There are a few options for small scale farmers who wish to get organic certification for their products. Standards and regulations For a start, there […]
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Organic Control of Pests, Disease and Weeds
Small scale organic farmers apply an environmentally conscious approach to managing insects, weeds and disease. The Saoso Standard for Organic Production and Processing give requirements […]
Crops & Livestock: The Principles of Organic Farming
Organic farming is the process of using environmentally friendly farming methods to improve and maintain soil health, to protect the environment and to ensure plant, animal […]
Food Waste and Crop Residue for Animal Feed
The price of animal feed is always a consideration for a smallholder who keeps livestock. Smallholders should consider vegetable waste and crop residues as animal […]
Teeth And Teeth Problems In Livestock
Teeth problems in livestock must be addressed in good time, to ensure that the animal is able to eat properly. Most smallholders have a variety […]
Taking Care of a Newborn Calf
Anyone taking care of a newborn calf will be aware that the first seven days of a calf’s life can be critical. Indeed the first […]
Keeping Game On Your Smallholding
People have different reasons for keeping game on your smallholding. They might be looking at game production in the same way as they will keep […]
Understanding Ovine Johne’s Disease In Livestock
Ovine Johne’s disease is a chronic (long-standing) disease of the intestine. One of the biggest dangers when buying breeding livestock is that they can look […]
How To Keep Your Animals Watered
Keeping your animals watered is fundamental to livestock care. When you are planning a water supply for your livestock, it is useful to know how […]
Working With A Horse’s Memory
Horse trainers will be working with a horse’s memory and acknowledge that horses have good long-term memory. Research has shown that horses are also able […]