Soil ecologists tell us that there is an entire soil food web to be found under our feet, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, micro-arthropods, and […]
Category: FEATURES
Taking Samples for Soil Testing
If you are looking to use your land to generate some income, it makes sense to test the fertility and acidity of your soil. This […]
Simple Home Tests For Your Soil
If you can find out your soil’s texture, composition, drainage, acidity and mineral density, you will avoid the disappointing results that can occur when your […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Pump Terminology Explained
So you need a pump, but don’t know how to calculate what you need? Here is some pump terminology one needs to understand when choosing […]
Understanding Types of Pumps
Borehole, booster, high-pressure, low-pressure, peripheral, self-priming, swimming pool, pond, submersible, portable, solar, hydraulic, chemical and trash. These are all types of pumps commonly found in […]
Setting up a Fire Protection Association
There are a number of reasons why you and your neighbours should get together to form a Fire Protection Association. Effective fire-fighting equipment can be […]