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How to Plant a Tree
As September is Arbor Month, smallholders might be thinking about how to plant a tree. The greater care you take in preparing the hole in […]
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 […]
Try Roots-to-tops Eating
You’ve heard of nose-to-tail eating ~ now try roots-to-tops eating! Not only does this way of cooking give you more veggie bang for your buck, […]
Hadedas On Your Smallholding
If you have hadedas on your smallholding ~ and most of us do ~ this is a sign that you have a good variety of […]
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 […]
Planters For Seed And Seedlings
With your soil prepared you will now think about planters for seed or seedlings. This will enable you to get the seed, or seedlings, into […]