Most smallholders will likely have access to manure of some kind that can be used to help improve their soil quality when planting vegetables. There […]
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Two Wheel Tractors: Cheaper Alternative For Tillage
Two wheel tractors, also known as walking tractors or walk behind tractors, are relatively affordable and quite versatile. They provide cheap, reliable power to plough […]
The Soil Food Web: A World Under Our Feet
Soil ecologists tell us that there is an entire soil food web to be found under our feet, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, micro-arthropods, and […]
Tail Docking in Dogs
Tail docking is no longer accepted as necessary for dogs, and is often harmful to the puppy. Vets do not condone the process. Dogs use […]
Taking Samples for Soil Testing
If you are looking to use your land to generate some income, it makes sense to test the fertility and acidity of your soil. This […]
Simple Home Tests For Your Soil
If you can find out your soil’s texture, composition, drainage, acidity and mineral density, you will avoid the disappointing results that can occur when your […]
Choose Your Chicken: Ross
The Ross chicken is a hybrid breed that was developed mainly for meat production. It is a popular choice for commercial broiler companies. The breed […]
Understanding The Basics of Soil Health
A smallholder, small farmer or backyard vegetable gardener must understand the basics of soil health to produce a successful harvest. Soil consists of 45% minerals, […]
Keeping Cats on Smallholdings
Fewer people keep cats on smallholdings than those who keep dogs, but of those who do, SA Smallholder research shows the average is around three […]
Ants and Aphids: An Insect Love Story
Vegetable growers with an aphid problem might be used to seeing ants around their aphid-infested crops as well. That is because aphids are sometimes protected […]