than construct a round dam (reservoir) to fulfill their water needs. The importance of being able to store water on your […]
Getting Started With Aquaponics
If aquaculture is the fancy word for fish farming and hydroponics is the art of growing plants in water, then aquaponics is the practical combination […]
Taking Care of a Newborn Calf
Anyone taking care of a newborn calf will be aware that the first seven days of a calf’s life can be critical. Indeed the first […]
Herbal Products to Make and Market
If you enjoy making simple, effective beauty and health products, having a smallholder business making herbal products could be right for you. Smallholders who are […]
Lacewings Are Beneficial To Have Around
Smallholders should befriend beneficial insects such as lacewings. We tend to spend time worrying about insects that might be a threat to our crops, livestock, […]
Is A Trout Farm A Viable Option For You?
When considering fish farming, one may choose a trout farm for sport angling. This would depend on one’s location, climate and facilities. One can allow […]