Wyandotte chickens are one of the prettiest, showiest looking breeds of the poultry world, originating in a town of the same name in Michigan, USA. […]
Author: Staff Reporter
SA Smallholder Magazine: July edition
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Attracting Bats to your Smallholding
Attracting bats to your smallholding will mean that you will benefit from the bats’ contribution to biodiversity. Pay no attention to the negative perceptions about […]
Reusing and Repurposing Plastic Bags
South Africans are getting better at reusing and repurposing plastic bags. We think more consciously than we used to about buying, using and throwing them […]
The Hidden Benefits of Vegetable Gardening
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 […]
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 […]