The Ross chicken is a hybrid breed that was developed mainly for meat production. It is a popular choice for commercial broiler companies. The breed […]
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Understanding The Basics of Soil Health
A smallholder, small farmer or backyard vegetable gardener must understand the basics of soil health to produce a successful harvest. Soil consists of 45% minerals, […]
Keeping Cats on Smallholdings
Fewer people keep cats on smallholdings than those who keep dogs, but of those who do, SA Smallholder research shows the average is around three […]
Ants and Aphids: An Insect Love Story
Vegetable growers with an aphid problem might be used to seeing ants around their aphid-infested crops as well. That is because aphids are sometimes protected […]
Controlling Aphids: Prevention and Treatment
In controlling aphids, you must first identify that you have aphids. Once identified, you will now need to address the issue to prevent further infestation […]
Choose Your Chicken: Hy-line
When you choose your chicken breed, you might consider choosing a hybrid breed, such as the Hy-line. The hybrid chicken is created by crossing two or […]
Aphids: the Menace of the Vegetable Garden
Anyone who has tried to grow vegetables will know that sooner or later the plants are going to receive some unwelcome attention from aphids ~ […]
Preserving Lemons
Preserving Lemons Preserving lemons is one of the smallholder’s joys in winter, particularly if you have a lemon tree. There are many things that one […]
Keeping Damara Sheep
Keeping Damara sheep on a smallholding is possible anywhere in South Africa, as they have adapted to extreme climates and harsh environments across many countries […]
Using Epsom Salts in the Garden
Using Epsom Salts to the garden, be it for vegetables or fruit should be part of your holistic plant management. Epsom Salts can supplement your […]