Smallholders who want to sell one or more of their animals have various options. They can advertise on Sasfox, the South African Small Farmers’ Online […]
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Plant Trees as Protection for Stock or Crops
Trees can be used to protect your livestock or crops. The planting of trees is an important aspect of the long and short term planning […]
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 […]
The Digestive System of Sheep
Many semi-rural dwellers keep sheep, so it might help to understand the digestive system of sheep. They belong to the ruminant classification of animals. There […]
Keep Your Goats Busy
It’s a really good idea to keep your goats busy. The internet will provide you with any number of DIY or commercially made toys for […]
Animal Traction for the Smallholder
Using animal traction on plots holds many obvious advantages for the smallholder. The benefits of using cattle, donkeys or horses in this way are economic […]
Latest SA Smallholder Magazine Now Out
The August 2021 SA Smallholder Digital Magazine is now ready for you. Click here to download the magazine in PDF format. In this edition: – […]
How to Store Hay Bales
At this time of the year many smallholders will be relying on supplementary hay for feeding their livestock. How to store hay bales correctly is […]
Buying the Best Fodder For Your Livestock
As a livestock owner who needs to buy fodder for your animals in the winter, what do you look for to ensure the best quality […]
Keeping Damara Sheep
Keeping Damara sheep on a smallholding is possible anywhere in South Africa, as they have adapted to extreme climates and harsh environments across many countries […]