Temperatures are beginning to rise this season and that means that the threat of Trichomoniasis in birds will also be on the rise. Trichomoniasis, colloquially […]
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Water Challenges Throughout SA
No smallholder can be complacent about the water challenges that face all of us. Climate change has increased the risk of drought and flooding. The […]
How to Manage your Egg Production
Whether you are keeping hens for your own egg consumption or want to sell the eggs, you need to manage your egg production. The age […]
The Problems with Bottled Water
Environmentalists are deeply concerned that most consumers ignore all the problems with bottled water. Many people take on board the concept that the human body […]
The Use of a Shredder on a Smallholding
At certain times of the year, a shredder on your smallholding will be invaluable. Anyone keen on making compost and mulch ~ a necessary component […]
How To Deal With External Parasites On Chickens
There are quite a few types of external parasites on chickens, which can pose a threat to their well-being. Smallholders might see different parasites on […]
Keeping South African Landrace Pigs
South African Landrace pigs are a popular breed in South Africa for beginner farmers. During the 1950s Landrace pigs were imported by South African pig […]
It’s World Mosquito Day
World Mosquito Day (WMD) was established to commemorate the discovery of the link between mosquitoes and malaria transmission. This happened in 1897, yet malaria still […]
The Digestive System of Sheep
Many semi-rural dwellers keep sheep, so it might help to understand the digestive system of sheep. They belong to the ruminant classification of animals. There […]
The Therapeutic Value of Keeping Chickens
Many smallholders might not have thought about the therapeutic value of keeping chickens. When we picture the average smallholding, we presume that there will be […]