We still have many cold months ahead, so smallholders can make this great pumpkin soup recipe to warm themselves. That is one of the joys […]
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Spend 67 Minutes at Little Eden Society on Mandela Day
On 18 July, volunteers can spend time at Little Eden Society at one of the organisation’s homes in Bapsfontein or Edenvale. This will form part […]
Plot Businesses: Non-Agricultural Options
A smallholder with an expanse of land can consider various ways in which to use the land to make money. Whether this is your primary […]
Local Growers Win Big At Chelsea Flower Show
Despite no official South African presence again in 2023 South Africa’s horticultural image was held high at the Royal Horticultural Society’s annual Chelsea Flower Show […]
How To Prevent Injury Or Death By Tractor
Many smallholders, supposedly proficient in the driving of a car or bakkie, will start driving their recently-acquired tractor with absolutely no training whatsoever, simply muttering […]
Running A Business On Your Plot: Guidelines And Pitfalls
A smallholder with an expanse of land can consider various ways in which to run a business on your plot to make money. Whether this […]
Learn Solar Design and Installation
Smallholders wanting to move away from the Eskom network may be interested in a short course on solar design and installation first. With solar companies […]
Agriculture Employs Almost One Million People
Agriculture continues to contribute greatly to overall employment. This is according to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development which says the sector […]
Growing Microgreens For Profit
Microgreens have been a popular foodstuff for some years. They brighten up a plate of food and add flavour to salads and a variety of […]
Why Do Hens Stop Laying?
Even the best laying hens eventually stop laying eggs, and sometimes egg laying even stops seemingly randomly. There can be various reasons for this. As […]