Smallholders could do worse than construct a round dam (reservoir) to fulfill their water needs. The importance of being able to store water on your […]
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Getting Started With Aquaponics
If aquaculture is the fancy word for fish farming and hydroponics is the art of growing plants in water, then aquaponics is the practical combination […]
Taking Care of a Newborn Calf
Anyone taking care of a newborn calf will be aware that the first seven days of a calf’s life can be critical. Indeed the first […]
Herbal Products to Make and Market
If you enjoy making simple, effective beauty and health products, having a smallholder business making herbal products could be right for you. Smallholders who are […]
Lacewings Are Beneficial To Have Around
Smallholders should befriend beneficial insects such as lacewings. We tend to spend time worrying about insects that might be a threat to our crops, livestock, […]
Is A Trout Farm A Viable Option For You?
When considering fish farming, one may choose a trout farm for sport angling. This would depend on one’s location, climate and facilities. One can allow […]
Know The Pollinators Of Your Crops
Honour the pollinators of your crops: you can thank a pollinator for one in every three bites of food that you take. Thirty five percent […]
Fish Farming Takes Many Forms
Fish farming, or more technically known as aquaculture, can take a number of forms, in the same way that poultry farming, or crop farming can […]
Mpumalanga Woman Finds Success With Poultry
Nobody’s a natural. You work hard to get good, and then work to get better. This is the philosophy that has kept Rozelle de Bruin […]
How To Repair Pastures With Brush Packing
Bush encroachment or bush thickening can be remedied through brush packing. Encroachment takes place when the growth of grass and leafy plants is threatened by […]