Your late-summer tomato plants will be trying to overcome the effects of a wetter, cooler than normal 2021-2022 summer. However, there are some measures that […]
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The Breeding Process Amongst Chickens
The chicken breeding process in a backyard flock will begin with a rooster “tidbitting”. This means that he will look for edible treats with which […]
Know your Cockerel From Your Pullet
In the chicken world the fowls are called by different names according to their age and gender. It’s good to know the chicken’s gender. When […]
Let’s Plant A Chicken Garden
Plant a chicken garden and you will be a happy smallholder with happy chickens. The advantages of having a chicken garden are clear. Chickens are […]
How To Work With A Market Agent
Vegetable-growing smallholders don’t need to be left out of the commercial market. With the help of a market agent, small growers can sell their produce […]
Selling Your Produce? Start A REKO Ring
Some small towns in the KZN Midlands are really enjoying the benefits of their local REKO rings. The concept of REKO started in Finland ~ […]
Marketing Your Produce At Farmer’s Market Stalls
Marketing your produce through successful farmer’s market stalls requires care and planning. Smallholders want to take advantage of how people are flocking back to farmers […]
Marketing Your Produce Or Services
Smallholders who want to start a business will need to learn about marketing produce and services. Now you need to tell your potential customers what […]
Why Are Wetlands Important?
The environmentalists highlight the importance of wetlands every year on 2 February when we celebrate World Wetlands Day. This day marks the date of the […]
How to Get Organic Certification
There are a few options for small scale farmers who wish to get organic certification for their products. Standards and regulations For a start, there […]