The August 2021 SA Smallholder Digital Magazine is now ready for you. Click here to download the magazine in PDF format. In this edition: – […]
Tag: LIVESTOCK
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 […]
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 […]
SA Smallholder Magazine: July edition
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Managing Tetanus on Your Plot
We smallholders are a tough bunch, most of us wouldn’t let the odd cut or scratch bother us. By the nature of our lifestyle, smallholders […]
Marking or Branding Livestock: The Ins and Outs
Marking or branding livestock is a legal requirement, even for smallholders. First, you must register your identification number. Click here to read how to do […]
Combating Desertification: A Smallholder’s Responsibility
Combating desertification is important for smallholders, who are often guilty of poor veld and soil management. Desertification is a process by which fertile land in a […]
Transporting Sheep and Goats
Anyone selling or buying livestock needs to give some thought to transporting sheep and goats. Sheep should be handled gently and firmly. Never pull small […]
How to Establish a Grazing Agreement
Some smallholders are fortunate enough to have more land than they need for their own uses. So they might consider leasing out some of their […]
Registering Your Livestock Identification Number
Livestock identification is required by law, even for smallholders. The procedure to register your mark has changed in the last few months. According to the […]