We are busy compiling and editing the contents of the second edition of our e-book, the Smallholder’s Companion. We expect to release it later this year. But we want your help.
Here are the contents of the 1st edition, published a decade ago. The second edition will be completely overhauled and expanded to include the changed needs and interests of today’s smallholder and rural dweller.
Please suggest what YOU would like to see covered in the new edition. Simply email us your suggestions at editor@sasmallholder.co.za
Gauteng Smallholder’s Companion ~ 2014
Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction to smallholding life
Chapter 2 – Ensuring sufficient water
Chapter 3 – Pumps, irrigation & water storage
Chapter 4 – Sewage management: Septic tanks & grey water
Chapter 5 – Fencing & Security
Chapter 6 – How to string a fence
Chapter 7 – Large equipment: Tractors
Chapter 8 – Implements
Chapter 9 – Animal traction
Chapter 10 – Small powered equipment
Chapter 11 – Safety in the workshop
Chapter 12 – Keeping poultry & waterfowl
Chapter 13 – Incubation, incubation times
Chapter 14 – Building a pond for waterfowl
Chapter 15 – Keeping livestock
Chapter 16 – Buying quality feed
Chapter 17 – Animal identification: Brands, tattoos and the law
Chapter 18 – What to do when you auction livestock
Chapter 19 – Animal health management
Chapter 20 – Slaughtering your livestock
Chapter 21 – Beekeeping
Chapter 22 – Compost and waste management
Chapter 23 – Cultivation
Chapter 24 – Planning for the table: sensible vegetable growing
Chapter 25 – Preserving your produce
Chapter 26 – Veld management and fodder growing
Chapter 27 – Trees
Chapter 28 – Fire prevention & management
Chapter 29 – Energy matters
Chapter 30 – Intensive horticulture: Shadecloth, tunnels, hydroponics, aeroponics etc
Chapter 31 – Businesses for smallholders
Chapter 32 – Conservation & conservancies
Chapter 33 – Legislation
Chapter 34 – Reading list