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 […]
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 […]
All About the SA Poultry Association
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) exists in order to create an enabling environment to achieve sustainable producer profits in the domestic and international market. […]
Food Waste and Crop Residue for Animal Feed
The price of animal feed is always a consideration for a smallholder who keeps livestock. Smallholders should consider vegetable waste and crop residues as animal […]
Keeping Your Chickens Cool
As the summer weather finally seems to be warming up, we need to start thinking about keeping our chickens cool. Poultry tend to get overlooked when […]
Participate in the National Ten Million Trees Programme
The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is calling on all to participate in the Ten Million Trees Programme. This programme is […]
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 […]