Most smallholders and small farmers ~ unless they are lucky enough to have a permanent unpolluted river or stream bordering or running though their property […]
Tag: PLOT INFRASTRUCTURE
In Praise of Silent Pumps
Given the larger spaces we enjoy on a smallholding one is usually able to site one’s tanks and pumps away from any dwelling, so that […]
Solar pumps: A good alternative for smallholdings
They may appear expensive to buy at first, but solar pumps will very quickly pay for themselves simply by the fact that, once correctly installed, […]
Pump Terminology Explained
So you need a pump, but don’t know how to calculate what you need? Here is some pump terminology one needs to understand when choosing […]
Understanding Types of Pumps
Borehole, booster, high-pressure, low-pressure, peripheral, self-priming, swimming pool, pond, submersible, portable, solar, hydraulic, chemical and trash. These are all types of pumps commonly found in […]
Clear the Verges to Prevent Fire
Some summer rainfall provinces had good rains this year, which has led to higher-than-usual grass growing on road verges and in fields, particularly if local […]
SA Smallholder Magazine now available
The first-ever SA Smallholder Magazine is live. Taking the place of the popular monthly Gauteng Smallholder Magazine, this new digital version will come out every […]
Drip Irrigation: Best for Shade Cloth Structures
Getting sufficient moisture and nutrients to plants growing in an intensive setting such as a shadecloth structure or greenhouse is one of the keys to […]
Humane Snake Trap Hits the Market
Smallholdings where members of the public visit or which have many staff, such as lodges, warehouses, schools or restaurants, could benefit by buying a snake […]
‘Firescaping’ Your Immediate Surroundings
Fire on your property can be terrifying and smallholders in provinces where winters are dry, and dangers of veld fires are high, should examine the […]