Today we celebrate World Egg Day! This year, the egg industry’s global campaign will focus on the brilliant versatility of the egg and its vast […]
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How To Monitor The Health Of Your Livestock
When keeping livestock, one must ensure these animals maintain a level of basic good health. This will involve inspecting your animals on a regular basis […]
Insurance For Smallholders
Insurance for smallholders and small farmers is often thought to be virtually unaffordable. However, you might be pleasantly surprised at what is available against agricultural […]
Caring for Chicks
One of the joys of living on a smallholding is witnessing new life and caring for chicks. Few creatures are more endearing, and so synonymous […]
Grow, Cook and Eat Kohlrabi
Smallholders might want to grow kohlrabi, to make a change from growing the same old faithfuls summer after summer. Kohlrabi is a somewhat underrated vegetable […]
Latest SA Smallholder Digital Magazine Now Ready For Download
Click here to download the latest edition of the SA Smallholder Magazine, October 2021.
Planting Indigenous Grass For Livestock
A number of the grass species that are used commercially for grazing in South Africa are not indigenous. And, indeed, new non-indigenous species are being […]
Increased Rabies in South Africa Cause For Concern
With rabies infections on a worrying rise in South Africa, this World Rabies Day we should pay special attention to the signs and symptoms of […]
How to Transport Poultry
You take great care of your chickens while they are on your plot, so when you sell them you need to know how to transport […]
Plant the Common Tree of the Year 2021
In 2021 the common tree of the year is Vachellia karroo (Hayne) Banfi & Glasso. Each year, as part of Arbor Month, two trees, one common […]